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Birth Place: Toronto, ON, CANADA

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The globally respected, prolific and mercurial Neil Young has forged a 50 year long storied career that has been revered by legions of fans, peers and critics around the world and earned him recognition as one of the greatest artists of all time.
After embarking on a music career in the 1960s Toronto folk scene, the Canadian native moved to Los Angeles where in 1966, he formed with Stephen Stills and others the groundbreaking super group Buffalo Springfield, who along with the Byrds, became the forerunners of the Americana folk-rock and country roots rock music movements of the Seventies and beyond. (photo above: Young's H.O.A.R.D. Tour model train)
While joining Stills in the iconic band Crosby, Stills and Nash in 1969, Young began his prolific solo career as a touring singer/songwriter with his self-titled debut album Neil Young. In the next three decades, Young produced over 35 albums that demonstrated his uncompromising and shape shifting musicology -from the jam rock inflected Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, his first album with his fabled long standing backup band Crazy Horse, featuring "Cinnamon Girl" to the folk acoustic flavored Harvest that produced the #1 hit "Heart of Gold" to the electric/punk rock insurgentRust Never Sleeps to the bluesy This Note's For You that was banned by MTV and whose title track ironically won him an MTV Best Video Award to his Freedom protest anthem "Rockin' in the Free World." Despite their unshackled musical genres and experimentation, Young's consciousness raising songs have always been marked by his distinct voice, raw and emotional guitar playing and his transcendent, poetic songwriting. (photo right: Young's 1948 Buick Roadmaster Hearse) Young's standing as a cult hero has influenced and ignited other works: from touring with grunge rock icons Pearl Jam to three documentaries on Young's concert tours produced by the late famed director Jonathan Demme to collaborations on the film soundtracks of Dead Man directed by Jim Jarmusch and Demme's Philadelphia which garnered Young an Academy award nomination.
Political, environmental and humanitarian awareness, advocacy and activism have been consistent threads in Young's life's mission and music. In 1985, Young co-founded, the still active Farm Aid with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp. Neil Young and Pegi Young organized the Bridge School Benefit Concerts which for three decades had become an annual, all acoustic, non-profit charity event. The Bridge School ensures that children with severe speech and physical impairments achieve full participation in their communities through the use of assistive technology and the development, implementation and dissemination of innovative educational strategies. The weekend concerts have drawn an international array of musical artists from Bruce Springsteen to Elton John to Guns N' Roses and have raised significant resources for the school. A portion of proceeds from this auction will benefit The Bridge School.
In addition, Young is the author of several books including the best selling 2012 autobiography "Waging Heavy Peace: A Hippie Dream."

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Steve Dawson Will Release Sixth Solo Album This Summer


Ghosts is the sixth solo album from Chicago-based musician and songwriter Steve Dawson. It's being release June 7 on venerable Chicago label Pravda Records on CD, 12” LP vinyl, digital download and on streaming platforms.

Review: SUPER FREAK: THE RICK JAMES STORY at National Theatre


Somewhere between touring tribute acts and high-gloss Broadway jukebox musical bios are the more modest regional  musicals created to nominally perform the hits of a legacy pop act, in costume, adding biographical details as a story arc.

Terri Clark Reimagines Greatest Hits with Kelly Clarkson, Lauren Alaina, and More in New Album


Country music legend Terri Clark collaborates with today's top artists to recreate her biggest hits in the upcoming album, Terri Clark:Take Two, releasing on May 31.

Joni Mitchell Music Back on Spotify After Pulling Over Joe Rogan Deal


Joni Mitchell's music has returned to Spotify. After following Neil Young in removing their music from the service in 2022 over its deal with Joe Rogan, Spotify users can now once again stream Mitchell's music, which includes 'Both Sides Now,' 'River,' 'Case of You,' and more.

PITCH PERFECT 3 Star Returns With Unapologetic Sophomore Album


HANNAH FAIRLIGHT, known for her roles in Pitch Perfect 3 and Crazy Hearts: Nashville, returns with a bold sophomore album. Dive into the latest musical offering from this multi-talented artist. A regular at haunts like NYC's The Bitter End and Arlene's Grocery, Fairlight went on to grace stages across Europe, the UK, and Australia.

Adrian Sutherland Releases Sophomore Album 'Precious Diamonds'


Explore Adrian Sutherland's new sophomore album, PRECIOUS DIAMONDS. Get insights into the latest release from this talented musician. Precious Diamonds features 10 tracks with contributions from legendary musicians like Mickey Raphael, Jim Hoke, and Linden himself. Following the album release celebration in Toronto on March 14th.

