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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  • @custerranch
    @custerranch Před 3 lety +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.

  • @bbqjerry
    @bbqjerry Před 11 lety +32

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

  • @howardwaxman2514
    @howardwaxman2514 Před 11 měsíci +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 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @terrymartin3224
    @terrymartin3224 Před 4 lety +106

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

    • @Stewart1953
      @Stewart1953 Před 2 lety +1

      brother, you are too right

    • @jakelehman822
      @jakelehman822 Před rokem

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

    • @Karmakatt6
      @Karmakatt6 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@jakelehman822all tied for 1st 😃 ✌️ ❤

    • @sandrahelm5756
      @sandrahelm5756 Před 3 měsíci

      Ditto, Terry Martin! He was born hip!

    • @brianschadle13
      @brianschadle13 Před 2 měsíci +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

  • @doreenbechtel5800
    @doreenbechtel5800 Před 2 lety +21

    Levon Helm, one of the greatest there is. RIP

  • @richardelliott8352
    @richardelliott8352 Před rokem +9

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

  • @robfrye4664
    @robfrye4664 Před 4 lety +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!

  • @craigdouglasmartens7037
    @craigdouglasmartens7037 Před 3 měsíci +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!!!!!

  • @dougpotosky4102
    @dougpotosky4102 Před 4 lety +49

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

  • @andrewz4537
    @andrewz4537 Před rokem +10

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

    • @The93ssfd
      @The93ssfd Před 4 měsíci

      It was such a great experience to be present!

    • @craighorle5452
      @craighorle5452 Před 9 dny

      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.

  • @garyhulse6828
    @garyhulse6828 Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @Stanimal62
    @Stanimal62 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @perihelion7798
    @perihelion7798 Před rokem +3

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

  • @brianmccann1411
    @brianmccann1411 Před rokem +2

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

  • @rebelm1133
    @rebelm1133 Před 2 lety +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😇.

  • @direwolf8124
    @direwolf8124 Před 3 lety +11

    The talent is beyond measure

  • @jamesmccormick211
    @jamesmccormick211 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @vincentedwards6749
    @vincentedwards6749 Před rokem +2

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

  • @williamcassone9290
    @williamcassone9290 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @TheBuck1283
    @TheBuck1283 Před 3 lety +6

    LOVE that lap steel!!

  • @Mr.Kow5000
    @Mr.Kow5000 Před 3 lety +5

    Love Levon. I still miss him every day

  • @gangstercorleone
    @gangstercorleone Před rokem +2

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

  • @randyedgar1968
    @randyedgar1968 Před 9 měsíci +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.

  • @benzuckerman
    @benzuckerman Před 5 lety +9

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

  • @Gary198101
    @Gary198101 Před 9 lety +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 Před 6 lety +7

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

    • @56seehag
      @56seehag Před 5 lety +1

      @@JOHNSAG1gary please

    • @kellylinzi
      @kellylinzi Před 4 lety +4

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

    • @mickkollins
      @mickkollins Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +2

      Mick Kollins I

  • @jryan2313
    @jryan2313 Před 6 lety +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 Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @matkokovalov1637
      @matkokovalov1637 Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @kkz2916
      @kkz2916 Před 3 lety +3

      He was the best when he played with Bobby too.

    • @ronhartley8097
      @ronhartley8097 Před 3 lety +7

      larry campbell great

    • @malihalls7129
      @malihalls7129 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @gattontele5155
    @gattontele5155 Před 10 lety +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.

  • @larryc3860
    @larryc3860 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @johncarlson7338
    @johncarlson7338 Před 8 lety +18

    Levon and Wier. True legends of music.

  • @bradlangton1549
    @bradlangton1549 Před 4 lety +7

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

  • @LaLaSuzie
    @LaLaSuzie Před 10 lety +9

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

  • @davesiler4064
    @davesiler4064 Před 2 lety +2

    Levon, wish you were still with us!!!

    • @krisdemars1355
      @krisdemars1355 Před 2 lety

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

  • @thomasburke8548
    @thomasburke8548 Před rokem +2

    Thanks Levon and The Band - RIP Brother

  • @clippers334
    @clippers334 Před 11 lety +7

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

  • @lornebailey1568
    @lornebailey1568 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @mechcavandy986
    @mechcavandy986 Před 7 lety +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 Před 6 lety +4

      the Levon , we knew !

    • @karenfalch2929
      @karenfalch2929 Před 5 lety +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 Před 4 lety +3

      Forever Levon

  • @catdaddy3302
    @catdaddy3302 Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @franciswhitaker8582
    @franciswhitaker8582 Před 3 lety +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 Před 2 lety

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

    • @paigetucker195
      @paigetucker195 Před rokem

      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 Před rokem

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

  • @markkearns4172
    @markkearns4172 Před rokem +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!

  • @SeaBassVamp
    @SeaBassVamp Před 9 lety +10

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

  • @haanashim
    @haanashim Před 11 lety +13

    What a groove! RIP Levon.

  • @Gary198101
    @Gary198101 Před 9 lety +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 Před 8 lety +15

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

    • @MrEwooly
      @MrEwooly Před 7 lety +10

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

    • @Gary198101
      @Gary198101 Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety +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.

  • @davidlovett5022
    @davidlovett5022 Před 3 lety +4

    I love these people so much

  • @stephenenglebright
    @stephenenglebright Před 10 lety +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 Před 7 lety +5

      That's a lap steel not a pedal steel.

