Our Man John @
"a very famous building in the heart of Chicago, visited by billions & billions of locals & tourists"
As we continue our Journey Through The Past, Present and Future, it makes us greatly appreciate how much time fades away so quickly.
Our Thrasher's Wheat 30th Anniversary T-Shirt of the Moment is from deep in The Heartland by John in Chicago, "the city where a mild mannered reporter for a daily metropolitan newspaper ekes out a meager existence."
As so many of you know, John has contributed a number of articles to TW over the years -- all of which have been properly compensated with our standard writing fees. As to say pretty much zero, aside from a beer or 2 along the way.
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More TW contributions by John Kwit, our Music Correspondent via Chicago:
As so many of you know, John has contributed a number of articles to TW over the years -- all of which have been properly compensated with our standard writing fees. As to say pretty much zero, aside from a beer or 2 along the way.
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w/ Reporter John, Minneapolis, Minnesota - Sept. 20, 2025
photo by thrashette
More TW contributions by John Kwit, our Music Correspondent via Chicago:
- Concert Report: Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts - Chicago, Milwaukee and the One That Got Away - August 27, 2025
- CSNY Family Weekend Featuring The Our House Band and Calvin "Fuzzy" Samuel
- EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Neil Young Reveals Summer 2026 Tour Plans - April 1, 2026
- Undressing Rock & Roll's Most Famous Cover-Up: Stephen & Neil’s Shared Sweater (Serape/Poncho)
- Gentle Request From A Beleaguered Neil Young Fan
So thanks for the memories, support, articles and beer John! Long may you run...
It's just a hippie dream, so let your freak flag fly & don't be denied!
peace & love,
thrasher & thrashette
ps - so send us your photo flying the colors and we just might post it @ thrasher@thrasherswheat.org
With the recent news that staff at music media organizations BrooklynVegan, Alternative Press, Revolver, and Goldmine have been let go by parent company Veeps, it's a reminder that your support of our blog Thrasher's Wheat has never been more important.
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DeleteAnniversary t-shirt has landed in UK .
ReplyDeleteThanks Thrasher for everything you do.
And the next vital question is in the age of “limited edition “ Pringles and trainers, how genuinely unique are the 30th anniversary shirts? How many are out there?
Tony Hambone
Mine’s One In A Million!
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Hello friends, I just listened to Neil's title track, "Second Song" and if you haven't yet, then damn it, you need to! This is a beautiful and heart wrenching meditation with a gorgeous melody. I think he has hit the right target between overtly environmental lyrics and something deeper and darker. I hope this song goes everywhere because it is exactly what we need. Leave it to Neil.
ReplyDeleteAgree with Abner. It's classic Neil acoustic, dripping with nostalgia. No surprise that Neil is unafraid to put out a song that's 11+ minutes long in 2026.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a fantastic trip that song was, in a heartbreaking kinda sorta way.
ReplyDeleteShame Neil had to sell that Broken Arrow ranch. Gas prices in California, that driveway. Ouch!
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DeleteWow! What a fantastic trip that song was, in a heartbreaking way.
ReplyDeleteShame Neil had to sell that Broken Arrow ranch. Gas prices in California, that driveway. Ouch!
Thanks for the tip. A enjoyable ride. Those woods look inviting but thick in poison oak. I used to get out there . Just past the redwoods is the crooked mansion . I like how he slowed for the quail. The Mr Magoo of birds. San Gregorio Beach newly expanded . Maybe you know the store and bar w weekend live music.
ReplyDeleteT-shirt arrived in Berlin! Be the Rain! (We could need some here)
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the updates folks!
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VIDEO: "Second Song" | Neil Young Archives