The Weight Band

About This Event

Presented by Big Fan Presents Ft. Former Members of The Band & Levon Helm Band On their second studio album, Shines Like Gold, The Weight Band looks at our troubled world, ponders the passage of time, and ultimately conveys a sense of hopefulness for the future. ?There?s a new dawn rising,? they proclaim on the title track, ?and it shines like gold.? With Shines Like Gold, The Weight Band presents a dynamic set of classic Americana that draws upon roadhouse rock, funky swamp pop, blues, country soul and folk music. Composed of band leader, renowned guitarist Jim Weider (The Band, Levon Helm?s Midnight Ramble Band, Jim Weider Band), keyboardist Brian Mitchell (Levon Helm?s Midnight Ramble Band), bassist Albert Rogers (Jim Weider Band, Jimmy Vivino), drummer Michael Bram (Jason Mraz) and keyboardist Matt Zeiner (Dickey Betts), the veteran quintet shares a deep appreciation and knowledge for this music, which Weider describes as the ?Woodstock Sound.? The We