the Band/NJ, USA 7.20.1976

Amazing excavated footage of 70’s rock is now available! The Band is a group that debuted with “MUSIC FROM BIG PINK” and has received overwhelming support from musicians such as Eric Clapton for their unique sound (“Their records changed my life”). Clapton famously said, “I changed it.” However, in 1976, The Band announced the suspension of live performances and disappeared naturally. As of 1976, the group had no intention of disbanding and was planning to continue recording. “THE LAST WALTZ” was held as such a breaking event. The live event, which marked a milestone in The Band’s career, was filmed under the direction of Martin Scorsese and has been compiled into a film with the same title. There is no need to explain that this work not only captures essentially the last appearance of The Band, but also holds an unwavering position as the most important image of 70’s rock. However, in 1976, The Band did not even intend to stop live performances, but rather was eager to return to the stage that they had been away from since 1974. A live tour was held from June 1976 in response to such voices. From this tour, the live performance held in Washington on July 17th was famously recorded for radio broadcasting, and is now a soundboard sound source that can be listened to on the “WOLFGANG’S VAULT” site. Furthermore, a performance in New York will be broadcast in September. However, while such soundboard recordings are lined up, it is not thought that the video exists, and in fact, it is enough to have the TV footage of “THE LAST WALTZ” and “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” that appeared to promote it. That’s what was thought. However, a few years ago, the surprise that “WOLFGANG’S VAULT” released an amazing black and white professional shot video from this tour became a reality. It is speculated that the recording was taken at a live show held at Asbury Park (the same venue where King Crimson recorded for “USA” two years ago) three days after their previous show in Washington. A professional shot video recorded with a black and white video camera has appeared! Although it is in black and white, the image quality is sufficiently clear, and the angles that make full use of close-ups of each member are at the level of first-class live video. At the time of release, there was no MC and the inter-song sections were cut out, and only “Up On Cripple Creek” had some interference due to aging, but other than that there are no problems at all. The whole picture of the summer tour that has now been seen is so shocking. Coincidentally, it was the second day’s live performance of “LENOX 1976″. It is said that you can enjoy the realistic professional shot video of “this is how it was played”. As mentioned above, “THE LAST WALTZ” was the “last live performance of the group”, it was an “event with a large number of guests”, and most importantly, it included a “movie shoot”. Compared to the stage where each member of the band was under immense pressure, here you can enjoy a relaxed and wonderful stage performance by The Band in casual clothes. Speaking of everyday wear, each member’s fashion is much more casual than in “THE LAST WALTZ,” and the fact that you can enjoy that aspect is a unique point of the video. The facial expressions of each member, including Robbie Robertson, are completely different from “THE LAST WALTZ”. This is an extremely valuable video that allows you to enjoy staging that is much more like The Band than the same video! Live at Casino Arena, Asbury Park, NJ, USA 20th July 1976 PRO-SHOT 1. Introduction 2. Don’t Do It 3. The Shape I’m In 4. It Makes No Difference 5. The Weight 6. King Harvest ( Has Surely Come) 7. Twilight 8. Ophelia 9. Tears Of Rage 10. Forbidden Fruit 11. This Wheel’s On Fire 12. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 13. The Genetic Method 14. Chest Fever 15. Stage Fright 16. Up On Cripple Creek 17. The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show 18. Life Is A Carnival Rick Danko – Bass, Guitar, Vocals Levon Helm – Drums, Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals Robbie Robertson – Guitar Garth Hudson – Organ, Keyboards, Accordion, Saxophones Richard Manuel – Piano, Organ, Keyboards, Vocals PRO-SHOT B&W NTSC Approx. 80min.