Levon Helm Band
March 05, 2009 — March 06, 2009 at Beacon Theatre
Levon Helm, long-time drummer for The Band, returns to the Beacon Theatre for two nights.
Levon Helm was in the right place at the right time. He saw the birth of rock and roll and
though he's too much of a gentleman to say it, his role in helping to keep that rebellious
child healthy is more than just instrumental.
Recent releases produced by Levon Helm Studios include Volume I and II of The Midnight
Ramble Sessions, plus a live RCO All-Stars performance from New Year's Eve 1977, at
the Palladium which came from Helm's personal "vault." The vitality and magnetism of
these recordings speak for themselves. The 2007 release, Dirt Farmer, was Levon's first solo, studio album in 25 years. A project particularly close to his heart, the CD
contains music reminiscent of his past and songs handed down from his parents. Dirt
Farmer was awarded a Grammy® for Best Traditional Folk Album in February 2008.
