A clear, unflinching look at Richard Manuel’s final years, tracing the grind of the road, the strain he carried, and the night that brought his story to an end.

A discussion with Stephen Lewis, author of Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band

This episode pays tribute to the late Garth Hudson, whose recent passing reminds us of his monumental impact on music and sound art.

We mourn the loss of Garth Hudson, one of music's most innovative, intriguing, and truly unique figures.

A review of James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown and Timothée Chalamet’s take on Bob Dylan.

The Band's hidden gem Christmas Must Be tonight is a Christmas classic!

A Song With returns featuring Canadian singer-songwriter Jerry Leger

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.

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

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.

A Song With returns featuring my friend and Chest Fever bandleader, Daniel Cervantes.

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.

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.

“Levon’s solo albums are pure, egalitarian magic and joy.”

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.

Welcome to another installment of Odds & Ends, this time we look at Katie's Been Gone.