originally published: 01/23/2015 (NEWTON, NJ) -- Replicating the music of The Band is a tall order, but interpreting their music is an art form of itself. It's a look at songs that have reverberated across history for decades and continue to speak to millions. The Weight, a five-piece ensemble featuring Jim Weider and Randy Ciarlante from The Band, Brian Mitchell and Byron Isaacs of the Levon Helm Band and Marty Grebb, who worked with Rick Danko and Richard Manuel of The Band, remains a vehicle through which we can continue to share those stories and dance to those back beats. The Weight will be sharing the songs of The Band at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, April 18 at 8pm.

Jim Weider (vocals/guitar) replaced Robbie Robertson as lead guitar in the second incarnation of The Band, touring with them and appearing in numerous films, videos and television shows.

Randy Ciarlante (vocal/drums) drummed and sang alongside Levon in the band until Levon's passing and he double drummed in The Levon Helm Band.

Brian Mitchell (vocals/piano/B3/accordion/harmonica) played in The Levon Helm Band and continues taking his place in Levon's Midnight Ramble Band.

Byron Isaacs (vocals/bass) currently plays with Levon's Midnight Ramble Band, Dirt Farmer Band and his own band Ollabelle. Isaacs has played some of the world's most famous concert halls with some of contemporary music's biggest names including Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Willie Nelson, Ryan Adams, Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow and Donald Fagen, - to name just a few.

Marty Grebb (vocals/B3/piano/accordion/saxophone) is a former member of the Fabulous Rhinestones, Chicago, The Buckinghams and has played with The Rick Danko Band, Eric Clapton, Leon Russell, Bonnie Riatt, Etta James and Greg Allman.

 

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Tickets for The Weight are $42.00 for Premium seating, $37.00 for the Orchestra and $32.00 for the Balcony. Purchase tickets by visiting www.thenewtontheatre.com or contact the Box Office at 973-383-3700.

The historic Newton Theatre, located at 234 Spring Street in Newton, NJ, was founded in 1924. Revitalized and fully renovated, Sussex County's premier entertainment venue reopened in 2011 as a 605 seat capacity live performing arts center. With it's rich history and diverse programming The Newton Theatre is essential to the buoyancy of New Jersey's Skylands region. More information about The Newton Theatre may be found by calling 973-383-3700 or by visiting its website at www.TheNewtonTheatre.com.

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