Neil Young Birthday Tributes This Weekend, November 12

Neil Young Night - Sunday, November 12
Tonight's The Night Because Every Night is Neil Night

With Neil Young's birthday coming up on Sunday, November 12th, the Tributes are rolling in from around the world!

The Tribute-Concert to celebrate Neil Young's 72nd birthday!!!
The Tuscany Band on Saturday night 11 November
in "Circolo VIA D' ACQUA" -PAVIA near Milano - Italy.

FRIDAY Nov 17th AT @TallyHoTheater -- BROKEN ARROW -- a Tribute to Neil Young! #LoudounCounty #Leesburg pic.twitter.com/qw1v9O6wqy

— Loudoun Entertain (@LoCoEntertain) November 12, 2017

When life hands you lemons, drive to Carpinteria to see your friend’s band play a Neil Young tribute show. pic.twitter.com/pJTCoe5UPG

— jacob strunk 🎃👻 (@sevenmileswest) November 12, 2017

NEIL YOUNG BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE Tomorrow 7:00pm https://t.co/PpPnzQkjDY

— snapd Barrie (@snapdBarrie) November 11, 2017

I host "Feel the Neil! – Neil Young Birthday Bash/Tribute Show" Nov. 11 @BackdropOttawa feat. tons of local artists! https://t.co/ig0NBmkQMb pic.twitter.com/c5tMYYyf5f

— Ashley Newall (@shleyNewall) October 17, 2017

tonight in Rome!!!! I'll play with fine musicians and friends to celebrate Neil's Birthday. Keep on rockin!!! pic.twitter.com/zKRwFojFvt

— Stefano Frollano (@StefanoFrollano) November 10, 2017

Kneel to Neil - @Neilyoung Tribute @ Linneman’s, November 11, 2017 https://t.co/dzWzw8Ct6q pic.twitter.com/esz1O76L4M

— ThrashersWheat (@ThrashersWheat) October 28, 2017

Neil Young: an acoustic tribute – Northern Quarter
Tonight. @ 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM https://t.co/7ICsWdo9FY #yyjmusic.

— PlayInVictoria.net (@PlayinVictoria) November 11, 2017

A Neil Young Tribute benefit concert with Flatland Tourists, The Pintos, Sinners & Saints, and Tom Eure on Sunday! https://t.co/XzhQsCrTU6

— Charlotte Music News (@CLTmusicnews) November 7, 2017

This Saturday at The Loft Art Space 125 Anne St. get your tix to support @GildasClubSM & enjoy a Neil Young Birthday Tribute Celebration pic.twitter.com/6Aea0k7nNt

— Rock 95 (@Rock95Barrie) November 8, 2017

Ashley Newall hosts "Feel The Neil! – Neil Young Birthday Bash / Tribute Show" to benefit the Ottawa Food Bank THIS SAT. @ Backdrop! (8-11pm; $5 suggested donation.) Feat. @daniellejallard & many more! pic.twitter.com/kZFWwsAOwV

— Backdrop Restaurant (@BackdropOttawa) November 8, 2017

Feel The Neil! – Neil Young Birthday Bash / Tribute Show to benefit the Ottawa Food Bank this Sat. @ Backdrop! Hosted by @shleyNewall & feat. Lefty McRighty (l), Aaron Ray (r), & many more! pic.twitter.com/9bPhiaCPmP

— Backdrop Restaurant (@BackdropOttawa) November 9, 2017

Who's Coming?: Leesburg, VA - Nov 17 at Neil Young tribute:... https://t.co/r5s6w5vkUX

— Tally Ho Theater (@TallyHoTheater) October 20, 2017

Tulips & Devilships play "Feel The Neil! – Neil Young Birthday Bash / Tribute Show" hosted by yours truly on Sat., Nov. 11 @BackdropOttawa! pic.twitter.com/gMKjUGDWeN

— Ashley Newall (@shleyNewall) October 31, 2017

Neil Young Tribute by Broken Arrow - Music Box Supper Club - Fri Nov 10 https://t.co/HOYxbuZPyH @musicboxcle pic.twitter.com/wz5MbjzYyy

— Plugged In Cleveland (@PluggedInCle) November 9, 2017

JUST ANNOUNCED! "CSNY: Crosby, Stills, Nash, and a Ton of Neil Young" tribute night on Sunday, Nov. 5! Tix https://t.co/W3ozeMrjjU pic.twitter.com/BQWLxmbrk3

— The Basement East (@BasementEast) October 18, 2017

Saturday night in Auburn.....great tribute to the music of Neil Young#auburnavetheater pic.twitter.com/41pQF57yw7

— Stringman63 (@hugeneilfan63) November 1, 2017

Angelina Hunter earlier this yr @shotinthedarkOT. 1 of many local artists playing Neil Young bday bash/tribute show Nov. 11 @BackdropOttawa! pic.twitter.com/4gWHM7KZ0N

— allNew Live (Ottawa) (@allNewLive1) October 24, 2017

Don't miss Sugar Mountain celebrate the genius of Neil Young at the Westcott Theater on 11/5!

