"Electric Dirt" has received a Grammy  for Best Americana Album OF 2009
THIS NEW CD IS A FOLLOW UP TO THE GRAMMY-WINNING RELEASE DIRT FARMER



Legendary musician and rock icon Levon Helm will release his second solo record, titled Electric Dirt, on Dirt Farmer Music/Vanguard Records on June 30th. As with Dirt Farmer, multi-instrumentalist Larry Campbell took the reins as producer on the project, recorded at “The Barn” – The Levon Helm Studios.

Electric Dirt again finds Levon steeped in tradition, in his connection to the land and those who live by it. At the same time, he paints a broader musical canvas by incorporating gospel, blues and soul into a wide range of original compositions and eclectic cover songs. “Our objective here was to take the honesty, innocence and purity of the Dirt Farmer record, which represents a true element of what Levon is all about, but also expand on that and explore deeper the gold mine of Levon’s musical artistry,” said Campbell.

Electric Dirt starts with a rousing rendition of The Grateful Dead’s “Tennessee Jed,” moving on to a beautiful, stripped-down version of Happy Traum’s “Golden Bird.” “Growing Trade,” written by Levon Helm and Larry Campbell, tells a heartfelt story of a farmer’s struggle to preserve his livelihood. The rousing horn arrangements by Allen Toussaint and the Levon Helm Band on “Kingfish,” written by Randy Newman, brings the swagger of New Orleans to the forefront.

In 2007, after overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds, Levon released Dirt Farmer, his first solo recording in twenty five years, which went on to win a Grammy for “Best Traditional Folk Album.” The San Francisco Chronicle said, “This album is nothing less than a return to form by one of the most soulful vocalists in rock history.” Rolling Stone went on further to hail Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble as “2008’s Best Jam Session” and the same year, Levon received the “Artist of the Year” award from the Americana Music Association.

Track Listing:
1) Tennessee Jed (Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter) 5:58
2) Move Along Train (Roebuck Staples) 3:22
3) Growing Trade (Levon Helm, Larry Campbell) 4.22
4) Golden Bird (Happy Traum) 5:11
5) Stuff You Gotta Watch (Muddy Waters) 3:38
6) White Dove (Carter Stanley) 3:29
7) Kingfish (Randy Newman) 4:24
8) You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had (Muddy Waters) 4:01
9) When I Go Away (Larry Campbell) 4:32
10) Heaven’s Pearls (Anthony Leone, Byron Isaacs, Fiona McBain, Amy Helm, Glenn Patscha) 4:09
11) I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel To Be Free (Richard Carroll Lamp, Willy E. Taylor) 3:25

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	Electric Dirt	Oct 16, 2009	Jason Mabee	Baltimore MD US
	CLASSIC ALBUM!!! Levon Helm is a gifted songwriter and performer, and this is some of the best music you will ever hear. Levon shares his humble, peaceful... more...
	electric dirt	Sep 24, 2009	Kelvin Whiting	Dymchurch Ke UK
	heard a track on late night radio, and ordered the album straight away. Fantastic!! Not widely heard or broadcast in the UK but even the kids enjoy Lervons... more...
	Electric Dirt	Sep 4, 2009	Randy Carlin	Peoria AZ US
	I was thrilled with Dirt Farmer and Electric Dirt takes it to the next level. Congratulations and thanks to Leon and the band for some incredible music. It... more...
	Electric Dirt	Jul 17, 2009	Gregory P. Stiles	Pemberton Ne US
	I absolutely loved Dirt Farmer so it's a hard one to beat. I don't think he topped it but it's close. Wonderful American Roots music done by the best drummer... more...

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DIRT FARMER, 2008 Grammy winner for
Best Traditional Folk Album  

Levon Helm’s first solo, studio recording in 25 years, Dirt Farmer. Levon sings and plays drums, guitar and mandolin on the CD, accompanied by Larry Campbell on guitars and fiddle, and the voices of Amy Helm and
Teresa Williams. The record explores songs Levon learned as a boy in Arkansas and others in that style.

“Growing up on a cotton farm in the Arkansas Delta, Dirt Farmer rings true to home,” Levon said. “Amy encouraged me to go all the way back and try to record some of the family songs from home that we always
loved best.”

The record reveals the essential beauty of traditional songs like “Little Birds” and the Stanley Brothers’ “False Hearted Lover Blues,”
and takes a new look at Paul Kennerley’s “A Train Robbery,” Buddy and Julie Miller’s “Wide River To Cross” and another sentimental favorite, Lauralyn Dossett’s “Anna Lee.”

