The Weight Band -
infinity hall live

The musical legacy of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rock roots group The Band is carried on by The Weight Band with original The Band member Jim Weider and Band close friends Brian Mitchell of the Levon Helm Band and keyboardist Marty Grebb, along with Albert Rogers, and Michael Bram of the Jason Mraz band. With exceptional musicianship, The Weight Band performs songs that keep alive the music that defined an era, playing The Band's biggest hits including "Up on Cripple Creek," "Rag Mama Rag," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" and their namesake song "The Weight." They premiere the gutsy "Never Too Old" a Band demo that they have finished and recorded.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 1 seconds

Episode Number: 602

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About Infinity Hall Live:

INFINITY HALL LIVE celebrates the music and energy of groundbreaking American artists.

The acoustically perfect Infinity Music Hall, a historic 130-year-old venue in Norfolk,Conn., provides an intimate setting for engaging, authentic and heartfelt performances by an eclectic group of musicians.

This season's line-up includes: pop trio Wilson Phillips, "folk soul" singer-songwriter and guitarist Keb' Mo', soulful singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne, alternative rockers Rusted Root, The Wailin' Jennys folk group, folk troubadour Jonathan Edwards, rockers The Smithereens and guitar virtuoso Tim Reynolds.

Candid interviews with band members provide a window into their motivations, their inspirations and their unique styles.

Cameras also eavesdrop on backstage preparations, providing a glimpse into the creative process, as well as a sense of the behind-the-scenes anticipation and nervous energy at the heart of any live concert.