Neil Young News

The special guests have now been announced for what is certain to be spectacular night celebrating one of the most influential evenings in music history.

Jim Messina's legacy spans five decades and three acclaimed rock super groups: Loggins & Messina, Buffalo Springfield, and Poco. And he's had a vibrant solo career, plus a dizzying array of producing and engineering credits for such luminaries as The Doors, Joni Mitchell, and Herb Alpert. Performing with his band in Folsom, the concert will include songs we all know and love, from across his storied career. Get ready for "…a splendid good-timey sensibility and professionalism" (Los Angeles Times).

JOHN MELLENCAMP announced today additional dates to the 2019 tour of "The John Mellencamp Show" which will feature the rock icon's classics plus some new material. Being hailed by critics and fans alike as one of music's most authentic and crowd pleasing concert performers, Mellencamp has added an additional 13 dates to his 2019 tour. The news follows his previously announced dates, which will kick off with a sold out show in his home state of Indiana on February 7, 2019 and continue through April 30, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM. Produced by AEG Presents, "The John Mellencamp Show" will start promptly at 8pm and will not have an opening act.  Every ticket purchased online will receive a physical copy of Mellencamp's forthcoming album "Other People's Stuff" set for release this December by Republic Records. 

Daptone imprint Dunham Records will release Black Velvet--the fourth and final album from the late, great soul singer Charles Bradley on November 9. The 10-track album is a celebration of the life of the singer who would have turned 70 that same week and was lovingly assembled by his friends and family. Black Velvet is available to stream now via NPR Music First Listen, ahead of next week's release. Bruce Warren notes, 'Charles Bradley had boundless love and talent. Black Velvet is a testimony to his beauty and spirit, a final love letter to his fans. It's a perfect ten-song soul send off from one of the greats.' Stream Black Velvet here: https://n.pr/2EWvvc6.

JOHN MELLENCAMP announced today additional dates to the 2019 tour of “The John Mellencamp Show” which will feature the rock icon's classics plus some new material. Being hailed by critics and fans alike as one of music's most authentic and crowd pleasing concert performers, Mellencamp has added an additional 13 dates to his 2019 tour. The news follows his previously announced dates, which will kick off with a sold out show in his home state of Indiana on February 7, 2019 and continue through April 30, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM. Produced by AEG Presents, “The John Mellencamp Show” will start promptly at 8pm and will not have an opening act.  Every ticket purchased online will receive a physical copy of Mellencamp's forthcoming album “Other People's Stuff” set for release this December by Republic Records. 

The heart-thumping, high-energy music of Get The Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin returns to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, Today, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale to members and go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, July 24 at 10 a.m.

The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing® will honor eight-time GRAMMY® Award winner Willie Nelson at its annual GRAMMY Week celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at The Village Studios in West Los Angeles. Now in its 12th year, this event will celebrate the artistic achievements and creative genius of Nelson, one of the music industry's most beloved icons. The event also acknowledges the overall industry contributions of the Producers & Engineers Wing's more than 6,400 professional members. GRAMMY Week culminates with the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards® on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, airing live on the CBS Television Network, at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Dean Wareham and Cheval Sombre release of their collaborative effort Dean Wareham Vs. Cheval Sombre. The album is out today via Double Feature Records.  

Australia's most successful theatrical export, Dein Perry's Tap Dogs, comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts April 11-14 for six performances only. Tickets are on sale now to theatre members and go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, October 30 at 10 am. Part of The Hanover Theatre's 10th Anniversary Broadway Series, Dein Perry's Tap Dogs is generously sponsored by Reliant Medical Group and Commerce Bank.

As the star of E! Entertainment's hit television show "Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry," Tyler Henry uses his unique gift to help countless people acquire closure, comfort and proof that consciousness transcends physical death. Henry brings his brand new, live show to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 8 pm. Tyler Henry - The Hollywood Medium features Henry discussing his unique gift and how it affects his everyday life, and also includes a multi-media video presentation, live readings and interactive audience Q&A. Tickets are on sale now to members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 26 at 10 am.

