The Band

The life and music of The Band's Richard Manuel will be given fresh context and never-heard perspective this June, with the release of author Stephen T. Lewis’ official biography of the visionary songwriter, vocalist and…

Chest Fever, the official revival of The Band, is kicking off its US Tour this February 11, making stops at Middle Ages Brewing Company in Syracuse on March 19 and at Buffalo Iron Works on March 20. This year marks Chest Fever’s…

Rock and roll maestro and multi-instrumentalist Garth Hudson, late of The Band, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 21, at 87 years old. Hudson was the quiet contemplative center of the group and a wealth of musical…

Music is a force, a force that triggers emotions, not unlike religion. This force can elicit elation. It can contribute to sorrow. As a social experiment, a concert reveals emotions across that spectrum. It is the rare occasion, however,…

The Salt City Waltz returns this year to Homer Center for the Arts for its eighth edition, celebrating the music of legendary rock group The Band. With over 40 performers, Salt City Waltz is a virtual who's who of all-star Central…

A biography of The Band's Richard Manuel is slated to release this spring for the 50th anniversary of the group's 1974 tour. The biography is titled, Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The…

With SNL’s return on September 28th, the show will celebrate its 50th year on the air. Since its start in 1975, the show has introduced Americans to classic comedy skits, ranging from Wayne’s World to the Blues Brothers. On top of that,…

Continuing the tradition of capturing the excitement of The Band’s historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, Blackbird Presents has announced Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24. A celebration of…

Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings have announced the release of The 1974 Live Recordings, a collection of all professionally recorded shows from Bob Dylan's 1974 performances backed by The Band, including his January 1974 shows at…

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic Summer Jam at Wonderland Forest, a new 500-acre campground and concert venue in Lafayette just outside Syracuse over July 28 and 29. Credit: Wonderlandforest.com Summer Jam 50…