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Connor Kennedy, A Student Of The “Woodstock Sound” To Open For The Waterboys

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Connor Kennedy can often be seen kicking around Woodstock, NY in his brown leather boots, digging through vinyl at radio station 100.1 WDST, playing a local bar with members of Gregg Allman’s band or The Levon Helm Band or playing organ alongside Donald Fagen of Steely Dan at The Barn. Wherever Kennedy is, or what he is doing, he is either absorbing the music of others, or creating his own.

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Swallow Hill & Arvada Center Unveil Summer Stage Concert Series

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SUMMER STAGE CONCERT […]

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Telluride Blues & Brews – September 12th, 13th, 14th – Telluride, CO

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The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is a one-of-a-kind music meets beer experience. Sure there are festivals all summer long in this idyllic little mountain town, but none of them blend two things so suited for each other: world class Blues music and world class beer. While it’s a must-see bucket-list trip for a lover of either of the festival’s main attractions, it’s also the kind of place that welcomes newbies with open arms, full glasses, and three solid days of music.

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Rich Robinson’s “Ceaseless Sight” Helps Him To Shape A New Musical Identity

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For an artist who has spent the better part of 25 years enjoying success on the road and in the recording studio as a founding member of The Black Crowes, one could assume that leaving the nest might be a scary proposition for Rich Robinson. If the music on “The Ceaseless Sight” is any indication, Robinson is shaping an entirely new musical identity. We sat down with Robinson to get the story behind the album more.

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Born In “The Barn” Amy Helm Forges A Musical Career Of Her Own

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Growing up in Woodstock, NY Amy Helm’s youth was spent surrounded by the greats, who were peers of her parents. Amy’s father, the late Levon Helm, was arguably the greatest drummer of our time. His work with The Band changed the face and direction of American music, his work as a solo artist landed him three Grammy Awards and he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Amy’s mother, Libby Titus, is an accomplished songwriter, singer and concert producer. Helm’s childhood was music.

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Levon Helm’s Birthday Ramble – May 26th – The Barn, Woodstock

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This past Saturday, May 26th 2012, would have been Levon Helm’s 72nd birthday and people came together to celebrate the occasion with mixed emotions, yet ready to raise their hearts, voices, and spirits into the rafters of “The Barn” that Levon built. Cars were lined up on Plochman Lane hours before fans were let on to the property, and there was a feeling of joy and loss that combined into an emotional force that hung in the air the entire night. It felt like celebrating Thanksgiving shortly after the passing of the man who sat at the head of the table.