Levon Helm Band Performs "Deep Elem Blues" with Bob Weir at Gathering of the Vibes 2011

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  • Furthur bandmate, Bob Weir and Joe Russo, sit-in with Levon Helm Band for a rendition of "Deep Ellum Blues" at Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

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  • @terrymartin3224
    @terrymartin3224 4 роки тому +108

    Levon Helm, the coolest dude that ever walked planet Earth.

    • @Stewart1953
      @Stewart1953 3 роки тому +1

      brother, you are too right

    • @jakelehman822
      @jakelehman822 Рік тому

      Well, I'd give him 3rd after Jerry & Bobby

    • @Karmakatt6
      @Karmakatt6 11 місяців тому

      ​@@jakelehman822all tied for 1st 😃 ✌️ ❤

    • @sandrahelm5756
      @sandrahelm5756 4 місяці тому

      Ditto, Terry Martin! He was born hip!

    • @brianschadle13
      @brianschadle13 2 місяці тому +1

      I'm 65 years young and it's absolutely the best version of that song I have ever heard. That's a feeling money can't buy. but thank you to everyone who made this possible I greatly appreciate it

  • @howardwaxman2514
    @howardwaxman2514 11 місяців тому +6

    Hey that’s the great Howard Johnson on the tuba! Levon Helm shines on the mandolin with his smiles and you can hear it above all the music on the stage. Followed up on the comment and searched the original song from the Prairie Ramblers from 1935!

    • @herbietccc
      @herbietccc 8 місяців тому

      Do I vaguely recall that he was part of the SNL band?

  • @bbqjerry
    @bbqjerry 11 років тому +32

    You couldn't wipe that smile off of Levon's face if you tried. Love it

  • @custerranch
    @custerranch 3 роки тому +45

    Have you ever seen a musician so happy to be playing as Levon was? With that big grin, he just looked so happy to still be able to be on stage. He was the realest real deal.

  • @craigdouglasmartens7037
    @craigdouglasmartens7037 3 місяці тому +4

    I can't get enough of this clip! I 've been a musician for 51 years and this clip did my head. It has everything!!! Virtuoso instrumentalist, honey gold lyrics, taste tone technique timing is otherworldly as if they had trained al their lives collectively to perform this almost Philharmonic pece except for the rit of colour and contrast. Amazing!!!!!

  • @doreenbechtel5800
    @doreenbechtel5800 2 роки тому +21

    Levon Helm, one of the greatest there is. RIP

  • @richardelliott8352
    @richardelliott8352 Рік тому +9

    this tune is such a flawless part of the American songbook, it was a great choice for this collaborative effort. I enjoyed greatly.

  • @andrewz4537
    @andrewz4537 Рік тому +10

    Among all the other excellent musician here I believe it's Cindy Cashdollar playing slide. What a crew!

    • @The93ssfd
      @The93ssfd 4 місяці тому

      It was such a great experience to be present!

    • @craighorle5452
      @craighorle5452 19 днів тому

      It is indeed Cindy Cashdollar, one of our greatest steel guitar players, who grew up in Woodstock, New York, and is also one Hell of a dobro player. Now 68 years old.

  • @dougpotosky4102
    @dougpotosky4102 4 роки тому +49

    Don't get better then this folks! This is what they call real music! R.I.P Levon

  • @garyhulse6828
    @garyhulse6828 2 місяці тому +2

    With a name like - LEVON - I wouldn't expect anything less - R.I P.

  • @perihelion7798
    @perihelion7798 Рік тому +3

    Levon has retired from life, but have his works, which will remain with us. Thanks you so much, Levon!

  • @robfrye4664
    @robfrye4664 4 роки тому +16

    I'm 73, been listening to Levon since my hippy days! Would have really loved to'v been there with these folks at this jam. All these peeps are GREAT! Love the horn section especially!

  • @direwolf8124
    @direwolf8124 3 роки тому +11

    The talent is beyond measure

  • @williamcassone9290
    @williamcassone9290 3 роки тому +4

    LEVON HELM THANKS SO VEY MUCH FOR MAKING THIS WORLD A LOT MORE HAPPY

  • @TheBuck1283
    @TheBuck1283 3 роки тому +6

    LOVE that lap steel!!

  • @Stanimal62
    @Stanimal62 3 роки тому +22

    I can’t get enough of this video. I can’t wait for the return of concerts, I need a live music fix like I need oxygen.

