NEW LIVE RECORDING Levon Helm Band MerleFest Ramble Recorded Live 4/26/08 Watson,
MerleFest, NC
The Levon Helm Band with guests Bruce Hornsby
and Sam Bush.
Levon Helm, Grammy Winner, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, drummer and actor, has enjoyed a versatile career that spans almost five decades.
He currently hosts The Midnight Ramble Sessions, at Levon
Helm Studios in Woodstock, N.Y. Named for the traveling minstrel shows of his Arkansas youth, Helm conceived The Midnight Ramble Sessions in 2004. The “Rambles” are a series of live monthly performances, played to sold out audiences, in an unusually intimate setting. The shows highlight Helm’s legendary musical excellence combined with pure southern hospitality. Friends old and new have joined Helm on his stage with recent guest appearances by: Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, Elvis Costello, Allan Touissant, Larry Cambell, Jimmy Vivino, Hubert Sumlin, Little Sammy Davis, The Muddy Waters Band, John Sebastian, and Donald Fagen.
Helm’s film career has included numerous performances over
the years, with movie roles in The Coal Miner’s Daughter, The Dollmaker and The Right Stuff. In his latest effort, the 2007 Tommy Lee Jones’ vehicle, "In the Electric Mist". Helm gives a convincing portrayal of General John Bell Hood.
Levon Helm is a master storyteller in any genre and is
considered one of the most talented musicians of his time. His magnetic, joyful and powerfully rhythmic performances continue to delight audiences of all ages. He resides in Woodstock with his wife Sandy and his best friend, Muddy.
looking foward to the fayetteville show! if your here the next day check out my band The Pope County Bootleggers across the street from where your playing.
Hi Ya'll, Hope your well and doing great! I ask all to please pray for Willie, & Billy She is Billy Wayne's wife who had a massive heart attack two nights ago. Billy is who is the one responsiple for me being able to be going to Nashville to do my album! All Peace & Love Lee
Hey Levon! Got to catch yall at Fayetteville, Ar. this past Thurs. It was one of the most amazing nights of music in my life. Hope to make it to a Ramble soon! Thanks for the experience
Once upon a time Dram Booker wandered into Studio 2. Though he maintains that he meant to be there, if you look back at the historical documents his check says he paid for time in Studio 1. Anyway, he tripped over a bunch of wires and fell flat on his ass, looked up and said, "Hey, you're Otis Gibson. Let's do a song."
Found, "Hold A Guitar", in the archives, moved it from old brittle analog tape to a newer digital format and it's now posted in case you'd like a listen. -OG-
Hi Levon, Puttin' the final touches on going to Nashville to record my C&W crossover album! All I can say is that I have one of the Greatest Producers alive! I'm very Happy and even more Excited, to say the least! And for all of you out there, YES DREAMS DO COME TRUE! All Peace & Love Lee
Hey man, can't wait to you at the Walton Art Center in Fayetteville, thic coming Thursday. You newphew, Terry Cagle, sits in with us at times and its great.
damn if i could sing like this man now never mind in 30 years ...man wouldnt that be somethin...inspiration for everythin, and the fact that he can do it while playin the drums as he does...damn!! ;)
Happy Birthday Levon, Keep on rocking and I'll keep on smiling. Can't wait for Electric Dirt, and still very much looking forward to a Ramble. Thinking of you on your big day, LOts and LOts of LOve, Nathalie XXX
