A Look at Levon Helm

I had the privilege of checking out Levon and his band this summer in Central Park, NYC. A great performance for sure. Brought back some great memories with songs played straight from the soundtrack of my youth. "The Band" classics had everyone singing along, as well as impressive tunes from his latest recording.

Here's a link to my review of Levon Helm's show in Central Park for JamBase:
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/Story.aspx?StoryID=10916

Levon will be on his home turf performing at Mountain Jam IV. One of these days I will make it up to "The Barn" at his home in Woodstock.
~ from levonhelm.com ~
Inside “The Barn,” which is really a large recording studio attached to Levon’s home, you’ll see a stage, a cozy fireplace and plenty of seating. The ambiance of the place will give you a feeling that is personal and intimate, casual and friendly, and you know you are about to be part of something very special.

Levon has been in the business of making music for over forty years and if the walls of “The Barn” could talk, what stories they would tell! Music legends galore have played, jammed and recorded there and he is happily continuing that tradition. He based his Ramble Sessions on the southern medicine shows of his youth and has invited some of the most notable blues entertainers and musicians of our time to perform at The Rambles.

Once the show starts, get ready! Levon Helm and his fellow musicians play with such joy, energy and enthusiasm, you will find it difficult not to fly out of your seat! The show is not the usual hour-and-a-half that most entertainers provide at a concert. It runs about four hours and often, Levon will greet his guests personally. His genuine warmth and the sincere desire to share his talents and love of music make for an evening that is not just unique, but an experience you will find unforgettable. You will leave smiling and, like most of us, will want to come back for more. Looking forward to seeing you there!