MATT AND BEN, THE LAST WALTZ, And More Coming Up This Spring At Cotuit Center for the Arts


Discover the upcoming events at Cotuit Center for the Arts. Stay up to date with the latest performances, exhibitions, and workshops curated for art enthusiasts.

SLOW HOLLOWS Release New Album 'Bullhead'


In sharp contrast to 2019's Actors, which interpolated R&B and dance music and was influenced by collaborations with Frank Ocean (Feinstein sings the chorus on Blonde's “Self Control”) and Tyler, the Creator (who crafted the beat for Actors' “Heart,” and whose albums Feinstein appears on), Bullhead finds Feinstein stripping things back.

MARY POPPINS Will Embark on New UK and Ireland Tour in 2024


Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced that MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour.

SLOW HOLLOWS Share New Single 'Tired'


Discover the new single 'Soap' by SLOW HOLLOWS, an exciting addition to their upcoming album 'Bullhead'. Bullhead marks the first new Slow Hollows album in 3 years, following the band's dissolution in 2020, and subsequent revival as principal songwriter Austin Feinstein's solo project. Plus, check out tour dates!

March BIRTHDAY Feature and a QUIZ: Honoring Those Born in March


Let's march into March with a quiz about the music notables born in that month. Check out this BroadwayWorld quiz to see how much you know about them. A March Multiple Choice Quiz about our multiple birthday honorees.

Sugarcane Jane Featuring Longtime Neil Young Bandmate to Release 'On A Mission' LP


Led by the dynamic husband and wife duo Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee from Loxley, Alabama, Sugarcane Jane has been melting hearts and captivating audiences with their soulful harmonies for over a decade. With a rich musical heritage and impressive credits working with the likes of Neil Young, Steve Winwood, and Dwight Yoakam.

Neil Young With Crazy Horse Announces 'Fu##In' Up'


The Crazy Horse lineup on FU##IN' UP includes Billy Talbot (bass, vocal), Ralph Molina (drums, vocal), Micah Nelson (guitar, vocal, piano), Nils Lofgren (guitar, vocal, piano) and Neil Young (guitar, vocal, harmonica). The sounds these five musicians achieve cannot be predicted, and allow an element of sonic surprise.

John Pizzarelli Celebrates the Stage and Movies with His New Album 'Stage and Screen' at The Broward Center


World-renowned John Pizzarelli Trio takes the stage in the Amaturo Theater, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, FL. on February 21, 2024, at 7:45 pm.  

Billboard Selects Orion Amphitheater As 'Top East Coast Amphitheater' on 2024 Top Music Venues List


The accolade follows a triumphant 2023 season for The Orion, as it hosted 32 concerts and 83 community and cultural events last year, welcoming some of music's biggest names such as Lana Del Rey, Brandi Carlile, Snoop Dogg, James Taylor, Phish, Billy Strings, Widespread Panic, Ja Rule and Ashanti, Turnpike Troubadours, Weezer and many more.

SLOW HOLLOWS Share New Single 'Soap'


Discover the latest release from the band. The track is preceded by the urgent and densely layered single “Idle Hands,” which captures the intensity of the band's storied live sets, and the stripped back, intimate acoustic song “Old Yeller.” To accompany the new single, Feinstein has also shared an intimate performance of “Soap.'

Birmingham's Lolly Lee Set to Release Debut Album Produced By Neil Young Bandmate


The lead single and video, 'Great Crusade', will be released in a couple of weeks, giving listeners a taste of Lee's talent and setting the tone for the album. The colored vinyl release of Lolly Lee's self-titled album is set for April, mastered by Eric Conn at Independent Mastering, adding to the excitement surrounding the release.

Jeff Larson to Release Solo Album 'Adobe Home'; Co-Produced With AMERICA's Gerry Beckley


Produced by the veteran California singer-songwriter with Gerry Beckley of America, the album will be launched March 8 with the LARSON composition “Something of A Dream.” The 13-track album comes on the heels of IT'LL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN, the veteran singer-songwriter's acclaimed 2023 six-song tribute EP.

Kelli Baker to Hit the Road, Performing in NYC, Nashville & More


Kelli Baker returns to the road with a star-studded band after her trailer was stolen and recovered in North Carolina. See her powerful blues performances in cities like NYC, Pittsburgh, and Nashville.

Review: Broadway's Jessica Vosk Honors the Songwriters of Laurel Canyon at OC's Segerstrom Center


A spectacular one-night-only concert at OC's Segerstrom Center starring one of Broadway's most acclaimed stars, Jessica Vosk's 'California Dreamin'' is a rousing, informative tribute to the incredible singer/songwriters that populated the Laurel Canyon artists community in Los Angeles that included Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, and more.

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Neil Young has written 1 shows including Street Corner Symphony (Composer).

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