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posted by Thrasher @ 7/19/2006 08:21:00 PM
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I was at the Tweeter Center last night for the opening date. They went on at EXACTLY 8:00 PM (no opener) there was a 20 minute planned break and they played until almost 11:30, the set list was huge.
The crowd was a true cross section, I'm 44 and brought my kids (9 & 12).
Neil Young brought so much energy to the show, he fueled the performance. His guitar work was particularly notable last night.
It's true that Crosby and Nash have lost some of the sweetness in their voices, but they they still pull off their classics reasonably well. Neil and Stills vocals were very strong (after Stills warmed up).
Surprisingly, there was not as much political commentary as I expected. They let most of their message carry through the selection of their songs. There was a moving video and tribute to our soldiers in Iraq, and Neil's lyrics to "Let's Impeach The President" were projected (just in case you did not know the words.)
There were two encores. It was really a great show and they put out 110%.
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I was on the lawn (opening night) at the Tweeter Center in Camden. First time I'd seen them since the tour (without Neil) in 1977 or 78.
They all showed great energy and passion. Their vocals were a little shaky at first, but after a margarita, they sounded much better!
I counted 14 songs in the first set, and lost count at 20 in the second. But I remember only one encore, "Teach Your Children." Bill, what was the second one?
The songs from Living With War were as good as the CSNY classics. "The Restless Consumer" got my vote for best performance of any of the new songs. There were a few stretches of newer songs or solo efforts that were not as well appreciated, but the crowd never got restless or impatient.
The highlight of the show for me came toward the end of the second set, when they did "Chicago" followed by "Ohio."
As someone who worked his way through grad school as a proofreader, I must point out that when they flashed the words to "Let's Impeach the President" on the video screens they forgot to do a grammar check, using "there" instead of "their." Twice. (ouch)
Just before the show started, the average age on the lawn was about 60. By the end of the night, it had dropped to about 40.
As a 48 year old who has struggled to appreciate new music for the past 20 years or so, the concert reminded me why the 60s and 70s were my favorite decades for music.
They played close to three hours. A great show.
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Damn ferry from Philly to Camden got stuck on the jersey side and we had to cab from the Hyatt to the Tweeter. Missed the first four songs. Once we grabbed a nice spot on the left side of the lawn and settled in for the show. I am a much bigger Neil fan than CSN. I felt that Stills still has the magic. I especially enjoyed Stills and Young doing Treetop Flyer acoustically. All the songs from LWW were huge highlights and it was nice to see that Neil was enjoying playing them live for the first time. He wandered around the stage like the mother hen making sure that everybody was in the groove. At times you could see him smile and you knew he was there!! Chicago, Ohio, Imagration Man were a few of the highlights as well. My only complaint when going to see CSN&Y is that at times you feel as though Neil is a caged tiger awating to escape and pounce on any availble prey at any given moment... but it never seems to occur. Now I still enjoy to see the guys play and it is always a good time, but it was not a super moving experince. When I left the Tweeter after the first Greendale show i left and knew i was touched and that was a real special experince. I really wanted to get that feeling again and guess I will have to wait til 9-30-06 when Farm Aid comes to NJ. Well two more shows in the near future... HOMDEL and HERSHEY and looking forward to those shows. LONG MAY YOU RUN and THANKS for all the great music.
Ed said...
Thanks for keeping everything fresh, Thrasher - I wonder what the show in Ottawa was like last night.
For the record, I was also at the Camden, NJ show - here's the set list with my comments:
Flags Of Freedom (from Neil's latest Living with War - big cheer for the Mexican & Canadian flags)
Wooden Ships (a beaut - a real chestnut - Graham sang Stephen's lead parts - obviously SS has no upper register anymore - Neil & Stephen centerstage jamming - Buffalo Springfield redux, after all these years)
Woodstock (SS forgets opening line, "I'm going down to Yasgur's farm" instead - the boys just keep churning behind him till he gets it right)
Long Time Gone (Crosby in fine form)
Military Madness (from Nash's first solo effort "Songs for Beginners" - Neil adding feedback laden bursts on the chorus) -- Wounded World (from SS's latest solo effort "Man Alive")
After The Garden (from Neil LWW)
Living With War (Neil LWW)
The Restless Consumer (Neil LWW - "No More Lies!")
Shock And Awe (Neil LWW)
They Want It All (Crosby tune from 2004's "Crosby-Nash" - inspired by Enron scandal - Graham introduced it with "This is for Ken Lay, God bless him")
Feed The People (SS "Man Alive")
Immigration Man (from Crosby-Nash's first joint (hmmm, maybe not the first joint) effort "Graham Nash-David Crosby" - see the story behind the song at Neil's "Living with War" website )
Families (Neil LWW - Neil talks about loving your family & loving all families)
(Break)
Helplessly Hoping (another chestnut - dropped an octave for the harmonies & given a country tinge with SS's Gretsch white falcon leads, drums, bass & keys - SS does not even attempt the high notes any more - "they are 4 each other")
Our House (simply lovely)
Only Love Can Break Your Heart (Neil takes over the upright piano from Graham & delivers - CN harmony flawless)
Under the Milky Way Tonight(Nash tune from"Crosby-Nash" 2004 double CD)
Guinnevere (show-stopper - just perfect - Crosby thanks the audience for its quiet attention)
Carry Me (from CN's "Wind on the Water" - always makes me think of my Mom)
Treetop Flyer (from "Stills Alone" - an out of print CD from the late 90's - Stephen & Neil alone together - just great)
Roger And Out (Neil LWW)
Southbound Train (from the aforementioned initial crosby-nash release - great pedal steel by Ben Keith)
Old Man Trouble (SS "Man Alive" - SS complaining about the sound on the electric piano - "I want it bright, not muddy")
Teach Your Children (Crosby started playing the opening lick to a Byrds song - either "Turn, Turn, Turn" or "Mr. Tambourine Man" but SS plowed right into "Teach")
Southern Cross (high energy hit song complete with sing a long)
Find The Cost Of Freedom (video presentation of American casualties in Iraq - 2538 as of today - conservative estimate of Iraqi civilan deaths is around 38,000)
Star Spangled Banner by Hendrix (Outsized mike w/ yellow ribbon erected - reminded me of the Clash, "Know Your Rights" - "This is a public service announcement - with guitars!")
