CSNY2K Tour compilation
2007 | December 30 | 4waysite.com

We were probably wrapping  up 2007 too fast, because we forgot to include the artwork. Now CD4 includes the digital covers and  labels!

Check the MP3s section for more (recent) concerts.

Feel free to us what you think!

Surprise...
2007 | December 29 | 4waysite.com

As we wrap up 2007 we would like to offer you a unique download: the "CSNY2K Tour compilation."

Check the MP3s section, download your favorite concerts and enjoy New Year's Eve!

Your 4waysite.com team.

Neil Young's Greendale goes theatrical
2007 | December 19 | cmj.com

Neil Young's rock opera, Greendale (Reprise/Wea), will make its world premiere musical debut next year at the Dallas Undermain Theatre March 29 through May 3. The opera derives from Young's 2003 album of the same name, where three generations of a family incorporate themes of media consolidation and environmentalism. The spring run follows a series of Greendale releases—first the album, then the Young-directed film that same year, with these performances and a planned graphic novel still yet to come.

Previews will run March 26-28 with more information available on the theater's website.

Neil Young criticised for failing to back guitar string charity
2007 | December 19 | wenn.com

Neil Young has been criticised after refusing to support a new charity campaign. WearYourMusic.org founder and Relix magazine boss Steve Bernstein asked the star to donate guitar strings for a fundraising initiative - and was stunned when the rock star turned him down.

Bernstein plans to turn the donated strings into bracelets and sell them on auction website eBay.com - and hand the proceeds to charities of the stars' choice. Keith Richards, Slash and Pete Townshend are among the guitar greats who have sent Bernstein strings, and raised thousands of dollars for good causes.

Bernstein says, "Neil Young is the only person who has said no without giving a reason. Paul McCartney is already backing a different charity with bracelets, so he declined. "Young gave no reason. And I can't understand it, because it's so easy to just get his guitar tech to send in strings.
"He doesn't have to perform, and the proceeds would go to a charity of his choice."

Neil Young to Europe - Updated
2007 | December 19 | ents24.com

Neil Young has just added two extra dates to his UK tour, due to phenomenal demand for tickets. two extra dates have been added for the Hammersmith Apollo, London, on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th March 2008!

Check the Tours 2008 section for more details.

Stephen Stills diagnosed with prostate cancer - Updated
2007 | December 18 | voxant.com

Graham Nash told TV talk show host Larry King in a telephone interview late on Monday that Stills is set to undergo an operation on January 3, which happens to be his 63rd birthday.

This is the transcript of Larry King segment on Dan Fogelberg and prostate cancer.

Stephen Stills performs during the 22nd annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
induction ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York March 12, 2007.

Stephen Stills diagnosed with prostate cancer - Updated
2007 | December 18 | wenn.com

We found an article with (some) more information about Stills.

Read the article.

Stephen Stills diagnosed with prostate cancer
2007 | December 18 | 4waysite.com

Yesterday during a telephone discussion on "Larry King" about prostate cancer, Graham Nash said Stephen Stills will be operated on January 3rd (Stills' birthday) 2008.

Good luck Stephen!

4 WaySite has been updated
2007 | December 15 | 4waysite.com

4 WaySite has undergone a major update:

• The CSN Contributions list (Songs section)

• New MP3s and even more to come!

• Recent Articles (CSN Down Under and Neil's tour)

• New interesting Links

• Tribute Bands section is back

• More Chords/Tablatures

• Neil's 2008 tour schedule

• A complete new layout

And what you may not know is that every month more than 49,000 visitors generate at least 161,000 views (recently accurately measured by webtrends.com) throughout the 900 pages of this site.

Feel free to us what you think!

Dolf van Stijgeren, Web-site founder and manager.

New York fire officials delay Neil Young concert
2007 | December 14 | reuters.com

NEW YORK (Billboard) - A New York Fire Department investigation delayed the start of a Neil Young concert by almost 90 minutes on Wednesday, forcing about 3,300 confused fans to wait outside in a line stretching around the block.

Fire officials were checking that the 77-year-old United Palace Theatre was up to code. Young called it a "bull---t excuse," once he finally took the stage, but then joked, "unless I catch on fire or something."

His wife, Pegi, was supposed to open the show around 8 p.m., but since no one was allowed in until well after 9 p.m., it was decided that her performance would be scrapped.

Young is scheduled to play five additional nights at the converted movie theater, which is now owned by a church.

Neil Young to Europe - Updated
2007 | December 13 | edinburghnews.scotsman.com

In 2008 Neil will also perform in front of an Edinburgh (Scotland) crowd early next year. One of his best known visits to Scotland was in 1976, when he wandered on to the streets of Glasgow and sat on a street corner near Central Station and played Old Laughing Lady on a banjo to passers-by.

Organizers are expecting a scramble for tickets to the Playhouse gig when they go on sale tomorrow.

Read the article and stay tuned; we'll keep you informed!

Neil Young to Europe
2007 | December 12 | 4waysite.com

In 2008 Neil will embark on an European tour called "Continental Tour 2008."

Dates are set for Paris (pre sales available!) and Antwerp.

Soon more information.

Update on 4 WaySite
2007 | December 9 | 4waysite.com

Downloads
As you might have read, after downloading quite some MP3 files, we have reached (again!) the so called Data Transfer Limit of 4waysite.com. This means the MP3 files are temporarily unavailable, but we have a (experimental) solution: we have stored a few CSNY concerts on the internet. Check the MP3s section.

New layout
Soon 4waysite.com will have a new layout and the Tribute Bands section will be back. We are updating quite some other sections (Contributions, Chords & Lyrics, etc.) as well. You wont be disappointed!

Rust Radio
2007 | December 8 | 4waysite.com

Rust Radio is online again for the weekend. Playing a lot of shows from the current tour, including the three recent Boston shows, and two recent Washington shows.
Rust Radio is an Internet radio station that broadcast live Neil Young music every weekend.

