Some dear friends honoring one of the greatest, Levon Helm.
Limited Edition “It Makes No Difference” 10 inch Vinyl Live Limited Edition vinyl pressing will be available Black Friday, November 23rd.
The limited edition release benefits the estate of Levon Helm to keep “The Ramble” living on in his memory.
Side A: It Makes No Difference (Live) Featuring Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes
Side B: Grab A Body (Previously Unreleased)
Levon Helm Studios’ Keep It Goin’ Fundraiser Raises Money For Ramble Barn
A fundraiser launched by Levon Helm Studios to save the New York property where Helm lived and held the Midnight Ramble has raised over 60,000 dollars since it’s launch earlier in the year, it was announced today.
The Keep It Goin’ fundraiser still needs your support to reach its goal; those who donate money will receive an Mp3 of Helm performing “Drown In My Own Tears” with the Midnight Ramble band, and a “Keep It Going” t-shirt.
Read the entire article and see upcoming Ramble dates here
We’re honored to have Amy Helm carry the torch for her father at this years Festival, please help them keep the Midnight Ramble goin’.
He was my bosom buddy friend to the end, one of the last true great spirits of my or any other generation. This is just so sad to talk about. I still can remember the first day I met him and the last day I saw him. We go back pretty far and had been through some trials together. I’m going to miss him, as I’m sure a whole lot of others will too.
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Thinking about Levon Helm this morning. Yesterday it was reported that Helm is in the final stages of cancer. Above is his 2007 conversation with Terry.
A legend.
My girl Mavis is getting around! Here she is performing “The Weight” with Andrew Bird. This might be my favorite in a string of accompaniments including…. Win Butler at Outside Lands, Colin Meloy at the Newport Folk Fest, Billy Bragg at The Filmore in San Fran, Elvis Costello in Australia, Michael Franti at Red Rocks and of course with The Band at The Last Waltz.
2 of our Newport favorites.
