The Weight Band
Feat: music of The Band & current album Shine like Gold
Saturday | December 14, 2024
in The Warehouse
Details
What You Need to Know
Onsale Schedule
Primo Presale  Mon 9/9 | 12PM
Classic Presale  Thu 9/12 | 12PM
Public Onsale  Fri 9/13 | 12PM
Pricing
Standard $50 - $70
$39 - $59 + $11 Fees
Member $47 - $67
$36 - $56 + $11 Fees
Fees apply to phone & internet purchases
Event Schedule
7PM  Doors
8PM  Show
Times subject to change
Description
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The Weight Band is led by guitarist and vocalist Jim Weider, a Woodstock, NY native who replaced Robbie Robertson in The Band. Weider later joined Band drummer Levon Helm in the Levon Helm Band. The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock barn of Levon Helm. Weider was inspired by Helm to carry on the musical legacy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, “The Band”. On their current album, Shines Like Gold, The Weight Band presents a dynamic set of classic Americana that draws upon roadhouse rock, funky swamp pop, blues, country soul, and folk music.

Performances are composed of The Weight Band's original songs as well as fan favorites from The Band’s catalog. Their sets also include songs from Grateful Dead. Allman Bros, Bob Dylan, and more!

Joining Weider in The Weight Band are keyboard player and vocalist Brian Mitchell, who helped anchor the Levon Helm Band, bassist Albert Rogers (Jim Weider Band, Jimmy Vivino), drummer Michael Bram (Jason Mraz) and keyboardist Matt Zeiner (Dickey Betts). The veteran quintet shares a deep appreciation and knowledge for this music, which Weider describes as the “Woodstock Sound.” The Weight Band continues to serve as its torchbearer, with Shines Like Gold representing a sublime example of these masterful roots musicians at work.