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Prairie Wind Poster Collection To Support The Bridge School
Prairie Wind Poster Collection
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Thanks to a long time Bridge School Concerts backstage volunteer, a Prairie Wind Poster Collection is now available to support The Bridge School.
As the first exclusive announcement in a planned series of Neil Young related items, the Prairie Wind Poster Collection contains:
Full size poster from the Prairie Wind concert (only 500 printed)
Prairie Wind concert fan
Copy of a VIP all access
pass and ticket
2 concert photos
The Prairie Wind Poster Collection is available for $130 and includes shipping in the United
States (Int'l orders extra). There are only eight six available for sale.
The Prairie Wind concert fan is available individually for
$15 (shipping included to U.S., Int'l extra .)
20% of the proceeds will be donated to support The Bridge School.
If interested, please contact Chris: chrisbrorsen@rcn.com
This Friday's feature song is "T-BONE". Neil writes on NYA:
“Got mashed potatoes. Ain’t got no T-Bone!”
This song speaks for
itself. A Horse classic from ‘Way Down in the Rust Bucket,’ coming your
way later this year in blu-ray and vinyl, cd and high res . . .
As noted earlier, a complete multi-camera video (6 cameras?!) was discovered in the NYA vaults. Produced and Directed by the late LA Johnson, the Neil Young & Crazy Horse concert was filmed on November 11, 1990 at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, California. (See Sugar Mtn for more details). Consisting of 3 sets, plus encore, the video is titled WAY DOWN IN THE RUST BUCKET. Here's an update from Audio Engineer John Hanlon on the earlier announced Archives discovery of Neil Young "unearthing" a major 1990 Crazy Horse concert.
"F*!#IN' UP"
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Catalyst Club, 1990 via Neil Young Archives
This is ‘The Horse!’
‘Way Down in the Rust Bucket’. A must for all Crazy Horse fans! Arriving
later this year in Vinyl, Blu-ray and CD. Digital release available in
high res at NYA.
Smell the Horse!
ny
Here is the cover for "The Times" by Neil Young.
While no track list has been announced as of yet, it will include "Lookin' For A Leader" and presumably Neil Young's recent cover of Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin'" from the PORCH EPISODE.
UPDATE: Again, no sooner than we post this image above, NYA Timeline now updated! See comments below for more details or go to Timeline. Such is the synchronicity of TW.
Original:
So is the Neil Young Archives Timeline half-empty? Or half-full? Where did all the 2020 releases flow?
At the moment, the Timeline seems half-empty with 2020 completely blank now after showing releases like Homegrown, as well as, lots of future plans. Frankly, most folks would be ok if 2020 did go completely blank the way this year has been going ...
About the albums whose publication is delayed, Neil says in LTE
that the new dates are in the timeline ... But I don't see anything.
By
the way, does somebody note all the NY announcements in LTE about the
next releases ? Here's what I've noticed these last few weeks:
-
2020 :Return To Greendale, Rust Bucket and Archives vol.2 which would
include at least Tuscaloosa and Roxy + Dume (Zuma's outakes?) + a CD of
Homegrown's outakes + maybe Odeon Budokan. - 2021: Early Daze,
Alchemy, Mirror Ball Live, Ragged Glory Extended, Eldorado extended,
Island In The Sun and Shakespeare postponed from 2020.
He talked about Toast, live with the Ducks, Boarding House 1978 but no dates.
He mentioned the possible release of Bottom Line 1974, Chrome Dreams, Bootleg Dorothy Chambler 1971.
He also said that the Buffalo 1991 released on NYA would be the subject of a DVD for the subscribers...
Return
To Greendale, Rust Bucket and Archives vol.2 which would include at
least Tuscaloosa and Roxy + Dume (Zuma's outakes?) + a CD of Homegrown's
outakes + maybe Odeon Budokan.
- 2021: Early Daze, Alchemy, Mirror
Ball Live, Ragged Glory Extended, Eldorado extended, Island In The Sun
and Shakespeare postponed from 2020.
He talked about Toast, live with the Ducks, Boarding House 1978 but no dates.
He mentioned the possible release of Bottom Line 1974, Chrome Dreams, Bootleg Dorothy Chambler 1971.
He also said that the Buffalo 1991 released on NYA would be the subject of a DVD for the registrants...
Finally,
he put forward the idea of an album compiling unreleased songs and, in a
letter dated July 26th, he talked about the unreleased album "Summer
songs" which would include a first version of For The Love of Man. It's
the first time I've heard of this album! Unless that's another name for
Island In the Sun.