  • @vincentedwards6749
    @vincentedwards6749 Рік тому +2

    SO GREAT. j Vincent Edwards love and peace to all thanks LEVON

  • @Mr.Kow5000
    @Mr.Kow5000 3 роки тому +5

    Love Levon. I still miss him every day

  • @brianmccann1411
    @brianmccann1411 Рік тому +2

    The music is a 9.5. The joyous countenance of the musicians is a 10.

  • @thomasburke8548
    @thomasburke8548 Рік тому +2

    Thanks Levon and The Band - RIP Brother

  • @gangstercorleone
    @gangstercorleone Рік тому +2

    Never gets old! (If truth be told.) Corleone, G.

  • @rebelm1133
    @rebelm1133 2 роки тому +4

    Who’s the most happy when singing and playing? LEVON that’s who😄. I’ll miss him until the day I die, “When I’m Gone” is played at my celebration of life & I get to play the spoons with Levon and whoever else he’s jammin” with in heaven😇.

  • @benzuckerman
    @benzuckerman 5 років тому +9

    Thanks for sharing. Truly beautiful. The ten people that gave this "thumbs down" should have their thumbs removed.

    • @56seehag
      @56seehag 5 років тому

      OR SOMETHING WORSE

  • @jamesmccormick211
    @jamesmccormick211 5 років тому +5

    That horn section break has all the synchronicity of a Grateful Dead guitar solo, yet still fun.

  • @larryc3860
    @larryc3860 3 роки тому +3

    "jug band" blues at its finest........r.i.p., Levon........hard to beat the sound of a vintage lap steel guitar!

  • @randyedgar1968
    @randyedgar1968 9 місяців тому +3

    What a great song. Levon loves music and the band. What a great man he was. God Bless Lavon and the band. They are fun to listen to.

  • @bradlangton1549
    @bradlangton1549 4 роки тому +7

    RIP Levon Helm, what a great talent and your missed.

  • @catdaddy3302
    @catdaddy3302 3 роки тому +5

    I can’t add nothing to this! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @clippers334
    @clippers334 11 років тому +7

    Thank God, I was there... that was an amazing day.

  • @davesiler4064
    @davesiler4064 2 роки тому +2

    Levon, wish you were still with us!!!

    • @krisdemars1355
      @krisdemars1355 2 роки тому

      IN SPIRIT , brother 🌹 👌 he's still smiling...

  • @davidlovett5022
    @davidlovett5022 3 роки тому +4

    I love these people so much

  • @LaLaSuzie
    @LaLaSuzie 10 років тому +9

    Bless Levon Helm, wherever he is. I miss him. :)

  • @lornebailey1568
    @lornebailey1568 9 місяців тому +1

    It's cool to see so many comments with love for the Late Great Levon Helm.

  • @haroldarmstrong8285
    @haroldarmstrong8285 3 роки тому +3

    Long live Levon Helm!!!!

  • @jryan2313
    @jryan2313 6 років тому +77

    Larry Campbell is a really great talent, it's all about breaks. This guy has got more talent then many many big acts.

    • @allanbriggs9007
      @allanbriggs9007 4 роки тому +5

      He certainly has - toured with lots of famous artists very talented - plays multiple instruments.

    • @matkokovalov1637
      @matkokovalov1637 4 роки тому +5

      I don't know much of him but it seems he's also a very good person.

    • @kkz2916
      @kkz2916 3 роки тому +3

      He was the best when he played with Bobby too.

    • @ronhartley8097
      @ronhartley8097 3 роки тому +7

      larry campbell great

    • @malihalls7129
      @malihalls7129 2 роки тому +1

      I totally agree, I'm a big fan of Larry's music.

  • @marineandairforcemom
    @marineandairforcemom 3 дні тому

    I do love good music and THIS is good music!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @markkearns4172
    @markkearns4172 Рік тому +3

    Man! This is a wonderful rendition of Deep Elem Blues! Levon was one of the greats. And that woman playing the lap steel is magnificent!

  • @thomasdungl8493
    @thomasdungl8493 2 роки тому +3

    thnx 4 this great performance and song!

  • @SeaBassVamp
    @SeaBassVamp 9 років тому +10

    Cindy doing excellent performance and Levon Helm Band...Great group of magical blues players!

  • @gattontele5155
    @gattontele5155 10 років тому +19

    brian davis, just in case nobody has answered your question yet, the lap steel player is Cindy Cashdollar. She lives here in Austin and I've gotten to see her play more than my share. I feel very lucky.

