photo via Amy Helm Facebook page

In late May an announcement was made regarding a special two-night installment of the The Helm Family Midnight Rambles, which was set to take place at Levon Helm Studios on August 1 and 2. These shows were to be first annual Sun Records Midnight Rambles, bringing together Sun Records artists Robert Randolph, Ruthie Foster, Duane Betts, and Amy Helm.

However, these shows have been postponed, and Levon’s daughter Amy has issued the following statement:

I have been informed that the August 1st & 2nd Helm Family Midnight Rambles have been “postponed.”

In time, I will be able to speak to the disturbing circumstances behind the current situation at my father’s home and recording studio.

Neither I, nor our long time core staff, are currently part of Levon Helm Studios and have nothing to do with any decisions made or actions taken by the new “management.”

What’s paramount to us right now is making sure that The Barn — both the legacy and the community of which we’re family — is safe and protected. 

It’s not only been my responsibility, but my privilege to carry on my Dad’s vision. Along with an endless family of musicians and friends who were close to him, we have honored his memory and music, and will continue to do so.

My family and I are walking through this with faith in the legal system, and we thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support, it means so much to my family and me.

Additional information is expected to follow over the coming days and weeks.