1. False Hearted Lover Blues (Traditional) 3:29
2. Poor Old Dirt Farmer (Tracy Schwarz) 3:52
3. The Mountain (Steve Earle) 3:35
4. Little Birds (Traditional) 4:41
5. The Girl Left Behind (Traditional) 3:35
6. Calvary (Byron Isaacs) 4:53
7. Anna Lee (Laurelyn Dossett) 3:42
8. Got Me a Woman (Paul Kennerley) 3:11
9. A Train Robbery (Paul Kennerley) 5:28
10. Single Girl, Married Girl (A. P. Carter) 3:18
11. Blind Child (Traditional) 3:26
12. Feelin’ Good (J. B. Lenoir) 3:31
13. Wide River To Cross (Buddy & Julie Miller) 4:52

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	Dirt Farmer	Aug 18, 2009	Gregory P. Stiles	Pemberton NJ US
	Had to put my 2cents in on this! I had reviewed Electric Dirt without giving it a second listen and I'm ashamed! Dirt farmer won a Grammy rightfully so..... more...
	Dirt Farmer	Nov 11, 2008	Lora	NY US
	You have to buy this album! It is amazing! If you can get to a ramble that is even more amazing! WOW!! more...
	Dirt Farmer	Oct 15, 2008	Belinda Wilson	Fenelon Falls On CA
	This has been too long overdue, but man, was it ever worth the wait!!! Thank you Levon, for the best thing I've heard on CD since.....well, I can't remember... more...
	Dirt Farmer, Levon Helm	Sep 27, 2008	Mike & Kim Hayward	Sunapee NH US
	Hands down just an amazing grass roots album by four genuine artists - Levon & Amy Helm & Larry & Theresa Campbell. Desparately waiting for the next album... more...

Levon Helm Band MerleFest Ramble CD
Recorded Live 4/26/08 Watson, MerleFest, NC

01 Ophelia 3:55
02 It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry 4:27
03 Going Back To Memphis 5:13
04 Everything's Gonna Be Alright 3:28
05 Baby Scratch My Back 4:22
06 I Want To Know 3:53
07 Bye Bye My Love 4:39
08 Got Me A Woman 3:48
09 Atlantic City 4:45
10 Ashes of Love 3:54
11 Did You Love Me At All 4:44
12 Deep Elem Blues 6:38
13 Anna Lee 4:19
14 Rag Mama Rag 4:12
15 The Shape I'm In 5:35
16 Long Black Veil 5:12
17 The Weight 6:46

The Levon Helm Band with guests Bruce Hornsby and Sam Bush.
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	Merlefest '08	Sep 22, 2009	Ron Hamann	Saranac Lake Ne US
	It's always in my rotation. One of the best Levon shows I've ever seen or heard and I've been tracking them since Big Pink came along and muted The Beatles.... more...
	This IS Levon Helm at his BEST	Aug 28, 2009	Joe Fox	Buffalo NY US
	Except for one non Levon female vocal, I really love this CD. Levon is my favorite R 'n R drummer and has been for some 40 odd years! more...
	LIKE A LARGE PLATE...	Apr 21, 2009	Pete Colgan	Freeport NY US
	like a large plate of your favorite hors d'oeuvres.... highly recomended.... more...
	Love it!	Apr 3, 2009	Mike & Kim Hayward	Sunapee NH US
	As close as one can get as one can get other than being there. Great song line up w/ musicians that excel both individually & collaboratively. Must have... more...

New release- recorded live at the Palladium New Years Eve 1977. Click CD cover for details.
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Genre: ROCK/POP
Label: Levon Helm Studios

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	What a treat!	Oct 24, 2008	William Cody	Goshen Ne US
	I haven't received my copy of the concert yet but I attended that show. When I saw that this cd was available I just melted. Thank you for saving it! As a... more...
	Amazing live album.	Sep 27, 2008	Mike & Kim Hayward	Sunapee NH US
	A favorite live album of ours that we'll always treasure. more...
	This is a must-have album	Sep 27, 2008	Peter Viney
	This is a must-have album, superb performances with the drums loud and to the fore, wonderful horn arrangements, a great "Ophelia" and the opening track... more...

This Digipak contains both a CD for listening and a DVD for your viewing pleasure.
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	Alexis P. Suter Band	Mar 9, 2009	MICHELLE HALEY	THE WOODLANDS TE US
	I have honestly lost track of how many I have purchased of this track of Alexis, Live at the Midnight Ramble. I have given for gifts, and although it has... more...
	AMAZING	Nov 19, 2008	Jon Mauchan	west islip ny US
	This combo is AMAZING and well worth the price. Her vocals are powerful enough to bring down the barn and her band is world class! BUY THIS more...
	Modern day voice of soul.	Sep 27, 2008	Mike & Kim Hayward	Sunapee NH US
	Alexis & band are both wonderful in the studio & live. An amzing emerging voice. more...

Singing for the first time since his bout with cancer, Levon delivers pure American
roots music with the help of his daughter Amy, Dr. John, Johnnie Johnson,
Little Sammy Davis, Jimmy Vivino & others. Truly inspiring for all fans of music.
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Midnight Ramble Sessions Volume I
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	Great video intro to Levon's...	Sep 27, 2008	Mike & Kim Hayward	Sunapee NH US
	We've attended @ least two Midnight Rambles & this video keeps us entertained when we can't attend Rambles. more...
	Levon is Back!	Sep 27, 2008	Tony	NY US
	Singing for the first time since his bout with cancer, Levon delivers pure American roots music with the help of his daughter Amy, Dr. John, Johnnie Johnson,... more...