Let's Impeach The President (lyrics provided - with clips of Bush bull****ting on the "Living With War Network" - "Flip-flop" - Crosby: "Welcome to CSNY soapbox 2006")
For What It's Worth (Neil delivers the harmonics on his old Gretsch "Chet Atkins" Country Gentleman while Stills solos on the White Falcon)
Chicago (Graham at the electric piano - does not complain about its sound)
Ohio (Stephen & Neil rip into it, Crosby's voice ringing out "Why?")
What Are Their Names (a capella - a song from Crosby's first solo release "If I could Only Remember My Name"
"I wonder who they are
The men who really run this land
And I wonder why they run it
With such a thoughtless hand
What are their names
And on what streets do they live
I'd like to ride right over
This afternoon and give
Them a piece of my mind
About peace for mankind
Peace is not an awful lot to ask")
Lookin' For A Leader (Neil LWW)
Deja Vu (Crosby's acoustic takes the center stage - hippie dream come true - "we have all been here before")
Encore: Love The One You're With (revamped as a blues shuffle - SS clearly exhausted, Neil ready to play another set).
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Thrasher - Camden Show was great! The Restless Consumer was the best song out of all!! It was fresh from Neils Farm of new songs. Speaking of fresh, I had a chance to meet the rockin dude at Reading Terminal Market for the Farm Aid speech. I almost passed out being so close to him. He means that much to me. I lost my balance on my feet and became a little light headed! I gave him a letter, picture, and CD w/ originals. If you want a decent but slightly negative review of the Camden show go to the Philly Inquier site and search for CSNY. It will probaly be posted for another day or two before ya gotta pay money
Gene said...
The torrent for the first show is available to members of Dime a Dozen. It is a great recording of a fantastic show.
jimdc821 said...
I'm very grateful for all the comments being posted by concert goers -- I'll be at the 8/12 Bristow, VA concert... I wish they would expand the playlist a little (maybe drop a few of the lesser LWW songs, you know, the ones Neil should have taken a few more minutes to write). Anyway, it would seem appropriate for them to play the Byrd's/Dylan tune, Chimes of Freedom... wish I could get the message to Crosby -- and Neil..
Chimes Of Freedom Lyrics
by Bob Dylan.
Far between sundown's finish an' midnight's broken toll
We ducked inside the doorway, thunder crashing
As majestic bells of bolts struck shadows in the sounds
Seeming to be the chimes of freedom flashing
Flashing for the warriors whose strength is not to fight
Flashing for the refugees on the unarmed road of flight
An' for each an' ev'ry underdog soldier in the night
An' we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing.
In the city's melted furnace, unexpectedly we watched
With faces hidden as the walls were tightening
As the echo of the wedding bells before the blowin' rain
Dissolved into the bells of the lightning
Tolling for the rebel, tolling for the rake
Tolling for the luckless, the abandoned an' forsaked
Tolling for the outcast, burnin' constantly at stake
An' we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing.
Through the mad mystic hammering of the wild ripping hail
The sky cracked its poems in naked wonder
That the clinging of the church bells blew far into the breeze
Leaving only bells of lightning and its thunder
Striking for the gentle, striking for the kind
Striking for the guardians and protectors of the mind
An' the poet an the painter far behind his rightful time
An' we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing.
In the wild cathedral evening the rain unraveled tales
For the disrobed faceless forms of no position
Tolling for the tongues with no place to bring their thoughts
All down in taken-for granted situations
Tolling for the deaf an' blind, tolling for the mute
For the mistreated, mateless mother, the mistitled prostitute
For the misdemeanor outlaw, chased an' cheated by pursuit
An' we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing.
Even though a clouds's white curtain in a far-off corner flashed
An' the hypnotic splattered mist was slowly lifting
Electric light still struck like arrows, fired but for the ones
Condemned to drift or else be kept from drifting
Tolling for the searching ones, on their speechless, seeking trail
For the lonesome-hearted lovers with too personal a tale
An' for each unharmfull, gentle soul misplaced inside a jail
An' we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing.
Starry-eyed an' laughing as I recall when we were caught
Trapped by no track of hours for they hanged suspended
As we listened one last time an' we watched with one last look
Spellbound an' swallowed 'til the tolling ended
Tolling for the aching whose wounds cannot be nursed
For the countless confused, accused, misused, strung-out ones an' worse
An' for every hung-up person in the whole wide universe
An' we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing.
said...
Hey Thrasher,
We went to the show in Ottawa Saturday - unbelievable. I have seen Neil on virtually every tour since 1987 and this concert is up there, as one of the best. They did have some technicial problems, but they were tight; Neil & Croz'a voices were unbelievable. They wenet on shortly after 8:00 and played till 11:20 with a 20 minute intermission.
They allowed any and all recording equipment, in fact, they didn't even search us as we enter the Scotiabank Center.
I like this new talkative Neil.
All the best! said...
Hello Thrasher!
I discovered your wonderful website/blog yesterday after receiving hits to my blog with a posting concerning this excellent, newly-released DVD (Heart of Gold) by Neil Young. We have now bookmarked your site for future reading and will visit often.
I wish Neil Young would do a concert in the Caribbean! That would be awesome. Perhaps for the Heinenken Regatta in St. Maarten? We had Jimmy Cliff for the closing party in 2005.
All the best!
Sheila (currently sailing in the Caribbean)
So It Goes, cruising in our CAL 34 sailboat
said...
1st Toronto show was fantastic I think there was smoke coming off of old black dury rocking in the free world. just amazing
said...
Saw the Toronto show last night... what a great concert. They sounded as good as ever, and Neil Young definatly has found his second wind :)
said...
Just got back from the July 11th Toronto Show. it was AWESOME. incredible, I was in the 2nd row...an Incident occured during the LAst song BEFORE! the encore.
during Rockin In the Free world, stephen stills slipped and fell onto the stage, on his back. He got up and kept playing, bu the looked like he was in pain. After, when everyone was Cheering for the Encore, a man came out and said they woudltn be coming out because Stephen slit his hand up and down. he was being driven to the hospital.
He'll be alright, just stitch it up I guess, other than that it was an INCREDIBLE show.
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I just posted about the Toronto show/stephen stills spill...can anyone tell me who that guy was on bass..he was cool!
Gene said...
The bass player is Rick Rosas. There is a link on the home page that will direct you to Sugar Mountain where there is a setlist along with the band members. The first show also has been posted on Dime.
