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 Author's 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 Carilion will build its first standalone Emergency Departments in Franklin, Botetourt Counties Gene Marrano July 29, 2025 1 min read Traditional Medicinals finally breaks ground in Franklin County Gene Marrano July 29, 2025 1 min read Roanoke gives key to long time Southwest Virginia Ballet Artistic Director Denise Membreno July 29, 2025