Robbie Robertson to Autograph New 5-CD + DVD Box Set: 'The Band: A Musical History' at Exclusive Los Angeles In-Store Event

Robbie Robertson to Autograph New 5-CD + DVD Box Set: 'The Band: A Musical History' at Exclusive Los Angeles In-Store Event

Autograph Session for Box Set's September 27 Release Date at
Borders Books & Music: Westwood - Los Angeles

MEDIA ALERT

WHO: Robbie Robertson, original member of The Band and executive
producer of Capitol/EMI's new 5-CD + DVD box set,
'The Band: A Musical History'

WHAT: Exclusive release date autograph signing session for new Band
box set

WHERE: Borders Books & Music: Westwood - Los Angeles
1360 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 475-3444

WHEN: Tuesday, September 27
7:30pm

DETAILS: Executive produced by Robbie Robertson, The Band's new
definitive boxset, A Musical History, is the most
comprehensive collection ever created for the group. Packaged
within a 108-page hardcover book brimming with previously unseen
photos and memorabilia are five CDs and one DVD documenting The
Band's entire recording career from 1963 to 1976. Among the
set's 111 audio and video tracks are 37 previously unreleased
recordings and filmed clips captured live and in-studio. To be
released on September 27 by Capitol/EMI Music Catalog Marketing,
this career-spanning collection features a cover painting of The
Band by world-renowned artist Ed Ruscha and extensive
biographical liner notes by the Grammy-winning writer Rob
Bowman. In-demand producer partners Cheryl Pawelski and Andrew
Sandoval, who also teamed for the in-depth restoration of The
Band's original Capitol albums in 2000 and 2001, joined
Robertson on the project.

On Thursday, October 6, Robertson will participate in a Q&A
session about The Band's evolution and the creation of A Musical
History at EMP (Experience Music Project) in Seattle, moderated
by Bob Santelli, EMP's Artistic Director
(8pm to 9pm, www.emplive.org).

"This is by far the most comprehensive, in-depth, and beautifully put together

collection of The Band's musical journey."
- Robbie Robertson

"Very gifted box set."
- TIME magazine

CREWS WELCOME / PHOTO OPS

PRNewswire -- Sept. 23

Source: Capitol/EMI

CONTACT: Jennifer Ballantyne, EMI Music Catalog Marketing - Publicity,
+1-323-871-5494, jennifer.ballantyne@emicap.com

Web site: http://www.emplive.org/

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