PREVIEW: ThrashVolt Prepares to Roll for Neil Young's LOVE EARTH Summer Concert Tour

 ThrashVolt (Click photo to enlarge)

As you may have noticed, Thrasher's Wheat went on a sabbatical break earlier this year.

During this time -- besides trying to enjoy ourselves and remain above the fray -- we worked to re-imagine the Thrasher's Wheat platform and prepare for yet another re-launch of the 2nd longest continuously running website dedicated to a single topic on the Internet [i.e., Original Influencer #2].

So, without further ado, we bring you a preview of ThrashVolt (see prototype above).

And what pray tell might ThrashVolt possibly be all about?

ThrashVolt is being built in hopes of taking her out on the road this summer for Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts: Love Earth Tour.  Fully customized, ThrashVolt will operate as a mobile platform for Thrasher's Wheat with servers, full high resolution audio and a somewhat limited broadcast studio.

Our plan is to road test the technology under heavy real world conditions and then roll out a full upgrade this Fall.

And why might you ask? Why invest so much into a guaranteed money losing proposition? A fair question.  Obviously, we're thinking ahead to our coming 30 year anniversary here at TW.  It's been a long time since we did significant infrastructure updates and the systems are showing their age badly as feeds fail, links break and a myriad of daily technical challenges. 

Obviously, ThrashVolt is a nod to Neil's LincVolt, a revolutionary advance in state of the art eco-auto tech. While it is yet to be seen how much of game changer this may be for the blogging world, we're hopeful that our advances here will pave the road ahead for even greater progress.

We need to get back to our creative roots of following Neil's muse wherever it takes us and away from the routine, mundane chores of posting news, managing comments and trying to fix stuff that breaks.  It is our hope that ThrashVolt's technology upgrades will help us with separating the administrative chaff from the more rewarding and engaging wheat like presenting only the best from the rustie grains communities.  

Lastly, you might be thinking how can "I", the TW reader help support?  In terms of a fundraiser, our thinking is to have folks sponsor a sticker on ThrashVolt.  Submit a donation and earn a custom TV sticker with a Neil lyric, song or handle or whatever your fancy.  More to come.  Let us know what you think below in comments.

We're looking forward to seeing folks out on the road this summer!

peace & love,

thrashers 

ps - Happy ARC Day!

Farm Aid 2022 Concert - Raleigh, North Carolina

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We're Back! Thrasher's Wheat Returns From Mountains to the Sea

thrashersWay up high, from the mountains to the sea ...
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As you may have noticed, Thrasher's Wheat is back from our sabbatical break -- out beyond where the pavement turns to sand and way up high, from the mountains to the sea ...

We will have much more to say in the future about our sabbatical break, as we prepare for yet another re-launch of the Thrasher's Wheat platform.

But in the meantime, we will only just say that it was somehow yet another trip of a lifetime ... in more ways than one.

Thanks so very much to all of our dear readers and supporters for all of your warm and loving comments which we're just returning to now. Hopefully, we can reply personally to everyone, but if not, please be assured that all of your messages of encouragement and support are truly appreciated.

So we'll continue just keep on bloggin' -- not only until the power goes out -- but right on through the approaching Big Shift.

On towards 30 years of Neil Young blogging.

peace & love,
thrasher and thrashette

ps - big Neil Young news following soon...

"Headed out to where the pavement turns to sand "

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Heading out to where the pavement turns to sand ...

"It was then I knew I'd had enough Burned my credit card for fuel Headed out to where the pavement turns to sand With a one-way ticket to the land of truth And my suitcase in my hand How I lost my friends I still don't understand"Thrasher by Neil Youngimage via GROK

Hey hey, Thrashers here with a PSA ... standby ...

Our last break here at Thrasher's Wheat was in 2021 due to an "unplanned/forced sabbatical".  Prior to that, we went off the grid and "on the beach" back in 2016. So this will only be our 3rd break in almost 30 years of blogging?! 

Twist and shout. Fork in the Road and all of that, you know.

So this all seems like a good time to get away somewhere nice and warm; somewhere where the pavement turns to sand.  And -- more importantly  -- work on our tans, unplug from the sea of madness, and declutter our minds and souls.

As humbled as we might be by running what is now the 2nd longest continuously running website dedicated to a single topic on the Internet [i.e., Original Influencer #2], it is our long relationship with our soulmate and the unconditional love that matters the most.

And thank you everyone so much for your support of independent media.

