ABOUT THE EVENT
Years of touring have seen The Weight Band revive the ‘Woodstock Sound’, thus keeping the spirit of Americana/Roots Rock alive for audiences of all ages. They continue to keep the sound vibrant by releasing new music, evidenced by the album World Gone Mad. Their live set features Weight Band songs from this new album and treasured fan favorites from The Band’s catalog, including “Up On Cripple Creek”, “The Weight”, and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”.
Led by former member of The Band and The Levon Helm Band Jim Weider, The Weight Band includes Brian Mitchell (The Levon Helm Band); Michael Bram (Jason Mraz); Matt Zeiner (Dickey Betts Band); and Albert Rogers (The Jim Weider Band, Albert Lee). On their US and international tour schedule, The Weight Band complements The Band’s timeless legacy while pushing the music forward for new audiences.