The Weight pays homage and carries on The Band’s legacy Gene Marrano September 26, 2019 1 min read The Weight Fans of “The Band” that once backed up Bob Dylan may want to check out “The Weight” – named for one of The Band’s big hits – at the Harvester Performance Center in Rocky Mount on Sunday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with one of the group’s members: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Cheap travel between Roanoke and DC courtesy of AmtrakNext: Police investigating shots fired call outside Roanoke McDonald’s Related Stories 1 min read Colony House cuts the ribbon after its return Gene Marrano October 15, 2025 1 min read Winterize you vehicle Denise Membreno October 15, 2025 1 min read The Play That Goes Wrong at Attic Productions, Opera Roanoke presents Young Artists this weekend and Open Studios Botetourt Gene Marrano October 15, 2025