Chest Fever Premieres “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down/Across The Great Divide”

SONG PREMIERE: Chest Fever Brings Stroke Of Authenticity To The Band’s “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down/Across The Great Divide”

by GLIDE

With the rise in recent years of the Americana movement spreading to sold-out amphitheaters (Jason Isbell, Avett Brothers), a couple of legacy bands have benefited the most: The Grateful Dead and The Band. While the first one has its share of tribute bands and sold-out collaborations with remaining members; The Band today only has Robbie Robertson and Garth Hudson still alive from The Last Waltz configuration, yet neither plays those picture-painted songs currently in any configuration. San Diego-based Chest Fever brings a well-versed stroke to the catalog of The Band, while keeping the songs alive but breathing in a respectful vintage vibe.

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