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 Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025