I may have missed some other
announcements... In any case, I bet a lot that everything will be
delayed, very very delayed...
If we get another release this year, it'll
be a miracle.
Thanks Phil for a very good run down of what's in the Timeline pipeline.
Again, given the new EP coming, it's understandable that plans change.
But we certainly
understand the Uncle Eddie dilemma, but when push comes to shove and
Neil has something he wants out now, then that's the way its always
been. Look at Homegrown sitting on the shelf for 45 years?! Uncle
Eddie should be pleased. Sure hope he's still with us.
1st, for those of you visiting from out of town today, welcome.
2nd, just remember, we we will never forget those who stood with us and those who did not. Trust us.
"First they came for Thrasher's Wheat, and I didn’t speak up, because I wasn’t a Neil Young fan.
Then they came for Alex Jones & David Icke, and I didn’t speak up, because I wasn’t a white male conspiracy theorist.
Then they came for Oprah Winfrey & Beyonce, and I didn’t speak up, because I wasn’t a black female social justice warrior.
Then they came for Neil Young, and I didn’t speak up, because I was Donald Trump voter.
Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak up for me."
MODIFIED ~~ Rev. Martin Niemoller, 1945
We first published these original words by Rev. Martin Niemoller here on Thrasher's Wheat on September 27, 2011 -- almost 9 years ago. And we insert the profound words of Rev. Martin Niemoller into our postings from time to time. And it's been 75 years since the quote originated.
So how much longer will this continue all of you communists, jews, trade unionists, and catholics out there? How's that identity politics thing working out for you these days?
Again, enjoy your visit to our little hometown today. Because, remember, like Rev. Niemoller, we will never forget those who stood with us and those who did not. Trust us.
Episode One focuses on the 2003 release from Neil Young & Crazy Horse: “Greendale”. It takes about 10 minutes before it gets going on the subject at hand.
Late Era closely examines the under-appreciated and overlooked records from some of the most notable artists of the last sixty years. Through empathetic and critical analysis, the show will explore the earnest missteps, misunderstood gems, and artistic left turns created years after widespread acclaim, which confound and further deepen our appreciation for the artists which have shaped our time.
MOJO The Collectors’ Series: NEIL YOUNG ARCHIVES 1945-1978
MOJO is delighted to present the first of two deluxe bookazines, bringing together its finest writing on Neil Young.
With in-depth features, insightful interviews and previously unpublished photographs, this lavish 132-page magazine follows Neil Young’s extraordinary journey from his roots as a mid-’60s garage-rocker in Winnipeg, Canada, through his colourful and tempestuous tenures in country-psych legends Buffalo Springfield and counterculture giants Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, onto international solo success with After The Gold Rush and Harvest, and the dark ‘Doom Trilogy’ of albums that followed. You’ll also find a survey of Young’s greatest songs from this period of his career, an overview of key albums, and the story behind the spectacular unseen August 1967 photo session from which the cover of the mag is taken, and whose other highlights appear on the inside pages. Plus much more besides!
The follow-up, Neil YOUNG ARCHIVES 1979-2020, available from August 27, brings the story up to date, covering Young’s musical experimentation in the ’80s, his exalted role as the ‘Godfather of Grunge’ in the ’90s and his continued ability to this day to wow, confound and inspire the music community worldwide with his uncompromising attitude and peerless songwriting.
NEIL YOUNG ARCHIVES 1945-1978 – which comes in special gatefold wallet with space to accommodate the follow-up issue
ARCHIVES 1974-2020 will follow on August 27.
George & John, Donald & Neil + Bob: Sooner or Later, It All Gets REAL ... As in Now
UPDATED: 8/2/20; 11/3/2020 (see comments)
GEORGE Magazine - 1997; U.S. Citizen Neil Young - 2020
On July 15, 2020, President Trump's walk off song at an event in Georgia at UPS HQ was Neil Young's "Rockin in the Free World" (see clip below @ ~1:40:00).
President Trump in Georgia at UPS HQ w/ Neil Young's "Rockin in the Free World" (see clip above @ ~1:40:00)
As we have repeatedly wondered over the years, (see here, here & here) "why on EARTH is Trump using Young's song "Rockin in the Free World"?"
Because Neil Young certainly is not pleased with Trump's usage of his iconic song, judging from the latest posting on Neil Young Archives.
Well -- as with all things -- it's complicated. Very complicated. So bear with us as we begin the tale of "George & John, Donald & Neil + Bob: Sooner or Later, It All Gets REAL ... As in Now".
We begin ...
