Alexis P. Suter Band Pays Tribute to George Harrison with 'Isn't It a Pity' Live Cover Featuring Garth Hudson
Today, on what would have been George Harrison's 83rd birthday, the Alexis P. Suter Band released a live cover of Harrison's "Isn't It a Pity" in collaboration with the late Garth Hudson of The Band. The track, recorded in 2011 in New York's Hudson Valley, showcases Suter's powerful gospel-inspired vocals and Hudson's accordion skills in one of his final recordings. This rendition is the second single from Suter's upcoming ninth album, "Just Stay Live: Recorded Live at the Falcon," set to be released on March 17th via NOLA Blue Records. The album features a mix of gospel, blues, jam, and rock and roll, including songs by Harrison, Bob Dylan, and Gregg Allman, as well as original compositions by Suter.
For fans of The Band, Alexis P. Suter is a familiar name, having been a regular performer at Levon Helm's Midnight Rambles in Woodstock, where she appeared over 100 times. Suter's connection with Helm led to opportunities to open for him at prestigious venues like the Beacon Theatre. Their friendship was born out of a chance encounter in a limousine and blossomed into a deep bond between the two musicians. Suter's roots in gospel music and her impressive vocal range have earned her three Blues Music Award nominations over her 35-year career. Her band, consisting of seasoned musicians like Ray Grappone, Jimmy Bennett, Daniel Weiss, Peter Bennett, and Vicki Bell, has been playing together for nearly three decades.
The emotional experience of performing "Isn't It a Pity" with Garth Hudson left a lasting impact on Suter. The collaboration allowed her to connect with the music on a profound level, bringing healing and transformation through the shared musical moment. The video for the song captures the essence of this collaboration and showcases the talent of both Suter and Hudson. Fans can pre-order or pre-save "Just Stay Live" to experience more of Suter's soulful interpretations and powerful performances.