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In 1973, The Band released Moondog Matinee, an album of cover songs.

There was no tour in support of the album, which garnered mixed reviews.

However, they did open for the Grateful Dead for two summer shows at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey.

They also played at the legendary Summer Jam at Watkins Glen.

This massive concert took place at the Grand Prix Raceway outside Watkins Glen, New York on July 28, 1973.

The event, which was attended by over 600, 000 music fans, also featured the Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers Band.

Next, The Band reunited with Dylan, first in recording Dylan's album Planet Waves, released in January 1974, and then for a joint 1974 tour, which played 40 shows in North America during January and February 1974.

Later that year, the live album Before the Flood was released, which documents the tour.