A nice tribute to my favorite living musician, the last man standing.

Back in 2008 I went to a show Levon Helm did at the Ryman Auditorium. It was released as an album later "Ramble at the Ryman". 

It was an amazing show with Larry Campbell and Buddy Miller among an outstanding collection of musicians. 

I always liked The Band but the vibe and prodigious talent Levon put together was one of those peak life experiences. 

BTW, tonight I'm seeing Steve Earle with special guest Buddy Miller at the Ryman. All acoustic! 

@bdp24

I saw The Band for the first time August 17,1969. It was a rather large venue in Bethel, NY. That show changed my life too. 

I don't know if this will work but here's a picture.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/k84RgPwB1mw5rmF56

Yes, it was a fantastic show. Buddy played an hour of his songs with Emmylou and Regina McCrary joining in. Just guitar, cello, and upright bass. 

Steve was in top form and did about an hour solo, before bringing Emmylou, his sister Stacy, Lucinda Williams, and Buddy back out. 

Just amazing how an acoustic guitar and vocal can fill the room with a huge sound. 

@jfd11 

Hey! Happy Belated Birthday 🎂

@stuartk 

I feel very fortunate to have been born in NY in 1950. I was 14 when the Beatles played Shea Stadium, 15 sneaking into clubs in Greenwich Village,18 at Woodstock, and now still able to appreciate music. And thanks to my signing up for Audiogon, my music sounds better than ever.

@immatthewj 

It was an exception for me too. Only my second show since 2020. Bonnie Raitt coming up in November. Life's too short to give into my physical ailments. I gotta hear music! 

@bdp24 

We have lots of great memories and more to be made. Just have to hang in there with our favorites as we watch them disappear. If they can be out there touring, I can at least show up and listen.