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Monday Morning Video – Levon and Friends

Monday, March 24, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Ok, so the occasion was really Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band but it’s hard not to think that Levon Helm didn’t steal the show with this one. Here’s Levon singing The Band’s classic “Up On Cripple Creek” backed by Ringo Starr, Clarence Clemons, Rick Danko, Dr. John, Jim Keltner, Nils Lofgren, Billy Preston and Joe Walsh.

Filed Under: Americana, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Levon Helm, Ringo Starr, The Band

Monday Morning Video – Garth Hudson and The Band

Monday, January 27, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

We lost a giant last week with the passing of Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of The Band. The group The classically trained multi-instrumentalist was a quiet force within the group, one whose contributions helped define their sound. Here are a few choice Garth moments. First, “The Genetic Method/Chest Fever” where Hudson’s expansive solo […]

Filed Under: Americana, In Memoriam, Rock, Videos Tagged With: The Band

Monday Morning Video – Dr. John

Monday, November 27, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

The Last Waltz, the all-star farewell concert by The Band on Thanksgiving night back in 1976 is the stuff of legend. As we wrap up the holiday weekend, here’s one of my favorite performances from that show – “Such a Night” by the late Dr. John.

Filed Under: Americana, Cajun, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Dr. John, The Band

Monday Morning Video – Robertson, Rodriguez, and O’Connor

Monday, August 14, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

It’s been a rough couple of weeks in the world of the music. The passing of Robbie Robertson, Sixto Rodriguez, and Sinead O’Connor have taken from us three artists who, each in their own way, made an indelible mark on audiences around the world. Here is a brief video playlist that features just small pieces […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, In Memoriam, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Robbie Robertson, Rodriquez, Sinead O'Connor, The Band

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

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 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

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

Whispering Pines

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 By Chip Frazier

It is a digital world, mp3s are our music, the internet provides our news, and we can read on multiple devices. Oh and by the way we are connected wherever we go. Digital communication is the best …. Or is it? Along comes Whispering Pines. They take us to their world of analog recording. The […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Country, Reviews, Rock, Roots Tagged With: Gram Parsons, The Band, The Byrds, Whispering Pines

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

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