A new episode of "A Song With," where I chat with guests about their chosen tracks from The Band and the stories woven within them. There are no constraints; it could be a passionate case for why a song reigns supreme in The Band's repertoire,

American Son

Mar 3rd, 2024 50m 27s

"Levon's solo albums are pure, egalitarian magic and joy." - Matty WishnowAfter a dedicated grind in the late '70s, Helm ventured to Nashville, inspired by his role in the lauded film Coal Miner's Daughter. There, with the city's top session p

Twilight with Michael Koehler

Feb 4th, 2024 53m 50s

Welcome to our series "A Song With," where I chat with guests about their chosen tracks from The Band and the stories woven within them. There are no constraints; it could be an impassioned case for why a song reigns supreme in The Band's reper

Odds & Ends: Katie's Been Gone

Dec 27th, 2023 11m 40s

Welcome to another installment of Odds & Ends, a series of mini-episodes that invites you to explore the hidden treasures within The Band's extensive musical library. This episode reveals the depths of Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson's arti

Jawbone with Annie Burkhart

Dec 11th, 2023 54m 45s

Welcome to the premiere of our new series, "A Song With," where I chat with guests about their chosen tracks from The Band and the stories woven within them. There are no constraints; it could be an impassioned case for why a song reigns suprem

The Last Waltz At 45

Nov 9th, 2023 1h 5m

Today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Breanna McCann and Teagan Lisson to dive deep into The Last Waltz at 45. This legendary film resonates with audiences, even after four and a half decades. As we gather to celebrate its forty-fifth

Odds & Ends: Orange Juice Blues

Nov 6th, 2023 15m 18s

Our inaugural episode delves into "Orange Juice Blues," a soul-stirring composition by Richard Manuel, crafted in 1967. This evocative song has a story over several decades, and in this episode, we shall examine its evolution and the profound r

Massey Hall

Oct 2nd, 2023 1h 4m

In this unique episode, I intertwine history with engaging conversation. The Band made their inaugural appearance at Massey Hall in 1970, a highly anticipated hometown performance that critics hailed as nothing short of a "religious experience.

Levon Helm '78

Aug 28th, 2023 48m 35s

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. Plagued by undisclosed health adversities and the intricate orchestr

Rest In Peace Robbie Robertson

Aug 9th, 2023 7m 11s

I try and put a few words together to honour Robbie Robertson, a legendary guitarist and songwriter. In lieu of gifts, Robbie's family has asked for donations to the Woodland Cultural Centre here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph

Carny

Aug 7th, 2023 31m 41s

Following the triumphant launch of "The Last Waltz," Robbie Robertson redirected his ambitions toward carving a prominent niche in Hollywood. With a fervent desire to attain recognition as a distinguished producer and a rising star in the film

Moondog Matinee Roundtable

Jun 12th, 2023 1h 55m

2023 marks the fiftieth anniversary of The Band's fifth studio album Moondog Matinee. A cover album with a mixed critical and audience appraisal, now fifty years later, The Band: A History is joined in a roundtable discussion by Michael Koehler

The Beige Period

May 3rd, 2023 24m 35s

The Band had moved bases in 1974 from the East Coast and the cozy colony of Woodstock to the West Coast colony shores of Malibu. Richard Manuel, struggling already with balancing the demands of his band, his family life was falling deeper into

Honey Boy

Feb 19th, 2023 23m 53s

He is genuinely the most original, brilliant and moving keyboard players that has ever operated within rock ’n’ roll.” Author Barney Hoskyns noted in 1993 in his book Across The Great Divide.Following The Last Waltz, Garth Hudson didn’t have m

The Roxy

Feb 5th, 2023 29m 17s

“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.” Rick Danko’s quote in 1978 could accurately reflect the temperate of a few members of The Band as the end of

Interview: Jude Warne

Dec 2nd, 2022 1h 7m

The Band: A History sits down with writer, columnist and author Jude Warne to discuss her recent essay on The Band's 1970 studio album Stage Fright, which is part of a larger scholarly study of The Band entitled Rags and Bones: An Exploration o

Rick Danko (Album)

Nov 7th, 2022 58m 56s

“I was looking for a simpler, fresher routing... I really like this new group. I can go out and perform the record now.”Rick Danko was now out on his own. Nearly two decades with The Band left him wanting more. More music, more touring and mor

Levon Helm & The RCO All-Stars

Sep 9th, 2022 57m 23s

With the break-up of his band and his family, Levon Helm did what he knew best, make music. While The Band was all but extinct, Helm continued to tell journalists they’d keep making music. However, he started putting together a new band, and he

Interview: Chest Fever

Jul 27th, 2022 1h 29m

The Band: A History sits down with Chest Fever, the official revival of The Band. If you remember my interview a few months ago with Mrs. Henry, a great band from California. In that case, they are back with a new project, Chest Fever, a band

Interview: Bob Clearmountain

Jul 11th, 2022 45m 43s

The Band: A History sits down with legendary recording engineer, mixer and record producer Bob Clearmountain, whose innovative approach has led him to work with industry-heavy-hitters like Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, and The Rolling Stones.

Interview: Bob Clearmountain

Jul 10th, 2022 44m 13s

Islands

Jun 12th, 2022 56m 42s

Assembling in the studio at various points during 1976 through 1977, The Band put together a plan for Islands. It was described later by Robbie as being similar to The Who’s Odds & Sods album. In essence, it was a hodgepodge of older recordings

Islands

Jun 12th, 2022 58m 12s

The Last Waltz - Part Six

May 15th, 2022 30m 1s

Full-on post-production of The Last Waltz took place over an eighteen-month period from the winter of 1977 through the spring of 1978. It was a monstrous undertaking with many moving pieces between the studio, producers, technicians, crews and

The Last Waltz - Part Five

Mar 31st, 2022 52m 38s

At first, the viewer sees nothing but a blank screen and hears only the voices of Rick Danko, Martin Scorsese and another member of the film crew as they run through a first take, Danko manages to only utter one word "cutthroat" The Last Waltz