THE WEIGHT BAND PULLS INTO NAZARETH (WELL, CLOSE ENOUGH)
Photos by Jim Gavenus The Weight Band, a group that carries on the tradition of The Band, performed Thursday night at Musikfest Cafe in Bethlehem, Pa. The Woodstock-based band is led by guitarist J...
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AMY HELM NAVIGATES THE FLOOD ON DEEP NEW ALBUM
Amy Helm's new album, "What the Flood Leaves Behind," is a celebration of resilience and the result of the collaborative spirt that has been a hallmark of the Woodstock singer, songwriter and multi-in...
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THE WEIGHT BAND HONORS THE SPIRIT OF LEVON HELM & WOODSTOCK ON ‘ACOUSTIC LIVE’
On its latest release, The Weight Band continues to pay loving tribute to the music of The Band as well as add some of its own twists (and original tunes) to the legendary Woodstock group's extended c...
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ROAD RAMBLIN’ WITH LEVON HELM & FRIENDS
This is not a concert review. It’s a story about a road trip with friends, an experience that was relaxing and enthralling at the same time, complete with an unforgettable soundtrack. For the past ...
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THE WEIGHT BRINGS THE BAND TO LIFE AT CITY WINERY JULY 28
The Weight, a group featuring former members of The Band and various Band-associated groups, will perform at City Winery in New York on Thursday, July 28. Here's a rundown of the members of The Wei...
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REV TOR BAND AND GUESTS BRING ‘THE LAST WALTZ’ TRIBUTE TO BETHEL
The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, N.Y., will play host to a special live performance of The Band's iconic concert film, "The Last Waltz," on Saturday, April 30. The performance will be l...
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CHRISTMAS SONGS: 11 OF OUR FAVORITES
From Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's ubiquitous "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" to The Band's introspective "Christmas Must Be Tonight," rock artists have produced a number of memorable ho...
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COMPLETE LAST WALTZ SET FOR THE CAPITOL THEATRE
On Wednesday, November 27 at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, a star-studded lineup of musicians will pay tribute to "The Last Waltz," the historic concert and legendary film by The Band. "Th...
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MUSIC, WORDS and PLAYING IN ‘THE BAND’ FOR BENEVENTO
By Michael Lello Of all the eclectic sounds on Marco Benevento’s albums, there was one thing you were guaranteed not to hear: vocals. That changed, however, the keyboardist said, when he was writin...
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