Get tickets today at https://t.co/JiW9lCAWkH pic.twitter.com/wktaDkn7Bo

— The Westcott Theater (@WestcottTheater) October 22, 2017

Playin' as Neil Young & Crazy Horse on Halloween with some good buddies at my favorite record store @deepthoughtsjp 🎃💀👻

A post shared by Luke Goudreault (@lazylife123) on Oct 8, 2017 at 11:21am PDT

Neil Young tribute show tonight at the Revival House in Stratfordhttps://t.co/qw7o9qQOBA pic.twitter.com/MsY3aEBDy3

— ThrashersWheat (@ThrashersWheat) October 28, 2017

Decade: Neil Young Tribute at Stone Pony https://t.co/w8iC1LYZvw pic.twitter.com/mDwt5QkwD8

— ThrashersWheat (@ThrashersWheat) October 28, 2017

Broken Arrow The Music Of Neil Young Tickets Plaza Live Orlando | https://t.co/ZPWAuKqjkO | #FeaturedConcerts pic.twitter.com/AUunVKJXqD

— Support Local Music (@SuppLocalMusic) November 4, 2017

"Feel The Neil! – Neil Young Birthday Bash / Tribute Show" Nov. 11 @ Backdrop! Feat. Jumpin' Joel Flash & many more! https://t.co/EvXTXBFGYZ pic.twitter.com/MwxZIeqxx1

— Backdrop Restaurant (@BackdropOttawa) November 2, 2017

This Thursday @ShakeyZimmerman is back with your favorite "Songs of Neil Young and Bob Dylan" plus Special guest #JenniferMydland! pic.twitter.com/cjk20qAbAZ

— ivy room (@ivyroomalbany) October 31, 2017

We're one week away from the Neil Young Tribute at the Neighborhood Theatre. Join us for a great night of a music... https://t.co/3ZzJaLYg7m

— MaxxMusic Charlotte (@maxxmusic2) November 6, 2017

Newmarket Folk Society presents a Tribute to Neil Young Tomorrow 8:00pm https://t.co/sKAms9pWtB pic.twitter.com/9TT86hiuHK

— ThrashersWheat (@ThrashersWheat) October 28, 2017

Seattle band to perform Neil Young tribute show at the Ave - https://t.co/Ck2kDFVAAy

— ThrashersWheat (@ThrashersWheat) October 31, 2017

Pay tribute to classic bands with two Amazing Things Arts Center performances honoring Grateful Dead and Neil Young: https://t.co/IYhvd8bfgI

— Kathy Kelley (@kathyshouses) October 31, 2017

Live music this Friday from 9pm with Neil Young and Bob Dylan #tribute pic.twitter.com/RFenqMDURq

— The Dunkirk (@TheDunkirk1) October 31, 2017

Neil Young The Tribute Tickets Funhouse Seattle Tuesday, January 02 | https://t.co/DqpYC9sr0n | #Funhouse pic.twitter.com/hrdwSv6vv5

— Support Local Music (@SuppLocalMusic) October 16, 2017

"Neil Young a tribute by Don't Spook The Horse.", The Broadway Suite, Cambridgeshire on Fri 5 Jan 2018, #gig tickets:https://t.co/lxbrJb3vKz

— TicketSource (@tixCentral) November 6, 2017

Broken Arrow Neil Young Tribute Tickets The Ardmore Music Friday, January | https://t.co/MbmwRXjuC0 | #LiveMusic pic.twitter.com/wQyrG29c2l

— Support Local Music (@SuppLocalMusic) October 23, 2017

some days ago during the Neil Young tribute night at Big Mama club in Rome pic.twitter.com/eabxk8nJ2H

— Stefano Frollano (@StefanoFrollano) October 28, 2017

Got Neil Tribute? Let's us know and we'll be happy to post details here on TW!

Drop us a link with details below in a comment. Or email us at thrasher AT Sign thrasherswheat.org

Keep on Rockin'!!!

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Neil Young Auctioning His Model Train Collection

The recent news that Neil Young is auctioning off his model train collection has brought back many memories.

Here's a video from the mid-1990's of Neil Young filmed at his California ranch and around his train layout with his family, Pegi, Ben and Amber.

The segment was broadcast on the Nickelodeon Network and hosted by Linda Ellerbee.

More on Neil Young's Model Train Collection:


Neil Young and Lionel Trains
Classic Toy Trains - March 1993
More on the Neil Young and the Greendale Lionel train set controversy on the O-Guage Railroad discussion list.

