Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band will hit theaters February 21st. The authorized documentary, executive produced by Martin Scorsese, Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, chronicles the story of The Band with a focus on Robertson – from his young life, to the creation of the group, to touring with Bob Dylan, and finally … Continue reading Watch the Trailer for The Band Documentary ‘Once Were Brothers’ →

Robbie Robertson has released an irreverent new Christmas single titled, “Happy Holidays”. Available as a digital download, the new tune features such humorous lyrics as, “Please don’t leave Old Saint Nick/Too much milk and cookies/’Cause by the time he gets round to us/He won’t be able to get/His fat ass down the chimney.” Listen below. … Continue reading Listen: Robbie Robertson Drops Irreverent new Christmas Single, “Happy Holidays” →

Robbie Robertson has teamed up with Ringo Starr and a collection of incredibly talented musicians from around the globe to record a new version of The Band’s 1968 classic “The Weight”. The video begins with Starr sitting at his drumset asking over the phone, “What key is it in, Robbie?” He pauses, nods and, tongue-in-cheek … Continue reading Watch Robbie Robertson and Ringo Starr Perform “The Weight” with Musicians from Around the Globe →

Woodstock, the epitome of ‘60s counterculture and the most famous music festival ever, has just been commemorated on a United States Postal Service stamp. The stamp, which celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the festival, was dedicated Thursday at a First Day of Issue event held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. … Continue reading Woodstock Commemorated on USPS Stamp →

50 years after the release of The Band’s iconic sophomore, self-titled album, Robbie Robertson is preparing for the release of a new solo record, due out September 20th via UMe. The 13-track self-produced Sinematic is Robertson’s sixth solo effort. This week Roberston released the first single and opening track, a riveting duet with Van Morrison … Continue reading Listen: Robbie Robertson Releases New Song Featuring Van Morrison, Prepares for Sixth Solo Album →

A new documentary on Robbie Robertson and The Band is in the works and expected to hit theaters this fall. Executive produced by Martin Scorsese, Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson And The Band chronicles the history of the group, from their start as The Hawks, to touring with Bob Dylan, … Continue reading Robbie Robertson and The Band Documentary Due Out This Fall →

On August 31, Capitol/UMe will release The Band’s landmark 1968 album Music from Big Pink in newly remixed and expanded 50th Anniversary Edition packages, including a Super Deluxe CD/Blu-ray/2LP/7-inch vinyl box set with a hardbound book; 1CD, digital, 180-gram 2LP black vinyl, and limited edition 180-gram 2LP pink vinyl packages. All the Anniversary Edition configurations feature … Continue reading The Band’s ‘Music From Big Pink’ To Receive 50th Anniversary Release →

In honor of Canada Day and our friends to the North, here are eight great Canadian rock anthems. 01 “Life Is a Highway” by Tom Cochrane 02 “Rockin’ in the Free World” by Neil Young 03 “American Woman” by The Guess Who 04 “Taking Care of Business” by Bachman Turner Overdrive 05 “Summer of ’69” … Continue reading 8 Great Canadian Rock Anthems →

The site of the 1969 Woodstock festival has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this week.  Cuomo called the festival a “pivotal moment in both New York and American history,” stating that its designation as a Historic site will preserve the landmark for future generations. The … Continue reading Woodstock Site Added to National Historic Register →

The site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival has been nominated for the state and national Register of Historic Places, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday. The property in Sullivan County, New York, which was part of Max Yasgur’s dairy farm, hosted 400,000 fans for the festival in August 1969. 32 acts performed on the Woodstock … Continue reading Site of Woodstock Festival Nominated for Historic Register →

Country star Eric Church was joined on stage at the American Roots and Arts Festival in Raleigh, NC this past Sunday by Warren Haynes and Joanna Cotten for a rendition of “The Weight” by The Band. Check out the video below. Haynes, best known as a former member of the Allman Brothers Band and as … Continue reading Watch Warren Haynes Cover “The Weight” with Eric Church →

Robbie Robertson recently sat down with the Globe and Mail in Toronto, pondering the allure of “bothered artists” and remembering those who lived tragically and died young. “Some get out alive,” said Robertson. “And some don’t.” The interview relates to a children’s book Robertson has co-authored, titled Legends, Icons & Rebels: Music That Changed the … Continue reading Robbie Robertson Talks Legends, Icons and Rebels →