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Chris Robinson Brotherhood – May 15th – Cervantes’ Ballroom

Post Author By Brian Turk
Post Date May 26, 2015
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Chris Robinson Brotherhood is a band by definition, and a great one at that, but the term “brotherhood” more aptly describes what happens on stage. CRB has nothing to do with Black Crowes, but defines itself independently with a signature sound. Robinson is a Rock and Roll king but he is proudly wearing CRB like a crown while turning the tide decades into his career, and we are all grateful when he holds court. The Crowes may be no longer, but this next chapter for Robinson is going beautifully.

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

Post Author By Brian Turk
Post Date May 22, 2015
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5 min read

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

Post Author By Brian Turk
Post Date July 29, 2013
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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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One Man’s Thoughts On The Passing Of Levon Helm

Post Author By Brian Turk
Post Date April 24, 2012
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When Levon Helm passed away last week at the age of 71, it hit many people in the music world very hard, and we here at Listen Up Denver! were no exception. While several of us have been to Rambles at Helm’s home in Woodstock, one of us in particular, Brian Turk, had the pleasure of knowing Levon personally and becoming a part of the tight knit family that Levon held so close up until the end. Please take a moment to read his thoughts as he shares some memories of the legendary, Levon Helm.