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I was also at the show last night. It was fantastic - truly one of the great ones to be remembered. The audience was a wide mix of ages and everyone seemed to love the music and the ambiance. As an older fan - one from the beginning - I took my binoculars to make sure I wouldn't miss seeing the faces and interactions between the guys. I was focussed entirely on Stills during what unfortunately turned out to be the last song of the night. Nash had put a foot up on the sound monitors at the front of the stage and was wailing away when Stills went into the same posture and pose --- within seconds the equipment collasped and Stills went down - tangled up in the metal supports, speakers, wires etc. He made a quick attempt to get up, and then just kept on playing - but I could see the blood. A support member of the crew came out onto the stage crouched over to try to help him up, but he aws waved away. Stills was up moments later and was handed a towel as he kept on going. How he managed to keep going was amazing as he was quite obviously in pain and still bleeding. At the end of the song he went over immediately to Nash and showed him his hand - still bleeding and obviously painful. (I think he had a ring on his finger which may have caught on something or slipped over his knuckle). It was a very sad ending to a great show. I would really like to know if he's OK or if this is going to turn out to be something that will need time to heal. Anyway - encore or not - concern about his hand or not - it was a great show.
jimdc821 said...
The bass player is Rick Rosas -- he's been playing with Neil for awhile now.. check him out in Heart of Gold.. yeah, he is great..
said...
I loved "Living With War"...I don't think NY has made a social statement like that in his music since "Tonight's The Night". But what happened to Crazy Horse? "LWW" seemed custom made for them!
said...
Was at the Xcel last night. Thought Nash's voice had lost a lot and Still also. Stills was better after he warmd up but really lacked breath support. But considering their ages, etc. I thought they all sounded great! Great concert. Glad to see their political views haven't mellowed with age. Interesting that some of their old songs are so relevant now. Enjoyed hearing Immigration Man! Had forgotten about the song.
said...
We went to the CSNY concert of July 8 2006 in Ottawa : WOW! It was the concert of our life: Just to see legendary Young playing guitar “like a hurricane” with his old buddies was such a thrill! But also, the message of that tour is important... Living with war is such a great album and we hope those great men will get the warm, heartfelt and enthusiast welcoming they deserve. Fantastic Neil Young is our Canadian Bob Dylan and we are so proud of him. If they were coming again near our place we would buy other tickets to see them at least one more time. A DVD of the show is a must! “Thank God” they are alive, we need them! From big fans : Christine & Jean
said...
Saw CSNY in St Paul on saturday night...and that show still gives me goosebumps. They were so outstanding with their vocals, Stills hit the high notes, and Young is just a wild man on stage. Worth every penney, and would see them again in a heartbeat....
said...
I'd like to understand what percentage of the proceeds from Neil Young's CD Living With War will be donated to charities and organizations of people affected by the war in Iraq.
I'd also be interested in knowing what percentage of concert proceeds from the Freedom of Speech 06 tour will be donated to organizations involved in either the midterm elections or freedom of speech initiatives.
I would hope at those concert ticket prices CNSY plan to give back to the communities they are singing and protesting for and with.
If anyone can point me to where this may have been mentioned by Neil Young or CSNY I'd appreciate those web links.
Peace,
Ed Jennings
said...
Hi everyone!
Just flew back from Denver after seeing the first Red Rocks show in Morrison last night (7/17)...WOW, what an event!
Never been to a concert at Red Rocks (if you haven't - you MUST GO!) and I must say, seeing CSNY perform together there was a truly, unforgettable experience.
After a threat of rain up until showtime, the weather ultimately held for the night (OK, a few drops fell). The guys came on around 8:20 PM and left the stage around midnight after an encore...over 3 hours of music!
The setlist was very similar to the Camden show posted previously with a few welcome additions:
- Carry On (the 2nd song played - great electric version)
- Almost Cut My Hair (w/ Cros' on superb vocal after a strange sounding guitar beginning)
- Rockin' in the Free World (to end the last set - Neil wouldn't quit!)
- Woodstock was our encore. (Neil ended by busting almost all the strings on his Les Paul!)
For all you guitar/gearheads (like me) here's the guitar rundown:
Crosby: Anderson Strat, Fender Strats, Gibson ES-335 12-string, Martin dreadnought acoustic.
Stills: Fender Strat, Gretch White Falcon, Martin deadnought (w/ his name inlaid in fingerboard)
Nash: Gibson J-200, Fender Telecaster '52 Reissue, Telecaster Custom, his signature Martin 000-40.
Young: his vintage (heavily modified) black Gibson Les Paul Custom, Gibson Les Paul Goldtop, Gretsch White Falcon, his vintage Martin dreadnought.
Some of the political stuff I thought a bit too contrived - the family raising the big mike stand (ala Marines at Iwo Jima) was over the top for me. I prefered the subtler, more powerful "Find the Cost of Freedom" w/ changing faces of soldiers lost - extremely powerful match of song & video. Overall, the concert message was clear - a CSNY call to "Speak Out Against The Madness".
GOOD SHOW!
said...
Caught the first Red Rocks show last night. Excellent from start to finish! Seemed as if Neil was a bit quite and slow but the vocals and guitar work were there.
I would second the thoughts on donated proceeds, etc...just seems the overall ticket/tee shirt price was outrageous.......
said...
Great Idea! Where is the money going?
said...
Great show at Red Rocks!
I hear they are filming the three Red Rocks shows for a concert DVD to be released before Christmas ...sign me up!
I also question along with previous posters... with the extremely high tickets prices (mine was $145 - from Ticketmaster - for Row 37!), $40 T-shirts and DVD sales - are any of the profits going toward "Freedom of Speech" initiatives or families of lost soldiers?
said...
Guess I don't understand why it matters where the money goes. Seems to me this is what these folks do for a living so why shouldn't it go to them. As for the prices, everything is high, high, high these days....
said...
I agree.... this is how these guys make their living.... I am sure that some of the money will be going to good causes, but we may not know because Neil is not one of those that makes a big deal about his charitable contributions.... none of our business anyway,eh?
as for a Redrocks DVD in time for Christmas...... Fly Rudolph, Fly!!!
Joanne said...
wondering if anyone has seen a torrent posted of the 7/18 show at Red Rocks. I was there and it was a magical night for me and would love to burn a copy. I've got lots of springsteen boots to trade or can accommodate other request. Would really appreciate it!
said...
