Paul LaRaia, Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble photographer.

The wonderful crystal clear photographs displayed on http://www.levonhelm.com/ from his Midnight Rambles are the work of none other Paul La Raia.

http://www.paullaraia.com/

Pre-order Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters' Christmas Cheer album.

Stores are taking preorders for the not-for-your-children Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters Christmas Cheer album. When we spoke w/ Boxmasters guitarist Mike Butler after the Aug. 23rd Midnight Ramble, he confirmed it is not a family Christmas album. Why are we not surprised when it comes to Billy Bob? Stores such as Barnes & Noble are selling this product. We cannot wait for its release.

The Band '74 original poster for auction.

This original September 8, '74 poster is being auctioned of on eBay w/ a starting price of $89.00+.

http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-BAND-RICHARD-MANUEL-LEVON-HELM-RICK-DANKO-1974_W0QQitemZ220292724685QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220292724685&_trkparms=72%3A1418%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ebayphotohosting

Goodbye to the young Band fan, Bryson McCabe.

Below is a link to the guestbook memorial for 16-yr old Bryson McCabe, who passed away this past Thursday. Bryson was a big The Band fan & assisted Rick Danko's niece, Danielle, w/ her Rick Danko Myspace page. May he rest in peace.

http://www.legacy.com/CAN/GB/GuestBookSaveEntry.aspx?PersonId=118690105