1st, the cover of GEORGEMagazine, published by John F. Kennedy Jr., from February 1997 issue.
GEORGE Magazine - February 1997
There's a huge amount here on the cover that we'll get to, but before going there, let's look inside at the Publishers Forward by John F. Kennedy Jr.
Publishers Forward by John F. Kennedy Jr.
GEORGE Magazine - February 1997
The Publishers Forward by John F. Kennedy Jr. concludes with the lyrics from The Rolling Stones: "It may not get you what you want, but you just might find, it will get you what you need."
Prior to the July 15, 2020 event, President Trump's walk off song had been The Rolling Stones "You Can't Always Get What You Want".
But on July 15, in Georgia at UPS HQ, President Trump's walk off song -- instead of the customary The Rolling Stones song "You Can't Always Get What You Want" -- played Neil Young's "Rockin in the Free World" (see clip above @ ~1:40:00).
Neil Young, Stevie Nicks & Mick Jagger Ahmet Ertegun Tribute - Backstage Rose Theatre, Time Warner Center New York City, New York United States April 17, 2007
Back to the 1997 cover of GEORGE Magazine.
The cover of the issue has images of Mount Rushmore, a full moon, a UFO and articles on Bill Gates, Hillary Clinton and THE FUTURE. And recall the Publishers Forward by JFK, Jr. suggesting to keep issue in "a safe place and take out in 20 years".
"Platform 2020 - A Survival Guide To The Future"
GEORGE Magazine - February 1997
And here we are in the Year 2020. A virus and Bill Gates out front on a vaccine. Hmmm.
"An overpopulated planet choked to extinction by a long attacking virus"
GEORGE Magazine - February 1997
Now how about that? How convenient. "Platform 2020 - A Survival Guide To The Future". "An overpopulated planet choked to extinction by a long attacking virus." Hmmmm.
Well, here is where it really all starts to get REAL.
We got a thousand points of light
For the homeless man
We got a kinder, gentler,
Machine gun hand
The lyrics are a direct reference to President George H.W. Bush's (#41) campaign pledge to create a compassionate citizenry volunteering to help cope with society's ills. The "thousand points of light" symbolize the American citizen's spirit and a shining example of giving selflessly to care for one another's neighbor and brother. Along with "a kinder, gentler hand", Bush believed that each American could contribute to helping make the United States -- and the world -- a better place to live and work.
President George H.W. Bush (#41)
The song is considered aligned with strong democratic ideals and pro-American values in that it is a condemnation of the supply-side/trickle down politics of President Ronald Reagan and his Vice President George H.W. Bush. 1980's "Reaganomics" involved massive tax cuts in the wealthiest brackets, which supporters claimed would trickle down to lower brackets. In fact, the policies led to huge federal deficits and exploding unemployment and social decay, particularly in large urban American cities.
The economic realities of the 1980's with increasing social problems -- such as homelessness and drug abuse -- made Young mock the campaign promises of President George H.W. Bush as hollow rhetoric. The drug problems ("she's gonna take a hit") refer to the crack epidemic which swept large American cities during the 1980's. (We mention this because we know that Neil Young has practically built a career in calling out Republican Presidents, as detailed here previously).
GEORGE Magazine Publisher John F. Kennedy Jr.
OK, so why did John F. Kennedy Jr. name his magazine GEORGE? Think about that. Think about JFK, Jr's father in Dallas in November 1963. Think about a "murder most foul".
U.S. President John F. Kennedy "Then they blew off his head while he was still in the car
Shot down like a dog in broad daylight"
via "Murder Most Foul" by Bob Dylan
Neil Young calls Bob Dylan's song "Murder Most Foul" "a masterpiece."
As covered earlier this year in the analysis of Bob Dylan's "Murder Most Foul": 17 Minutes of The TRUTH, the song explicitly details who did NOT kill U.S. President John F. Kennedy and obliquely references the true plotters, naming names, giving dates, locations, colors and players (Wolf/Wink Man/Secret Service's code name for "W": TimberWolf aka "George") of "The American Coup of 1963" (which we explained in detail back on the 50th anniversary in 2013).
President Trump and 1st Lady Melania Trump at Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2020
Photo by Alex Brandon
Coincidentally, a full moon has occurred on July 4 at Mount Rushmore in 1997 and 2020.
Full Moon, Mount Rushmore, South Dakota & UFO
GEORGE Magazine - February 1997
Now fast forward to the event in Georgia at UPS HQ with President Trump's walk off song "Rockin in the Free World". Notice in the video (embedded above) the way that Trump's pronunciation emphasizes the "George" inGeorgia repeatedly (listen above "George - Gee - Yah").