I was at the Concord Pavilion last night. Neil Young blew the doors off! He was at the top of his game and then some. They sang LWW and many other songs. Ohio and Rockin' In The Free World AMAZING, I thought Neil was going to explode on stage!. LWW material awesome. It was more than I could have ever expected. Once again Neil's energy stole the show and it rocked!
3 hours of heaven.T he only disappointment was the crowd There they are singing their guts out making a point and everybody just sat there until towards the end. These guys are giving us a very important message. If at the concert we can't even get up and scream about it with them I wonder what we will do about it when we get home. We need to all get off our asses and do something. I just hope we are all listening to what they are saying!
Megan
said...
Keeping with the CSN&Y "Freedom of Speech Tour" theme, I thought I'd write my thoughts. I don't know if you will publish them, as my comments are quite different from any that I'm seeing posted on your website, here. Anyway, here goes.....
Took my hubby to the 7/22/06 concert in South Lake Tahoe. Like any good baby boomers, we have been die-hard fans since the '70s. Concerts aren't cheap these days, as we all know---$300 for 2 mediocre seats, $16-20 for 2 beers, plus $70-80 for 2 T-shirts. But, who cares? What a GREAT place for a concert---a beautiful summer evening, under the stars, excitement in the air!
Well, to cut to the chase---the concert began, they sounded GREAT, USA/Canadian/British flags flying high, etc. But then, the theme of the "concert" seemed to change dramatically. It was suddenly an anti-war, anti-President Bush, anti-EVERYTHING "rally".
*A "concert"---with an Iraq war ticker tape/video going nonstop?
*A song introduced as a "tribute" to the troops/families---with videos of mostly coffins?
*A very mean spirited anti- President Bush song---with no thoughts (or words, whatsoever) to indicate that there are lots of folks with different political points of view in the crowd/country?
*The words of old CLASSIC songs changed---just to bash whatever they felt like bashing?
*A new, anti-commercialism song sung ("The Restless Consumer", I guess) that basically was down on anything "business" related---yet their ticket prices and T-shirts are outrageously high?
None of this made sense to us. And we were certainly not the only ones dismayed---some folks left the concert, some I noticed almost in tears at certain points, and a few threw their drinks at the stage.
And WHY? Are CSN&Y so COMPLETELY out of touch with mainstream fans that they forgot that we all are different? And that we need to be tolerant of each others' different views?
It was all very disheartening. We left the concert feeling very confused.....not the old CSN&Y that we have grown up with over the years. AH---maybe it's just that....some of us have grown up and have good manners, others, well, don't.
So, in conclusion, we are 2 die- hard CSN&Y fans that feel very saddened and ripped off. Debating politics is fine. There is a place for concerts and a place for political rallies. But disguising a mean spirited, expensive political rally as a "concert" seems like BAIT AND SWITCH.... NOT FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
So, there's my FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
Thanks,
Larry and Bunnie
jimdc821 said...
Two songs I wish NY would do with this tour:
Name of Love
You who rule
upon the land,
You hold the future
in your hand,
When you take your people
down the road,
Before another bomb
explodes.
Can you do it
in the name of love?
Can you do it
in the name of love?
And when you sail
upon the sea
This one's for you,
this one's for me.
Before another missile
flies
You who soar into the sky
Can you do it
in the name of love?
Can you do it
in the name of love?
And so I shout it
around the world
To every boy and every girl,
Yeah, I shout it
around the world
To every boy and every girl,
Can you do it
in the name of love?
Can you do it
in the name of love?
Can you do it
in the name of love?
and, of course,
Long Walk Home:
if you see liberty tell her i will
buy her windows on the hill
laud her flowers on the sill
till they grow higher and higher.
if liberty was a little girl
watching all the flags unfurl
standing at the big parade
how would she like us now?
we balance the power
from hour to hour
giant guns rage
it's such a long walk home
it's such a long walk home
it's such a long walk home.
from vietnam to old beirut
if we are searching for the truth
why do we feel
that double-edged blade
cutting through our hand.
america, america
where have we gone?
it's such a long walk home
it's such a long walk home
it's such a long walk home.
we balance the power
from hour to hour
giant guns rage
it's such a long walk home
it's such a long walk home
it's such a long walk home.
MediaSpinner said...
Nice performances at Concord Pavilion, CA on 7/25. Really enjoyed the show, despite the hot temperatures. CSNY are real troopers getting their message out and making a difference!
Lazerlou said...
I saw the concert in concord (Bay Area, two nights ago) It was fantastic. Stills looks near death and can barely sing anymore, however Crosy and Nash sound as sweet as ever. And then there is Neil, who rocked, and rocked hard. That man has moer passion in his fingertip than any other human being has total.
The concert was on long protest song. It was fantastic. Almost Cut my Hair and Long Time Gone and Deja Vu were amazing. Restless Consumer should have been the first single off of LWW, becasue it is by far the best song. Peple were blown away by it. Overall a great concert, althoug it was too hot to dance or stand up, 108 degrees at the start of the show. Old people were passing out.
Long live Neil. He is my muse.
said...
I've seen CSNY 4 times previous:
1. The Santa Barbara, CA Greenpeace benefit in 1987
2. Bridge School benefit 1989, Mountain View, CA (off on this night).
3. The CSNY2K tour in San Jose, CA 2000
4. The 2002 CSNY tour in San Jose, CA
The concert I saw on Tuesday night blew all others away. Powerful material and execution.
I expected greatness from Neil but the big surprise was Stills, he stepped up and gave 200% and it pushed Neil to even higher levels of performance.
Intense show! Neil's new LWW material is better live with CSNY and the full force of his Les Paul CRUNCH.
I was moved to tears by the song Living With War.
I was absolutely awestruck the whole time, it was that good!
said...
Gil I couldn't agree more. I caught the CSNY concert in Winnipeg and thought, as you did, that Stills was really "into" the concert. CSN were in Winnipeg in 2003 and Stills just seemed to be going through the motions..however, during with the "Freedom of Speech" concert,Neil raised the bar and Stills met the challenge.It was a magical night and proved to me that there isn't anyone who is in the same league as Neil Young..,or CSNY.
said...
