Neil Young's 2024 Year in Review: Crazy Horse Fades and The Chrome Heart(s) Burns

Our Concert Memories of Neil Young w/ Crazy Horse - Bristow, Virginia - May 11, 2024  

 

Similar to those years of Neil Young past -- 2024 was as "newsworthy" as ever -- both in terms of quantity and quality. 

 

After a nearly 4 year concert tour hiatus, Neil Young did finally tour again in 2024 with Crazy Horse.  However, a planned 2nd leg of the tour was canceled and many feel that, sadly, this was the last ride for The Horse. 

 

But hope springs eternal that from The Barn emerges yet another new band: the cleverly named The Chrome Hearts.

 

From the intensity of the "LOVE EARTH" Crazy Horse Tour to the ongoing  Archival releases and their staggering volume, 2024 was a year that was definitely both exhilarating and exhausting.

 

So, walk with us on a journey through the past year of 2024 ...

"Fu##n' Up"  - Neil & the Horse +REVIEWS: "Fu##n' Up" Album by Neil [Young] & The [Crazy] Horse

 

INTERVIEW: Micah Nelson on Joining Neil Young and Crazy Horse: ‘I’ve Been Rehearsing for This My Whole Life’ +

Review: Particle Kid (Micah Nelson), @ Barboza, Seattle, WA - 4/4/24

 

UNCOVERED: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young @ Fillmore East, 1969 +
REVIEWS: First Impressions: Live at Fillmore East, 1969 by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young  

 Neil Young Patron ZOOM Call - April 15

 

54 Years Later: "Ohio", Kent State, Student Protests & The Tin Soldiers March On | #MayTheFOURBeWithYou  

ECLIPSED: What's The Deal with Neil Young & The Moon? + A Message From Neil Young: RISING WITH THE MOON

 

Neil Young w/ Crazy Horse Love Earth Tour(Concert reviews)  

  WRAPUP: Neil Young w/ Crazy Horse's Love Earth Concert Tour Leg #1 - Statistics, Links + More  

Neil Young's Return to "Low Res" Spotify 

REVIEWS: "Early Daze" Album by Neil Young and Crazy Horse 
 

 

The Story Behind The Photo: "Neil Young in the Big Chair" by Tom Wilkes 

Exclusive First Look: Neil Young - Archives Vol. III

 

Unboxing Neil Young Archives Vol. III (1976–1987) 

Neil Young Empties the Vaults: "The Bootleggers Were Right" 

Neil Young Patron ZOOM Call - August 28

New Band & Tour Planning Underway  

 

Today's The Day! Neil Young Archives Volume #3 Drops

On The Beach Album by Neil Young: A 50 Year Old Masterpiece  +
What Happens When a Beloved Rock Star Gets Fed Up? | Neil Young's 1974 On the Beach Album

A CSNY Family Weekend Featuring The Our House Band and Calvin Fuzzy Samuel

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts  

Farm Aid 2024: Saratoga Springs, NY, Sat., Sept. 21  

(Our Farm Aid 2024 Report!)

 

CONCERT REPORTS: Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts: Capitol Theater, Port Chester, NY - Sept 23 & 24 

 

Harvest Moon: 

A Gathering To Benefit for The Painted Turtle & The Bridge School

w/ Stephen Stills & Neil Young

 

 

"Analog Originals": Neil Young Official Release Series - Box #6

 

 

CITIZEN NEIL SAYS VOTE: Remember, Remember the 5th of November - Freedom vs Tyranny 

 

Neil Young Archives Volume #4 Creation Begins 

 

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts: Europe Summer 2025 Concert Tour Planning Underway  +IN THE STUDIO: Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts Recording New Album

 

 

Once again, as we conclude 2024, we ponder that age old question: Is Neil Young burning out or fading away? 

We've argued that he is neither.

Neil Young is the quintessential survivor.  So we here at Thrasher's Wheat say thank you so much for all of the love and support over the past decades from the rustie grains fan communities.

Neil Young Independent WebsitesTimes-Contrarian | Neil Young Archives
 (Click photo to enlarge)

Back in 2023, Neil Young Archives posted a listing of Neil Young Independent Websites, which prominently featured Thrasher's Wheat.

We are honored and humbled to be recognized as "Independent Media". And we are committed to continuing our struggle to exercise our freedoms and rights to "speak truth to power". It brings us joy to share our "truths" -- whether it be an opinion on Neil Young's music or something much heavier.

 

And -- much to our delight -- even Neil now is seeing the light on media diversity as NYA makes a "Big Shift".

Most of you know our backstory well here after  25+ years cranking out the posts.  It has been an amazing journey with so many rewards which we continue to reap the most valuable of all dividends -- those which are monumentally priceless.

For example, earlier this year we made our annual Farm Aid concert pilgrimage  and connected up with our dear FarmAidians friends.

 

 The FarmAidians 

Rustie Grain Fest: Neil Young w/ Crazy Horse @ Manassas, Virginia - Friday, May 10  

To connect up with our Neil buddies, hang out and enjoy the music is our definition of bliss. As in finding the true meaning of life. And we consider ourselves quite fortunate to be able to travel about the country and world and meetup with our fellow "rustie grains" (as Neil himself refers to us.)

