Comments on: Levon Helm and The American Spirit

By: plochmann.blogspot.com

plochmann.blogspot.com — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:03:17 +0000

We love Levon & The Band & we caught his March 29th Midnight Ramble. During our long wkd trip we took a number of photos & started our Plochmann Lane blog (road Levon resides & holds his Rambles).

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By: Harry Marcus

Harry Marcus — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:50:06 +0000

Secon chances? Levon, has had 18 lives. It is twice the 9 a cat has, and in the Jewish religion the number 18 means chai, life. Levon has no quit in him. Plain and simple. He just keeps on living.

I’ve been a fan of Levon Helm’s for 37 years. The Band is one of my top 5 favorite bands in history. And all the other work Levon did all through the years was absolutely wonderful. When Levon had his bout with cancer, and lost his voice, once he recovered he kept drumming, kept contributing musically. He played on many great records. A few Guy Davis records, one or two Louisiana Red records, a phenomenal Ronnie Earl album, titled Ronnie Earl and friends, a Hubert Sumlin album, About Them Shoes, a wonderful Larry Thurston album, titled School For Fools (Gravediggin Man is classic Levon drumming). Levon is a trooper, and a man dedicated to music. The gift he has, he shares with us all.

Now that Levon’s back singing, and recording his own projects, is nothing short of miraculous. I’ve seen a few of his Rambles, and urge that anyone who can find a way to see these great shows, get to as many as possible. Levon is an american treasure.

And noone should forget Garth Hudson. Garth is every bit as much a treasure as Levon. He may not sing, but he sings with his hands. Look up the pictures of Garth accepting the Grammy. I’m waiting to hear that acceptance speech. When it comes to session work, Garth may be the busiest session man in the US and Canada.
Reccomended lsitening or downloads. Burrito Deluxe (featuring Garth Hudson); The Whole Enchilada, Larry Thurston; School For Fools, The Muddy Waters Woodstock Album, featuring Levon Helm, and co produced by Levon Helm.

By: Levon Helm and The American Spirit

Levon Helm and The American Spirit — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:40:04 +0000

[...] As Destiny doesn’t come calling Levon Helm and The American Spirit 30 Rock rocked tonight. Carrie Fisher played a 50something former TV writer role model, and now the reason women like me sell perfectly luxe Manhattan apartments, save money, regularly get our hair, nails and toes done. Alec Baldwin was the funniest he’s ever been. Too funny. This a bit embarrassing but I [...] Read More Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:58:04 +0000 in music on Courting Destiny http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2007/10/25/robert-chambers-jennifer-levin-preppy-murder-case-the… - Original Article [...]

By: BeckEye

BeckEye — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 06:48:28 +0000

Don’t be embarassed that you have a crush on Alec Baldwin. He’s the good one. Have you seen Billy’s new show? Wow, is that crap. And his acting is just atrocious.

By: Dariana

Dariana — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:04:57 +0000

On Jenifer Levin, it always amazes me how the victim is desecrated and revictimized in trials.

On Robert Chambers………..THANK GOD!

Came by to see if you did a Friday Flashback, have a great weekend my friend.

By: cooper

cooper — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:52:03 +0000

I know nothing of the “preppie killer” , but i do enjoy the “The Band”. That story was pretty amazing, you are right.