  • @KREEPERNELSON
    @KREEPERNELSON 4 роки тому +3

    I love playing songs like this and extending them so everyone gets a turn, could play this until the cows come home!

  • @johncarlson7338
    @johncarlson7338 8 років тому +18

    Levon and Wier. True legends of music.

  • @jamesmckay1150
    @jamesmckay1150 4 роки тому +7

    Love it! What a great group of musicians!!

  • @haanashim
    @haanashim 11 років тому +13

    What a groove! RIP Levon.

  • @franciswhitaker8582
    @franciswhitaker8582 3 роки тому +9

    always loved the Dead doing this song ,but this version is something else ! Everyone is great, everyone clearly having fun.Cheers me up every time I watch it.

    • @stevehatchett6636
      @stevehatchett6636 2 роки тому

      Agreed...Have you heard Rory Gallagher's version?

    • @paigetucker195
      @paigetucker195 Рік тому

      I was right there with ya on This being The Dead & we didn't need covers. However, this right here is phenomena! Levon & EVERYONE on stage is having a helluva time. This is doesn't even seen like a cover. These guys made this one theirs! Hats off bc I'm Dead for Life so to do this with one of of theirs it a real treat! I mean, absolutely outstanding!

    • @haikat4
      @haikat4 Рік тому

      I love the swing the Levon Helm band adds to this song.

  • @The93ssfd
    @The93ssfd 10 років тому +6

    what a group of talented musicians, so pleased I was present to enjoy this remarkable gathering.can not wait until GOTV 2014.

  • @mechcavandy986
    @mechcavandy986 7 років тому +45

    This is about the last time I saw Levon. After the show, my wife said, "Thank you!" He shook her hand and said, "No. Thank YOU!"

    • @9hanszli
      @9hanszli 6 років тому +4

      the Levon , we knew !

    • @karenfalch2929
      @karenfalch2929 5 років тому +6

      He was a humble man. I always think of him when the native Columbines bloom because that was when he passed. He was as unassuming and of the earth as they are.

    • @dianecolucci4371
      @dianecolucci4371 4 роки тому +3

      Forever Levon

  • @Gary198101
    @Gary198101 9 років тому +100

    In this video Amy Helm, Levon's Daughter (Pink Dress) was about 6 months pregnant, she told me she would sing when she could get a deep enough breath. I am very glad Levon got to meet his grandchild and spend time before he passed away. I have some video of him sitting and playing the mandolin for the baby.

    • @JOHNSAG1
      @JOHNSAG1 6 років тому +7

      Well Gary , please show the video so us Levon fans can see .. uhh are you still there??

    • @56seehag
      @56seehag 5 років тому +1

      @@JOHNSAG1gary please

    • @kellylinzi
      @kellylinzi 4 роки тому +4

      Amy, Levon's daughter is in the white dress playing guitar

    • @mickkollins
      @mickkollins 3 роки тому +3

      @@kellylinzi that'd be a saturday night pink dress Amy's wearing (yep she's pregnant)
      ..the gal in the white dress playing guitar is Larry's wife.

    • @davidkerr3485
      @davidkerr3485 3 роки тому +2

      Mick Kollins I

  • @dannymundycomedy
    @dannymundycomedy 9 років тому +5

    damn...levon cant stop smiling. rip mr helm

  • @pathesselgrave6903
    @pathesselgrave6903 8 років тому +10

    Loved this.....miss Levon......

  • @mgourlay4818
    @mgourlay4818 10 років тому +3

    Levon a Bobbie doesn't get much better than this!!

  • @dragmyre
    @dragmyre 8 років тому +16

    awesome vidwork. God comes in many forms.

  • @mynameisianhunt
    @mynameisianhunt 6 років тому +2

    Russo just groovin' back there! This is AWESOME! Thanks for sharing!

  • @andotech
    @andotech 9 років тому +9

    Helm's always smiling his ass off :-)

  • @johnbeerfunksoul
    @johnbeerfunksoul Місяць тому

    Clark Gayton I love you so!

  • @johnnaughton5201
    @johnnaughton5201 Рік тому +1

    Great stuff play levon helm on the jukebox at the Westoe pub John naughton

  • @TheBrandonchav
    @TheBrandonchav 10 років тому +4

    Wow. GREAT version with the horns and steel.