President Trump in Georgia at UPS HQ
And notice how the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) is located in Georgia.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Atlanta, Georgia
TheGeorgia Guidestones? So, not familiar with the Georgia Guidestones? Well, one might want to look into the Georgia Guidestones in order to try and tie this all together in a neat little bow.
Sometimes referred to as an "American Stonehenge", theGeorgia Guidestones -- erected in 1980 -- appear to lay out a prophesy which some argue that it forecasts an apocalyptic event, such as a population reducing "pandemic". But check it out and decide for your self. Of course -- as always -- use #disCERNment.
CDC's Anthony Fauci, Bill Gates, Sr., Ted Turner (CNN) & others - 2001
Something that most everyone seems to forget today is that Donald Trump has always been a major player in New York
City politics and always solidly been in the Democratic Party camp.
Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton (D), Bill Clinton (D) & Melania Trump - 2005
Donald Trump only flipped to become a Republican with his first political campaign for President of the U.S. in 2016.
And back to JFK, Jr and Donald Trump.
JFK, Jr and Donald Trump - 1997
JFK, Jr and Donald Trump were more than mere acquaintances in New York City in the 1990's. They were both leading figures in NYC's financial and Democratic circles.
Donald Trump & JFK, Jr. - NYC, March 1999
@ New York Knicks Basketball game - Madison Square Gardens
Donald Trump & JFK, Jr. Wall Photo - Trump Tower Office
JFK Jr Predicted Trump Presidential Run
Trump received a condolence letter from JFK, Jr regarding loss of Fred Trump, Donald's father, written on July 19, 1999 -- 3 days after his "plane crash".
JFK, Jr writes to Trump: "Losing your father changes you."
Trump on Larry King Live discussing JFK, Jr.
Likewise, Neil Young and Donald Trump were far more than mere acquaintances in New York City.
Donald Trump & Neil Young - January 2014
@ Trump Tower offices - New York City, NY
(Note: Donald Trump & JFK, Jr. photo above Young has been moved)
Make no mistake, Donald Trump is a huge Neil Young fan.
I’ve listened to his music for years and I’ve seen him before that, but I went to the concert where they were honoring Bob Dylan and Neil got up and totally brought the house down. There was nobody close.
He’s performed for me at my casinos over the years and he just brings it down. I’ve met him on occasions and he’s a terrific guy.”
Donald Trump attended Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young at Madison Square Garden in 2006, Young’s solo show at the United Palace Theater in 2007 and Crazy Horse at Madison Square Garden in 2008. Trump also attended at least one of the 4 Carnegie Hall solo concerts by Neil Young in 2014.
There's Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. with Neil Young and Daryl Hannah at Monsanto Roundup Trial. As everyone knows, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is John F. Kennedy's nephew. So, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and John F. Kennedy Jr. are cousins.
So back toGeorge ...
"The day that they killed him, someone said to me, 'Son, the age of the Antichrist has just only begun.' ”
So, we're not really lookin' for a leader these days ... since ... right on cue ... don't just trust a plan, instead make a plan, be the plan, because ...
(UPDATE: see comments below for more on message above)
Do NOT just sit back and enjoy the movie and popcorn. This is NOT a movie. It's REAL life and about to get VERY REAL as the primary principles of 1776 are restored. Wake up, be awake (not woke).
Unsurprisingly so, significant blowback to our post here " George & John, Donald & Neil + Bob: Sooner or Later, It All Gets REAL ... As in Now". Comments are negative to the point of takedown notices suggested.
We may -- or may not -- have more to say on this.
But right now, we'd like to thank the Bob Dylan community for their support here on Expecting Rain. (Thanks Scott! It means a lot. #BeTheRain)
Regarding takedown notices for this posting. One of the key takeaways of this post is that it simply amplifies the essential point of Bob Dylan's song "Murder Most Foul" - there was a conspiracy to take out JFK. So for those of you advocating that we take down this post -- impose self censorship -- then, likewise, you would be asking Bob to remove MMF from his Rough & Rowdy album for promoting a "conspiracy theory".
Obviously, this would infringe on our rights (and Bob's) of free expression. If you do not believe in the right to contrary political and historical speech which you disagree with, then you are not for free speech at all.
And that is an anti-American, anti-first Amendment position.
(this is what Democracy / "Patriots in Control" really looks like)
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About the albums whose publication is delayed, Neil says in LTE that the new dates are in the timeline ... But I don't see anything.