So as we consciously co-create awareness of our separate realities, we'll see everyone on the other side of the Big Shift. C'mon, break on through to the other side ... break on through ... break on through ...

(Incidentally, this resonated with us. Insert standard disclaimer here.)

In the meantime, all of you oh-so wonderful rustie grains and friends out there,  seek only the wheat. No chaff. Please promise.  Because the winnowing is the hardest part. [NOTE: wheat = truth; chaff = false; winnowing = disCERNment ]

Like a smoke ring day when the wind blows, 

we won't be back till later on, if we do come back at all ...

But you know us, and we'll miss you now ...

peace & love,
thrasher and thrashette

ps - And an early Happy Valentine's Day to our Heart of Gold, Thrashette. I love you!

FOUND: A Heart of Gold
An Island in the Sun Under a Rainbow

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Thrasher's Wheat Goes Off The Grid and On the Beach

"An Evening With Neil Young" - February 29, 2016
Down by the Corner (Somewhere between The Land of OZ & Greendale)
We here at Thrasher's Wheat have gone off the grid and will be on the beach.

Just so our regular readers know, we will be offline for the next couple of weeks. Nothing to be alarmed about.

It's been awhile since we took an extended break here at Thrasher's Wheat. As humbled as we might be by running what is now the longest continuously running website dedicated to a single topic on the Internet, it is our long relationship with our soulmate thrashette and the unconditional love that matters the most.

So as we consciously co-create awareness of our separate realities, we'll see everyone on the other side of the quantum Big Shift.

So we'll be back later on here in June with an update, and we will continue to bring you wonderful folks out there only the wheat of Neil Young news. No chaff.

peace & love,
thrasher and thrashette

Rare "On The Beach" Poster with Neil facing camera
And -- if you're looking for some Neil news -- here's a few of TW's "Greatest Hits".

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Aug 8, 2013, 101 comments

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Randomly Blogged: Remembering Bob Casale | Son Volt - The 99 |CD RELEASE PARTY!!!

Remembering Bob Casale: Devo Performing ‘Hey Hey, My My’ With Neil Young https://t.co/KEsajmoHNq

— Jam Buzz (@jambuzzblog) February 17, 2019

Remembering Bob Casale: Devo Performing ‘Hey Hey, My My’ With Neil Young

Holy shit! Have you guys heard the new Son Volt? Jay Farrar is channeling a heavy Neil Young vibe. https://t.co/FvM7x4RDvC

— Brian Cummings (@B_inShortsville) February 17, 2019

Son Volt - The 99 - Official
From the new album "Union" available everywhere on March 29. Pre-order available now https://ffm.to/union. Tour starts 4/18/19. www.sonvolt.net



Marilyn Miller shared Rick and Marilyn's event.
CD RELEASE PARTY!!! Come and CELEBRATE!!! And pass this around, please!
SUN, FEB 17 AT 6:00 PM EST
What's On My MInd Release Party
ÖR Gallery and Tavern · Hudson, NY

David Byrne plays Neil Young Rockin' in the Free World https://t.co/LSR4fJ6zdn via @YouTube

— Terry Sear (@SearTerry) February 16, 2019

David Byrne plays Neil Young Rockin' in the Free World https://youtu.be/UDjTDbZyHVg via @YouTube

March 2nd, 7pm The Music of Neil Young. Five WNY musicians come together to play some of his most beloved songs. Tickets online or at the door. https://t.co/E5ZKe1MMr3 $10.00 pic.twitter.com/tNX9PVs6M6

— West Falls Center for the Arts (@falls_arts) February 16, 2019

March 2nd, 7pm The Music of Neil Young. Five WNY musicians come together to play some of his most beloved songs. Tickets online or at the door. http://Westfallsartcentwr.org $10.00

More on this Sunday's @ElvisPresley Tribute on @NBC airing this Sunday February 17th at 9/8c https://t.co/6ryHp29jgO

— Lukas Autry Nelson (@lukasnelson) February 15, 2019

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Neil Young Blog Post of the Moment

Something new over on the sidebar -- The Neil Post of the Moment.

