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Monday Morning Video – Billy Preston and The Band

Monday, June 11, 2018 By Mayer Danzig

There are very few members of the rock pantheon with whom Billy Preston hasn’t performed. Famously referred to as “The Fifth Beatle” for his contribution to “Get Back” and their final albums, he has also worked with others ranging from Sam Cooke to Eric Clapton to the Rolling Stones and even the Red Hot Chili […]

Filed Under: Rock, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Billy Preston, Eric Clapton, Levon Helm, The Band

Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams

Thursday, July 02, 2015 By Chip Frazier

Although Larry Campbell has released a number of his own recordings, he is known more for his associations than solo work. He is such a versatile musician it would almost be easier to list instruments he does not play. Most recently he garnered acclaim as a producer for Levon Helm’s final albums. Both albums, “Dirt […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Videos Tagged With: Bob Dylan, Larry Campbell, Levon Helm, Teresa Williams, Woodstock

Monday Morning Video: A Vintage Performance by the Band

Monday, January 21, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

Now this is a find. Here’s a four-song set by the Band, captured during a performance in Pittsburgh, PA back in November 1970. The set list includes: “Time to Kill,” “The Weight,” “This Wheel’s on Fire” and “Up on Cripple Creek.” Mighty fine.

Filed Under: Americana, Videos Tagged With: Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, The Band

Monday Morning Video: 2012 Americana Music Conference Highlights

Monday, October 22, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

As we wrap up our 2012 AMA coverage, here is a playlist highlighting some of the official showcases. We kick things off with a special treat — Richard Thompson telling an amusing story about Robert Plant. We move quickly into the tunes with Hayes Carll, Jason Isbell and Patterson Hood paying tribute to Levon Helm […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Americana Music Conference, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Al Anderson, Buddy Miller, Caitlin Rose, Hayes Carll, Jason Isbell, Lee Ann Womack, Levon Helm, Patterson Hood, Paul Thorn, Richard Thompson, Robert Ellis, Wanda Jackson, World Famous Headliners

Monday Morning Video: 2012 Americana Music Awards

Monday, October 15, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

As part of our re-cap of the 2012 Americana Music Conference and Festival, here are some highlights from the Americana Awards show. We bookend our collection with the all-star version of “The Weight,” a tribute to Levon Helm. We open with Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller, Richard Thompson, Brittany Howard and others rehearsing “The Weight” for […]

Filed Under: Americana, Americana Music Conference, Videos Tagged With: Alabama Shakes, Bonnie Raitt, Brittany Howard, Buddy Miller, Emmylou Harris, Guy Clark, John Hiatt, Lee Ann Womack, Levon Helm, Richard Thompson, The Band, Tom T Hall

Americana 2012: The Scene

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Every fall, The Americana Music Association gathers members and artists together in Nashville for its annual conference. Starting with the annual Americana Music Awards and continuing through four days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. The Americana Music Awards Any discussion of the AMA Conference has to start […]

Filed Under: Americana, Americana Music Conference, Reviews Tagged With: Amanda Shires, Anthony da Costa, Bonnie Raitt, Booker T Jones, Brandi Carlile, Buddy Miller, Caitlin Rose, Charlie Faye, Chris Stamey, Colin Gilmore, Corb Lund, Darrell Scott, Don Was, Emmylou Harris, Guy Clark, Hayes Carll, Jacob Dylan, Jason Isbell, John Fullbright, John Hiatt, Kasey Chambers, Kenny Vaughn, Larry Campbell, Lee Ann Womack, Lera Lynn, Levon Helm, Mike Mills, Nick Lowe, Patterson Hood, Paul Thorn, punch brothers, Richard Thompson, Robert Ellis, Sara Watkins, Shane Nicholson, Shovels and Rope, Steve Earle, Steve Forbert, The Mastersons, Tom T Hall

Monday Morning Video: Love for Levon Helm

Monday, October 08, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

A special benefit was held last week in New Jersey to raise funds to preserve Helm’s farmhouse studio in upstate New York and continue his tradition of Midnight Ramble performances. Alas, I wasn’t at the show, but all reports indicate it was a truly special evening. Guest included Mavis Staples, Roger Waters, John Hiatt, Gregg […]

Filed Under: Americana, News, Videos Tagged With: Levon Helm, The Band

Monday Morning Video: Missing Levon

Monday, May 14, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

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” […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, In Memoriam, Videos Tagged With: Aoife O'donovan, Bon Iver, Bruce Springsteen, Drive-By-Truckers, Frank Turner, Glen Hansard, Jesca Hoop, John Fogerty, Levon Helm, Lisa Hannigan, Mavis Staples, Megafaun, Simone Felice, The Band, The Black Keys, The Punch Brothers, Warren Haynes Band

David Bromberg and Ry Cooder

Tuesday, November 01, 2011 By Bill Wilcox

The release of new albums by two masters of roots music this summer flew pretty much under the radar. Both David Bromberg and Ry Cooder have churned out album after album of Americana spanning folk to R&B since the early 1970s. Bromberg’s career has been the oddest, with long periods of withdrawal from public performance […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Reviews, Roots Tagged With: David Bromberg, Dr. John, John Hiatt, John Lee Hooker, Keb Mo, Levon Helm, Linda Ronstadt, Los Lobos, Ry Cooder, Tim O'Brien, Vince Gill, Widespread Panic

You Pick It: Springsteen’s “Atlantic City”

Monday, November 01, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

What is it about Bruce Springsteen songs? Judging from these performances, they are as much fun for the artists to perform as they are for the audience to enjoy. Here’s a collection of artists taking on the stark “Atlantic City.” I’m partial to Levon Helm — who makes the song his own. I also like […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Playlists, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Brian Fallon, Bruce Springsteen, david gray, Ed Harcourt, Gaslight Anthem, Joe Pug, Justin Townes Earle, Levon Helm, Mat Kearney, Micah Schnabel, Simon Felice, The Hold Steady, Two Cow Garage

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