WHOA! Feels like you're watching a show in Levon Helm's living room - because essentially you are! The acoustics of this venue are incredible. If you are in Woodstock, you MUST stop here and see a show. It may possibly change your life. It's a little tricky to navigate here in the dark - you feel like you're in the Blair Witch Project, then you will see a beacon of light marking the entrance to the Levon Helms Studio. Follow the light and it will show you the way! read more

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I grew up listening to the music of The Band. The Last Waltz is something I've watched many times. But for some reason, I didn't know anything about Levon Helm Studios or the Midnight Ramble until I arrived recently for a friend's birthday. Well, the Ramble and I made that birthday great. It's an amazing show in an amazing venue. They call it The Barn for a reason. All wood everywhere, it's an intimate show with seats all around, above and behind the stage. Apparently Levon designed and acoustically engineered the space himself, and it shows; the sound quality is phenomenal in here. I think any act would sound good in here, but the Ramble blew my mind. The musicianship is incredible. You'll watch people swap guitars for keyboards for drums and show startling prowess on all of them. They brought in all sorts of friends including Graham Lesh and Twisted Pine (the excellent opening act), and literally everyone could play, and sing, and just rock. With some of Levon's family in the band, you'll hear them play his music with real feeling and emotion, and watch them have a great time doing it. I can't recommend this show enough, and I would certainly come back to the venue as well. Be aware that they don't sell drinks and food, which isn't the worst thing in the world because you could pour half a bottle of vodka into into a water bottle with some powdered grape kool-aid because that's all you had on hand, and have a great time. In theory, I mean. read more

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My wife and I saw Ida and Tsunami here, and it might've been one of the most transportive musical experiences we've ever had.

What a great space filled with charm and great staff. I was there for the paper kites show. The sound acoustics of the room is magical. Mr Levon May he rest in peace would be so proud of the great customer service the staff bestows upon guest. I had the greatest conversation with the staff before the show started. If you have never been to Levon Helm Studios. Do your self a favor check out their website for upcoming events shows. To the Helm studio staff. You guys rock see you next time. read more

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I'd have seen the Lioness in Winter Patty Griffin with her spirit dragon and devoted guitar shaman and musical soulmate David Pulkingham at a roadhouse on the banks of the Tallahatchie or Yazoo River or anyplace this size if I could so I came here. Levon's Studios. His Barn. She took this pit stop on 7/3/22 out of reverence, out of affection, out of loving kindness. Now, with Levon having moved on to the colossal Band up there some heaven away, maybe it's not quite the same. I can't know really as this was my first time there. Maybe there was a time when the driveway wasn't riddled with potholes so deep you hurt knew your car was bottoming out repeatedly from bone rattling smackdowns. Maybe there was a time when you'd come a little early, asking to just park in the field that serves as their parking lot (and more joy for your undercarriage) and you weren't briskly told "no" and stared at until you turned tail and drove up to Bearsville to wait out the thirty minutes. Where you chatted up a local who tells you're darn right Sandy doesn't want people there - she lives there! So she suggests you check out the Bearsville Inn bathrooms and you do and who's there? A mural of Levon that covers the wall floor to ceiling laughing at you: "well boy - why are you here when my home's open?" And the hard things haven't changed even since the 1975 barn burnt down and was rebuilt that made it any less tolerable. Not easy to stand back up against a chimney no room to move while someone burns wood somewhere in July choking out us asthmatics. And you get a sense this is the Cool Kids club and you ain't in it. Rules that seem more unfriendly at times than for the good of everyone. Even the architecture was less warm and inviting and more austere in its hot box, no fan, no air conditioning, no windows for cross breezes to blow away the dismal stagnate ennui of heat. And all that crippled creaking and wooden groaning of ceaseless wandering dispassionate attendees routinely interrupting the quietest passages. Only recent times have brought us more distractions with selfish videoing with phone that have search and rescue klieg lights ruining the dark sanctuary. But like Duane Allman's brother said after his sixth divorce: "maybe I've got something to do with this..." Heck, maybe if Levon were to read this, he'd either grimace and tell me to get lost and grow up and lose the entitlement. This ain't Carnegie Hall (where I was in May) Or maybe he'd chuckle and remind me what I'm missing. He'd point out this is more church than lounge. He'd say the spirits rise from uncomfortable behinds. He'd show me the holy by just pointing to the stage and saying simply: there's maybe two or three altars and launching pads to communal music like that left. You're looking at one, Son. Now you thank my Sandy kindly." And the next day after Patty at Levon's, I stood at the Woodstock Field Stone in Bethel - closed. Still I wandered on that field of rock and roll ghosts, envisioning a little piece of that heaven. Even met a sweet older woman there who was a girl that summer of '69 weekend at the edge of the stage all three days. "That peace and love thing?" She asked me. She whispered the answer beaming with pride..."It was real." So when you go to Levon's, don't be tourist. Show some love for what's still alive there - and in you. And go not to remember but never to forget. Make a memory of the night because like it or not, it'll eventually make a memory out of you. History is made at night - the best kind anyway. Like Patty Griffin remembered the night they drove ole electricity down from some northern storm last time she was at Levon's, they just lit candles and sang away the darkness. The heart aches for that kind of break: the break with the workaday spirit killing grind, where voices rising leave all that meaningless behind and bring back the promise we made to our selves running breathless just to run some summer's day with no clocks or bills: the promise we'd always keep the truth that the sweetest joy in life comes from music shared especially in those sparest of spaces where maybe, just maybe there's no call for you to show up early and sit in a field like a lump on a log but there's damn sure all the reason in the world for you to ramble in and join the chorus of what makes you....us. So go and don't let the rough edges cheat you of an extraordinary experience. And show some gratitude for grace. I suppose even if we were to make it into the hands of God one gentle day, we'd have to mind His callouses from working all those miracles. God bless Sandy Helm for keeping Levon alive with the one thing that most times stands between us and a little more dying: music. There's no place like Helm. read more