 

It is these note's for us that keep us going, such as this one from The Extraordinary Grain Man Dan on  Thanks for Supporting Thrasher's Wheat.

Last year, we wrapped up 2023 with a post on Thrasher's Wheat's future on  Where Do We Go Now ... or Where Did We Go From There?  

Where Do We Go Now ... 
or Where Did We Go From There?  Charles Theater, Baltimore, MD
December 2012
(Note: Photo not Photoshopped)

 

At the moment, everyone can relax somewhat because Thrasher's Wheat will continue to celebrate Neil Young, his music and the fan communities. So stay tuned for some hopefully exciting announcements in the months ahead as we celebrate our remarkable little milestone as the 2nd longest running music blog in the  history of the internet. 

Maintaining a robust, healthy, engaged community that allows open, honest and free speech is paramount for us here in Neil / RUST & TW grain communities.  There is simply nothing whatsoever which is more important to us and what we do and stand for.  Again, thank you so much for reading our articles, sharing them throughout the web, and contributing your own thoughts through comments and messages. Today, more than ever, we need independent thinkers like you folks out there in the rustie-grains village that rely on a solid moral compass – not a pre-determined agenda – to understand this circus, to stand up, to speak up, and to fight for what is right.

Lastly, if you would like to support what we do here at Thrasher's Wheat, you can make a donation on PayPal link below:

Only your credit card is necessary to apply directly & securely. No PayPal account setup necessary. (NOTE: A portion of ALL donations also help The Bridge School, Farm Aid, Musicares, and other worthy causes.) 
Again, if you can't support TW financially, the next best is to share our mailing list and encourage other Neil fans to join the "Grains Community" here @ Thrasher's Wheat.

 

Thanks and again: everyone enjoy your holidays and Happy Neil Year!!!

 

peace & love,
thrasher & thrashette
#CrazyHorse4HoF
#Willie4Nobel
#WT1sWBW4

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & A Wonderful Neil Year To All!
thrashers
☮️♥️

(& thanks to all The FarmAidians)

 

Our work is far from done.  So we'll see you down the road in 2024.

Neil Young: "happy new year"
via Neil Young Archives

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Our Farm Aid 2024 Report!

"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?"Willie Nelson & Family & FriendsFinale @ Farm Aid 2024Photos by Jim McKelvey & thrasher   (Click photo to enlarge)

 

Finally, here's our Farm Aid report!  

Farm Aid 2024 was held in Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on Saturday, Sept. 21. This year's lineup included: Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson with The Travelin’ McCourys, Charley Crockett, Joy Oladokun, Southern Avenue, Cassandra Lewis and Jesse Welles, along with Board members  Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp & Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds) and Margo Price.

Farm Aid 2024

 

  Lukas Nelson, Willie Nelson & Micah Nelson

Willie Nelson

 

  Lukas Nelson & Willie Nelson

 

Micah Nelson

 

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts

 

 

 “We’re fighting for our lives. The American farmer is fighting for your life and the life of the earth. And what’s killing the earth is climate. It’s not a natural thing that’s happening.”

Neil Young

Spooner Oldham

"Love EARTH"

 

"Harvest Moon"

 

John Mellencamp

Mavis Staples

 

Cover of "The Weight" by The Band

 Tim Reynolds, Dave Matthews, Lukas Nelson, Micah Nelson & Nathaniel Rateliff 

 Photo © Brian Bruner / Bruner Photo

 

Margo Price 

 

 

 

 Margo Dives into Crowd!

So, at the end of her set, Margo dives into crowd with a bouquet of roses, per her usual conclusion. After making her way back down to the front, just prior to her exit, we flash "Peace sign" @ Margo. Here's video. Margo goes into crowd at about 6:00.

 

thrasher flashes Peace sign @ Margo

 

 

Margo Price - Change of Heart / God's Gonna Cut You Down 

Lukas Nelson w/ The Travelin’ McCourys

 

 

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats 

 The FarmAidians

 

STOP Factory Farms!

Support Family Farms!

w/ D3, HtH, & LAOL

w/ Leo E (his #135 Neil concert!) & Jim

 

FarmAidian Renee

 Charley Crockett

 

 

Cassandra Lewis

 

"They were hiding behind hay pails"
Southern Avenue

 

 

"The Lord's Prayer"

Margo Price & The Wisdom Dancers

Farm Aid Board Members 

Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews and Margo Price

 

Neil Young

 

Farm Aid BoardWillie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews & Margo Price 

 

Silver Eagle

 

 

w/ FarmAidian Paul

Farm Aid Eve

 

 

 

 The FarmAidians

 

 w/ Jim McKelvey

 

Thanks again to all and it was wonderful to see everyone this year at Farm Aid. Many thanks to our intrepid companion and stellar photographer Jim McKelvey,  author and scholar.   

 

And -- most especially -- thanks to our FarmAidian hosts Paul & Renee! We'll see you again in 2025 for the 40th Anniversary of Farm Aid (& w/ thrashette,too!).

 

Also, see Farm Aid 2024 Press Event: Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews & Margo Price.

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