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News and Updates

May.03.2013

• "The 10 best The Band songs"

May.02.2013

• The next time we're in Woodstock, we'll be driving into the village on Levon Helm Boulevard!

Apr.28.2013

• Added Peter Viney's review of The Beautiful Old.

Apr.24.2013

• The Levon Helm documentary Ain't In It for My Health is currently being shown in movie theaters across North America, to very good reviews:

  • "Playing Notes That Linger" (The New York Times)
  • "Ain't in It for My Health Stars the True Life of Levon Helm" (Village Voice)
  • "A fascinating story of drugs, cancer, bankruptcy, unpaid royalties and unresolved resentments" (Variety)
  • "Take a Load off with Levon Helm (New York Post)
  • "'Ain't in It for My Health,' movie review" (New York Daily News)

  Here's the official trailer for the film.

• Garth Hudson appears on ten tracks on the new various-artists album The Beautiful Old.

• Two recent videos from YouTube:

  • "Just Another Whistle Stop -- "Songs of The Band", with Garth Hudson on keys, 4-19-13 Tarrytown Music Hall, NY

  • Robbie Robertson and Eric Clapton - I Shall Be Released - Crossroads 2013 -- Robbie: "I'm going to do a song in remembrance of some dear old friends."

• Added two historic photos from Younge Street, Toronto, ca. 1964, contributed by John Donabie.

Apr.19.2013

Levon Helm, May 26, 1940 -- Apr 19, 2012 One year gone The music will live forever

Apr.03.2013

• 70 years ago, on April 3rd 1943, the great Richard Manuel was born. Too soon gone.

Apr.02.2013

• News from Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY:

  "Join us on April 13th for a very special Ramble that will include a BBQ, a studio premier of Levon's documentary Ain't In It For My Health, a 45-minute performance by several of our band members and a brief Q&A about the film. Seating will be extremely limited and a very small number of tickets will be sold for this very personal, moving and emotional event."

  For tickets and more information, go to levonhelm.com.

• News and new concert dates from Jim Weider.

Mar.04.2013

• From levonhelm.com: A proof of the "The Keep It Goin'" main panel of artwork featuring the mosaic of picks. The actual artwork will be hung at the studio in time for the 3/30 Midnight Ramble.

• New Midnight Ramble date: Four Hours of Live Music at Levon Helm Studios! March 30, 2013, with special guest Eric Andersen! See levonhelm.com for tickets and more info.

Feb.25.2013

• Levon Helm Memorial Boulevard!

  Saugerties, NY -- (Kingston) Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D - Ulster / Dutchess), announced today legislation that will designate New York State Route 375 as "Levon Helm Memorial Boulevard." The road will span from the intersection of New York State Route 28 in West Hurley to the intersection of New York State Route 212 in Woodstock.

  "Levon Helm was a true inspiration to not only millions of fans but our community," Cahill said. "His Rambles became a mainstay in the town of Woodstock bringing back old soulful music worth listening to in a welcoming venue he created."

  Levon Helm Studios which was opened in 1975 brought legendary musicians to our area including Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello, Phil Lesh, Kris Kristofferson, The Black Crows, and many others. With his Midnight Rambles he was able to return the music culture of Woodstock to the levels for which it was once known.

  "In a world that often compromised integrity Levon Helm cultivated the tradition of professionalism with a deep respect for his craft and remained refreshingly genuine throughout his life. It is with great honor that I carry a bill that would preserve the life, career, and music of Levon Helm."

Feb.20.2013

• SXSW: Levon Helm Tribute and Benefit

Feb.06.2013

• "'The loamy voiced, rhythmic heart of The Band': Recalling five of Levon Helm's most stirring moments"

Feb.06.2013

• "Levon Helm Grammy Tribute: Elton John, All-Star Cast Performing 'The Weight'"

Feb.03.2013

• Jim Weider and Garth Hudson are playing at the Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk, CT, on Saturday Feb 23, 2013.

• Friday April 26, 2013, at Hugh's Room in Toronto, Canada: "A Celebration of Levon Helm"

• New Midnight Ramble date, March 2, 2013, at Levon Helm Studios, with special guest Marco Benevento. See levonhelm.com for tickets and more information.

Jan.26.2013

• "Roger Waters et al - Love For Levon Blu-ray, DVD and CD sets"

Jan.08.2013

• Added a beautifull little essay on The Band, written by a 17-year old Canadian fan.

Jan.04.2013

• 1983 Levon Helm interview from Mandolin World News, with rare photos of Levon and Rick Danko.

• "Voice Media Group Award Winner: Remembering Levon Helm"

Jan.01.2013

• And we have a winner of this year's The Band Christmas Quiz! Congrats to Patrick Strevens from Canada.