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The Band

Among the most influential American roots-rock groups ever. Music from Big Pink was recorded at a house in Saugerties. Levon Helm lived in Woodstock until his death in 2012 and ran the famous Midnight Ramble concerts from his barn studio.
Upstate Connection

Though members hailed from Canada and Arkansas, The Band lived, recorded, and became legendary in the Woodstock/Saugerties area of the Hudson Valley.

Sqwerve performing at Lark Hall

Key Achievements

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (1994)
Music from Big Pink
The Band
The Last Waltz
Midnight Ramble concerts
Hall of Fame

Quick Facts

CategoryArtists & Bands
Upstate ConnectionWoodstock / Saugerties
Active1967-1976, 1983-1999
GenreFolk, Rock