    • @stephenenglebright
      @stephenenglebright Před 7 lety +7

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

    • @DuneAquaViva
      @DuneAquaViva Před 7 lety +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 Před 6 lety +1

      Big difference

    • @56seehag
      @56seehag Před 5 lety

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

  • @KREEPERNELSON
    @KREEPERNELSON Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @haroldarmstrong8285
    @haroldarmstrong8285 Před 3 lety +3

    Long live Levon Helm!!!!

  • @thomasdungl8493
    @thomasdungl8493 Před 2 lety +3

    thnx 4 this great performance and song!

  • @dannymundycomedy
    @dannymundycomedy Před 9 lety +5

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

  • @johnnaughton5201
    @johnnaughton5201 Před rokem +1

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

  • @The93ssfd
    @The93ssfd Před 10 lety +6

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

  • @jamesmckay1150
    @jamesmckay1150 Před 4 lety +7

    Love it! What a great group of musicians!!

  • @pathesselgrave6903
    @pathesselgrave6903 Před 8 lety +10

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

  • @mgourlay4818
    @mgourlay4818 Před 10 lety +3

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

  • @dragmyre
    @dragmyre Před 8 lety +16

    awesome vidwork. God comes in many forms.

  • @andotech
    @andotech Před 9 lety +9

    Helm's always smiling his ass off :-)

  • @LANACHAPEL
    @LANACHAPEL Před rokem +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 Před 11 měsíci

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

    • @LANACHAPEL
      @LANACHAPEL Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you so much!!@@paulferranti8536

  • @mynameisianhunt
    @mynameisianhunt Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @doodahdavesrecords4319
    @doodahdavesrecords4319 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @stevehatchett6636
    @stevehatchett6636 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @TheBrandonchav
    @TheBrandonchav Před 10 lety +4

    Wow. GREAT version with the horns and steel.

  • @bluesborn
    @bluesborn Před 11 lety +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.

  • @denzelepolito1
    @denzelepolito1 Před 3 lety +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

  • @IslaGC09
    @IslaGC09 Před 7 lety +4

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

    • @The93ssfd
      @The93ssfd Před 3 lety +1

      i know!!! GOTV was the best!!

  • @34hedgehog
    @34hedgehog Před 5 lety +5

    Ol' Bob still looks pretty spaced out!

  • @smoovegittar
    @smoovegittar Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @wri6345789
    @wri6345789 Před 3 lety +3

    Love this! What a groove!

  • @pjbscript
    @pjbscript Před 3 lety +2

    What a gem! WoW!!!

  • @rhight
    @rhight Před 4 lety +3

    These guys are the best! God bless 'em.

  • @bannsidereddie
    @bannsidereddie Před 4 lety

    Fantastic

  • @dibach70
    @dibach70 Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @Criticochato1
    @Criticochato1 Před 5 lety +1

    Great!!!

  • @bobouzala
    @bobouzala Před 9 lety +3

    Gawd Bless Levon

  • @kettymartire7660
    @kettymartire7660 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @williamcassone9290
    @williamcassone9290 Před 3 lety

    SO MUCH LOVE WHAT WE NEED TODAY IN 2021

  • @stephenilieff7531
    @stephenilieff7531 Před 2 lety

    so good

  • @wassilijhuismann
    @wassilijhuismann Před 11 lety +3

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

  • @davidjacuk4286
    @davidjacuk4286 Před 6 lety +2

    Levon = like a boss !

  • @fredericvillalongue4102
    @fredericvillalongue4102 Před 8 lety +4

    excellent tout simplement.

  • @judynatale16
    @judynatale16 Před 5 lety +1

    RIP LEVON WE LOVE U

  • @neilladd5799
    @neilladd5799 Před 5 lety

    Way deep, and way out!!

  • @VishvajithN
    @VishvajithN Před 11 lety +1

    Very cool. Hello from Canada.

  • @johnbeerfunksoul
    @johnbeerfunksoul Před 24 dny

    Clark Gayton I love you so!

  • @hippieswereright
    @hippieswereright Před 4 lety

    Happy birthday Levon

  • @jenniejenkins6034
    @jenniejenkins6034 Před 3 lety

    Yes he was. Sure do miss him.

  • @nicholasbartlett3756
    @nicholasbartlett3756 Před 4 lety

    this is what we got ears for . . .

  • @user-pn9sz5ln2f
    @user-pn9sz5ln2f Před 2 měsíci

    Eu não canso de ouvir é fantástico...

  • @threeleggedman
    @threeleggedman Před 6 lety +1

    That horn part was great.

  • @joevassilatos3712
    @joevassilatos3712 Před 3 lety

    Damn great

  • @albertoortega2467
    @albertoortega2467 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @jandeband
    @jandeband Před 4 lety +1

    LOVE LEVON

  • @mrswoompdobro
    @mrswoompdobro Před 11 lety +1

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

  • @tumby61
    @tumby61 Před 3 lety

    So long Levon

  • @austinnicholl8891
    @austinnicholl8891 Před 2 měsíci

    No cell phones yet... heaven !!

  • @marksaltveit
    @marksaltveit Před rokem

    Jump straight to the jam around 5:05 -- even Bob Weir and Levon Helm were thinking "what a great concert to be part of," when the hot horn section jumped into a Dixieland breakdown about a minute in.

  • @robertlindseyjr.5898
    @robertlindseyjr.5898 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @one_wild_gopher3078
    @one_wild_gopher3078 Před rokem

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

  • @jblangley9740
    @jblangley9740 Před rokem

    Oh hell YA

  • @danrease7505
    @danrease7505 Před 3 lety

    Agreed Larry Campbell is epic!

  • @uscustomstickers
    @uscustomstickers Před 7 lety

    hell yea!!!!!

  • @pktdbgnzwl
    @pktdbgnzwl Před rokem

    geezus she shreds !