Check rustradio.org, tune in and Rock In the Free World!

Neil Young Tribute/Benefit CD
2007 | December 3 | alr-music.com

American Laundromat Records Announces Official Release Date for Benefit CD "Cinnamon Girl ­ Women Artists Cover Neil Young For Charity" featuring 21 new cover versions of Neil Young songs by Tanya Donelly, Britta Phillips, Lori McKenna, Jill Sobule with John Doe, Josie Cotton, Kristin Hersh, The Watson Twins and many more.

The Double-CD focuses on Neil Young's early work (1969 - 1979) and all proceeds are being donated to charity. The CD will be available worldwide on February 12, 2008. However, it is available now (for a limited time), directly from American Laundromat Records and on iTunes (USA only).

Track listing (CD I):

1. Heart Of Gold - TANYA DONELLY
2. I Am A Child - BRITTA PHILLIPS (Luna, Dean &
Britta)
3. Comes A Time - KATE YORK
4. The Needle And The Damage Done - LORI MCKENNA
5. Down By The River - JILL SOBULE with JOHN DOE
6. Burned - VERUCA SALT
7. Cowgirl In The Sand - JOSIE COTTON
8. A Man Needs A Maid - DALA
9. Ohio - DARCIE MINER
10. Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere - CARMEN TOWNSEND

Tracklisting (CD II):

1. Cinnamon Girl - EURO-TRASH GIRL
2. I Believe In You - JULIE PEEL
3. Tell Me Why - LUFF
4. Ohio - DALA
5. Helpless - ELK CITY
6. Only Love Can Break Your Heart - AMILIA K. SPICER
7. Sugar Mountain - LOUISE POST
8. Powderfinger - THE WATSON TWINS
9. Like A Hurricane - KRISTIN HERSH
10. Old Man - CINDY WHEELER (Caulfield Sisters)
11. Walk On - HEIDI GLUCK (Some Girls)

More information here...

CSN Australia & New Zealand Tour - Updated
2007 | December 2 | 4waysite.com

 

The Australia & New Zealand tour started this week in New Zealand and we share a review with you that has been written by New Zealand fan Mark Row (who also took some photos). The review features the set list and the lyrics of Graham Nash's new song "In Your Name."

Thanks, Mark!

Read the review>>>

Photo: Mark Row

CSNY film in 2008
2007 | November 30 | in.reuters.com and hollywoodreporter.com

The Sundance Film Festival completed its lineup of world premiere and other feature films for 2008 highlighted by a closing night movie about CSNY. The festival, which was founded by actor Robert Redford as a showcase for movies made outside Hollywood, has become the premiere event for U.S. independent cinema and has built a strong reputation as a major event for foreign filmmakers.

This year's closing-night film will be the world premiere of Bernard Shakey's "CSNY Deja Vu," which looks at the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young reunion tour and the musicians' connection to its audience in political and musical terms. Bernard Who...?

Young has directed (or co-directed) a number of films using the pseudonym Bernard Shakey, including "Journey Through the Past" (1973), "Rust Never Sleeps" (1979), "Human Highway" (1982), and "Greendale" (2003). Neil Young is credited as a co-writer on the project...

More info on in.reuters.com and hollywoodreporter.com...

 

CSN Australia & New Zealand Tour
2007 | November 27 | nzherald.co.nz

Tonight the CSN Australia & New Zealand Tour starts with a performance in Christchurch, New Zealand.

We would like to share a link with you concerning an article in the NZ Herald last Friday previewing CSN Australia & New Zealand. The article quoted Stephen Stills a bit.

Access the article>>>

 

New CSN Live CD Set "Live In L.A."
2007 | November 24 | amazon.com

Much to our surprise CSN will release a new live CD set called "Live In L.A." It is probably the soundtrack to the concert  at the New Universal Amphitheatre, Universal City, California show in 1982 - on DVD commonly known as "Daylight Again."
"Live in LA" is a UK non-Atlantic/Rhino import, but we don't know if  it is an authorized release.

Amazon.com features the 2 CD set (although "Temporarily out of stock") and is likely due for release on January 2008.

Anyway, this is the set list (we found somewhere else):

Disc 1
Turn Your Back On Love
Chicago
Just A Song Before I Go
Wooden Ships
Dark Star
Barrel Of Pain
To The Last Whale
A. Critical Mass
B. Wind On The Water
You Don't Have To Cry
Blackbird
Wasted On The Way
Delta

Disc 2
Treetop Flyer
Magical Child
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
Cathedral
Southern Cross
Long Time Gone
For What It's Worth
Love The One You're With
Teach Your Children
Daylight Again

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David Crosby Claims New Film as his own Biopic
2007 | November 23 | wenn.com

From pr-inside.com: Rocker DAVID CROSBY has adopted new film AUGUST RUSH as his biopic - even though the film, about a music prodigy looking for the parents who seemingly abandoned him at birth wasn't inspired by him.

Crosby was asked to consult on the film's soundtrack and, after reading the script, he realised the story echoed that of his own reunion with the son he never knew.

Screenwriter James Hart reveals, "He read the script and said, 'This was my story'."

Graham Nash appears in an streaming interview of NovaTunes
2007 | November 19 | 4waysite.com

Graham Nash appears in an streaming interview on the front page of the website novatunes.com The start up will be this next week if all goes well.

NovaTunes embraces a "Hear, Like, Buy" approach: users can hear each album in full and if they like it, they can buy and download it directly. Music fans can also join "artist networks" where musicians and their audience meet. They can discuss music, write reviews and recommend other NovaTunes artists they like. This type of "social network" is a great way to discover new music and new artists.

Graham Nash, who has joined the Board of Advisors of the company, is a firm supporter of the NovaTunes model: "The music industry is in dire straits and solutions are coming from companies like NovaTunes. The people at NovaTunes understand the internet and take advantage of it by creating a space for musicians to connect to their fans and to release new music instantly to them, wherever in the world they are. It's a fabulous business model and that's why I wanted to join in and help them and push them as far as they can go, because this is the future".

