The Weight Band Tickets

To start off, I must comment on the venue. Penns Peak is a modern building with an interior done up to look like an old barn. I don't mean distressed wood or anything like that, but a lot of wood and with an open feeling, ceiling fans high overhead keeping the air moving, and a large stage, ideally suited for the presentation of music. A quick note on the adjoining restaurant, known as "Roadies". Well, if I was a roadie, I'd gladly chow down there anytime. Food is good, view from the outside deck is spectacular, and it's a great way to prepare to be amazed, which we were. The Band, to me, is the essential 'American' group, and I mean North America, not only the USA. Their music spans the entire spectrum of what this continent has to offer. We can no longer hear those guys 'live' anymore, mostly because 3/5 of them aren't alive anymore. Therefore, a good tribute band is the best we can hope for, and these guys fill the bill and then some. Jim Weider played on the last three Band albums, after Robbie left, and his lead guitar is just amazing. The drummer has that easy going to maniacal style that Levon gave us, and the dual keyboard artists kept the night rocking along with a commentary that led us down the pathways, through the years of the Band from Ronnie Hawkins up to the final days. Never a dull moment, and the folks listening got "all shook up" as the night went on, many dancing in the aisles and singing along with their favorites. If you get a chance to see this group, do yourself a favor and buy the tickets. You won't be disappointed if you love the Band as much as we do!

Show was awesome. Except for having the original The Band members it couldn't be better. You could sense they played for the audience and not a pay check. Show was over 2hrs with 2 sets. A must see for fans of The Band.

I was shocked how few people were in attendance but got in after work and made it just after the first song started. It was like having the Band in my living room. Everyone was soooo nice and respectful of each other. The concessions people were terrific (as usual). After we left one of my parking lot neighbors came out with a poster. I ran back in and found the sale table by the mixer boards (other side from where we were seated because there was nothing in the usual lobby spot). I grabbed a poster and some CDs and one of the sound guys grabbed us and we went into the below stage area and hung out with everyone and they signed our poster. (Im 59 so it was an incredible moment for me as I still can remember seeing the band all over Atlanta and up north. I told the guys this was"better than my birthday" they said.. its your birthday? and I replied "No, better than my birthday, my 60th came 7 months early!" What a great compilation of guys keeping great music live and alive!

Band started 35 minutes late without a opening act. They gave no excuse and I believe it is rude to the audience.