Neil Young Goes w/Live Nation for Tour

08/19/2008

Wilco, Everest and Death Cab For Cutie also on selected dates.

By Fred Mills

Yet another musical superstar has hitched his wagon, and perhaps his fortunes too, to Live Nation. The entertainment conglomerate announced last night that Neil Young will embark on a North American tour commencing October 14^th in St Paul, Minnesota continuing for eight weeks, culminating at New York's Madison Square Garden on December 15^th.

The new tour comes on the heels of Young European Tour that brought him before audiences in 14 countries over the course of three months. This fall's tour includes concert performances in such U.S. markets as Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia. Additionally there will be multiple stops in Young's native Canada including Vancouver, Calgary, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax.

The concerts will feature Neil Young with the same band that so ably backed him in Europe - Ben Keith, Rick Rosas, Chad Cromwell, Anthony Crawford and Pegi Young. Song sets are expected to be eclectic, featuring both newer material and classic Neil Young hits. Death Cab For Cutie and Everest will support dates from October 14 through November 5; Wilco and Everest are on the bill for dates starting November 29 through the tour's conclusion with the exception of the December 9 Chicago date which will feature (TBD) and Everest in support.

Although Live Nation Global Touring is handling the Young tour, there's no word regarding whether Neil has inked one of those megabuck, longterm 360 deals (or related deals) that superstars such as Madonna and U2 have found so attractive of late. Admittedly it's unlikely with Young, who's known for keeping his career cards close to his chest. But fans are expressing guarded concern just the same when word got out about Live Nation's involvement.

All shows this tour will be GA floor with reserved seating in the stands. GA Tickets will be prices at $75.00 with reserved stand tickets ranging in price from $45.00 to $250.00 (plus all applicable service charges).

For complete tour and ticket information:

www.livenation.com

www.neilyoung.com

Neil Young Tour Dates:

October 14 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center / on sale August 22

16 - Winnipeg, MN - MTS Centre / on sale August 22

18 - Regina, SK - Brandt Centre / on sale August 22

19 - Calgary, AB - Pengrowth Saddledome / on sale August 22

21 - Everett, WA - Comcast Arena at Everett / on sale September 12

22 - Vancouver, BC - GM Place / on sale August 22

29 - San Diego, CA - Cox Arena / on sale August 25

30 - Los Angeles, CA - The Forum / on sale August 25