The company currently represents over 60 artists in the singer- songwriter and rock-genres, including established artists such as
Jackson Browne, Leon Russell, Graham Nash, Julia Fordham, Chris Hillman and developing artists like Joe Purdy, Meiko, Bow Thayer and Devon Allman's HoneyTribe. The NovaTunes roster spans all over the world from the US to the UK, from Australia to Brazil, appealing to music fans of all countries and age groups, catering specifically to adult music lovers (25-65). NovaTunes expects to release at least two new DPs each week. The company continues to look for great music from all over the world.

Neil Young to Appear on CNN's "American Morning"
2007 | November 18 | marketwire.com

Neil Young will be interviewed on CNN's "American Morning" on Monday, November 19th. Young, in the middle of a North American tour, went to Wichita, Kansas to meet with John Goodwin, who is converting Young's 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV convertible to run on biodiesel and electricity. Young and Goodwin describe the new fuel-efficient life of the car and how it holds exciting possibilities for the future.

Neil Young is directing a movie about the experience, including the drive from Northern California to Kansas to deliver the vehicle. Titled "Linc-Volt," the film is scheduled for a 2008 release. Once the conversion is complete, Young will drive the Lincoln from Wichita to Detroit for meetings with the auto industry, and then return to Kansas to retrace the route back to Northern California, raising awareness of the feasibility of hybrid-powered cars within the mainstream consciousness. He describes the Lincoln's new form and function as the embodiment of "classic Americana from then, meeting the Americana from now." The Linc-Volt is expected to achieve up to 100 miles per gallon on the highway.

"American Morning" airs on the CNN television network 6-9 a.m. EST. Neil Young's interview will also be featured on www.cnn.com.

Neil's Birthday
2007 | November 12 | 4waysite.com

Today is Neil Young's 62nd birthday: happy birthday to you Neil and Long May You Run!

Neil is currently touring in the US and he will be performing tonight at the Chicago Theater, Chicago, Illinois.
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Check the 2007 Tours section for more information.

Photo: Bryan Mitchell

Major new publication from CSN photographer Henry Diltz
2007 | November 8 | 4waysite.com

Tonight a launch party will take place for Henry Diltz' new limited edition collector's book "California Dreaming." CSN are one of the contributors, along with Dave Zimmer, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Glenn Frey and about 20 others. "California Dreaming" is a major new publication from Genesis that chronicles the highs of the LA music scene, from 1966 to 1975 and is a limited edition of only 2,000 signed and numbered copies.

Morrison Hotel Galleries in association with Genesis Publications Ltd will be celebrating the publication of California Dreaming with exclusive launch events and exhibitions of Henry Diltz's photography.

"California Dreaming," the exhibition, opens on the following dates:

New York - Saturday November 10th to Sunday November 25th, 2007
Los Angeles - Friday November 16th to Thursday December 6th, 2007
La Jolla - Saturday November 17th to Sunday December 9th, 2007

More information...

 

Woodstock Museum Set To Open Despite Loss Of Funding In Senate
2007 | October 27 | nynews.com

The Woodstock Museum in Bethel will rock on despite getting half a peace sign from the U.S. Senate, which this week pulled the plug on a $1 million piece of federal pork for the memorial to hippie heaven.

"Our plans haven't changed,'' said Ellyn Solis, public relations director for the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, which is developing the museum as the newest part of its 2,000-acre performing arts venue. "The museum is scheduled to open in late May or early June.''

Access the Articles section for the whole story.

 

Benefit Takes Stage
2007 | October 27 | smdailyjournal.com

From THE DAILY JOURNAL: Saturday [today!] and Sunday, the 21st Bridge School Benefit concert will be held at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, featuring acoustic performances both days by Neil Young, Metallica, Jerry Lee Lewis, Tom Waits with Kronos Quartet, John Mayer, Tegan and Sara, My Morning Jacket and Regina Spektor.

With the exception of 1987, the concert has been held every fall since the school’s founding in 1986 by Neil Young’s wife Pegi Young and James Forderer, two parents of special needs children, and speech pathologist Marilyn Buzolich.

Visit smdailyjournal.com to read the whole article...

 

Many New Articles
2007 | October 26 | 4waysite.com

In case you did not know, we have found quite some recent articles:

"Neil Young thrills with opening acoustic set,"
"Crosby, Nash give strong lesson in power of 2,"
"Neil Young: 'I head for the ditch'."
And many more!!!

Just check the Articles section!

Photo: Jim Collins

Photo: Scott Eklund

 

Raitt, Browne & Nash Rerock Against Nukes
2007 | October 24 | eonline.com

Bonnie Raitt is once again giving the government something to talk about. 

The titian-haired songstress joined fellow rocker-activists Jackson Browne and Graham Nash in Washington, D.C., Tuesday to dissuade Congress from approving as much as $50 billion in federal loan guarantees for nuclear power plants.

On Monday night, Raitt, Browne and Nash were joined onstage by Hall, who's now a Democratic congressman from New York, during a private concert on Capitol Hill for members of the House and Senate who might consider X-ing the loan guarantee from the energy bill.

Raitt said Tuesday that she and her fellow concerned rock stars haven't ruled out staging another series of musical events to rally for the cause.

Visit eonline.com to read the complete article...

 

Neil Young's "Chrome Dreams" Continental Tour - Updated
2007 | October 23 | 4waysite.com

Neil Young adds 6th "and final" (?) NYC show (United Palace) on December 19. Pre-sale begins on October 24 at 10AM Eastern.

Access the Tours section for more information.