To: Larry & Bunny,
It's all about provoking thought, not just following a BLIND leader. They have done this throughout, from "OHIO" to now. They don't expect everyone to agree with them, but at least listen. Because obviuosly too many people are taking W's word that everything is okay. Who cares if it was 90 degrees at showtime in Tahoe? I do! And 113 in Fresno the next day. And 107 in Concord the following tuesday. It is not supposed to be 90 in Tahoe at 7pm. How many people have died in Ca. because of the heat, 135 at last count. And why are we in Iraq? I'm not sticking up for Saddam, but we could have waited till the world was helping. But I think we wanted the oil, or anything else the major corporations are trying to sell us. Okay, that's enough for now. AND WHY, exactly, hasn't he buried ONE fallen, fellow American?
Just remember that we all need to find out as much as possible about everything, before we make a decision. That's all CSNY is asking! Don't be a follower, be leader!!
Thanks Thrasher, we need everyone's opinion.
Jon
LittleHen said...
Clark County Amphitheatre, WA. July 28, 2006:
Graham Nash opened the show saying something to the effect of "I thought we were in Portland, then someone says were in Washington, then someone says Vancouver...I don't know where the hell we are!" Well, wherever we were, it was absolutely The BEST concert I have ever seen!
Show started at 7:30 and went until 11:15, with just a 15 minute break - Never been to that venue before, but the $150.00+ ticket price was worth it. We were up front, stage left, the same side of the stage as Neil. I kept going up the aisle to right below the stage, right in front of Neil, where I was able to stand for a few minutes. The security guy was pretty cool, he'd let me stand there for the entire song before scooting me back to my seat. At the end I stood up front for about the last 3 or 4 songs - security just finally gave up and let people stay. Couldn't believe all the digital cameras! Wish I had brought mine! Someone tossed a bouquet of roses to David, which he picked up. I wished I'd had something to toss up to Neil! I was definately close enough. Well I tossed him my love, I hope he caught it!
CSN sounded great, but Neil was AWESOME! He looked great, and seemed so healthy and full of energy! He rocked!! Seems like he's really going all out lately, with his recent HOG project, his LWW album, and now touring with CSN...I can't help but wonder if he'll be doing anything with Crazy Horse anytime soon? Hope so!
It was great seeing Rick Rosas, Ben Keith, Spooner Oldham and Tom Bray up there, too! God I'm still ridin' the high from seeing my all-time favorite and hero, Neil, so up-close and personal! I've been a Neil Young fan for 30 years (I'm 44), and have just about every album, CD, tape, video and DVD of Neil's ever made, but I was a Neil concert virgin all these years, until now. Don't know how that could happen, I guess I was just always in the wrong place at the right time, or vice-versa.
Long may you run Neil! Catch ya next time around, which will hopefully be soon!
Ziggy said...
I saw the show here in Portland on Friday night. Had I control of the setlist, I'd have probably cut the Living With War material down to Shock and Awe and The Restless Consumer and added other songs throughout his (Neil's) career (I've seen Neil live probably 20-25x). With that said, it was fun to see the entire album performed (although I enjoyed Greendale musically much more).
The highlights for me were Carry On, What Are Their Names, Ohio, For What It's Worth, Almost Cut My Hair. I especially enjoyed Neil and Stephen doing "Treetop Flyer". Heck, I could go on - it was a very, very good show. I would have enjoyed Stills doing more of his older stuff (say off his first two albums or Manassas).
The crowd was principally older folks, but a nice mix. No warm up group. Out at about 7:45 and ended around 11:30 or so with a break between sets.
In terms of vocals, I thought they sounded OK, not great (but I hope I sound as good as Crosby at 65). But better than 2002. Many of the songs were played slower than you are used to (or I was).
**** out of *****. See them while you can.
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White River Ampitheatre on 7/27. Although I tend to align with the right, the chance to see CSNY was too hard to pass up. I traveled several thousand miles to see them since the chance of them arriving in AK was almost non-existant. Let me say that the show was tremendous. The energy and feelings that poured out on that stage were amazing, but what struck me most was the fact that they all appeared to be haveing a good time, not a job, but a party. Crosby set the tone as a relaxed artist truly enjoying his twilight years, Nash is brilliant with as much energy today as 30 years ago. Young shows his passion, but tempered it with some humor, and then there is Stills. For the start of the concert I was worried he might fall over, he looked that rough, but as the night went on, he came on board. He was truely at his best in front of the keyboard doing the blues. A touch of Joe Cocker in his voice brought the crowd to their feet.
If you havent seen them and have a chance, don't pass it up.
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Attended the 7/30/06 show in Irvine, CA.
Truly a remarkable experience. The band has the set list down pat this far into the tour. That said it was anything but automatic. There was alot of energy on stage by all of the performers. They seemed to put their heart into it, and enjoy playing together once again.
The LWW parts could be misconstrued by some as political preaching, but this band has always been about bringing our hearts and faces to the mirror about what's going on in our nation and the world. Face it nobody wants war, but far too many of us settle for it because of the mind numbing commercialism and materialism that affects us each day in America.
Neil did a great job of leading the group through the concert. Stephen's voice isn't what it was, but its still good enough for me. And his guitar playing leaves it all on the table. Seeing Crosby ten plus years status post liver transplant was worth it. His life is together. And Nash puts his soulful harmony into each song verse.
By the time they closed with Keep On Rockin' In The Free World, prior to the encore Woodstock, the whole place was on its feet and rockin' in the free world, truly.
A great privilege to see these friends playing together once again. Worth all cost and effort. I only wish them and those who hear them well through the rest of the tour.
My hat is off to them, my heart is full. Thank you, David, Stephen, Graham, and Neil.
Peymon said...
Hello all,
I also saw Concord concert. I am an Iranian/American.
I grew up in Iran till I was 17 and then moved here.
All through the time, till I finished High school in Iran,
I used to listen to CSNY. It was beautiful to see them again together.
There are many from Iran and else places in Middle East that they do love America. Because we were introduced to a America that these guys introduced to us along side of JFK'S and Martin's and Dylan and others.
We still believe in them and their version of America.
Love the one you are with.
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Hollywood Bowl. July 31, 2006.
Overall an interesting and diverse show. They ended the concert, however, with 'Rockin in the free world' amd did not perform the 'Woodstock' encore. This left many in the audience disappointed and angry.
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WHAT A SHOW! I think it was sold out because it was packed and hot!
I agree with the anon Poster-Bush is responsible this heat wave!!!! It's ALL his fault man!
Anybody have the numbers for the shows? Are they selling out?
bluegreen307 said...
Went to the Hollywood Bowl concert on Monday nite, these guys put on an awesome show. Nash and Crosby were nailing the signature harmonies and doubling up Stills, rounding out some of the edge in his voice.