Here are some previous Posts of the Moment:


- "He Has Presence": Neil Young Concert Reviews of the Moment -- Boston MA, April 19 & 20, 2011
- Acceptance Speech by Neil Young at Canada's JUNO Awards
- Lennon, Bono & Neil Young: Humanitarian Rebels With Causes
- Happy Valentine's Day Because Only Love Can Break Your Heart
- 2013: What Will Neil Young Bring This Year?
- The Emotional Resonance That Is Neil Young
- I Got Lost On The Human Highway
- Neil Young Honored at Canada's JUNO Awards
- Tom Waits Induction to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Neil Young
- Acceptance Speech of Neil Young's 1st Grammy Win
- Photo & Review of the Moment: Neil Young & Crazy Horse in Seattle, WA - 11/10/12
- Saturday in the Park with Neil Young & Crazy Horse
- Crazy Horse: A Noble American History
- The Americana-ness of Neil Young & Crazy Horse's Americana
- "Sleeps With Angels" - Neil Young & Crazy Horse @ Complex Studios - Promo
- Photo of the Moment: Crazy Horse 2012
- PHOTO GALLERY: Crazy Horse & Neil Young at MusiCares Honors Paul McCartney
- Paul McCartney Honored at Musicares by Neil Young & Crazy Horse, others
- Solo Neil Young 2011 Spring U.S. Tour Concert Reviews
- Radiohead Covers Neil Young Songs
- A Look Back Down Neil Young's Very Twisted Road
- American Dream: How could something so good, go bad, so fast?
- A Rapper Covers "Old Man": The Story Behind The Music
- Wisconsin Keep on Rockin' in the Free World
- I'm Proud to Be A Union Man
- The "Ordinary People" of Wisconsin and Egypt and Greendale
- Acceptance Speech of Neil Young's 1st Grammy Win
- Neil Young Supports Vinyl & Independent Record Stores
- Tribute to Neil Young at Carnegie Hall, New York City, 2/10/11
- Dan Fogelberg Covers Neil Young's "Birds"
- Interview with Neil Young and Daniel Lanois
- A Rapper Covers "Old Man": The Story Behind The Music
- The Year of The Horse Film Trailer
- Rare Photo: Neil Young - Hammersmith Odeon, March 1976
- 2011: Neil Young Year in Review - What A Treasure
- Stunning Animation Treatment of "The needle and the damage done" by Laura Marling
- Neil's Dog Carl: 1996 - 2010
- The Story Behind The Photo | Jay Blakesberg Photography
- Freedom in a New Year
- Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young: "Whip My Hair"
- Photo: Crazy Horse @ MusiCares Honoring Neil Young 1/29/10
- 40 Years Since 4 Dead in Ohio: Kent State Massacre Remembered
- 2010: Neil Young Year in Review - A Tale of 2 Neils
- The Essence of Bridge School Benefit Concerts
- 2010 Bridge School Concert Highlights: Pro Shot Video
- The Warm & Loving Memories of Bridge 2010
- "Philadelphia": Academy Awards 1994
- It's A Very, Very Angry World, Indeed
- LincVolt Damaged in Fire: Long May She Run!
- As the World Burns: The Inconvenient Truth of Greendale Rages On & On & On
- My Hero – Neil Young
- Farm Aid 2010 Concert Reviews - Milwaukee, WI
- Remembering Danny Whitten: 1943 - 1972
- The Vista and The Muse
- "Never, Ever Listen To Your Fan Base" says Neil Young
- Ragged Glory: A Perfect Summer Soundtrack
- Ben "Long Grain" Keith: 1937 - 2010
- Revisiting The Significance of The Buffalo Springfield Reunion
- The Triumphant Reunion of The Buffalo Springfield, Pearl Jam and Neil Young @ 2010 Bridge School Benefit Concerts
- The Charitable Mr. Neil Young Keeps On Giving & Giving & Giving
- Complete CBC Neil Young and Daniel Lanois Interview
- How To Spot A Bogus Concert Review in 3 Easy Steps
- Review: Neil Young's "Le Noise"
- Buffalo Springfield To Reunite After 42 Years
- Anatomy of Neil Young’s ‘Old Black’ Guitar
- The Agony & The Ecstasy: Neil Young in Concert
- Social Networking With Neil Young
- Inside The Making of Greendale: A Graphic Novel
- An Open Fan Letter To Neil Young
- 1986 Interview with Neil Young on YouTube
- Expecting to See Neil Young (or Man Without A Net)
- The Twisted Road Is Indeed Twisted
- CSNY 1974 Tour Box Set Coming
- TOUR WRAP-UP: Neil Young's Twisted Road Concert Tour Leg #1