 

Neil Young's "Chrome Dreams" Continental Tour - Updated
2007 | October 21 | sugarmtn.org

Neil Young kicked off his 'Chrome Dreams Continental Tour' Thursday night at the Morrison Center in Boise. Young filled the auditorium with a haunting acoustic version of 'From Hank to Hendrix' and 'Ambulance Blues' to open the show to a sold out crowd.
This was the set list:

1. From Hank To Hendrix 
2. Ambulance Blues
3. Sad Movies
4. A Man Needs A Maid
5. No One Seems To Know
6. Harvest
7. Campaigner
8. Journey Through The Past
9. Mellow My Mind
10. Love Art Blues
11. Love Is A Rose
12. Heart Of Gold 
    Set Two
13. The Loner
14. Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
15. Dirty Old Man
16. Spirit Road
17. Bad Fog Of Loneliness
18. Winterlong
19. Oh, Lonesome Me
20. The Believer
21. No Hidden Path
22. Cinnamon Girl
23. Tonight's The Night

Photo: Shawn Raecke

 

Astrid Young releases book about life with... Neil
2007 | October 20 | pagesbooks.ca

Neil's half-sister Astrid Young, is releasing a book about the life with Neil. 

In "Being Young," (Insomniac Press) Astrid Young, gives us an intimate portrait of the private man behind the public performer. Taking up where their father, journalist Scott Young, left off in his best-selling 1984 book "Neil and Me," Astrid offers a fresh perspective on a cultural icon. She explores the events and motivations that shaped their family, drove it apart, and eventually brought the Youngs back together as a close-knit brood. Being Young gives readers a privileged, insider's look at not only the man but the people and issues that are most dear to him. We see the rocker as a loving husband and father, as a sociopolitical activist, and most of all, as a survivor. 

Sharing the family gift for music, Astrid Young has toured solo, with her band Sacred Child, and as a backup singer for Neil Young & Crazy Horse. 

Next week she will discuss her life, career and her celebrity sibling with ethnomusicologist, Professor Rob Bowman. 

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 7:00pm
Gladstone Hotel [ Map to Gladstone Hotel ]
1214 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON

David Gilmour mentions Stevie DiStanislao
2007 | October 20 | davidgilmour.musicblog.co.uk

Last year CPR's master drummer Stevie DiStanislao toured with none other than Pink Floyd's David Gilmour.

From David Gilmour's Blog: "As one of the most pleasant of many surprises during David's tour was the fantastic drumming (and not to mention ever-cheerful personality) of Steve DiStanislao, who you have taken to your hearts, we thought you might appreciate an update on what Stevie has been up to since the tour ended. On behalf of everyone here, we'd like to wish Stevie the very best of luck with all that he does". 

On Gilmour's site, fans can choose their favorite "Stevie D" moment and this one ranks as the favorite one: "Without a doubt, my favorite "Stevie D" moment from the DVD is Stevie in his Robin Hood shirt."

"Stevie D" is currently touring with Crosby & Nash. Good luck to you Stevie, we all wish you the best! 
Check the updated Tours section for details.

But hey, wait! Soon more news about the status of CPR...

Crosby & Nash Pray For Peace - Updated
2007 | October 20 | wbig.com

Washington DC radio station, WBIG 100.3, will be broadcasting Tuesday night's concert on Sunday, 21st October at 7.30 or when the Redskins game finishes.

There's a live streaming option on the station's website, so everyone can listen to it now.

 

Crosby & Nash Tour - Updated
2007 | October 19 | 4waysite.com 

"Nash and Crosby were superb Sunday night. Crosby looked great and sounded simply magnificent, blowing away the 2,000 or so fans in the baby boomer-dominated crowd with a strong, sure voice that didn’t sound tarnished by time, booze or drugs. Crosby looked healthy … having dropped 53 pounds … and was plenty feisty on Sunday night. Fans certainly noticed; their cheers were a mix of admiration and awe after Crosby sang the first verse to 'Long Time Gone'”.

This comes from a recent review. Check the Articles section for many new articles and reviews about Crosby & Nash and Neil... Young.

 

 

Neil Young's Harvest tops list of 100 favourite Canadian albums
2007 | October 18 | canadianpress

Neil Young's Harvest tops list of 100 favorite Canadian albums

Neil Young's classic disc "Harvest" tops a list of the 100 best Canadian albums, according to a new coffee-table book coming out Thursday.

Author and music lover Bob Mersereau polled nearly 600 musicians, critics, DJs and retailers to come up with a ranking of the country's best-loved discs for his book, "The Top 100 Canadian Albums" (Goose Lane Editions).

Joni Mitchell's "Blue" comes in at number 2, followed by Young's "After the Gold Rush." Rounding out the top five are the Band's "Music From Big Pink" and the Tragically Hip's "Fully Completely."

Crosby & Nash Pray For Peace - Updated
2007 | October 17 | washingtonpost.com

It was the coolest of church coffeehouses. 

"Thanks for coming to give peace a chance," David Crosby told the crowd of more than 2,500 at Washington National Cathedral, before he and Graham Nash launched into "Lay Me Down." 

With white hair and dark clothes, and flanked by pulpits, Nash looked a little like a singing televangelist. "I would like to congratulate Bishop John Chane for being brave enough to do this," he told the gathering. 

"These are desperate times, calling for desperate answers," Nash said. The first step to peace, he added, is dialogue. "I'm 65 years old. . . . My time is passing." He said his activism now is on behalf of his three children. 

There was a guitarist and a hand drummer. Crosby's son, James Raymond, played keyboards. Crosby and Nash sang "Jesus of Rio" and a new Nash song, a musical prayer titled "In Your Name." Then Crosby picked up a guitar and they sang the heavenly "Guinnevere." 

Browne and Nash performed a haunting version of "Crow on the Cradle" and were joined by Crosby for "Lives in the Balance." And many of the night's entertainers gathered for the finale, "Teach Your Children." 

