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The Weight Band "World Gone Mad" Album Pre-Release Concert w/ members of THE BAND (Levon Helm Band and the Garth Hudson and Rich Danko Bands)

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Celebrate the upcoming release of The Weight Band's first full-length studio album, World Gone Mad.  The CD for this Woodstock-based group features eight original tracks, contributions from the late Levon Helm on two songs written for The Band, but never released, and a guest appearance by Jackie Greene on a Grateful Dead cover. Advance copies will be available at the show for purchase!

 

The Weight Band ft. Members of The Band & Levon Helm Band

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The Weight Band is led by guitarist and vocalist Jim Weider, a Woodstock, NY native who replaced Robbie Robertson in The Band. Weider later joined Band drummer Levon Helm in the Levon Helm Band.  The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock barn of Levon Helm. Weider was inspired by Helm to carry on the musical legacy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, “The Band”. On their current album, Shines Like Gold, The Weight Band presents a dynamic set of classic Americana that draws upon roadhouse rock, funky swamp pop, blues, country soul, and folk music. Performances are composed of The Weight Band's original songs as well as fan favorites from The Band’s catalog. Their sets also include songs from Grateful Dead. Allman Bros, Bob Dylan, and more! 

Joining Weider in The Weight Band are keyboard player and vocalist Brian Mitchell, who helped anchor the Levon Helm Band, bassist Albert Rogers (Jim Weider Band, Jimmy Vivino), drummer Michael Bram (Jason Mraz) and keyboardist Matt Zeiner (Dickey Betts). The veteran quintet shares a deep appreciation and knowledge for this music, which Weider describes as the “Woodstock Sound.” The Weight Band continues to serve as its torchbearer, with Shines Like Gold representing a sublime example of these masterful roots musicians at work.

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