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This place is an absolute gem. It is intimate and the acoustics are wonderful. We saw Dar Williams there and we really enjoyed it. Be aware that if you sit upstairs in balcony seats you will hear the bathroom door slamming behind you. Besides that, I would highly recommend this venue as a place to see awesome music. The staff is super friendly. read more

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We attended a Midnight Ramble at the Levon Helm Studios, and it was a great experience. The studio ambience is warm and rustic. It is a large wooden structure built of heavy beams secured with wooden dowels. The workmanship is impressive. The Helm Family Band is comprised of excellent musicians, and they are as tight as any band you'll hear. Amy Helms is a wonderful vocalist and fine hostess and spokesperson for the venue. The music we enjoyed ranged from The Band's catalog to New Orleans funk, to go old rock and roll. I did not want the night to end. The venue brings in other talent to round out the evening, and the band is happy to share the stage. In all, I think The Levon Helms Studios Midnight Ramble gave us as fine a musical evening as we have experienced in recent years. If you are nearby it is worth going out of your way for. read more

I attended a Midnight Ramble at the Levon Helm barn in 2009 when I turned 50. John Sebastian joined Levon's house band and it was a fantastic night. Today, I attended a Pokey Lafarge concert there at age 65 and, again, it was great. It seemed exactly the same. Great sound, intimate environment, friendly people. It's what music should be. read more

Awesome place to see a show Just wish they had more food/drink options. The atmosphere was intimate so not a bad seat in the house. The employees were respectful and helpful. If it's raining, be mindful of your shoes it can get muddy out there. read more

So it's a beautiful place and sounds wonderful but it's got too many rules for a music venue. We had standing room ticket (don't even bother if you don't have a seat) and everywhere we were told to go we got yelled at for being in the wrong place and to move again. Would not go back but ymmv read more

Went to a Midnight Ramble - life will never be the same. This is a very magical experience. You will be in the middle of the woods in a charming barn with exquisite acoustics .You will not believe the talent that is here. The staff is beyond sweet and so accommodating. If you really love great music, nothing could be better. You'll feel Levon in the room. Looking down with love no doubt. read more

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This venue is actually terrible. I have been to many smaller, intimate venues that do it right. They do not do it right at Levon Helm's STUDIO! It is a chill, come and go as you want vibe. That is cool, for sure. But it ends there and the drop is very steep. Overall, this is a recording studio. It's not a venue. I honestly do not understand how they have a certificate of occupancy for larger crowds. It feels unsafe if there was an actual emergency but that's not really my point. It's literally like going to see a show at a prison block. Everyone crowded around this little stage, hovering at it, trying to see and enjoy what's happening on it. Minimal sight lines for most of the crowd. No room for anyone. It's like sitting on an airplane in there. Even on the coldest of nights, they need to open the doors upstairs and need to run several high powered fans to keep the upper level somewhat comfortable for guests. Because of all the turns and corners in this tight space, there is security everywhere as well. If you try to dance at your seat they will tell you to sit down... felt like I was going to be removed from the venue for enjoying the show. You are allowed to have defined, controlled, predetermined fun at this venue. The staff to guest ratio is insane as they have no actual services. I think there's one 5 gallon igloo cooler for water, upstairs. They don't even have enough bathrooms. So pretty much the staff is there to do nothing other than keep you from having any fun at a concert under the guise of keeping you safe in this tiny, overcrowded, insufficient space. And on a side note - If you go in the wrong direction in the poorly lit parking lot, you could literally walk right into a pond. As a lifelong concert goer of all venue/genre types, I do not recommend this venue at all. Especially if you are neurodivergent in any way from tight space concerns to an individual, personal struggle. I gave it THREE chances before finally writing this review. This is not an all-inclusive venue. read more