The story behind the music: The Dalai Lama was speaking at Washington National Cathedral in 2003, when Chane looked down from the dais and recognized Nash and Crosby in the congregation. He invited them to his office after the event. A former professional musician himself, the bishop plays drums in a midlife-crisis band, the Chane Gang. Nash saw Chane's drum set in the office and the two began talking about the power of music. 

 

Pre-sale ticketing Chrome Dreams Tour - Updated
2007 | October 16 | neilyoung.com

Due "to overwhelming demand," the 5th New York show is announced and Neil Young is pleased to announce additional pre-sale ticketing for his 2007 Chrome Dreams Tour. 

You can buy tickets to select Neil Young shows before they go on sale to the public through this website.

Check the Tours section for more details.

 

Chris Matthews Riffs With Anti-war Rockers Crosby and Nash
2007 | October 16 | newsbusters.org

Chris Matthews joined anti-war rockers David Crosby and Graham Nash as they pined for the good old days of Vietnam war era campus activism and hoped it would rise up again to oppose the "shameless liars" in the Bush administration. Invited on Monday night's "Hardball" to promote their appearance at a peace concert at the National Cathedral, Crosby and Nash riffed with the "Hardball" host about everything from the trashing of the Dixie Chicks and Bill Maher to how Big Oil has made "obsence" profits off the Iraq war. 

Crosby and Nash received such a friendly audience from Matthews that Nash actually sucked up to his host as he credited Matthews, along with Keith Olbermann, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, as the only ones who are really "asking the questions".

Read the whole article...

 

 

Musicians Petition Against Nuclear Power
2007 | October 15 | nukefree.org

Some powerful names are listed on a new petition asking Congress to stop bailing out the nuclear power industry. Musicians like Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and Graham Nash have released a new YouTube video in which they speak about the pending energy bill that provides loans for nuclear power plants to get built. 

As they sing a rendition of Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth," they urge viewers to sign a petition demanding tax dollars not go towards benefiting the nuclear power industry. The trio of singers hopes to then deliver the petition to Congress on October 23rd, which is known as Lobby Day in Washington D.C. This isn't the first time the musicians have fought against nuclear power, they've been protesting it since the 1970's. Melissa Etheridge, Ben Harper, Patti Smith, Pearl Jam, Herbie Hancock and many other artists are also taking part in the petition. 

To sign it yourself or to see the YouTube video, head to NukeFree.org.

 

 

Interview with Neil Young about "Chrome Dreams II" - Updated
2007 | October 15 | thrasherswheat.org

As we said on October 9, the Culture Show on BBC2 was going to show an interview with Neil Young about " Chrome Dreams 2." In this rare TV interview, Neil talks to Mark Kermode about the changes of direction his music has taken over forty years.

 

Thanks to Thrasherswheat who was alert!

 

CSNY Movie
2007 | October 13 | washingtonpost.com

Graham Nash participated in a "live chat" yesterday for the Washington Post while he's in town for the upcoming Pray for Peace Concert. He hinted that Neil is working on "the CSNY [concert?] movie to be released in time to influence the 2008 elections."

This is the link to the transcript.

In January we already reported that CSNY were moving forward with a documentary film (and live album) from the quartet's Freedom of Speech '06 North American tour."

 

Interview with Neil Young about "Chrome Dreams II"
2007 | October 9 | 4waysite.com

If you can get BBC2 check your TV listings for next Saturday evening - October 13th. The Culture Show on BBC2 is showing an interview with Neil about "Chrome Dreams 2." Broadcast time is 19:10 (English time).

 

Pre-sale ticketing Chrome Dreams Tour
2007 | October 9 | neilyoung.com

Neil Young is pleased to announce additional pre-sale ticketing for his 2007 Chrome Dreams Tour. You can buy tickets to select Neil Young shows before they go on sale to the public through neilyoung.com.

There are three more shows:

1. Buffalo, NY
2. Boston, MA (third show!)
3. New York, NY (third show!)

Check the Tours section for the updated tour schedule.

 

The long-awaited return of "Long Time Gone"
2007 | October 6 | amazon.com

"LONG TIME GONE" was already published in 1988, but out of print for quite some time. The long-awaited reissue of LONG TIME GONE (aka “the first Crosby book”) is completely indexed with a new introduction by the authors.

The tell-all book, Long Time Gone, by David Crosby and Carl Gottlieb is an incredible view into one man's life, loves, women and drugs. It starts with David as a small boy growing up in the early fifties and takes you all the way through to current times. It delves deep into the lifestyles of the late sixties and early seventies and gives a candid view into the revolutions of those times. This book is a wonderful book not only for Crosby, Stills and Nash fans, but for all who are interested in getting a peek into lifestyles of rock and rollers.

 

Neil Young "Chrome Dreams II" Pre-Order Announcement
2007 | October 5 | 4waysite.com

Neil Young is pleased to announce the availability of his newest effort, "Chrome Dreams II", for pre-order. Check amazon.com now! "Chrome Dreams II" will be released on October 23, 2007.

Enjoying one of the most prolific periods of his phenomenal career, Neil Young (sans Crazy Horse) delivers "Chrome Dreams II". Hard but shiny, acoustic but also electric, Chrome Dreams II continues the new millennium resurgence in popularity for one of the greatest singer-songwriters in rock history.

 

Crosby & Nash Tour - Updated
2007 | October 4 | 4waysite.com

A CSNY fan kindly sent us a review that we would like to share with you.

By: Nicholas Dunn 
Date: 30 September 2007
Venue: Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Location: Asheville, NC

At 8:02pm the house lights went dark and there they were. Two friends and tour companions going on 40 years now, Crosby & Nash. With a packed house of 2,500, Graham Nash announced "This is the first song of the tour" and excitedly began to sing "Military Madness." It seems as though the two haven't lost a step in the 40+ years they've have been performing music. Not one time in the 20 song performance did the two ever get out of key or off beat, like a fine wine Crosby & Nash seem to get better with age. 
Without the pressure of CSN or CSNY, Graham Nash proudly stated: "We can play whatever the hell we want on these tours" and to this effect the two of them meant it. On the stage, a pleasant happiness of the old companionship of the early 70s is still there, Crosby & Nash throwing jokes back and forth to one another and laughing between songs. Aside from the occasional fan yelling out to hear a Stephen Stills song, the two never seemed to flicker and would gladly play old favorites and the occasional new tune of the 2004 Crosby - Nash album. 
I must say and incredible first show, no Young, no Stills, but for the 2,500 in attendance Crosby & Nash were all that seem to matter. 
Pure magic.....

