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Exploring the history of Canadian-American roots rock group, The Band.
Jericho was the first Band studio album in sixteen years, and by the time it arrived a lot had changed. Richard Manuel was gone. Robbie Robe...
Before Jericho, there was Tombstone. In this episode, we examine the Band’s abandoned 1990 Sony sessions, recorded with Jules Shear and ulti...
This episode traces the final years of Richard Manuel, from The Band’s relentless touring in 1984–86 to his last night in Winter Park, Flori...
This episode follows guitarist Jim Weider, from growing up in Woodstock to finding his way onto the road with Levon, Rick, Richard, and Gart...
In this mini episode, we dive into Robbie Robertson’s Insomnia — a vivid, late-life reflection from one of rock’s most self-mythologizing fi...
In this episode, we revisit The Band’s unexpected 1983 reunion six years after The Last Waltz. With Robbie Robertson absent, Levon Helm, Ric...
On the 54th anniversary of Cahoots, we hear The Band’s most grown-up record. Less legend, more real life. We stay with six songs, “Life Is a...
In our series Odds & Ends we dig into Band deep-cut, “Get Up Jake”. You’ll hear how a scrappy LA studio outtake grew into a live showstopper...
Stephen Lewis returns to explore his new book Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band. We explore the l...
Levon Helm’s move to Capitol Records in the early '80s was his final shot at keeping his musical vision alive. His bold choice to record at...
This episode pays tribute to the late Garth Hudson, whose recent passing reminds us of his monumental impact on music and sound art. We expl...
In this special episode, I pay tribute to the late Garth Hudson, a true legend in the music world. Known for his innovation, unparalleled cr...
I break down James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown and Timothée Chalamet’s take on Bob Dylan. From the film’s beautiful portrayal of Greenwich...
This holiday season, we’re diving into The Band’s heartfelt Christmas track, Christmas Must Be Tonight. Written during their Northern Lights...
A Song With... returns featuring my friend and one of Canada's best songwriters, Jerry Leger. Jerry selected "Tears of Rage" from The Band's...
In this episode of The Band: A History, we explore Robbie Robertson's journey into crafting his debut solo album, influenced by his vision o...
We're thrilled to welcome author Stephen Lewis to The Band: A History as we dive into his upcoming book, Richard Manuel: His Life and Music,...
By the end of the 1970s, Rick Danko found himself in an unexpected place. After the release of his first solo album on Arista Records didn’t...
A Song With returns featuring my friend and Chest Fever bandleader, Daniel Cervantes. Dan selected "Just Another Whistle Stop" from The Band...
After navigating a tumultuous phase in his life marked by heavy drinking and the disbandment of The Band, Richard Manuel entered rehab, mark...
A new episode of "A Song With," where I chat with guests about their chosen tracks from The Band and the stories woven within them. There ar...
"Levon's solo albums are pure, egalitarian magic and joy." - Matty Wishnow After a dedicated grind in the late '70s, Helm ventured to Nashvi...
Welcome to our series "A Song With," where I chat with guests about their chosen tracks from The Band and the stories woven within them. The...
Welcome to another installment of Odds & Ends, a series of mini-episodes that invites you to explore the hidden treasures within The Band's...
Welcome to the premiere of our new series, "A Song With," where I chat with guests about their chosen tracks from The Band and the stories w...
Today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Breanna McCann and Teagan Lisson to dive deep into The Last Waltz at 45. This legendary film...
Our inaugural episode delves into "Orange Juice Blues," a soul-stirring composition by Richard Manuel, crafted in 1967. This evocative song...
In this unique episode, I intertwine history with engaging conversation. The Band made their inaugural appearance at Massey Hall in 1970, a...
Amidst the initial turbulence of his inaugural solo release and subsequent tour, Levon Helm and his ensemble found themselves grappling with...
I try and put a few words together to honour Robbie Robertson, a legendary guitarist and songwriter. In lieu of gifts, Robbie's family has a...
Following the triumphant launch of "The Last Waltz," Robbie Robertson redirected his ambitions toward carving a prominent niche in Hollywood...
2023 marks the fiftieth anniversary of The Band's fifth studio album Moondog Matinee. A cover album with a mixed critical and audience appra...
The Band had moved bases in 1974 from the East Coast and the cozy colony of Woodstock to the West Coast colony shores of Malibu. Richard Man...
He is genuinely the most original, brilliant and moving keyboard players that has ever operated within rock ’n’ roll.” Author Barney Hoskyns...
“Sitting around my house in Malibu and walking around the beach. I’ve been doing that for a long time, and frankly, I’m tired of it.” Rick D...
The Band: A History sits down with writer, columnist and author Jude Warne to discuss her recent essay on The Band's 1970 studio album Stage...
“I was looking for a simpler, fresher routing... I really like this new group. I can go out and perform the record now.” Rick Danko was now...
With the break-up of his band and his family, Levon Helm did what he knew best, make music. While The Band was all but extinct, Helm continu...
The Band: A History sits down with Chest Fever, the official revival of The Band. If you remember my interview a few months ago with Mrs. He...
The Band: A History sits down with legendary recording engineer, mixer and record producer Bob Clearmountain, whose innovative approach has...
Assembling in the studio at various points during 1976 through 1977, The Band put together a plan for Islands. It was described later by Rob...
Full-on post-production of The Last Waltz took place over an eighteen-month period from the winter of 1977 through the spring of 1978. It wa...
At first, the viewer sees nothing but a blank screen and hears only the voices of Rick Danko, Martin Scorsese and another member of the film...
The Band: A History sits down with former guitarist of The Band Jim Weider. Jim joined The Band in 1985 and remained their lead guitarist un...
The Band: A History sits down with Mrs. Henry, the California-based rock group who is heading out on the road with their show Music From The...
“It hadn’t really hit me that when the song was over, so was The Band.” Levon Helm later remembered as The Band stumbled from the Winterland...
The Band: A History is pleased to welcome The Manuel Archive's Breanna McCann and music journalist Allison Rapp to discuss the 50th annivers...
With the show underway and a plethora of performances next up included Neil Young, who had the unfortunate experience of sporting a massive...
Backstage The Band were a mix of emotions. Robertson recalls an “anxious but ready” Scorsese, and that each member of the Band was calm and...
Originally released on The Band: A History's Patreon. We sit down and talk with Breanna McCann, the curator and archivist behind the new pro...