On Thanksgiving night in 1975, The Band (a group of mostly Canadians, no less) got together and threw one of the most memorable rock shows of all time. Billed as a farewell show for the formative roots-rock group that crafted Music From Big Pink, the concert featured a supporting cast including Bob Dylan, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, The Staple Singers, Ringo Starr … and the list goes on. Called The Last Waltz, the show later became a concert film directed by Martin Scorsese. Today it isn’t uncommon for musicians to gather in late November for a tribute to that night and The Band behind it. This year, Nashville’s Last Waltz tribute takes place at The Basement East, with Them Vibes, The Funky Broadways, The Nashville Horns and more. Proceeds from the gig benefit the Ben Eyestone Fund, a collaborative effort between Music Health Alliance and Saint Thomas Health to aid underinsured musicians. And for an extra helping of Thanksgiving delight, head over to the Belcourt on Nov. 24 for its annual screening of The Last Waltz at 8 p.m.
8 p.m. at The Basement East
917 Woodland St.
