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The Helm Family Midnight Ramble is a musical tribute to the founding songbook of Rock and Roll. Born inside the hallowed walls of Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY, the Midnight Ramble has preserved and furthered Levon Helm’s legacy for nearly two decades, playing the iconic music of The Band, and Levon Helm.
The Helm Family Midnight Ramble crosses generational and musical lines, featuring an ever-evolving family of musicians. Amy Helm honors her father’s penultimate vision for both Levon Helm Studios and the Midnight Ramble – to create a community for musicians to share their art, and “keep it going.”
With special guests Chaney Sims & Jackson Speller
Chaney Sims was raised listening to old school R&B, Soul, Blues, Jazz, and Worksongs. Steeped in these musical traditions, she is dedicated to sharing their significance; revamping classics to reflect her experiences as a queer woman of color; and telling her story.
Chaney has been nominated for a GRAMMY award, as well as two Blues Music Awards, with the Heritage Blues Orchestra (H.B.O.) for their debut album, And Still I Rise, an international collaboration that honors African-American roots music. She has also received an Award of Distinction from the Fresh Fruit Festival for her performance in tribute to LGBTQ Jazz greats at Joe’s Pub.
Jackson Speller is a Woodstock-area guitarist and vocalist who performs with Brian Mitchell & Friends — Brian Mitchell being the renowned keyboardist and longtime Woodstock resident known for his work with Levon Helm, Bob Dylan, and BB King.
Speller plays guitar and vocals in the band alongside Mitchell (keys/accordion), Randy Ciarlante (drums), Ben Zwerin (bass), and Kate Skwire (vocals).
