Woodstock, Ulster County, New York, United States (2013 – present)
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The Weight Band originated in 2012 when Jim Weider and Randy Ciarlante, both former members of The Band, were performing “Songs of The Band” with Garth Hudson, Jimmy Vivino and Byron Isaacs.
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Americana Highways (USA)
May 19, 2025
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The Grateful Dead’s “Althea” and ZZ Top’s “La Grange” played over the PA before The Weight Band members took the stage, which set an appropriate vibe for the night’s music, since the band both jammed and rocked during their performance.
Back on August 28 1985, I had the privilege of seeing The Band open for Crosby, Stills, and Nash at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga, New York. CSN were amazing, but getting a chance to hear The Band perform live was a real treat, even though Robbie Robertson was no longer with them at that point.
The fans yelled out a collective “Whoa!” as The Weight Band took the stage. “We feel the same way,” shouted back bass player Albert Rogers, who played with Sid McGinnis, Hubert Sumlin, Jimmy Vivino, and Albert Lee.
