Chillin’ the Folk Out: CoS at Newport Folk Fest ’10

By Drew Litowitz on August 4th, 2010

Authentic chill waves here.

Levon Helm goes Electric, stays Dirty

By Drew Litowitz on April 16th, 2009

Levon Helm is one of America’s most cherished musicians. His work with the Band, Bob Dylan, and countless other legendary acts distinguishes him as one of the greatest American drummers and vocalists of all time.  But, the 69 year old folk rock veteran is not one to rest on his laurels, even if those laurels [...]

Who’s Who at Bonnaroo: Levon Helm and The Ramble On The Road

By Bill Fanelli on May 13th, 2008

Born, Mark Lavon Helm on May 26th 1940 in Marvell Arkansas, Lavon began playing guitar at the tender age of eight years old. It was about six years later when Lavon realized his true musical calling (the drums), while watching D.J. Fontana jam them behind Elvis Presley. Helm joined Ronnie Hawkins and moved to Canada [...]