First time here and was not disappointed. Midnight Ramble on New Years Eve was a great experience. Met some great people from all over the USA in a small intimate rustic setting with about 200 people. Music was wonderful and you can almost feel their breath when singing. My girl friend has attended several times before and gave Amy a necklace on New Years in 2013. I brought a cold pasta dish to share at the community table. Used a plastic wine carafe as our cups so no need to run to my car for refills. Thanks to Amy and all of the performers for this very special event. read more

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What a venue! Score tickets as early as possible after they go on sale, don't delay even if you think it won't sell out. You'll get the best selection of seat or standing room the earlier you buy your ticket because it determines your place in line (think Southwest Airlines style). Bring your own beer in cans if possible and bring cups, red solo, also if possible, that's what you can bring into the venue, none for sale. If you forget cups the front ticket stand may have some. Get there a little early and tailgate a bit and talk to your fellow showgoers. A bit hard to go to the bathroom if you need to go before they let people inside so keep that in mind. The staff has a way they do things and they're going to do it that way, so be sure to follow their instructions if they tell you to do this or that. And then for crying out loud enjoy the show - not a bad seat in the house but we really liked being on the front row of the standing area upstairs! read more

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Heaven on earth ...... it's magic being there .... LVE all around .....you must experience music heals and gives you endless love

FIRE THE SOUND GUY/GIRL! First time tonight at the venue. Ruston Kelly performed... who is AMAZING. But, his first 4 or 5 songs were way too LOUD because the sound guy/girl must have had the mic on too loud? Ruined the songs, and the entire start of the show. When Ruston moved to the piano, the mic at the piano was much better. And when Ruston moved back to the stool, the mic at the stool was good. I guess the sound guy/girl caught on? The rest of the show was great. But, a really bad start. Nice intimate venue. Actually, Ruston probably didn't even need a mic. It's that intimate. read more

Sometimes you just have to be fortunate in life and count your blessings for some of the events and places that happen in life. Coming to Levon Helms studio just outside of Woodstock was one of those amazing life experiences that I'll never forget. Wow , I was fortunate enough to attend 2 of the 5 live studio sessions The Black Crowes recorded at Levon's studio in the winter of 2009. This would be last studio record they would ever record but was recorded with a live audience and I was part of it. The studio itself was large enough for around 100 to 150 guests. There were seats (folded chairs) on the main floor but if you smart enough to make it to the rafters you can watch from above and watch everyone jamming away like it was in your living room. Rarely does one get to experience music being created in a home style environment and at Levon's house the magic happens constantly. Thanks Levon for creating a magical place for musicians and music lovers to connect. read more

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My wife and I agreed that this is a great place to see a concert. The prices are a bit higher, but it is a very intimate venue, so it's worth it. Maybe 150 people at capacity? I don't know. The place is hidden in the woods down this dirt driveway, so it feels like a secret. Even though we were in the second to last row, that's still only the seventh row. We were at a rock show (The New Pornographers) and the sound was fantastic. The mix was just so you could hear all the instruments. This apparently is also someone's house, so it has a very cozy feel to it, all wood. Outside there were a few campfires going to warm up by. And even though they don't sell food or beverages, in the garage/merch area, there were tables set up for the audience to share snacks! I had no idea about this little ritual, so I didn't bring anything, but that didn't stop me from grabbing a cookie. Very charming. I'll have to remember to bring something next time. Just make sure to get your tickets right away if you're seeing a popular act. This show sold out in three minutes. read more

Home of the legendary Midnight Rambles, which Levon started in 2003, when the Rambles were open to the public to enjoy! Acoustically perfect, the sound is the ultimate star of the shows! Many great artist have played within this hallowed ground, and still continue to this day! read more

