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Video: Levon Helm on SCTV – Sweet Georgia Peach Wine
If you’re unfamiliar with Second City Television, aka SCTV, it was an “ahead of its time” sketch comedy show that launched the careers of John Candy, Rick Moranis, Eugene Levy, Martin Short and a slew of talented comedians. The Canadian program ran from 1976 until 1984, though those of us in the States only saw it come to NBC in 1981. Show More Summary
Briefly: Next Ramble = June 23 / Tickets Onsale Tonight
Towards the end of last week’s Levon Helm Tribute at Brooklyn Bowl, The Band drummer’s longtime keyboardist Brian Mitchell told the crowd that Helm’s last wish was to see his famed Midnight Rambles go on past his death. The members of...Show More Summary
Picture Show: Levon Tribute @ Brooklyn Bowl
Levon Helm Tribute @ Brooklyn Bowl, June 5
Words: Scott Bernstein
Last Monday night Brooklyn Bowl hosted a wonderful heartfelt tribute to Levon Helm that perfectly captured the essence of The Band drummer’s 60+ year career. Put together...Show More Summary
Album Stream: Spirit Family Reunion - No Separation
Spirit Family Reunion has just began to make a name for itself, having opened for the Alabama Shakes and Levon Helm. They are also slated to perform at this year's Newport Folk Festival. Stream their latest release No Separation her...
Videos & Setlist – Levon Helm Tribute @ Brooklyn Bowl
Kudos to everyone involved in putting on last night’s amazing Levon Helm tribute at Brooklyn Bowl. We’ll have a full report and photo set in the coming days, but we wanted to share the setlist and a batch of high-def videos from ourShow More Summary
Briefly: Free Webcast – Brooklyn Bowl Levon Tribute
In just a few hours Brooklyn Bowl will host a tribute to Levon Helm featuring a house band of Marco Benevento, Joe Russo, Dave Dreiwitz and Scott Metzger, along with a bevy of special guests. We’ve previewed this event, so be sure to read JR Hevron’s piece for more information on what’s sure to be an amazing evening. Show More Summary
Preview: A Ramble In Brooklyn – Levon Tribute @ BK Bowl
Words: JR Hevron “You are all in for an insanely special show,” says event organizer Noah Chernin of Monday’s Levon Helm tribute at Brooklyn Bowl: “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Levon Helm” In...Show More Summary
Gov’t Mule Pays Tribute To Levon With His Band @ Mountain Jam
The finale of today’s main stage action at Mountain Jam in Hunter, New York found Gov’t Mule collaborating with the Levon Helm Band on seven songs made famous by the late drummer from his days with The Band. Levon band members LarryShow More Summary
Saturday Night at the Oldies: Doc Watson
The Grim Reaper is gaining speed as he picks off the makers of the music that so impressed us in our impressionable years. In recent weeks Levon Helm of The Band and Robin Gibb of The Bee Gees have passed...
Glen Hansard's Unreleased Track 'Lucia' With Levon Helm May See the Light
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One of the last things Levon Helm worked on before he died was a collaboration with Glen Hansard and the singer-guitarist says it might get released someday.
Despite fighting cancer for the last decade and a half of his life, Helm never let his illness stifle his creativity. Show More Summary
Happy Birthday Levon Helm – A Tribute in 10 Songs
Levon Helm’s was taken to us too soon, and he didn’t write many songs on his own, but every song he performed he distinguished as his own. On this anniversary of what would have been his 73rd birthday here are some well-known and lesser known songs he left his imprint on. RIP brother Levon. The [...]
Briefly: Levon Helm Band w/ Gov’t Mule @ Mountain Jam
Two years ago Warren Haynes’ Mountain Jam festival hosted a birthday celebration in honor of Levon Helm turning 70. Helm, who passed away last month, lived near Hunter Mountain where the fest takes place, so it was a fitting site for what was a star-studded set. Show More Summary
Videos: Hug Your Farmer Band with Ryan Miller of Guster, Joshua Panda and Phish Drummer Jon Fishman
The second annual Hug Your Farmer benefit took place at Higher Ground in South Burlington, Vermont on Friday night. This year’s concert was billed as a tribute to Levon Helm. The evening’s house band was made up of local scene fixtures...Show More Summary
Celebrate Levon Helm’s Birthday @ Levon Helm Studios
Shortly after Levon Helm passed away on April 19, it became clear his home/studio would host more music. The first concert at The Band drummer’s home/studio in Woodstock, New York since he left us will take place on May 26th – the day the legendary musician would’ve turned 72. Show More Summary
Photos that ROCK! Levon Helm Tribute
IN TRIBUTE TO LEVON HELM: MAY 1940- April 2012 Levon Helm Band Life is Good Music Festival in Canton, MA: September 2011 Post by Suzanne D. McMahon (Suzanne Davis Photography) I feel so incredibly lucky that I had the opportunity to photograph Levon Helm at the Life is Good music festival last year. It was [...]
Lisa Hannigan and friends cover “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”
One of my favorite songs from The Band is “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” and Lisa Hannigan’s rendition in tribute to Levon Helm more than does the song justice. I’m not sure where Lisa found her band mates, but they have serious talent. This is the stuff that makes goosebumps. Tweet
Monday Morning Video: Missing Levon
It was just shy of a month ago that we lost Levon Helm, a true legend of rock and roll. The outpouring from the music community was immediate and immense. Here are but a few of the musical tributes (see below for the playlist details). Levon, you will be missed. Simone Felice performs “Radio Song” [...]
