A history well researched and well told
I usually don't like to hear writers and critics effuse about The Band because they invariably put this complicated group of characters on a pedestal, and burden the music with words like, "essential", "important", and "seminal". I am finding this podcast however to be a wonderful exception. The historian/host clearly loves his subjects deeply, but sticks to the story for the most part. He occasionally waxes rhapsodically about a song, track, or performance but always in the context of the larger story and never suggesting hagiography. Highly recommended. Five stars!Read full review »
Papa Pillpopper via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/17/19
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Great pod, I’ve listened to certain episodes multiple times. One thing I will say is the audio could be a bit louder at times (my job is loud)
swiftxcut via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/18/23
This is a treasure for fans of The Band. Wonderful resources, interviews, and insights. I am absolutely enthralled. The narrator will occasionally make a monstrous gaffe (conflating the Summer of Love with Woodstock for example) and pronouncing things like Los Feliz as “Laws Faleez” which are...Read full review »
SouthwestDude via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/23/19
This is a great detailed history of The Band. Great for people who may not know too much about this group but are interested in musical history. Definitely worth a listen.
FIFIJEFFY via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 09/08/19
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