The old standards went over well, good crowd response when Nash sang "Our House", loved Crosby on "Almost Cut My Hair", Neil Young helped out Stills' vocals in "Helplessly Hoping". Great tunes.
My favorite part of the show was when Stills and Young squared off acoustically on "Treetop Flyer" and "Southbound Train"...excellent guitar work. Stills rips, still.
Wanted to see more S.S. guitar work but he seemed to be playing Neil Young style, lots of whammy bar and note hammers, saw him checking out his hand a few times, must be a pretty fair slice there.
Neil Young was definately the engine, a groovin' preying matis rockin' the house down, starting with "Shock and Awe"...the trumpet player hammered it. What a great commentary on the administration's pompousness and the subsequent embedded news journalist reality show it spawned. The crowd launched into "Impeach Bush" with great gusto....we were all singing it (ok..not everyone)...I for one looked forward to singing this at the top of my lungs.
The show peaked with "Rocking in the Free World" (man, I love that tune)...Neil Young finished with a torrential, assaltive wall of sound, ferociously sawing at the strings of his black gibson until he snapped all the strings. (old black???...naw, stunt double)...a crashing finale, no encore, no Woodstock....
The evening belonged to the Croz'...his voice still has that melodic brassy sound that emenates with great presence on his vocal sustains. The lead in solo to "Deja Vu", followed by that great signature blend....he even nailed the intro riff on his 12-string.... Papa Croz', were glad you're still with us.......
Loved the show, hated the ticket prices. Although I can understand the cost of touring, staff and engineers, as well as the logistics of bio-deisel travel....I just wish I could have seen without binoculars for my $200 smacks. (Would I were one of the beautiful people in the front row).
If you haven't seen this show yet, you're gonna' be stoked!!
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Great review, bluegreen!
Sound like Mr. Stills is having problems with his hand injury...
Hope it heals soon, for his sake, not mine. (I'll see CSNY on 9/10)
NG
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bluegreen307 has the goods on this concert.
Sweet all the way (sometimes 4 electic guitars jamming on the stage) with everyone at the top. No reason to lament what they didn't play. That's a resultof their extensive repetoire..like the Dead. Wooden Ships, Southern Cross, Helpless. Treetop Flyin was superb. Southern Cross was superb. Keep on Rockin in the Free World was totally maxed.... as "307" said....Neil left every guitar string broken. Wicked.
Impeach the President had good lyrics but let's face it....the music was mundane. Some go to concerts for the music and that song didn't "hit" it.
Flags of Freedom Flying, Wooden Ships, the "Bugle Man", Southern Cross, Tree Top Flying, Neil Young telling Nash/Crosby to remember the audience...i.e. Neil keeping the band together....
3 Hours..
Rock Baby. Rock.
david wiggin said...
My son and I drove from Nova Scotia to Ottawa to see the show on July 8. It was the culmination of a year infused with Neil Young. My son, as part of his school program, was required to write a 4000 word research essay on a subject of his choosing. He chose Neil. In September, we had tapes of After The Goldrush and CSN&Y's So Far as available resouces. By year's end, we together owned 21 albums, 4 books and 3 concert movies - fast on our way to becoming junkies. I, myself, was always a fan of his early stuff, but was only vaguely acquainted with anything beyond Harvest. I had seen Neil in concert only once during his , what you could call, audience abuse days when he toured Tonight's The Night two years before he could get the album released and when he taunted the audience by refusing to play "any of that old shit" that everyone had come to hear. My seventeen year old son? He just grew into Neil's music, I guess. It has been a delight discovering or, in my case, rediscovering Neil's music in the context of a complete career [Maybe I'm selling him short!]
It was great anticipation that we left for Ottawa, with Neil's music fueling the 12 hour drive. Part of the excitement was also that we knew that Living With War would be the centrepiece [Canadian spelling] of the concert. For me, American politics have become a focal point of my attention ever since Bush made his bombastic challenge to the world, "You're either with us, or you're with the terrorists." This did not seem an appropriate response to the 9/11 catastrophe at a time when support for the US was nearly worldwide. The comment seemed to indicate that other agendas were at work. In time, my suspicious interest has turned to outrage as those agendas have revealed themselves at the cost of tens of thousands of lives, devestation and increasing global instability. The manner in which this administration has mishandled its perceived mandate,and gotten away with it, has been truly astounding. Thankfully, Neil Young has, likewise, been moved and my outrage, too, has found expression in Living With War.
The Ottawa concert went beyond all expectations. The crowning touch was that it also served as a reunion of sorts with friends I had worked with caring for disturbed kids in the woods of north Ontario 30+ years ago at a time when Deja Vu so clearly spoke for us all and we sang Helpless to the loons on the lake under a full moon.
It was clear from the outset that CS&N also embraced the message of the day and the venue gave them the opportunity to share their own protests. But, the driving force was clearly Neil. His songs, so simple yet rich in expression, with CS&N's backing became even richer than they are on the CD. Moreover, Tommy Bray's trumpet, which some find out of place on the album, was a perfect touch for the concert versions. Perhaps Neil always had the concert in mind when he made that production choice. The song selection addressed those who perhaps didn't know what they were in for - a nice selection of Crosby and Nash gentle harmonies and surprisingly strong work from Stills whose speaking voice did not suggest much ahead. His guitar duets with Young were inspired. Inspired, mainly, by Neil who stormed around the stage when his energy was needed to take the level to a higher plane. But, CS&N always rose to the challenge.They were marvelous to watch in action. By the time they finished with Rockin' in the Free World the joint was howling!!
Some highlights?:
- Graham Nash's opening gaff, welcoming everybody to Ottawa.Stills straightened him out by pointing out that they were the guests.
- David Crosby's vocals, as sweet as ever in spite of all his body has gone through
- Stills and Young duelling on guitar during Treetop Flyer.
- the moving slideshow of the dead American soldiers backing Find The Cost of Freedom.
- Neil Young!!!! He's da MAN!
I was so glad to be able to share that experience with my son who can only begin to imagine what it meant to me. And for him? He thought it KILLED the Rolling Stones concert he witnessed with 80,000 others last summer in Moncton, New Brunswick.
