While the reunion of The Band is often overlooked, a stereo soundboard recording from a 1990 concert, which seems shrouded in mystery, has suddenly been unearthed, shocking enthusiasts worldwide. This latest release, from Charlottesville in September, is a testament to the band's exceptional quality. While the PA-out soundboard lacks realism, the sound quality is superb. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and harmonious performance with peace of mind. This was a period when The Band reunited, with a rare simplicity in its lineup, consisting of only the three original members, guitarist Jim Weider, and keyboardist Stan Seles. While Levon himself had expressed a desire to expand the lineup, this arrangement feels perfectly authentic and truly The Band. Moreover, the crystal-clear soundboard recording further highlights the brilliance of the streamlined band. Listening to it again, the performance is truly vibrant and wonderful, almost youthful. After this, the band reunited with more members and a twin drummer lineup, marking a more stable period in the latter stages of their reunion. But perhaps it would have been better if they had stayed that way. The album features a series of powerful and powerful performances, interspersed with familiar Band classics and signature covers. Stan Celeste sings lead vocals on another cover, "Little Red Rooster." And the slow tempo of "The Weight" is particularly impressive. Perhaps the band's small lineup allows for these simple, understated arrangements to shine. Recordings of the 1990 reunion of The Band are so scarce, it's difficult to capture the true essence of live performances from this period. For this reason, most enthusiasts likely never imagined that such a powerful performance could have been delivered with such a simple band lineup. This stunning discovery, presented through a superb soundboard recording, truly showcases The Band's signature simplicity and straightforward style. Trax, Charlottesville, VA, USA 7th September 1990 STEREO SBD Disc:1 (69:26) 1. Tuning / Band Introductions2. I Finally Got You 3. Crazy Mama 4. Caldonia 5. It Makes No Difference 6. Ophelia 7. Good Feeling 8. Stage Fright 9. Thin 10. Mystery Train 11. Little Red Rooster Disc:2 (40:49) 1. The Weight 2. Mary Anne 3. The Shape I'm In 4. When I Get My Rewards 5. Willie And The Hand Jive 6. Blues Stay Away From Me Levon Helm - Vocals, Drums, Mandolin Rick Danko - Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar Garth Hudson - Keyboards, Saxophone, Accordion Jim Weider - Guitar Stan Szelest - Vocals, Keyboards STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING
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