- Force of Nature: Review of Neil Young at the Ryman, 6/2/10
- Review: Long May You Run - The Illustrated History of Neil Young
- A Roadtrip and Note from Neil
- Photos: Neil Young Concert Albany, NY, May 18, 2010
- Tonight’s the Night: So Well Remembered
- Van Morrison and Neil Young
- Artistic Freedom and Commerce
- Thoughts on Bridge School Benefit Weekend 2009
- Time Fades Away - The Greatest Lost Album of All-Time
- Ronnie and Neil: Laying to Rest the "Feud Myth" Once and for All
- Making of "Touch the Night" Music Video by Tim Pope
- Neil Young Honored As MusiCares Person Of The Year
- Reflections on Neil Young's Grammy Weekend
- Commentary on Poll Results for Favorite Neil Young Studio Zero's Album
- Be A Goddess in the Planet Wars: Results of Poll for Favorite Neil Young Studio Album of 21st Century
- Big -- Yet Sad -- Neil Young Day: "Hope For Haiti", Final Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien and "Long May You Run" for L.A.
- Conan O'Brien's Final Musical Guest: Neil Young
- The Charitable Mr. Neil Young Keeps On Giving & Giving & Giving
- 5th Anniversary of Release "Time Fades Away" Petition
- Jimmy Fallon Impression: "Pants On The Ground"
- Be A Goddess in the Planet Wars: Results of Poll for Favorite Neil Young Studio Album of 21st Century
- Larry "L.A." Johnson: 1947 - 2010
- Paul McCartney and Neil Young
- 2009 in Review: Year of the Archives
- Joni Mitchell and Neil Young
- Neil Young's "Truly Timeless Music"
- Lady GaGa Covers Neil Young's "Out on the Weekend"
- Jimmy Fallon Impression of Neil Young Goes Viral
- Jackson Browne and Neil Young
- Jimmy Page and Neil Young
- Making "Wonderin'" Video by Tim Pope
- Review: Neil Young's Dreamin' Man
- Comment of the Moment: "Neil Young's Imperfect Nature"
- FLASHBACK: Concert Review of Neil Young, Williamsburg, October 7, 1978
- The Year of Harvest Moon
- What's The Deal With The Performance Series (NYAPS)?
- Adam Sandler and Neil Young on "Powderfinger" at Bridge School Concert
- We Went to a Football Game and a Neil Young Debate Broke Out
- 20th Anniversary of Saturday Night Live Performance of "Rockin' In The Free World"
- Jimi Hendrix and Neil Young at Woodstock
- Bands Covering Neil Young Songs
- 2009 Bridge School Benefit Concert Reviews
- Farm Aid 2009 Concert Reviews - St. Louis, Missouri, 10/4/09
- Inside The Making of The Neil Young Archives
- Thrasher's Review of The Neil Young Archives Vol 1 (1963-1972)
- A Small Miracle in Hyde Park, London
- Europe 2009 Concert Tour Highlights
- A Request for "Harvest Moon" in Dublin
- New Orleans Jazz Festival 2009 Concert Review
- Canada-U.S. Spring 2009 Concert Tour & Reviews
- Fork in the Road Review
- Buffalo Springfield's Dewey Martin: 1940 - 2009
- Adam Sandler Covers "Like a Hurricane"
- 1-20-09: A Sea Change Begins
- A Wish For Harvest Moon
- The Archives Roundup: The Trick of Disaster
- 2008 Year in Review - Blu-Rays and LincVolts
- Road Trip Report of 2008 Tour Home Stretch
- Archives Q & A Session
- Winnipeg 2008: The Neil Young Concert Experience
- Bridge School 2008 Benefit Concert
- Farm Aid 2008 Concert
- Europe Summer 2008 Tour Wrap Up
- Highlights of Summer 2008 Europe Tour - Leg #1
- Photos of Chrome Dreams II Tour Highlights
- The Archives Announcement
- Europe 2008 Tour Highlights
- Year of the Chrome: 2007 in Review
- Concert Review: Philadelphia, PA - 12/9 & 10/07
- Chrome Dreams II Concert Review: Washington, DC - 11/15 & 16/07
- Lyrics Analysis of "Ordinary People"
- Greendale 2003 Tour Reviews & Photos
- Album's In Order Reviews
- Larry Cragg Interview
- The Ragland Project
- Neil Young in Austin, Texas in 1976
- Find The Cost Of Freedom: A New Year
- Neil Young 2006 Year in Review
- Danny Whitten and Kurt Cobain
- "Heart of Gold" Film Roundup
- "Prairie Wind": A Roundup

Also, see some previous Page of the Moment, Photo of the Moment, and Link of the Moment.

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