  • @stephenenglebright
    @stephenenglebright 10 років тому +50

    Levon's grinnin' like a ole mule chewin' on a honey comb! LOL!
    And that gal on the pedal steel just TEARS it up!

    • @timcheney
      @timcheney 7 років тому +5

      That's a lap steel not a pedal steel.

    • @stephenenglebright
      @stephenenglebright 7 років тому +7

      Well, s'cuse me all to hell....

    • @DuneAquaViva
      @DuneAquaViva 7 років тому +11

      Cindy Cashdollar she started out playing gigs with Danko/Helm years ago then joined for years Asleep at the Wheel a Woodstock favorite and true Virtuoso.!

    • @frederben4776
      @frederben4776 6 років тому +1

      Big difference

    • @56seehag
      @56seehag 5 років тому

      @@stephenenglebrightsometimes we all need a little learnin along with NICE

  • @Gary198101
    @Gary198101 9 років тому +51

    A little known fact that all of the members of Levon's Band are all multi-instrumentalists, something not often if ever seen anymore. Levon- Drums, Guitar, Mandolin,Vocalist| Larry Campbell- Violin, electric and acoustic guitar, vocalist, and band leader|Brian Mitchell- Piano, Organ, Accordion, Harmonica, Vocalist, Tambourine|Amy Helm- Guitar, Vocalist, Drummer, Mandolin|Theresa Williams- Guitar and Vocalist| Plus all the wind instrumentalists.

    • @yuraandhowardguitarworksho4520
      @yuraandhowardguitarworksho4520 8 років тому +15

      shame on you, you forgot the fantastic cindy cash dollar from texas on pedal steel

    • @MrEwooly
      @MrEwooly 7 років тому +10

      she's not playing pedal steel - that's a dobro or lap guitar

    • @Gary198101
      @Gary198101 7 років тому +5

      I don't ever remember setting up a Steel Guitar on Satage. Levon and I were close friends. There was an organ, piano, multiple guitars just electric and acoustic unless you are referring to someone using a foot pedal but Larry was the main guitarist and he didn't use one, fiddle, mandolin, drums, and the wind section. I ran all the microphone cables and never hooked up a table or lap steel guitar, although I love the sound of them. I was not at this show but usually there was a guest band member who would show up at every show and sit in, happened every show. So there could have been something different at this show.

    • @MrEwooly
      @MrEwooly 7 років тому +3

      Gary198101 My comment on Cindy playing lap guitar and not a pedal steel guitar was merely to set the record straight - that pedal steel guitar is a completely different instrument than a a lap guitar guitar - it produces a completely different sound and it's played very differently (as a matter of fact I remember many years ago reading no less an opinion from a true multi-instrumentalist, Jerry Garcia, that pedal steel was by far the most difficult of guitars

    • @Gary198101
      @Gary198101 7 років тому +3

      I believe I have seen one come up on Pawn Stars before. I never saw one with any of Levon's equipment so it would have been brought by the guest artist. The only different instrument I set up on stage was for Cheryl Crow during Ramble at the Ryman, it's not something I have ever seen perhaps a bow harp or something, she played it in a duet with Levon on "No Depression in Heaven" it used a small microphone that was just plugged into one of the guitar ports. It was only used for the one song.

  • @rhight
    @rhight 4 роки тому +3

    These guys are the best! God bless 'em.

  • @denzelepolito1
    @denzelepolito1 3 роки тому +2

    This was such a good show and fun weekend. I miss seeing Levon and I miss the Vibes. It was one of my first big festivals, I went when they were in NY for 2 years and then kept going. It was always a blast and had the best lineups

  • @pjbscript
    @pjbscript 3 роки тому +2

    What a gem! WoW!!!

  • @smoovegittar
    @smoovegittar 5 років тому +2

    That was a great (and HOT) day. I miss Levon.

  • @davidjacuk4286
    @davidjacuk4286 6 років тому +2

    Levon = like a boss !

  • @kettymartire7660
    @kettymartire7660 4 роки тому +1

    Una delle migliori band che abbia mai sentito e che dire di.Levon SUPERLATIVO.......😉😉😉

  • @user-pn9sz5ln2f
    @user-pn9sz5ln2f 2 місяці тому

    Eu não canso de ouvir é fantástico...

  • @jblangley9740
    @jblangley9740 Рік тому

    Oh hell YA

  • @bluesborn
    @bluesborn 11 років тому +3

    wow lucky you.I saw the Dead in Seattle just before Jerry passed on and that was great,and I caught Bob with his band Bobby and the Midnights in Vancouver which blew my mind so I can imagine the vibes coming of the stage on that day.Nice.

