Lesh Almost Rambles

Phil Lesh nearly made an appearance at Levon Helm Studios to participate in one of Levon's regular midnight rambles in Woodstock. What a historic night that would have been. Something tells me that this collaboration will happen sooner than later. One can only hope it will happen when I attend Levon's show at Summerstage in Central Park this month.

From Levon's messageboard:

Good morning, all! Another Ramble under our belt - I believe we're close to 100 of them to date. The show opened at about 7:45 with The Alexis P Suter Band. Following Alexis was another Levon Helm studios family-band, Ollabelle. Next on stage were our surprise guests, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings who gave a stellar performance. Finally, The Levon Helm Band entered the room and the electricity was inviggorating. The momentum built and the set included electric and accoustic favorites including: White Dove, Back to Memphis, Chest Fever, Tears of Rage, WS Walcott's Medicine Show, I Want To Know, Ophelia, Rain Down Tears, I Got Me A Woman and many, many more. Levon's guardian angel watched over the studio and even though a raging thunderstorm pounded our area, with over 2000 residents losing power throughout the night - the lights remained on at Levon Helm Studios! Unfortunately (for him), Phil Lesh wasn't able to make an appearance, but we forgive him and understand that his west coast to east coast flight, following by a full day of recording at Utopia Studios left him pretty well worn out and he opted out of the Ramble. His road crew came though and enjoyed the night on his behalf! Thank you for coming and we welcome you all back any time. I thank you ALL for braving the wicked summer storm - nothing stops Levon's fans from being at the "barn" for a show.