Also see more on Lionel trains and Neil Young in book excerpts from Legendary Lionel Trains by John A. Grams, Terry D. Thompson

Also, see Neil Young and Trains | Classic Toy Trains - Jan. 1996.

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PRESS RELEASE: ‘The Visitor’ by Neil Young + Promise of the Real - December 1 Release

‘The Visitor’
by Neil Young + Promise of the Real

With Neil Young announcing his latest new album titled ‘The Visitor’ -- and sharing the 1st preview track “Already Great” -- already the Neil fan based is -- once again -- being whip sawed by various praises and criticisms.

So here's a little more fodder to chew on in the meantime as we countdown the December 1 release date -- an official Press Release on ‘The Visitor’ by Neil Young + Promise of the Real.

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November 8, 2017 (Burbank, CA) - Neil Young + Promise Of The Real will release their new studio album The Visitor [Reprise Records] on Friday, December 1, 2017 in stores and via all digital music retailers. The vinyl edition will follow on January 5, 2018. The digital pre-order grants an instant grat download of the new track "Already Great."

When Neil Young entered Shangri La Studio with the band Promise Of The Real a few months ago, there were a lot of images and feelings careening around his soul. The country was heading in a direction Young had never seen, even though up until then he thought he'd seen it all. But something different was happening, and it had gotten inside his music. "I'm a Canadian by the way and I love the USA," he sings on the first song "Already Great." The ethos of The Visitor can be summed up in the refrain of "Already Great" where Young insists, "Already great, you're already great. You're the promise land, the helping hand. No wall. No hate. No fascist USA. WHOSE STREET? OUR STREET." From those words, Neil Young was ready to take a musical journey on his new album The Visitor like he had never taken before. It was one where he'd even surprise himself, always the mark of a creative leap. By the end of the recording sessions, he knew he'd made his most diverse album going all the way back to Harvest in 1972, when America was also in the throes of becoming unhinged. Neil Young didn't blink then, and he is not blinking now.

The Visitor is an intriguing and always exciting peek into the mind and heart of one of rock & roll's true seekers. Neil Young has wandered a wide path since coming to Los Angeles from Canada over 50 years ago. During those many decades he has established an immediately apparent individualism that cannot be predicted. Young has often said that when things become ordinary, he's ready to shake things up and head for new ground. It has always been what marks Young's music. His new songs, whether it's a mashup of spoken word and rock & roll on "Fly By Night" or the heart-stopping beauty of "Forever," once again ask listeners to stay open and ready for whatever comes through the open channels of the man and his unstoppable band.

Listening to an album like The Visitor is not unlike taking off on a cross-country trip without a map. There is no way to tell where the destination will lead or what will be encountered. At one moment the savage rock of "Stand Tall" leads into Caribbean and Latin musical strains rising through on "Carnival," only to turn around to embrace the blues on "Digging a Hole." There is also the modern funk-rock of "When Bad Got Good," the anthemic "Children of Destiny" and the spirit-tugging strength of "Change of Heart" to ensure the musical travels remain full of wonder. With the unlimited ability of Promise of the Real, featuring Lukas and Michah Nelson along with Corey McCormick, Anthony Logerfo and Tato Melgar, the passionate power of their playing pushes the songs to maximum expression. There are very few rock bands now who can go to as many places as this outfit and always deliver their own distinct identity.

The closing song on The Visitor feels like a prayer for today and tomorrow. In "Forever," Neil Young sings "Earth is like a church without a preacher, the people have to pray for themselves." These lines, and everything else on this landmark release point to the future in a way that sounds the alarm for troubled times but at the same time offers hope that, once again, music can help lead the way to understanding and hopefully a better place.

Today Neil Young walks in his own footsteps, just as he has done since his first days venturing into neighborhood clubs in Canada when he was still a teenager. He has a guitar, he has a voice and he has songs that express a unique way of looking at the world. And once again he is ready to tell us where we've been and just maybe where we might be heading. By listening we can join together and share the challenges and find a way forward together. Once again.

See the full tracklisting below.

In 2015, Neil Young + Promise Of The Real released The Monsanto Years. It bowed at #2 on the Billboard Top 200, #4 on the Billboard Rock Albums Chart, and #2 on the Billboard Folk Albums Chart. It received acclaim from Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and more. They followed up The Monsanto Years with 2016's live album, Earth. The Visitor is the next step on their collective journey together.

The Visitor Tracklisting:
Side 1
Already Great
Fly By Night Deal
Almost Always
Stand Tall

Side 2.
Change Of Heart
Carnival
Diggin' A Hole

Side 3
Children Of Destiny
When Bad Got Good
Forever

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