The attached set list was posted yesterday.

 

Neil Young third most underrated guitarist
2007 | October 3 | rollingstone.com

From Rolling Stone's "The Twenty-Five Most Underrated Guitarists": Statistics show that the average rock fan spends roughly 4.7 hours per year arguing over who’s the greatest guitarist of all time (see: Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time). 
We asked you who’s most criminally left out of those discussions — in other words, who are the most underrated guitarists ever? 

The top three:
1. Prince
2. Kurt Cobain
3. Neil Young

Here is the complete list and use your own judgment, but Jeff Pevar is so underrated that he can’t even make this list. 

Stephen Stills can be found in the Top 100.

Soon more about Jeff Pevar...

 

Crosby & Nash Tour - Updated
2007 | October 3 | 4waysite.com

The set list is of the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Asheville, NC, 30 Sept 2007:

First Set
Military Madness
Marrakesh Express
Long Time Gone
Lay Me Down
Immigration Man
In My Dreams
I Used To Be A King
Carry Me
Cathedral
Déjà Vu

Second Set
Guinnevere
Milky Way Tonight
Just A Song Before I Go
Naked In The Rain
Wasted On The Way
Jesus Of Rio
To The Last Whale...Critical Mass/Wind On The Water
Almost Cut My Hair
Wooden Ships

Encore
Teach Your Children

Crosby & Nash Tour - David Crosby and Graham Nash celebrate legacy 
2007 | October 2 | courier-journal.com

Last Sunday the Crosby & Nash tour began and we found the very first review.

The Courier Journal: "Their show Monday night at The Kentucky Center's Whitney Hall was a celebration of their music's legacy and of 40 years together. It was a vital, often beautiful performance marked by enduring songs and the friends' obvious pleasure at sharing a stage one more time."

Read the article...

 

Nash Looks Back With Extensive Boxed Set
2007 | October 1 | billboard.com

Looking back with an eye on the future is what Graham Nash has been up to these days. The rock veteran told Billboard.com he's putting the finishing touches on a 65-song career-retrospective box set, "Reflection," due in February.

"I've been remixing songs for my box set," says Nash, 65. "It starts in 1964 and ends in 2004. So it's the Hollies to the last record that David (Crosby) and I put out. And everything is in there. It's me solo, me with Crosby, me with Neil (Young), me with Stephen (Stills) and Neil, and me with Stephen, Neil and David."

He adds, "I had never actually listened to 65 pieces of my own music in a row. Why would I ever have the need to do that? But it was very interesting. I'm a pretty decent writer."

Among the material included in the box set will be unreleased tracks, as well as different versions or mixes of previously released songs.

Crosby's health - Updated
2007 | September 29 | citizen-times.com

According to Graham Nash, David Crosby is in good health.

Graham Nash: "Right now David is doing incredibly well. He’s lost weight, his energy is up, and frankly we’re going to come and kick a little."

Tomorrow the Crosby & Nash tour "An Evening With David Crosby & Graham Nash" kicks off with a concert at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Ashville, NC! 

More information in the Tours section.

Poco drummer needs help
2007 | September 29 | poconut.com

Graham Nash has thoughtfully donated a prize to be won, along with several other name musicians, for this upcoming "auction" to raise funds to help pay for the medical care for original Poco drummer George Grantham.

You may know that George Grantham had a debilitating stroke while on stage in performance in (ironically enough) Springfield, Mass in the summer of 2004. George played on Neil Young's first solo album. 

Richie Furay along with Jim Messina, founded Poco after Buffalo Springfield disbanded. 

More information on Poco's website...

Neil Young's Silver Seed comes to visit
2007 | September 25 | blog.google.org

Last week, Google was visited by Neil Young, who is touring the country in a soon-to-be converted 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV named Linc-Volt, spreading the word about plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and vehicle-to-grid technology. 

As part of the trip, Neil and his crew are filming a documentary of their travels and the folks they meet along the way.

Read the official Google Blog...

CSN Australia & New Zealand Tour - Updated
2007 | September 21 | undercover.com.au

Crosby, Stills & Nash will play an extra show on the upcoming Australian tour for Melbourne. 
The day after their winery show at A Day On The Green, CSN will perform at the Palais in St Kilda on December 9.

Because of the outdoor nature of the A Day On The Green shows, the postponed shows had to be moved almost a year so to be in summer.

Check the Tours section for the complete tour schedule.

Chrome Dreams Continental Tour - Updated
2007 | September 17 | dailycamera.com

Neil Young has added a second concert at Denver's relatively intimate Wells Fargo Theatre this fall after his Nov. 5 concert at the venue sold out over the weekend.

Tickets for the Nov. 6 show — $64-$104 — go on sale 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster.

Fans who purchase seats will receive a copy of Young's forthcoming disc, Chrome Dreams II, due out in October.

Check the Tours section for the complete tour schedule.

Young is scheduled to perform acoustic and electric sets, and will be backed by Ben Keith (pedal steel guitar, dobro and other instruments), Crazy Horse drummer Ralph Molina and bassist Rick Rosas.

Pegi Young, the rocker's wife, will open the shows.

Third most covered artist of all time: Neil Young
2007 | September 17 | thrasherswheat.org

Neil Young is considered to be the third most covered artist of all time, at least as ranked by the article "Purple Words on a Grey Background: Four Decades of Neil Young Covers" by Phil Dellio in Stylus Magazine. Only The Beatles and Bob Dylan are ahead of Neil of other artists covering their songs.

