The Leftover Last Waltz returns to Cain's Ballroom on Nov. 29, bringing Tulsa musicians together for live versions of songs from the famed farewell concert and a Thanksgiving-season meal. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Foundation for Tulsa Schools, which supports programs in Tulsa Public Schools.
The lineup, reported by Tulsa World, includes Paul Benjaman, Paddy Ryan, Dylan Layton, Corey Mauser, Jesse Aycock, Mike Satawake, Andy McCormick, Greg Fallis and Ryan Hatcher, with guest performers Jesse Dean and Chebon Tiger. They will perform songs from the concert film, including I Shall Be Released, The Weight and Ophelia.
Former Tulsan Matt Schultz created the Leftover Last Waltz in 2014, according to Tulsa World. The event included a screening of The Last Waltz for its first eight years. The documentary depicts The Band's final concert at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom, though sources give different dates for that show: Cain's Ballroom's event listing says Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 1976, while Tulsa People has reported Nov. 25, 1975.
Why Benjaman Says the Night Matters
Benjaman described the event's purpose in comments reported by Tulsa World: raising support for public education while sharing music and bringing band members together with audiences of different ages. Cain's Ballroom describes the gathering as all-ages and family-friendly.
The ticket includes a catered meal from Mac's BBQ. Tulsa World also reported that the evening will have a silent auction, raffle and photo booth staffed by photographer Curtis Sprague; Cain's Ballroom lists those activities on its event page.
Where the Money Goes
The event benefits the Foundation for Tulsa Schools' Grants for Great Ideas program. Tulsa World describes the program as offering educators micro-grants of up to $500 for creative classroom projects; the Foundation for Tulsa Schools describes grants of up to $500 for Tulsa Public Schools educators' projects to enhance student learning or achievement. The foundation's resources page also says the program is on hiatus for the 2026–27 school year.
What the Grants Cover
The Foundation for Tulsa Schools' educator-resources page lists seven eligible subject areas for Grants for Great Ideas: art, music, health and wellness, literacy, STEAM, enrichment and special education. Tulsa Public Schools' Fine Arts department says its vision is for every student to have access to a well-rounded PreK–12 arts education that includes visual and media art, music, drama and dance.
The fundraiser has supported the foundation for years. Tulsa People described the Nov. 19, 2023, edition as benefiting educator grants focused specifically on music education. The publication also documented editions scheduled in 2024 and 2025; at the Nov. 30, 2025, show, Benjaman's all-star band performed Americana classics including The Weight, Ophelia and Up on Cripple Creek.
Getting Tickets
Tickets for the Nov. 29 show are available through Cain's Ballroom's website. The venue describes the performance as an all-star band playing music from Martin Scorsese's concert film and says proceeds benefit music education programs through the Foundation for Tulsa Schools.
