Fairly whimpering end to a decent season for Saturday Night Live this weekend, but this sketch played with one of our all-time fave tunes to some comedic effect... That's the note! Think you know what "The Weight" is about? Think... CONTINUE READING SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE TAKES A LOAD OFF FANNY»
Posted on May 21, 2007 in (13 comments)
Tags: Aziz Ansari | Bobby Moynihan | Deerhunter | Human Giant | Interpol | Jack White | Saturday Night Live | Stephen Malkmus | The Band | Zach Braff
One more from the file of litigious songwriting icons: The Band's Levon Helm is suing BBDO, an advertising firm based in Manhattan, for using "The Weight" in a Cingular TV ad campaign. Via AP:In a lawsuit filed in state Supreme... CONTINUE READING LEVON HELM SUES TO TAKE A LOAD OFF AD FIRM'S PROFITS»
Posted on March 13, 2007 (11 comments)
Tags: The Band
Psych-folk siren Marissa Nadler has recorded a take on "Lonesome Suzie," dressing The Band's tune in her finger-picking and ever-calming vocals. Richard Manuel would be proud. (via GvsB) Marissa Nadler - "Lonesome Suzie" (MP3) ... CONTINUE READING MARISSA NADLER COVERS THE BAND»
Posted on March 9, 2007 in (8 comments)
Tags: Marissa Nadler | The Band
Imagine your ideal list of artists to feature on a cover album in tribute to The Band. Now get real, 'cause that's never gonna happen. Instead, take a look at the set of folks taking turns on Band tunes for... CONTINUE READING A TRIBUTE TO THE BAND»
Posted on December 14, 2006 (26 comments)
Tags: My Morning Jacket | The Band
We have to hand it to Coldplay Chris. Not only does he take a constant beating from people like, well, everybody, but he weathers the barrage like a pro. And it seems like every time he steps into the limelight... CONTINUE READING CHRIS MARTIN COVERS THE KILLERS, THE BAND & DYLAN»
Posted on November 28, 2006 in (21 comments)
Tags: Bob Dylan | Coldplay | Lily Allen | The Band