The article does a pretty comprehensive job laying out artists that have covered the classics as well as the obscurities.

"Chrome Dreams II" - True 2007 studio version?
2007 | September 14 | thrasherswheat.org

There's been a fair amount of discussion about whether "Chrome Dreams II" is a true 2007 studio version or some hybrid 1988 version.

On first listen, it looks that this is all 2007. Although on second listen, it does seem that the background vocals are more in line with the 1988 era. Also, given that the lyrics are the same, it seems most likely this is a 1988 studio recording.

Check thrasherswheat.org for more information.

Chrome Dreams Continental Tour - Updated
2007 | September 12 | neilyoung.com

Neil Young is pleased to announce pre-sale ticketing for his 2007 Chrome Dreams Tour. You can buy tickets to select Neil Young shows before they go on sale to the public: neilyoung.tickets.musictoday.com. 

Neil Young Direct Ticketing allows you to buy tickets online for upcoming shows directly from the artist in an effort to reduce the high surcharges from other online ticket vendors, and to offer a more convenient ticketing option.

NEIL YOUNG'S SPECIAL CD OFFER: Neil Young will be shipping copies of his new CD, "Chrome Dreams II" to all fans who purchase pre-sale tickets.

Ticket purchases of 1 to 3 tickets per transaction will receive 1 copy of the CD. Persons purchasing 4 tickets per transaction will receive 2 copies of the CD. There is a 4 ticket per person limit.

Five business days after the purchase process you will receive a special URL with a one-time use access code to receive your free CD.

Chrome Dreams Continental Tour
2007 | September 11 | bad-news-beat.org

Neil Young will begin a North American tour on October 18th in Boise, Idaho, two days after the release of his new extraordinary album Chrome Dreams II on Reprise Records. 

Concerts continue until December 13th in New York, including two nights at the historic Massey Hall in Toronto, Canada, the site of early legendary shows by the acclaimed singer-songwriter. 

Pegi Young is opening artist on the tour. She released her debut album last summer on Vapor/Warner Bros. Records, followed by a series of sold out shows in Northern California and New York. 

Check the updated Tours section for the tour schedule.

Crosby & Nash Pray For Peace 
2007 | September 7 | pollstar.com

Graham Nash and David Crosby (as well as Jackson Browne, Keb' Mo', Emily Saliers, John Hall and Krishna Das) will join a group of interfaith leaders for Pray for Peace. The October 16 event will take place at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The evening will consist of two parts: a prayer ceremony featuring multi-phonic Tibetan chanting followed by a benefit program of acoustic music and spiritual reflections.

Tickets go on sale September 7 through ticketmaster.com and at livenation.com.
Proceeds from the event benefit the International Campaign for Tibet and Washington National Cathedral's Center for Global Justice and Reconcilitation.

Pray for Peace began as a collaborative effort between Graham Nash and Bishop John Bryson Chane after the Dalai Lama visited Washington National Cathedral in 2003 to promote the concept of universal responsibility.
The pair vowed to make the event a reality when the Dalai Lama returned to the capital. The Nobel Peace Prize recipient will receive the Congressional Gold Medal October 17 from Congress for "his enduring and outstanding contributions to peace, non-violence, human rights and religious understanding."

"Chrome Dreams II" - Updated
2007 | September 6 | amazon.com and neilyoung.com

In the surest sign yet that Neil Young's decades-in-the-works "Archives" boxed set is nearing release, a bonus CD featuring a track from the project will be bundled with copies of his next studio effort, "Chrome Dreams II," due Oct. 16 via Reprise.

As previously reported, the first volume of "Archives," expected Feb.18, 2008, will also include the previously released concert sets "Live at the Fillmore East" and "Live at Massey Hall." The remainder will feature material cut with Young's early Canadian band the Squires,recordings from the period during which he lived in Topanga Canyon, Calif., and scores of previously unreleased studio tracks.

Young is expected to tour in October, but for now, his only confirmed dates are next weekend at Farm Aid in New York and his annual Bridge School Benefit, to be held outside San Francisco on Oct. 27-28.

"Chrome Dreams II"
2007 | August 29 | thrasherswheat.org and neilyoung.com

Over on NY Times (Neil Young Times) comes word of bonus CDs that will accompany Neil Young's "Chrome Dreams II". The bonus CDs will include a track from the Toronto 'Riverboat' performances in February 1968. The news confirms that 'The Riverboat' will be disc 1 of the Archives Performance Series and will be included in the Archives Volume 1.

It appears that selected retail outlets will each have a different track. So if you go to enough stores and purchase enough versions, you can conceivably put together your own 'The Riverboat' and not have to wait until 2008.

Stephen Stills on Tonight Show
2007 | August 22 | nbc.com

The Tonight Show with Stephen Stills will be re-run on the evening of Thursday 23 August 2007 on NBC broadcast television in the USA. 
Don't miss it! 

4 WaySite updated
2007 | August 20 | 4waysite.com

Again 4 WaySite has been updated!
New on 4waysite.com is an exclusive interview (now the so called Pick of the Month) with Dallas Taylor best known as the drummer on CSN's album of 1969 and on "Déjà Vu". For CSNY he is now a persona non grata and Tells me Y... 
In this interview he tells many wonderful stories before this was true and he offers many details that were previously unknown!

Also new is "Cathedral" in the Behind the Songs section with new facts and in the FAQ section you will find more remarkable Q&A's.

