The Band: A History

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

Music History
Music Commentary
Music
1
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
2
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
3
Review: A Complete Unknown
A review of James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown and Timothée Chalamet’s take on Bob Dylan.
17 min
4
Bonus Episode: Christmas Must Be Tonight
The Band's hidden gem Christmas Must Be tonight is a Christmas classic!
7 min
5
Tears of Rage with Jerry Leger
A Song With returns featuring Canadian singer-songwriter Jerry Leger
59 min
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
Just Another Whistle Stop with Daniel Cervantes
A Song With returns featuring my friend and Chest Fever bandleader, Daniel Cervantes.
39 min
10
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
11
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
12
American Son
“Levon’s solo albums are pure, egalitarian magic and joy.”
48 min
13
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
14
Odds & Ends: Katie's Been Gone
Welcome to another installment of Odds & Ends, this time we look at Katie's Been Gone.
10 min
15
Jawbone with Annie Burkhart
53 min
16
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
17
Odds & Ends: Orange Juice Blues
A mini-series focused on The Band's outtakes, rarities and unreleased material
13 min
18
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
19
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
20
Rest In Peace Robbie Robertson
7 min
21
Carny
Following the triumphant launch of "The Last Waltz," Robbie Robertson redirected his ambitions toward carving a prominent niche in Hollywood.
30 min
22
Moondog Matinee Roundtable
The Band: A History is joined in a roundtable discussion by Michael Koehler and Annie Burkhart to dig into The Band's Moondog Matinee in it's fiftieth year of existence.
113 min
23
The Beige Period
“On the surface, it was all so beautiful and underneath, everything was so rotten.” – Libby Titus.
23 min
24
Honey Boy
He is genuinely the most original, brilliant and moving keyboard players that has ever operated within rock ’n’ roll.”
22 min
25
The Roxy
“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.”
27 min