Love for Levon

It was awesome! Gregg Allman,Jacob Dylan,John Mayer,Garth Hudson,Amy Helm...!!!

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 at the Izod Center was a great evening. Great variety of musicians doing the music of the Band and Levon Helm. Highlights of the show were Grace Potter's rendition of I Shall Be Released, Joe Walsh and Robert Randolph doing Up on Cripple Creek, and Dierks Bentley and Garth Hudson doing Chest Fever. Other fine performances were John Hiatt and Mike Gordo doing Rag Mama Rag and Roger Waters singing The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down. A great tribute to Levon Helm.

It was a good show- some good moments. For me too many starts and stops- there was little jam improvs - everyone was great and there was LOVE for Levon! With people like Robert Randolph - Warren/ Gregg- Jorma- Joe Walsh- Bruce Hornsby- Roger Waters, etc- I expect some more jamming- John Mayers had some flavor- but Joe and Robert had the most powerful moment- there was a lot of talent there, just wanted more musical interplay!

What can I say? A lot of people, musicians included, loved Levon and his music. It was a fitting tribute to a man who influenced so many. I have read in many reviews that this was Levon's Last Waltz and that's a pretty accurate description. The only things I wished were different, I wish that Garth Hudson played on more of the songs as he is simply amazing! I also wish that Randy Ciarlante, late-period drummer for The Band, was there, as well as Aaron Hurwitz, The Cate Brothers and Ronnie Hawkins. Overall though, it was fantastic! I loved Roger Waters' story about the hat. The harmonies were perfect. Thanks to Larry Campbell and thanks to all involved!

The venue was great, great view from any location. The collaborations were intense and beautiful. It was a casual evening of Music and friends getting together to create something outside ourselves. The entire experience couldn't have been any better even if it was held in a living room or backyard

Very entertaining, with various artists, and good acoustics at facility.

The concert was so amazing it made me want to seriously consider making a job out of watching live music!!!! Unforgettable!!! I was lucky to have been able to see this concert with my mom! She loved it!

the reaction seems to go on forever.. so grateful to have been part of this amazing gathering.. to honor such a master of the music world. We will always love you Levon...

Truly one, if not the best show I have seen....and I have been to many different shows over the years. Just when you think it couldn't get better you would get blown away with another great rendition of a Levon tune. Heard it may be something that might continue, above the Ramble events.. I would go again in a heart beat.

Larry does Levon proud - humility with heaps of talent and generosity. The variety of musicians and seamless changes between artists made this a great event. No speeches and beautiful music.

This benefit concert was just an amazing experience. It showed the stretch of performer's love for Levon as they ranged from country to blues to rock. The highlights of the show were definitely the finale of the Weight, Eric Church singing A Train Robbery, Dierks Bentley performing Chest Fever with Garth Hudson and Grace Potter. Such a special night, I am so glad they are putting it out on DVD.

There certainly was Love for Levon on October 3rd. Great show...one amazing artist after another. From the beginning with Warren Haynes and Greg Allman to John Hiatt , John Prine. Highlights included an amazing rendition of I Shall Be Released by Grace Potter , the stellar jam with Joe Walsh and Robert Randolph , and Roger Waters with My Morning Jacket... OUTSTANDING !!!!

Never a dull moment during this concert. Performer after performer delivered! I was amazed by the energy eminating from the stage. It was evident that this event meant alot to the performers as well as the audience. Levon's spirit lives on!!!

What can I say? So many great musicians and songwriters at one concert, and such a great cause. A concert I will never forget. Grace Potter stole the show! (until Joe Walsh hit the stage, and then Roger Waters... chuckle) We had nose bleed seats, but an anonymous gentleman in a black suit approached us and asked if we would like better seats... wow, we got to sit in the 2nd row lower level, center of the venue!

What a show! The variety of artists paying - and playing - homage to Levon was truly an incredible experience. What dampened it, unfortunately, was the quality (or lack thereof) of the sound. Too garbled/muddied. I have, in the past, seen/heard similar - high volume - shows with better clarity - in other venues (Beacon, Welmont, etc., especially Levon's barn/ studio).

Amazing, touching, unforgettable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Terrific event for a wonderful man! Great performers!

What an amazing showing of the love for Levon Helm and his family! The stage was just pouring with fabulous talent! So happy to have been a part of this party!!!! Whoo hoo!!!!

Although was a tribute/fundraiser was expecting the vast lineup of headliners to present some of their own songs. The presentation of only the bands works was often flat and uninspired sounding. First time i have EVER left a show before the encore!

A magical evening featuring a star studded cast that would be hard to duplicate!!

I've been to hundreds of shows/concerts and this stands out as 1 of the top 3 in my life! The talent on stage that night was inspiring. It was a moving, soulful, rockin,sad, joyous evening. For those who didn't make it you missed an historic event. Levon was pleased, of that I'm certain! I would definitely attend another event at the IZOD. I must comment on the friendly staff and parking attendants!

