All the pieces were in place for one of those legendary concerts Ephman always talks about. Especially with special surprise guest from Steely Dan, Donald Fagen on stage... But this show just left Ephman feeling "why?". Was it for the money? Was it to promote his new album? Was because he didn't want to get sued for pulling out? Levon should have just stayed home in Woodstock and got better.
Ephman has been a BIG BIG BIG The Band fan for years and years. So when Levon Helm booked a gig at Terminal 5 it was a no brainer. Ephman was on his way. Especially since Ephman had other plans the last few times Levon played NYC.