Fans of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' will now have another chance to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary with Disney In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, October 28th at 7:30 pm. Los Angeles' reigning Pumpkin King, Danny Elfman, will return to the Hollywood Bowl performing his role of Jack Skellington singing live to film for a very special screening of Disney's timeless holiday classic on October 26, 27 & 28. The immersive experience will include live scenery projections, live orchestra, spectacular guest artists, and an all-star cast. Elfman will be joined by other original cast members including Catherine O'Hara (Sally) and Ken Page (Oogie Boogie) who headlined the opening production, which sold out two nights over Halloween weekend at the Hollywood Bowl in 2015 and returned for 3 nights in 2016 due to popular demand.

Neil Young is set to release Songs For Judy on CD and digitally on November 30, while the vinyl edition will follow on December 14. Songs For Judy is the debut release on Shakey Pictures Records, Young's own imprint distributed by Reprise Records. The album is available for pre-order beginning today. Songs for Judy is available in hi-res at NYA, Neil Young Archives.com. Those who pre-order will receive an instant download of the track “Campaigner”, recorded live in Boston, November 22, 1976. Click here to read Notes About The Recording, courtesy of Cameron Crowe and Joel Bernstein, who curated this collection. Click here to purchase Songs For Judy .

Julien's Auctions, the world–record breaking auction house, has announced that ICONS & IDOLS: ROCK–N–ROLL their two–day music extravaganza to take place Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10 live in Hard Rock Café in New York and online at www.juliensauctions.com. The all star lineup featuring hundreds of historical items of music giants Prince, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, The Beatles and more joins the previously announced auctions of Bernie Taupin and Aretha Franklin.

Taylor Martin brings you music with a beating heart; his raspy, emotion filled voice is instantly recognizable and his lyrics have an unflinching sincerity. Martin releases his third album, Song Dogs November 16th Little King Records. On it, he spins tales of the highway, homes, lost love, love regained, redemption, and the overuse of cell phones. The Honeycutters' Amanda Anne Platt took the lead as Music Producer (along with adding harmony vocals on a handful of songs) with the help of Co-Producer and Engineer, Robert George, and Martin's visions for the album. The album was recorded at Sound Temple Studios in Asheville, North Carolina.

MUSE/IQUE, Pasadena's pioneering live music organization, kicks off its signature Uncorked series with CAR/TUNES, an intimate evening of iconic car songs and conversation on Sunday, October 28, 2018. In the MUSE/IQUE tradition of

John Lennon's iconic 1971 album Imagine, featuring his famous plea for peace and unity that imagines “all the people sharing all the world,” is being celebrated and intimately explored with a comprehensive box set, two acclaimed films and a beautiful book that was released just ahead of what would have been the legendary artist's 78th birthday (October 9).

With these liner notes, celebrated author Michael Barclay entrenches the enormous musical history of Toronto's Massey Hall. His words set the stage for a monumental new vinyl release series that captures the fascinating evolution of the venerated concert venue, a room that has housed timeless performances by everyone from Joni Mitchell to Glenn Gould since opening its doors in 1894.

Will Bowes has been writing and performing original music since childhood. His earliest musical influencer was Neil Young, attending his concert at 6 years old. At age 11, he released his first single, September Cry, which he penned in response to the 9/11 tragedies and received a national radio campaign with interviews on CBC Radio One. He is currently the lead singer in Toronto based soul-pop band, Gold Complex, whose debut EP is on regular radio rotation on CBC and CIUT nationwide, having their music licensed along with an on-camera performance on T.V's Open Heart, currently on Netflix. Their full length studio album, New Soul, is due out this fall.

Enter the Nutcracker's magical world and create special memories for your child with a favorite holiday tradition at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Cookies and Tea with Clara from The Nutcracker returns on Sunday, November 4, sponsored by Wicked Good Cookies.

MIKE JUDGE PRESENTS: TALES FROM THE TOUR BUS, chronicling the exploits of legendary music artists, begins its eight-episode second season FRIDAY, NOV. 2 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on CINEMAX. While the first season of the show spotlighted country musicians, the new season focuses on funk music greats, including George Clinton, Rick James, James Brown and Bootsy Collins. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Parliament-Funkadelic founder Clinton serves as consulting producer and provides original music for the series.