Neil Young plays new record 
2007 | August 17 | neilyoung.com

NY Times, August 16, 2007 -- Continuing a tradition that goes back to 1969, Neil Young played his latest recording for Reprise yesterday. The recording was played for about 100 people in Burbank. Produced by "The Volume Dealers," NY and Niko Bolas, the recording runs 60+ minutes and includes two giant songs that time in at 18:30 and 13:00, respectively. Drawing from three songs written previously, and 7 new songs, the latest Neil Young is a very diverse recording. A release date is unknown at this time. The title is Chrome Dreams II. Chrome Dreams is a legendary NY album from 1977 that had originally been scheduled for release but was shelved. The original cover for Chrome Dreams was created by Neil's long-time producer and friend, the late David Briggs. Unfortunately, all original documentation and art for this album was lost in a fire that destroyed Neil's Malibu home in early 1978. 
From a WEA schedule release sheet: "New cd Chrome Dream tentatively scheduled Oct. 16. Touring for 7 weeks beginning Oct. 13. Performing at Farm Aid Sept 9 & Bridge School Oct 27-28. To be determined date in 2008 cd & dvd archive set includes 8 cds, 3 dvds, & 160 page book in box packaging."

David Crosby's birthday
2007 | August 14 | 4waysite.com

The 4 WaySite team wishes David Crosby a happy birthday. And get well soon, David!

Health problems for David Crosby - Updated
2007 | August 13 | suburbanchicagonews.com

David Crosby has canceled a performance in Aspen, Colo., that was set for next week because he has the stomach flu.
Crosby, 65, was to be part of the "Lyrically Speaking" series hosted by the Aspen Writers' Foundation on Thursday. The event features performances by musicians who also talk about the song-writing process.

He will reschedule his appearance, his manager, Elliot Roberts, said Friday.

Health problems for David Crosby
2007 | August 8 | aspentimes.com

ASPEN — The latest chapter in the colorful life of David Crosby will prevent him from making a scheduled date in Aspen next week.
According to a representative at the Aspen Writers' Foundation, Crosby has been hospitalized with a respiratory infection, and has canceled his performance, slated for Thursday, Aug. 16, at Belly Up Aspen. The appearance was scheduled as part of the Writers' Foundation's Lyrically Speaking series, which features musicians performing their work and speaking about the songwriting process.

The Writers' Foundation expects Crosby to reschedule the date when his health permits.

Greendale goes Graffic
2007 | August 6 | publishersweekly.com

It's been a CD, a concert/stage play, a film, a book and a DVD. Now comes word that Greendale will become a graphic novel -- a fancy name for a comic book.

According to Publishers Weekly, Vertigo Publishing executive editor Karen Berger said: "I met Neil about year ago. He approached us. He loves comics and he’s been following all the attention for graphic novels that’s going on. The book will reflect Young’s activist bent, much like the rest of his creative work. It’s his baby, and he’ll have a big hand in producing the book and promoting it later on."

Stephen Stills Tour - Updated
2007 | July 22| 4waysite.com

Three dates have been added to the Stills Tour and he will embark on three islands... 

Check the updated Tours section for more details.

Ghosts On The Road expanded and updated
2007 | July 17 | ghostsontheroad.co.uk

The first edition of Ghosts On The Road was published in 1996 and immediately became recognized as a valuable resource for Neil Young enthusiasts worldwide. The updated and revised edition now is published and contains additional chapters relating to the years 1996 through to 2006 together with considerable expansion of many previous chapters. Author Pete Long has spent a good deal of time revising particular sections of the book and his work on the Buffalo Springfield box set and an article in the NYAS magazine Broken Arrow regarding the Time Fades Away tour in 1973 bear testimony to the expansion. 

If you place your Amazon.com order via 4waysite.com a percentage goes toward keeping this site up and running. Fans in Europe who cannot order through amazon.com (book is not available through Amazon UK) might be better served when they access ghostsontheroad.co.uk. 

Dallas Taylor Plays His Heart Out - News Release
2007 | July 16 | taylorinterventions.com

Dallas Taylor has played on several rock records of the 1960's and 1970's. Best known as the drummer on Crosby, Stills and Nash's debut album of 1969, he also appeared on Déjà Vu. Now he is an alcoholism and chemical dependency specialist, providing addiction and recovery help to individuals and their loved ones throughout the United States and abroad. 

Read the News Release...

David Gilmour covers "Find The Cost of Freedom" with the help of...
2007 | July 10 | news.yahoo.com

Pink Floyd's David Gilmour is going to cover Stills' "Find The Cost of Freedom" with the help of David Crosby and Graham Nash. The gig at London's Royal Albert Hall, will be chronicled on the live DVD "Remember That Night" and is due on September 18.

Neil Young delays "Archives" release
2007 | June 26 | billboard.com

Ever the perfectionist, Neil Young is taking yet more time to complete the first volume of his long-awaited "Archives" series. 
The project was originally expected in the fall through his Reprise Records label, but is now due to appear in early 2008, according to sources.

"Archives" is expected to feature eight audio CDs and four DVDs of unheard material, including material cut with Young's early Canadian band the Squires, recordings from the period during which he lived in Topanga Canyon, Calif., and a live disc drawn from a week's worth of concerts from the Toronto venue the Riverboat.

Pegi Young, wife Neil Young, finally makes her debut as a singer-songwriter
2007 | June 25 | montereyherald.com

Pegi Young, wife of rock legend Neil Young, finally makes her debut as a singer-songwriter.

Who can be sure which is the hardest, to be the child of an iconic rock star trying to make a career in music, or the wife of an iconic rock star who has decided to record her own music and take it to the public? 

Read the article that you can find in the Articles section > 2007.

"Just Roll Tape" isn't Stills' only archival endeavor
2007 | June 24 | billboard.com

According to a billboard.com article, Stills' archival story is still unfolding. In addition to starting work on a memoir, he's also planning what will likely become a series of box sets or retrospectives chronicling his career, probably with a Manassas anthology coming first. 

Read the article that you can find in the Articles section > 2007.

Stephen Stills says... "Just Roll Tape" - updated
2007 | June 17 | amazon.com

The new Stills CD called "Just Roll tape: April 26th 1968" will be available on July 10 an