LEVON HELM & THE CROWMATIX
''SOUVENIR VOL. 1''
1997
46:57
1 I Finally Got You 4:16
Recorded live with Levon Helm on lead vocal, horns by Tom Malone.
2 Java Blues (Rick Danko) 4:19
Vocal and accoustic guitar by Levon, back-up vocals by Amy Helm and Marie Spinosa, Garth on accordion. Studio recording.
3 Poor Little Fool 4:11
Marie Spinosa lead vocal, Jim Weider on slide guitar. Studio recording.
4 Crazy 'Bout You, Baby 3:11
Lead vocal by Randy Ciarlante. Live recording.
5 Don't Ya Tell Henry (Bob Dylan) 3:12
Levon on lead vocal and mandolin. Live.
6 That's Alright (Jimmy Rogers) 3:09
Marie Spinosa vocal, Garth Hudson horns, Richard Bell organ. Studio recording.
7 Milk Cow Boogie (Kokomo Arnold,Public Domain, Levon Helm) 3:09
Levon on vocal. Live recording.
8 Rag Mama Rag 3:43
Levon on vocal and mandolin. Live recording.
9 Too Close Chairs 4:34
Marie & Aaron on vocal. Studio recording.
10 Paramount 4:23
Randy on vocal. Studio recording.
11 300 Lbs. 4:00
Jimmy Eppard on vocal, Levon on harp. Studio recording.
12 Great Beyond 4:46
Aaron & Marie on vocal. Studio Recording.
Levon Helm - vocals/mandolin/guitar/harp
Aaron Hurwitz - keyboards/vocals/backing vocals
Mike 'Little Elmo' Dunn - bass/backing vocals
Jimmy Eppard - guitars/vocals/backing vocals
Randy Ciarlante - drums/vocals/backing vocals
Marie Spinosa - vocals/backing vocals
Amy Helm - backing vocals
Garth Hudson - horns, accordion.
Richard Bell - organ
Tom "Bones" Malone - horns
Jim Weider - slide guitar
REVIEW
By Erik Hage, AMG
This album is a mixture of live material from 1996 and 1997 and tracks recorded at Levon Helm's home studio. Talented band the Crowmatix is a salty group of Woodstock musicians, including longtime Band collaborator and producer Professor "Louie" (aka Aaron Hurwitz), Band drummer (throughout the '80s and '90s) Randy Ciarlante, Marie Spinosa, Jimmy Eppard, and Mike Dunn. The Band's Garth Hudson also makes an appearance, playing horns on "That's Alright," while longtime Band guitarist Jim Weider contributes slide to "Poor Little Fool." As the previous song titles suggest, this is a very bluesy affair, mostly devoid of the more folky and country elements of The Band. Helm called the album Souvenir because he saw it as just that, a souvenir for the fans rather than a focused, major-label effort. And the album should be appreciated in the spirit in which it was created. That having been said, anyone who has been moved by the long legacy of The Band will be delighted to hear Levon in fine throat backed by first-class musicians. Highlights include live versions of Bob Dylan's "Don't Ya Tell Henry," "Milk Cow Boogie," and the Band staple "Rag Mama Rag." These tracks capture one of the finest bar bands on the planet. All establishments should be so fortunate.
''SOUVENIR VOL. 1''
1997
46:57
1 I Finally Got You 4:16
Recorded live with Levon Helm on lead vocal, horns by Tom Malone.
2 Java Blues (Rick Danko) 4:19
Vocal and accoustic guitar by Levon, back-up vocals by Amy Helm and Marie Spinosa, Garth on accordion. Studio recording.
3 Poor Little Fool 4:11
Marie Spinosa lead vocal, Jim Weider on slide guitar. Studio recording.
4 Crazy 'Bout You, Baby 3:11
Lead vocal by Randy Ciarlante. Live recording.
5 Don't Ya Tell Henry (Bob Dylan) 3:12
Levon on lead vocal and mandolin. Live.
6 That's Alright (Jimmy Rogers) 3:09
Marie Spinosa vocal, Garth Hudson horns, Richard Bell organ. Studio recording.
7 Milk Cow Boogie (Kokomo Arnold,Public Domain, Levon Helm) 3:09
Levon on vocal. Live recording.
8 Rag Mama Rag 3:43
Levon on vocal and mandolin. Live recording.
9 Too Close Chairs 4:34
Marie & Aaron on vocal. Studio recording.
10 Paramount 4:23
Randy on vocal. Studio recording.
11 300 Lbs. 4:00
Jimmy Eppard on vocal, Levon on harp. Studio recording.
12 Great Beyond 4:46
Aaron & Marie on vocal. Studio Recording.
Levon Helm - vocals/mandolin/guitar/harp
Aaron Hurwitz - keyboards/vocals/backing vocals
Mike 'Little Elmo' Dunn - bass/backing vocals
Jimmy Eppard - guitars/vocals/backing vocals
Randy Ciarlante - drums/vocals/backing vocals
Marie Spinosa - vocals/backing vocals
Amy Helm - backing vocals
Garth Hudson - horns, accordion.
Richard Bell - organ
Tom "Bones" Malone - horns
Jim Weider - slide guitar
REVIEW
By Erik Hage, AMG
This album is a mixture of live material from 1996 and 1997 and tracks recorded at Levon Helm's home studio. Talented band the Crowmatix is a salty group of Woodstock musicians, including longtime Band collaborator and producer Professor "Louie" (aka Aaron Hurwitz), Band drummer (throughout the '80s and '90s) Randy Ciarlante, Marie Spinosa, Jimmy Eppard, and Mike Dunn. The Band's Garth Hudson also makes an appearance, playing horns on "That's Alright," while longtime Band guitarist Jim Weider contributes slide to "Poor Little Fool." As the previous song titles suggest, this is a very bluesy affair, mostly devoid of the more folky and country elements of The Band. Helm called the album Souvenir because he saw it as just that, a souvenir for the fans rather than a focused, major-label effort. And the album should be appreciated in the spirit in which it was created. That having been said, anyone who has been moved by the long legacy of The Band will be delighted to hear Levon in fine throat backed by first-class musicians. Highlights include live versions of Bob Dylan's "Don't Ya Tell Henry," "Milk Cow Boogie," and the Band staple "Rag Mama Rag." These tracks capture one of the finest bar bands on the planet. All establishments should be so fortunate.
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