  • @stevehatchett6636
    @stevehatchett6636 2 роки тому +1

    Well....that's just cooler 'an hell....everybody havin' some Deep Elem fun!

  • @wri6345789
    @wri6345789 4 роки тому +3

    Love this! What a groove!

  • @LANACHAPEL
    @LANACHAPEL Рік тому +1

    This is a Prairie Ramblers song from 1935...my daddy was Salty Holmes of that group and one of the writers of this song!! WOW!

    • @paulferranti8536
      @paulferranti8536 Рік тому

      God bless your daddy and family, and the Prairie Ramblers…..this is one of the great American songs

    • @LANACHAPEL
      @LANACHAPEL 11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!!@@paulferranti8536

  • @austinnicholl8891
    @austinnicholl8891 3 місяці тому

    No cell phones yet... heaven !!

  • @wassilijhuismann
    @wassilijhuismann 12 років тому +3

    great tune and I like to see these folks enjoying themselves having a blast

  • @IslaGC09
    @IslaGC09 7 років тому +4

    Damn I miss the Vibes. Some great times on that sweaty field in Seaside Park.

    • @The93ssfd
      @The93ssfd 3 роки тому +1

      i know!!! GOTV was the best!!

  • @doodahdavesrecords4319
    @doodahdavesrecords4319 2 роки тому +1

    I am
    Pretty sure I was there for this One of Leon’s last gigs

  • @34hedgehog
    @34hedgehog 5 років тому +5

    Ol' Bob still looks pretty spaced out!

  • @dibach70
    @dibach70 6 років тому +2

    Wow! Thanks for sharing this, it's wonderful!

  • @bobouzala
    @bobouzala 9 років тому +3

    Gawd Bless Levon

  • @jandeband
    @jandeband 5 років тому +1

    LOVE LEVON

  • @fredericvillalongue4102
    @fredericvillalongue4102 8 років тому +4

    excellent tout simplement.

  • @albertoortega2467
    @albertoortega2467 2 роки тому +1

    Tremendos .....que belleza ...🎼🎶🎹🎺🥁♥️🙏👏de Argentina 🇦🇷✌️

  • @judynatale16
    @judynatale16 5 років тому +1

    RIP LEVON WE LOVE U

  • @williamcassone9290
    @williamcassone9290 3 роки тому

    SO MUCH LOVE WHAT WE NEED TODAY IN 2021

  • @one_wild_gopher3078
    @one_wild_gopher3078 Рік тому

    these old time fiddlers they play pretty darn good. Wish they was in my backyard...

  • @threeleggedman
    @threeleggedman 6 років тому +1

    That horn part was great.

  • @Criticochato1
    @Criticochato1 5 років тому +1

    Great!!!

  • @Mauro_B._Vieira.
    @Mauro_B._Vieira. 8 місяців тому

    Amazing grace to watch a beautiful woman expecting a baby pregnant on stage singing together all among band.

  • @bannsidereddie
    @bannsidereddie 4 роки тому

    Fantastic

  • @joevassilatos3712
    @joevassilatos3712 3 роки тому

    Damn great

  • @stephenilieff7531
    @stephenilieff7531 2 роки тому

    so good

  • @mrswoompdobro
    @mrswoompdobro 11 років тому +1

    Nice to see thats a lot off old and new hippies still
    over there...he he he ....

  • @VishvajithN
    @VishvajithN 11 років тому +1

    Very cool. Hello from Canada.

  • @robertlindseyjr.5898
    @robertlindseyjr.5898 4 роки тому +1

    I'm not sure I've ever seen/heard a better steel player...wow

  • @gabriellagrimoldi3174
    @gabriellagrimoldi3174 Рік тому

    Levon amico mio

  • @jenniejenkins6034
    @jenniejenkins6034 3 роки тому

    Yes he was. Sure do miss him.

  • @neilladd5799
    @neilladd5799 5 років тому

    Way deep, and way out!!

  • @uscustomstickers
    @uscustomstickers 7 років тому

    hell yea!!!!!

  • @28kahn
    @28kahn 7 років тому +2

    thx levon,nothing more to say

  • @nicholasbartlett3756
    @nicholasbartlett3756 4 роки тому

    this is what we got ears for . . .

  • @hippieswereright
    @hippieswereright 4 роки тому

    Happy birthday Levon