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I was at the Winnipeg show on July 14. It was an absolute blast and without a doubt on my list of all time great concerts. I had wanted to see Neil play in his home town so my brother and I both flew to Wpg and met up for the concert. I was blown away by the quality and depth of the entire show. I'd have to say my 3 highlights were Restless Consumer, Ohio and RITFW. I've checked the set lists and it looks like Wpg got the full meal deal with a bonus Love the one your with encore after Woodstock. I've now seen Neil solo, with the International Harvesters, Crazy Horse and now with CSN, for me this was an important concert!! Sound quality was excellent and the small arena, crowd of about 13,000, made for a simply stunning evening. Neil WAS the show, Crosby sounded great, Nash very decent and Stills was .... not, however his guitar playing was excellent and you could tell Neil and him were having a great time. I was amazed by the crowd as well, i was expecting to see a solid boomer crowd yet the place had tons of people that looked under 30 .......and now to have the Rolling Stones coming to my town for 2 shows in October........wow, what a year for concerts for a kid from the canadian prairies!!!
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Big CSNY fan going to the show tonight in Sunrise. I am going to hopefully see a great MUSICAL performance, NOT A POLITICAL rally. I live in the UNITED States of America. United we Stand, Divided We Fall. We don't need an over the hill hippie using concerts as a forum to divide this great nation. If Neil Young does not love the USA and suport our leaders he should go back and stay in Canada and take Cindy Sheehan and Jane Fonda with him. Leave the Politics to the Politicians. Just continue to play great music Neil.
Lazerlou said...
Bill in FL,
You are going to be sorely disspaointed then. Might I remind you though that you are going to see a band that is responsible for "Find the Cost of Freedom," "Long Time Gone," "Ohio," "Almost Cut My Hair," "Military Madness," and Neil Young who just came out with an anti-war album "Living with War"(which he plays in its entirety) and which contains the first single "Let's Impeach the President."
I hope you understand that when Crosby is telling everyone to "speak out, speak out against the madness" it is not an attempt to divide people, but to unite them behind peace love and human decency and speak out against war.
Caveat Emptor my brother. You have no one to blame but yourself if you are going to be upset by the political messages at this concert.
2581 said...
Bill in Florida - Haven't you noticed, America wants out of the morass called the Iraq war. If you don't want to hear political thought - expressed in song - stay home. Or if it's just NY's message that bothers you, listen to Toby Keith. Eat a peach, dude...
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Went to the Sunrise in West Palm last night and what a show ...my hope for our country has been revised. music can say it all. Especially when Young is at the realm.. Being an OHIO transplant and remembering what that song gave us and now living in such a red state it was refreshing to hear CSNY do what they do so well. Neil was absolutely at his best but not very talkitive, just did what he came to do. I had to endure a few that seemed to apprecitate Neil on most of his songs but not many of the LWW. Many in the south Florida venue didn't stay to hear the end. Many on the lawn actually seemed to leave during or shortly after "Let's Impeach the President", What a shame. Everyone who showed up should know what Neil and CSN have always stood for, why be shocked or insulted now??
It was great.. Thanks, Neil and the gang...not just for the words or music (which were absolutely great) but for the passion that you all have!!
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OK, went to he show in WPB on Tuesday with every undestanding that Neil Young is still a Hippie, anti President, anti War Monger. I certainly enjoyed most of the old songs and can honestly say CSNY has not missed a beat over the last 30 years. But anyone who has seen the show has to admit that the constant political undertones are a bit much and are a distraction from their musical talents.
Thank God that the TSA and UK government did not heed to Neil Youngs objections to Wire tapping and spying.. THOUSANDS OF LIVES OF INOCENT PEOPLE WERE SAVED TODAY because of intercepted terrorist phone conversations. Neil Young needs to write a song about that!
And yes, I did exercise my "Freedom of Speach" by booing and giving the band the finger after "Let's Impeach the President"
LK said...
Gave myself a phenomenal birthday present on the 8th by "experiencing" the wise, compassionate, prophetic, courageous, brilliant, and outrageously fun CSNY concert in West Palm Beach. It appears they've captured a whole new generation, as a slew of "20's" were rocking just as strong as us baby boomers. My 16 and 29 year olds enjoyed it as much as I did. As far as people leaving early, I didn't notice that from dead center where I sat (stood). The place stayed packed. My only disappointment was that they didn't stay to demand a second encore. Yes, I'm selfish. I needed more...more...more!(And I was really pulling for Suite Judy Blue Eyes)
Boy, did they have fun together. Oddly enough, even with the omnipresent protest theme, it was a joyous concert. It seemed like they've gotten to a place in their lives that really worked for them...and there's something really satisfying, as well, in working it out together over 40 years.
And to those who were put off by the tone of the concert, "You got to speak out against the madness". It's only through the power of music that brave souls like CSNY can move a generation to claim the values of humanity over the behavior of insanity. Right on, CSNY! Sing it, and they will come....
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Saw the show in Atlanta-it was the worst ever. Very CHEESY, using Microphones as Iwa Jima "Props". It is CSN&Y who are lying, not the President. Coffins have LONG since been banned from photography since Viet Nam-they make it look like it's Bush's Idea.
THEY ARE MAKING MONEY AND LOTS OF IT OFF THE WAR!
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Neil Should Change The our Name To the "Seats Available" tour:
http://www.neilyoung.com/lwwtoday/csnymappage.html
Lazerlou said...
Actually Anon, if you follow your own link, many of the tour dates have been sold out in venues greater than 10,000 people. Methinks I smell some nasty Chili.
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Thank God there were enough people at the Portland show who "got it" and didn't just come to see performances of their favorite oldies... The discourse that I'm sure Bill in FLA would disdain will only be stronger through honest sharing of ideas and thoughts, which this CSNY Tour is encouraging. We're all grown up now, Bill. Blind faith in leaders has long ago been discouraged. Bush is a fish out of water. He encourages hate of Islamics when he should be figuring out how to defend our country and keep our own oil from bubbling into the tundra in Alaska. Our forces are spread mighty thin across this globe. Ever play the boardgame Risk? It's feeling a lot like that to me; spread yourself TOO thin and you are vulnerable at the thinnest part.
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It's innaresting how the trolls post that they went to the concert and were shocked, SHOCKED at the political content. But they're also posting here, where it's very easy to read the many newspaper reviews of the shows to date, and which are consistent in describing the nature and quality of the concerts. I'm not a CSN fan, but I'm kind of wishing I could afford to go, because the reviews are so uniformly glowing. Neil is a genius. Indeed, let's impeach the president.