So many artists that are my favorites all in one place for one night. I can only wish it could happen again in my lifetime. I know they recorded it and I can only hope I can get a hold of the recording so I could relive every moment of the show!!! The set list is amazing. It reminded me of The Last Waltz twenty-five years later. Unbelievable, everyone was going home with a smile from ear to ear.

Outstanding tribute to the late,great Levon Helm.His band mates in The Band ,Rick and Richard were honored as well as celebrity guest musicians covered The Band and Levon's solo work.A beautiful night.The only down side is that the Izod center is a dump,and the sound is horrendous.Music cannot sound good in this old shed.Luckily there will be a DVD so we can hear all the instruments and singers clearly.

Been to a lot of shows. No Nukes, Simon &garfunkel in the park, I don't now how many Dead shows. This was the most joyous show i have been to.

OMG what a show! We were so lucky to have tickets! We saw Levon in Central Park the summer of 2011. There was pleanty of love there too!

The show was excellent, but the sound in our section wasn't too good.

This was a fitting tribute to Levon. Great song selection. Hats off to Larry and Amy as well as to all the performers and those who pull it all together. Keep it going Swinedog

Heard about this event day of, excited to find a great ticket. Went alone,but never felt alone among the fantastic audience. Each performer played 1-2 pieces and the change over was seamless. I went away uplifted and am still smiling.

incredible line up. My morning jacket and Joe walsh were our favorites. However the sound quality in the meadowlands was very bad. Even painful at times.

It was an awesome night. All the musicians were there to celebrate Levon Helm's life and his love for music. Larry Campbell,Don Was,Teresa Williams,Amy Helm,Mavis Staples,Joe Walsh,Jorma K, Jakob Dylan,Brian Mitchell,Justin Gipp,John Hiatt,John Prine,Lucinda Williams,Joan Osborne,My Morning Jacket,John Mayer, Jim Weider,Steve Jordan,Roger Waters all sang different Band songs separately and together. Highlights: Jakob Dylan,singing,Ain't Got No Home, and My Morning Jacket, MAkes No Difference, and Grace Potter beautiful rendition of I Shall Be Released,and ENCORE with everyone, joining in to sing The Weight!! There was such a feeling of love in that room for such a kind soul,LEVON. KEEP IT GOIN!!!

Tremendous tribute to the late Levon Helm ... too many highlights to recount them all, but Grace Potter's take on "I Shall Be Released" was sensational. My Morning Jacket kicked tail. And elder statesmen Joe Walsh and Roger Waters did a super job on their versions, respectively, of "Up On Cripple Creek" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." Shoutout to Gregg Allman & Warren Haynes for a great version of "Long Black Veil" ... This one is likely coming via CD & DVD. Keep an eye out ...

Wonderful gathering of talent for a great cause. Sound mixer had mics off or too soft to hear too often to be forgiven. I spoke to several other people who attended thinking it might have been where I was sitting, but he was on the main floor & heard the same thing. Several times with Mavis Staples mic was off or too soft to hear. some solos couldn't be heard. Bass feedback on double bass. Couldn't hear background singers. And the drum sound which was overpowering was good for a band that wants that 20 foot high drum sound - nice job on that, but for another concert. Basically all you could hear most the time was booming drums & the lead vocal.

what a lineup! that show was one of the most incredible shows of the hundreds i've seen over the years! i had goose bumps on my arms most of the time and the crowd was incredible. the average age of the crowd was probably late 40s which was great to see because i am usually one of the older people at the shows i go to these days

Magic remembrance of the mighty Levon, with heartfelt performances by all involved, plus the chilling presence of Garth Hudson, to round up a perfect set of songs.

What a fantastic opportunity to see so many great artists celebrate the music of Levon Helm and the Band. The vibe was good, the collaborations were interesting and almost all of them worked. Roger Waters with My Morning Jacket, Joe Walsh with Robert Randolph, Joan Osborne with anyone!

Incredible once in a lifetime event. IZOD did well host.

Phenomenal group of musicians!! Loved Mavis Allen Roger Jorma!! wow

Utmost joy with each new artist arriving on stage! No ego's no mishaps, just a night of Love For Levon! Listening and Singing along, I cannot remember an evening like this! This long awaited event was perfect in every way but one. While the Love for Levon was so apparent, his loss was even more so!

Very solid show, but was disapointed it was so structured. Was hoping for more of impromptu jam sessions.

They played to carry on. What an exhibit of ego-less gratitude. Thanks everyone.

From the onset until the end Couldn't say enough about the Love that was felt. Ken Dashow Q104.3's DJ started the introductions and they kept on coming through the night as many artists paid homage. Warren Haynes started us off with the Shape I'm in and then invited Greg Allman up for another. Song after song through the night was memorable and gave me new found appreciation of some artists I had rarely heard before. Roger Waters & Amy Helm's haunting version of Wide River to Cross to end the show before the whole cast of musicians came out for an excellent version of the Weight. A sight to be seen not only heard. There were so many memorable moments from this concert. The Party could of definitely continued as everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves from the musicians to the fans. Hope they get this one out on CD/DVD.

