JIMMY VIVINO & GARTH HUDSON: “SONGS OF THE BAND” November 24, 2012

JIMMY VIVINO (Conan,The Fab Faux, Midnight Ramble) and GARTH HUDSON (founding member of The Band,The Last Waltz) present SONGS of THE BAND from the first four albums and The Basement Tapes with members of The Band, Levon Helm Band (now Midnight Ramble Band), and Dirt Farmer Band: Jim Weider, Randy Ciarlante and Byron Isaacs. Special guest: Sister Maud Hudson. On The Last Waltz 36th Anniversary Thanksgiving weekend in honour of the three voices of The Band: Richard Manuel, Rick Danko, Levon Helm … especially poignant with the recent loss of Mr. Helm.

Jimmy says, “The songs of The Band need to be played and heard and Garth Hudson needs to be seen to be believed! He’s a legend, a gentleman and a master musician.”

“The music of The Band must pass through you into the future. Celebrate with us! Be a witness! … This night we honour the three voices of The Band and a 50-year brotherhood during my 75th year on earth. Keep buying tickets to Keep It Goin’ … for the barn, the farm and Philabundance! On behalf of Mr. Jimmy Vivino, Mr. Jim Weider, Mr. Randy Ciarlante, Mr. Byron Isaacs, Sister Maud Hudson and myself, Thank you and Keswick Theatre from the bottom of our hearts!” –Garth Hudson

A portion of the proceeds benefit Philabundance and Levon Helm’s Keep It Goin’.

Official Website: http://www.keswicktheatre.com/?events=songs-of-the-band-feat-jimmy-vivino-garth-hudson