Tom
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I don't fucking get all these complaints. Aren't you people aware of what you're getting into when you bought a ticket to the FREEDOM OF SPEECH tour? It's like those idiots who went to the Greendale tour and then bitched about him playing that entire album.
Neil has never consistently gone out and played his "hits." He's got the balls to write and perform new material on a constant basis.
The guy above me said, "..I saw him by himself about 10 years ago and he only played "The Needle and the Damage Done" and Hey-Hey-My-My...but most of the other songs we're a "Johnny Rotten" frenetic Rock & Roll tribute..."
I'm sorry sir, but Neil hasn't let his performances turn into a washed-out imitation of his old self. Neil has been true to himself, and that's all that matters.
Neil, keep on rockin' in the free world.
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"Neil Young went too far tonight" Heh heh, well, that sounds just about right. Neil's very clear issue is with the Iraq War, NOT the "War on Terror". The Iraq misadventure is a self chosen folly, a hole from which a very determined president insists that the way forward is to dig harder, or at least fill with enough bodies so he can climb out. Tony Snow said last week, prior to the London plane plot, that if the Cut-N-Run crowd has their way, there would be more 9/11s. Well. here was one in the making, happening on Bush's watch, just like the first one. To suggest in new approach and re-evaluation of the present one is what these concerts are saying. Makes sense to me. Personally, I've never cared for the sappy character of CSN songs, so we have different tastes there. Give me Neil any old time, though.
Tom
Lisa S said...
Saw the show at Bethel Woods last nite...AMAZING!!!
Attended the '69 Woodstock festival and the vibe is still there. Check out my blog at happyinbethel.blogspot.com
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Neil has completly jumped into the political fire ring. He has become an unkowing tool from the extreme left who do not have any idea how the world operates.
They spew hatred of Bush, but NEVER offer a soulution. They cast untruths or implied "truths" like the photography ban coffins of soldiers coming off planes, which was instilled LONG before Bush took office.
They imply that they "care" for our soldiers when it benifits them politically. I was, at least to myself, the biggest Neil Young fan, but I am so sad that he has become so ardent for a cause that is so wrong.
You all should be ashamed of yourselves for not supporting the war effort. You voted in the leaders that voted for war along with Bush, now you cry like babies on the playground "he lied".
YOUR LEFTIST IDEALS CAUSE HARM TO OUR SOLDIERS.
Jeff
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Here's a solution that is implicit in the current tour:
Since the rationale for the war was flawed and the outcomes are not as anticipated, there should be a reevaluation of the political leadership responsible for those mistakes. This reevaluation can be made by the electorate this November, and hopefully will produce a shift in leadership of at least one house of congress. In the current Single Party State we have, there is no possibilty of a change of leadership at the Pentagon and certainly no constraints on an Administration convinced of it's inerrancy, despite obvious facts to the contrary. That's probably the best that can be hoped for in the short term, as there will not be a change in the White House for another two years. Unfortunately, George Bush gambles like a wealthy man. Despite the evidence in his hand, he tries to bluff his way with even bigger bets. He can be reckless like this because he has nothing to really lose. This attitude seems to be prevalent now, except it's a game played with bodies. Iran could be his next big wager.
Neil Young expresses his rage and sorrow at a an ELECTIVE war that has become a massive human and moral tragedy. Continuing on the same dumb course is to be compounding folly. Stop digging the hole!
Tom
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What some of the people who posted anti-Neil comments about the concert don't seem to get is that Neil is a performance artist. The tour is titled the "Freedom of Speech Tour." Neil and CSN have every right to express their viewpoints as do others. Part of the point of the concert was to push some buttons and make people uncomfortable. Neil did the same thin with Greendale.
Freedom of Speech is a precious right that we need to preserve. I saw the concert in Fresno, California. We've had on-going problems here with police surveillance of anti-war and environmental organizations. Some of these organizations were given permission by CSN&Y to table inside the venue - but local police did not permit members of these groups to hand out flyers or hold signs up outside the Save Mart Center (on public property). Aside from the fact that the concert was simply fantastic, CSN&Y should be applauded for standing up for our rights!
Ed said...
I've been reading a lot of commentary on this site & others about CSNY's "position" on the war against terror/ the war in Iraq. Let's be clear: No one on this forum or in the band wants terrorism to flourish in the 21st century.
However, a majority of the American public feels that the administration & Congress have pursued a botched policy in Iraq - an opinion shared publicly by Colin Powell, William F. Buckley, George Will, a large group of top brass military personnel, several intelligence agency professionals & any number of former administration officials - all of whom have gone on the record with their criticisms. They are hardly lefties or hippies.
Anyone who has listened to "Families", "Roger and Out" or "Treetop Flyer" or seen the presentation of "Find the Cost of Freedom" on the tour knows how much respect & gratitude they feel towards the folks wwho put their lives on the line to implement our government's policies - which is why they want the policies to change.
It is disingenuous to come on this forum & claim that you don't know the set list at this point in the tour - much less complain about Neil writing/singing protest songs & then praise "Southern Man" as a classic!(Huh?) Sell your tickets.
I was at opening night & would love to see them again - with all the health issues they've faced, it is great to see them full of spirit & playing full out. The crowd I knew at the opening show ran the gamut politically from leftist Luddite pacifism to tax cut loving, business owning Republicans - they all enjoyed the show. Anyone who didn't like LWW just gave the other 25+ songs their due. My brother said it was worth his $35 lawn seat to see Stills & Young do FWIW together again. Another friend said he was glad he spent $125 to see Crosby & Nash deliver "Guinnevere" & back Neil on "Only Love Can Break Your Heart." Another friend loves LWW but fell asleep during the Greendale shows - de gustibus non est disputandum.
Anyway, let's not be throwing stones at CSNY - enjoy the music. Try to comprehend the message. Just like always.
For what its worth: What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding?
"I hear some people been talkin' me down..."
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I am 59 - A #1 fan of Neil & CSN since the beginning. Traveled many miles to concerts over the years, 4 times at 4 venues for Greendale, attended the Heart of Gold filming in Nashville last summer. Have damn near everything the boys have recorded. Was in the Army while Woodstock was happening 37 years ago today. I know my roots.
I will miss this tour on even though it will take place about 5 miles from my house. Unfortunately the proceeds will not be donated to help those who have gave so much to protect our freedoms from the maniacal onslaught we face today. These great heros deserve at least as much respect as family farmers. This concert too much sorrow.