The Band Archives - Sightseers' Delight

Bob Dylan – The 1974 Live Recordings set for September release

July 9, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release The 1974 Live Recordings on Friday, Sept. 20, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s return to touring that year.

Is it time to look back at 1973 for The Band?

February 10, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Fifty years ago, The Band played a few epic shows that remain etched in the group’s historical lore. Five decades on, it’s time for a true 1973 retrospective.

It’s time for a Richard Manuel anthology

October 28, 2016 Todd DeFeo

This year marked 30 years since Richard Manuel committed suicide in a Winter Park, Fla., motel room. It’s time for a formal anthology chronicling his career.

New box set features all of Dylan’s concerts during famed 1966 tour

October 7, 2016 Todd DeFeo

A 36-disc box set to be released Nov. 11 features every known recording from Bob Dylan’s famed 1966 tour of the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia.

New ‘Academy of Music’ collection from The Band to be released Sept. 17

August 4, 2013 Caboose Chronicle

During the final week of 1971, The Band played four legendary concerts at New York City’s Academy Of Music, ushering in the New Year with electrifying performances, including new horn arrangements by Allen Toussaint and a surprise guest appearance by Bob Dylan for a New Year’s Eve encore.

Helm, former Band member, dies at 71

April 19, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Levon Helm, the multi-instrumentalist member of The Band, died today after a battle with cancer. He was 71.

Helm ‘in the final stages of his battle with cancer’

April 17, 2012 Express Telegraph

Levon Helm, the legendary drummer for The Band, “is in the final stages of his battle with cancer,” his family said on Facebook.

The Band fan finds ‘Last Waltz’ a disappointing release

May 15, 2002 Todd DeFeo

I’m a self-described “Band-aficionado,” which means I thoroughly enjoy everything The Band ever recorded. To be perfectly honest, I can’t get enough of their music.

The Band: Stage Fright

March 26, 2001 Todd DeFeo

There are very few bands that have the ability to perform music effortlessly and timelessly.