Amazing. Great lineup. Great songs (The Band's) Great performances.

a great night. each act was solid. the only real disappointment was the encore. the song was awesome, but all these amazing musicians could have been a bit more extraordinary, i found it a bit flat for all of the potential on stage.

Super sweet tribute, for a sweet, sweet soul. Show was outstanding. Promotional promises of legendary surprise guests that never materialized, were distracting.

Excellent presentation, very well run venue. would definetly return for an oncore.

For those who love Levon, the Band, and good music, this was an unforgettable night.

Special show for a special person with a night filled with unforgettable performances

This show was so good, I was totally emotional through the whole thing! Levon was and old acquaintance of mine; all the way back to Woodstock! I've followed him all the way through his career, (both musically and and films as well). I will miss him more than you know! To see the turnout both fans and musicians; seems to make life worth while!!!!!!!!!!!

blowing...............show was incredible. A great tribute to a great and talented musician.

Great talent and I could even hear a few people. Grace Potter, Mavis Staples, Joe Walsh and a few others. But the mix was TERRIBLE. The lead instrument throughout was the KICK DRUM that shook the hall. It obscured everything when it hit like a depth charge. This was SUPPOSED to be in honor of Levon's barn events even though it was held in an arena. The mixer did a TERRIBLE JOB by pumping up the kick drum as if this was a STADIUM ROCK SHOW. IT WASN'T! He also gave us a CAR STEREO MIX: all treble and bass, no midrange. THIS WAS A FOLK MUSIC SHOW but you couldn't make out voices, just sibilants. When My Morning Jacket arrived it got MUCH better. I BET they brought their own mixer in, or gave the lame brain doing the mix specific instructions because suddenly there was midrange and the drums were properly placed in the mix...otherwise it was unlistenable and we ended up leaving because we couldn't hear much other than that friggin' kick drum. OH and the signage for getting into the Izod arena is TERRIBLE.

Warren Haynes started the show off with a "Bang". John Mayer and Jow Walsh showed how rock and roll has persevered by lighting the place on fire with their guitars. Grace Potter probably took the performance of the night. She left the entire arena in tears! Great show!

Awesome!..Once in a lifetime show. Levon is still smiling.

No doubt that there was a lot of talent in the house but the interaction with the audience was minimal at best. The concert seemed very business like and not very intimate. No pictures of Levon, few stories about him and rather a disappointing memorial to a great musician. Less performers, more time for performers on stage and more emotional connection with the audience would have gone a long way.

I loved all the love for Levon. What a fitting tribute to such a talented musician gone too soon. The outpouring of love by the parade of outstanding musicians and artists made for a memorable evening. The veterans of country and rock, accompanied by some contemporary talent made beautiful music all night long. Long live the Midnight Rambles!!

it was everything i'd imagined. a really varied assortment of musicians , among the best in their fields , uniting to honor Levon . best way to play that is to pick 'em out and do 'em up right .their talents and hearts combined to cook it up nice . my faves were Joe Walsh' and Robert Randolph's "Cripple Creek" and a kick-ass version of Grace Potter at the keyboard singing the hell out of "I Shall Be Released ." it was well worth the weeknight roundtrip roadtrip up from Philly .you there ?you know . missed it ? maybe a dvd , cd , pkg. ? NPR will milk the Hell out of that at Beg-a-thon time .

It was great to see so many people showing respect for Levon. Good to see Joe Walsh again and Roger Waters was right on. I didn't know My Morning Jacket or Grace Potter and they were great as well as Jakob Dylan, John Hiatt, Gregg Allman, Mavis Staples and all the others. David Bromberg and Joan Osburn was a plus. I hope they raised a lot of money to keep the Ramble going.

Perfect night,had a fantastic time.Missed Levon a lot. RIP,Mr. Helm.

What a great tribute to Levon and the band. The legendary participants checked their egos at the door and played great music!

Everyone played with so much heart, and left thrir egos at the door. Almost like a giant Ramble. I hope Levon was watching.

The show was amazing, the talent & love on that stage was awe-inspiring. Just when I thought the show couldn't get any better.....it did! It was also wonderful to be with so many Levon fans, very emotional also. At one point I swore I heard Levon laugh! Everyone was wonderful & special thanks to Larry, Amy & Teresa and the entire Midnight Ramble Band!!! You guys ROCK!!

I see about 100 shows each year, and this was the best of 2012 so far. It's hard to imagine that anything will even come close.

I drove two hours to get to this show and it was truly a once in a lifetime event. Levon would be proud to see how this fine array of musicians worked to "Keep it going !!!