The Band: A History

Exploring the history of Canadian-American roots rock group, The Band.

Music History
Music Commentary
Music
1
Cahoots Revisited
11 min
2
Odds & Ends: Get Up Jake
17 min
3
Interview: Stephen Lewis Returns
A discussion with Stephen Lewis, author of Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band
72 min
4
Levon Helm '82
51 min
5
Music for Our Lady Queen of the Angels
This episode pays tribute to the late Garth Hudson, whose recent passing reminds us of his monumental impact on music and sound art.
73 min
6
Rest in Peace Garth Hudson
We mourn the loss of Garth Hudson, one of music's most innovative, intriguing, and truly unique figures.
11 min
7
Review: A Complete Unknown
A review of James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown and Timothée Chalamet’s take on Bob Dylan.
17 min
8
Bonus Episode: Christmas Must Be Tonight
The Band's hidden gem Christmas Must Be tonight is a Christmas classic!
7 min
9
Tears of Rage with Jerry Leger
A Song With returns featuring Canadian singer-songwriter Jerry Leger
59 min
10
Robbie Robertson (Album)
Robbie Robertson was ready to make music again. Teaming up with fellow Canadian Daniel Lanois, he entered the studio, driven by his vision of The Shadowland, to craft his first solo album since leaving The Band.
61 min
11
Interview: Stephen Lewis
The Band: A History sits down with Stephen Lewis, author of the forthcoming book, Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band
80 min
12
Woodstock '79
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 sell well, and with management in flux, Arista dropped him.
24 min
13
Just Another Whistle Stop with Daniel Cervantes
A Song With returns featuring my friend and Chest Fever bandleader, Daniel Cervantes.
39 min
14
Breaking New Ground
After navigating a tumultuous phase in his life marked by heavy drinking and the disbandment of The Band, Richard Manuel entered rehab, marking a pivotal step toward reclaiming his passion for music.
40 min
15
Ferdinand The Imposter with Luke C. Bowden
In this episode, Luke C. Bowden joins me. He is a music journalist, academic, and concert promoter. Luke's pick is "Ferdinand The Imposter," an outtake from the Music From Big Pink era.
49 min
16
American Son
“Levon’s solo albums are pure, egalitarian magic and joy.”
48 min
17
Twilight with Michael Koehler
In this episode, I'm joined by Michael Koelher,, a dear friend and show editor. Michael's pick is "Twilight," a non-album single from 1975.
52 min
18
Odds & Ends: Katie's Been Gone
Welcome to another installment of Odds & Ends, this time we look at Katie's Been Gone.
10 min
19
Jawbone with Annie Burkhart
53 min
20
The Last Waltz At 45
Today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Breanna McCann and Teagan Lisson to dive deep into The Last Waltz at 45.
63 min
21
Odds & Ends: Orange Juice Blues
A mini-series focused on The Band's outtakes, rarities and unreleased material
13 min
22
Massey Hall
The Band brought their music to Massey Hall in 1970. Now decades later, Chest Fever is bringing it back to the hallowed venue.
62 min
23
Levon Helm '78
Amidst the initial turbulence of his inaugural solo release and subsequent tour, Levon Helm and his ensemble found themselves grappling with an unfortunate dearth of problems.
47 min
24
Rest In Peace Robbie Robertson
7 min
25
Carny
Following the triumphant launch of "The Last Waltz," Robbie Robertson redirected his ambitions toward carving a prominent niche in Hollywood.
30 min