The Band was a Canadian-American rock group, active from 1967 to 1976 and again from 1983 to 1999.
The members of The Band first worked together as The Hawks, the backing band of rockabilly singer Ronnie Hawkins from 1959 until 1963; they were also known as Levon and the Hawks. (In about 1966, they released a single on Ware Records under the name the Canadian Squires). Afterwards, Bob Dylan recruited the group for his 1965–1966 world tour. They also joined him on the informal recordings that later became The Basement Tapes.
Dubbed "The Band" by their record company (a name derived from how they were referred to during their tenure with Dylan), the group left Woodstock, New York to begin recording in their own material. They recorded two of the most acclaimed albums of the late 1960s; their 1968 debut Music from Big Pink (featuring the single "The Weight") and 1969's The Band. They broke up in 1976, but reformed in 1983 without founding guitarist and main songwriter Robbie Robertson.
Although The Band was always more popular with music journalists and fellow musicians than with the general public, they have remained an admired and influential group. They have been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked them #50 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
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Just like so many of My Space’s abundant artists and struggling musicians I’m trying to get my music heard by a few new people. If you have spare moment (and my approach has not put you off) please do drop by for a quick listen - You might be glad that you did…
New friends and listeners would be welcomed and any feedback would be really appreciated and taken in - Best wishes – Richie
Just like so many of My Space’s abundant artists and struggling musicians I’m trying to get my music heard by a few new people. If you have spare moment (and my approach has not put you off) please do drop by for a quick listen - You might be glad that you did…
New friends and listeners would be welcomed and any feedback would be really appreciated and taken in - Best wishes – Richie
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Just like so many of My Space’s abundant artists and struggling musicians I’m trying to get my music heard by a few new people. If you have spare moment (and my approach has not put you off) please do drop by for a quick listen - You might be glad that you did…
New friends would be welcomed and any feedback would be really appreciated and taken in – even if you think I should give it up and return to my day job!
It’s been 40 years since The Band played at Woodstock, and nearly 33 years since their farewell concert, The Last Waltz. But while The Band may be long gone from the stage, The THE BAND Band is keeping their sound and spirit alive and well. They are as close as it gets to the real thing, authentically performing timeless classics such as "The Weight", "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", and “Up On Cripple Creek” from The Band's legendary repertoire.
Saturday, October 31th at 8:00 p.m.
Alchemy of Woodstock
297 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498
845-684-5068.
Visit our website to see our complete touring schedule.
Hi Ya'll, It's fall and the season is here! The leaves are changing and the nights are in the 30s. Hope you're having a great time and enjoying life to the fullest! All Peace & Love Lee
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
I’m a singer/songwriter just trying to get my music heard by a few new people – I do appreciate I'm one of many in a long line of ‘struggling artists’ on My Space who whore themselves like this, but if you do have a spare moment please take a listen – you might be glad you did…
Please feel free to add me or get in touch and let me know what you think.
I’m a singer/songwriter just trying to get my music heard - I appreciate I'm far from being the first musician on My Space to whore themselves on a more successful artists page like this, but if you do have a spare moment please take a listen – you might be glad you did and if you are not and we ever meet, I will buy you a beer for wasting your time!
Please also feel free to add me or leave any comments or feedback – I always respond.
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