In the Spotlight: Jim Weider Featured in Rolling Stone!
What Was It Like To Replace Robbie Robertson in the Band?
Jim Weider and The Weight Band was recently featured in a Rolling Stone article!
The article delves deep into the intriguing journey of Jim stepping into the legendary shoes of Robbie Robertson in The Band. It's a tale of musical evolution, passion, and the timeless spirit of rock 'n' roll. Dive into the pages of Rolling Stone and discover what it was like to continue the legacy of one of the greatest bands in history.
We invite you to join us on this musical odyssey and share the story with your fellow music lovers. Like and share this article with your friends and family. Together, let's celebrate the enduring magic of The Band and the evolution of The Weight Band!

SHINES LIKE GOLD (2022)

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The Weight Band - Vintage Guitar “Shines like Gold” Aug, 2022

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The Weight Band: Shines Like Gold
"While the new collection is very much in the spirit of their heroes, they’ve come a long way in establishing a distinctive approach. it falls smack into the Americana tradition but it’s bold enough to step outside of it too."

Jambands.com
The Weight Band’s New Album ‘Shines Like Gold’ (It Truly Does)

AMERICANA UK
The Weight Band keep The Band’s flame burning brightly while retaining their own originality.

Guitar Player Magazine
"The Weight Band may have been born in a barn, but it wasn’t just any old barn; we’re talking about Levon Helm's barn in Woodstock, New York. And with their eclectic blend of blues, soul, and roots-rock (aka “the Woodstock sound”) guitarist Jim Weider and Co are back with a barnstorming new album."

"Weider and the rest of the group are roots-rock masters who will elevate the state of anyone fortunate enough to hear these songs. Spend a weekend with this record and it'll change your life." - Rock and Blues Muse

"While there is no denying the musical parallels between TWB and their inspiration, The Band, the bulk of Shines Like Gold’s rugged Americana exudes enough unique qualities to show they can rest on their own merits."
- Holler Country

"....this is a group that is really starting to “shine” and it’s exciting to see where they are headed next." - Goldmine

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Song Premiere: "Shines Like Gold"

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LISTEN: The Weight Band's Jim Weider
 

Apple Podcasts
Interview: JIm Weider

The Band: A History sits down with former guitarist of The Band Jim Weider. Jim joined The Band in 1985 and remained their lead guitarist until the group dissolved in 2000 after Rick Danko's death...




WORLD GONE MAD (2018)

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Goldmine Magazine
Best Indie Albums of 2018

“Weider… keeps the upstate spirit of The Band alive as leader of
The Weight Band, whose excellent new album World Gone Mad was released in February." -
Billboard

"....this was a labor of love and something optimistic and viable and worth having if you're a Band enthusiast. I hope this band sticks around long enough to treat us to more slices of the music The Band originally planted their notes in Americana soil for. The Weight Band waters it every day to keep it in bloom. That’s commendable."
-
No Depression

LISTEN TO BANDS TO FANS PODCAST
Interview with Michael Bram

Jambands.com 2/20/18
"Jim Weider and The Weight Band Continue The Band’s Woodstock Sound"

Jim Weider
The Weight Band
AUXORO: THE VOICE OF MUSIC PODCAST

BEST CLASSIC BANDS: THE WEIGHT BAND at CARNEGIE HALL Review November 24. 2018
"The Weight Band opened the show on their own, turning out an impressive six-song, half-hour set.
Tunes came from their recently released debut album, "World Gone Mad."
All five sing—contributed significantly to the overall sound. You don’t have to be a Band fanatic to appreciate what they do The Weight Band wears their influences proudly."


ACOUSTIC LIVE - BIG PINK & THE LEVON HELM STUDIOS (2021)

Glide Magazine
"The Weight Band is the most legitimate band to keep the spirit of
Americana/Roots Rock alive for audiences of all ages."

Highway 81 Revisited
"The Weight Band continues to pay loving tribute to the music of The Band as well as add some of its own twists (and original tunes) to the legendary Woodstock group’s extended catalog. Helm has said, “If you pour some music on whatever’s wrong, it’ll sure help out.” Have a listen to The Weight Band’s “Acoustic Live,” and you’ll see what he means."

Jazz Monthly
"Jim Weider: A Common Man Advancing a Huge Legacy"

American Blues Scene
"The Weight Band Offers Its Best On 'Acoustic Live-Big Pink & The Levon Helm Studios"

Houston Press
"Jim Weider Carries The Weight in the Legacy of The Band"

 

 

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