The Weight Band- ft members of The Band and the Levon Helm Band
With Support from Billy & Elaine
Door at 7pm, Show at 8pm.
Advance Tickets $30, $35 Day of Show.
The Weight Band:
Performing original songs as well as classics of The Band, The Weight Band is led by Jim Weider, a 15-year former member of The Band and 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.
On their new 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. Composed of band leader, renowned guitarist Jim Weider (The Band, Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble Band, Jim Weider Band), keyboardist Brian Mitchell (Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble 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.
Billy & Elaine:
Billy Brandt & Elaine Schoendorf have combined their song writing talents to form a fun, different, magical sort of musical duo.
Elaine crosses genres and musical eras with ease. Whether it’s a 1930’s jump blues, country ballad from the ‘70’s or any rock/pop from the last 50 years, she can embody the sentiment with ease.
Billy is a multi-winning Detroit Music Award singer/songwriter. Billy's love for music is infectious, and his embrace of different genres brings a richness and an expanse to his shows.