Although I prefer Levon to his days with The Band, I have the utmost respect for the work the man did in recent years. In 2008, his album Dirt Farmer won the Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album.
In 2008 I head a live session of Levon and his friends at Levon's barn/studio on the World Cafe. The session is great (and posted below) and the whole scene seemed surreal.
A live session from Levon's studio in Woodstock, NY in 2008
After hearing the above session and interview of Levon, I came to the realization that the music industry needs more Levon Helms. He was one of the great ones and we were lucky to have him. RIP Dirt Farmer.
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said.
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