New Jersey Stage 2017: Issue 2 | Page 36

stock , NY holds a special place in their hearts . The trio - guitarist Oliver Wood , bassist Chris Wood , and drummer Jano Rix - were friends with Levon . They were heavily influenced by the man and his music . On August 19 , 2016 the Wood Brothers recorded Live At The Barn ( available on Honey Jar Records ) for a career spanning set of eclectic and engaging tunes that run the range from blues , folk , funk , rock and soul by mixing acoustic and electric instruments . They started the set with an animated “ Mary Anna ” flowing into a fun “ I Got Loaded ” with a cool call and response with the crowd . “ Tried And Tempted ” along with “ Who The Devil ” and a swaggering yet sweet “ Honey Jar ” were propelled by feisty , funky grooves . In honor of Helm they played a perceptive “ Postcards From Hell ” and finished up the ramble with the classic “ Ophelia .” Reflecting on the show Oliver shares “ it ’ s so intimate and casual that it feels less like a concert and more like

Listen to “ Ophelia ” by The Wood Brothers

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