Jones Beach Theater
An opportunity to see Levon Helm Band opening for Phil. I remember the fantastic horn arrangements that LHB incorporated (Steve Bernstein arranging) and found them to be the highlight of the entire concert. The LHB played "Long Black Veil" on this day, a classic tune that the Band covered on its classic first album, and that’s been played by almost every major band I like. The song was used in the title of a radio show that Jerry Garcia was doing before the Grateful Dead existed. On various occassions I have seen it performed not only by LHB and by The Band, but also by Dave Matthews Band, Bruce Hornsby and Little Feat, so its a major connection among various artists documented on these pages.