At New Jersey’s PNC Arts Center on a September, 2003 evening I had a seat up close in the left side of the orchestra for Neil Young & Crazy Horse’s performance of “Greendale” (followed by some more familiar tunes). There has probably never been a rock and roll project before, or since, that compares to the Greendale tour which was part concert, part performance art, and parts all things in between. I attended several of the Greendale performances; in New Jersey, I was sitting next to a guy who just did not get it, and I explained to him then that years from now it would be looked back as pure genius. This was most definitely not a “greatest hits” tour, and even many who considered themselves fans of Me. Young left the shows disappointed, or even angry. I loved it as Neil Young, once again, created something completely new and broke through the walls of what might have been anticipated and artistic complacency. Neil Young will reportedly tour outdoor venues in 2024 and according to NYA the details will be coming soon.

Be the Rain

Rock on!

GQ