Neil Young News

Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band guitarist for more than 25 years, Nils Lofgren has made a name for himself in the music industry, performing with everyone from Ringo Starr and Robert Plant to Neil Young.

Monday July 11th sees the release of "Ruby Electric" - Philip Sayce's latest album on Provogue Records. The album showcases previously unreleased studio and live tracks and includes the single "Let The Love In" featuring a duet with Melissa Etheridge.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Brian Wilson, the co-founder of and creative force behind The Beach Boys and one of the greatest composers of all time, returns to Wolf Trap to perform his timeless hit songs and showcase his new album, Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin (2010).

The Englert Theatre presents Jolie Holland on Friday, July 15 at 8 PM.

The Florida Theatre has announced the 2011 Summer Movie Classics.

doc|UWM, a documentary center housed in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts Film Department, in collaboration with Pabst/Riverside/Turner, is pleased to announce that the national bands Generationals and YACHT have confirmed their participation in Cream City Soundcheck.

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is gearing up for its 11th Flint Hills International Children's Festival. Minnesota's signature arts festival for children and families features performing artists from all across the state, region and world. Festival dates are May 31-June 5, 2011. Nearly 500,000 people have enjoyed the Festival since it began in 2000.

The Iridium has an historic lineup on tap for May, with guitar giant Ted Nugent joining the Les Paul Trio and Neil Young/E Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren performing with his acoustic duo.

Legendary rocker Neil Young will embark on a solo tour that will kick off on April 15th in Durham, NC, and will include a performance at Detroit's Fox Theatre on Wednesday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. The tour, which will include two nights at Boston's Wang Center and two shows at the prestigious and intimate Avery Fisher Hall in NYC's Lincoln Center, will cover songs from his current acclaimed album, Le Noise as well as classic tracks performed in both electric and acoustic settings.

On September 24-25, The Life is good Festival will return to Prowse Farm in Canton, MA, a suburb of Boston, at the base of the Blue Hills.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 91.3fm WYEP and Three Rivers Arts Festival, through the CD Live! Concert series, are pleased to announce the return engagement of The Decemberists on Tuesday, April 21, 2011 at the Benedum Center in the Downtown Pittsburgh Cultural District.

The Tribeca Film Festival today announced that the world premiere of Cameron Crowe's documentary The Union will open the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by American Express. A performance by the film's subject - Elton John - will follow the free, outdoor screening to kick off the Festival's 10th edition and thank the New York City community for its ongoing support.

The compelling vocalist and songwriter Madeleine Peyroux will reveal two tracks from her recently completed new album with digital EP available everywhere on March 29. Helmed by noted producer Craig Street (Norah Jones, k.d. Lang, Cassandra Wilson) and featuring Marc Ribot on guitar/banjo along with Me'shell Ndegeocello on bass, Peyroux's latest sessions signal a new approach for the musician as she carries her jazz sensibilities into rootsier territory.

The Iridium has an historic lineup on tap for May, with guitar giant Ted Nugent joining the Les Paul Trio and Neil Young/E Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren performing with his acoustic duo.

It's hard to believe that over 40 years have flown by since Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh and his late brother, Hock formed the renowned group that would be the inspiration behind the blues in Canada and the world famous Blues Brothers.

One of the greatest actors in film history, Al Pacino comes to DPAC on Friday, May 20th, 2011 for A Once in a Lifetime Event with Al Pacino- ONE NIGHT ONLY

It's hard to believe that over 40 years have flown by since Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh and his late brother, Hock formed the renowned group that would be the inspiration behind the blues in Canada and the world famous Blues Brothers.

The compelling vocalist and songwriter Madeleine Peyroux will reveal two tracks from her recently completed new album with digital EP available everywhere on March 29. Helmed by noted producer Craig Street (Norah Jones, k.d. Lang, Cassandra Wilson) and featuring Marc Ribot on guitar/banjo along with Me'shell Ndegeocello on bass, Peyroux's latest sessions signal a new approach for the musician as she carries her jazz sensibilities into rootsier territory.

Music legends Elton John and Leon Russell, along with their record label Decca, are partnering with VEVO for the leading music video and entertainment platform's first-ever 'Make Your Own Music Video' contest. Launched March 17th, participants are encouraged to submit their own music videos created for Elton and Leon's latest single, 'Hey Ahab,' from their critically acclaimed Decca album, The Union.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present After the Gold Rush: Contemporary Photographs from the Collection from March 22, 2011, through January 2, 2012, in the Joyce and Robert Menschel Hall for Modern Photography.