THE WEIGHT performing music of THE BAND

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This is the real deal folks, legitimate long time members of THE BAND, Jim Weider and Randy Ciarlante along with Marty Grebb (Bonnie Raitt, The Fabulous Rhinestones) Byron Isaacs and Brian Mitchell ( Levon Helm Band ) revisit the radio hits and deep tracks from one of America?s most loved and revered musical institutions. The Weight will perform music from THE BAND. Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1989 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, additional accolades for THE BAND include their position at No. 50 on Rolling Stone?s list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time in 2004. As for its music, THE BAND was lauded for its fusion of many different genres, including most notably old country music and early rock and roll, although their sound was often reminiscent of Motown-style rhythm and blues. In performing music of THE BAND, The Weight will take people on a musical journey no other band possible could. Replacing original guitarist Robbie Robertson, Weider served as lead guitarist and vocalist for THE BAND from 1985 to 1999. Joining Weider with THE BAND in the 90?s, Randy Ciarlante sang harmony and played drums. Given the musical pedigree and impressive resumes, The Weight is sure to deliver a ?heavy? performance at The Flying Monkey.