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Went to Levon Helm Studios for my second time and was so excited, was there about a year ago. Neighbor show wasn't sold out so purchased two tickets for seats for me and a friend - instead of SRO. The staff at the venue tonight was hyper-vigilant, monitoring how we got to our second-floor seats, how we got into our seats. Tonight was not a great experience. My friend was berated for sitting in an empty seat until the end of a song to not disrupt others. We decided to leave the show early as we are traveling onward to NYC tomorrow. At the door we both decided to take a few steps forward away from the overhang and snap a quick image each on our phones and, while I was moving back to the door to leave, a very aggressive worker hit me on my shoulder. Stunned I said "We're leaving." Suggestion: send your staff to hospitality training. I found the experience unwelcoming. Doubtful I'll return. Major Bummer. read more

Last week I spent 3 days at Levon Helm Studios as part of the Jon Anderson Fan Experience. Levon Helm Studios is a magical place that I will never forget. From the moment I got there I felt like I was at a family reunion and only the cool family members showed up. The staff was amazing. For all 3 days they made me feel so welcomed. Of course the time watching Jon Anderson in this awesome space was a once in a life time experience, But spending time outside by the fire and talking to the staff members was also wonderful. I have never been to a venue where the staff members were so welcoming. I plan to visit Levon Helm Studio again and again. If you get the chance get a ticket and enjoy a intimate show at a place that will leave you feeling like part of the family. read more

Great experience! Great music, great atmosphere! It's BYOB or anything else you desire. The staff is very friendly and helpful. You'll get a plastic cup from the staff to bring your own beer or booze inside and you can smoke outside. Acoustics are great, only 250 people tops. If you are standing the best place is along the back wall. The balcony is pretty cool to. I'll be coming back to Woodstock regularly to see Levon Helm! read more

Such a cool venue - had an amazing time, staff was excellent and helpful, the store was cute and overall great place to enjoy music. It is byob but they do not allow bottles or cans inside, all drinks have to be in cups! Just something to know before you go. read more

Loving life at Levon Helm Studios and grateful for every second here. An amazing experience one Ill never forget

My wife and I came to the Barn for the first time to see Son Volt last night Sunday March 6th 2022. Not knowing what to expect we made sure we got early. Upon seeing the handicap sticker on the car one of the staff members went out of his way to park us directly by the back door so we had easy access to the venue. He was extremely friendly and made sure my wife was able to get out of the car in a safe manner and offered to help her walk up the ramp when it was time to enter the venue. He actually let us in 10 min before the doors opened so we can take our seats before the crowd entered. Once inside the staff was equally accommodating and allowed her to move from her seat and stand in an area for the main show due to the back pain her was experiencing while sitting for the opener. A big thank you goes out to all the wonderful staff. We loved the venue and can't wait to go back ! Sun Volt was awesome and we both loved Jesse Farrar! read more

Wonderful place with friendly people. We saw Patty Griffin last night and were lucky to get front row seats. Everything is organized well. There's not a bad seat in the house, even standing room has a rail to lean on. We're definitely coming back. read more

My wife won tickets to the Ramble from the local radio station. She was kind enough to take me. The show takes place at Levon Helm's music studio. I would estimate 250 people at $150 per ticket. The Ramble has different guests that play with Levon and his band. This event sells out, you need to get on the web site to get tickets. Last night the guest was Jackie Greene. The room is a timber structure/ music studio, get there when the doors open and get a center seat on the first floor. Skip the potluck. Some site lines stink, it's a small space. The standing room puts you behind the stage or the back of the 1st floor. The show was great, they played some Dylan, blues, N'awlins, Dead and Levon. All American music, Levon does not look well, except when he smiles which is often. I am glad I didn't spend $300 for two tickets, thank you Cathy and WDST. read more

Amazing. One of the best shows I've ever been to. Thank you to all the musicians and staff at the Ramble for carrying on Levon's great work and blessing us all with your talents. I can't wait for an opportunity to come back. read more

The greatest music venue ever, hands down. I've seen shows over yonder, hill and dale over many years. This must be on your bucket list. Go to the website, find a show ,get tix, go... you'll thank yourself til your dying day my friends. P.S. I've seen over 10 shows here, if that helps read more

This was my first visit to this venue. That being said I felt it was poorly run. They sold too many tickets. They had absolutely no water to sell which was mentioned on the web site. They also encouraged patrons to bring their favorite beverage. However they don't allow glass. Also not mentioned on the website. At the end of the night the bathroom was completely devoid of paper products. Will I be back? For the incredible music YES. read more