Neil Young has expanded his 2024 return to the stage with more dates for his tour with Crazy Horse. The spring “Love Earth” run of outdoor U.S. venues now includes Canadian dates for the summer that were announced on Feb. 29. The U.S. leg begins April 24 and represents his first tour with the band since before the pandemic, in 2019. A new, double album, Fu**in Up, is also coming. (At time of purchase, fans can opt in to receive a physical CD of the new album Fu##in’ Up included with their tickets for no additional cost.) Young finally returned to the stage on June 30, 2023, the first concert for the celebrated singer-songwriter since a solo theater run in 2018-19. Tickets for the tour are available at Ticketmaster. The general on-sale for the Canadian dates begin March 6-7.
Young, who turned 78 last Nov. 12, had made his first public performance in years last year on Feb. 25, 2023, at a rally in Victoria, Canada. He then appeared with his three-time bandmate Stephen Stills at the latter’s benefit concert and again at Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday concerts. Both were in April. Following his 2023 tour, Young performed at the 2023 Farm Aid concert on Sept. 23. He also played a pair of concerts with Crazy Horse at The Roxy in West Hollywood to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the intimate venue where he was the first performer in 1973.
The new double album, coming for Record Store Day on April 20, includes live tracks recorded at those concerts. The clear vinyl 2-LP Limited Edition will include a litho print of the album cover art and will be available on Record Store Day and through The Greedy Hand Store via the Neil Young Archives website only, which is a unique arrangement with the Record Store Day organization to allow a release to be sold outside of participating RSD stores. On April 26, the black vinyl, compact disc and digital edition will be released.
Young and Crazy Horse have played together for over 50 years and the performances of these familiar songs, is a true highlight. As Young explains, “In the spirit it’s offered…made this for the Horse lovers. I can’t stop it. The horse is runnin’. What a ride we have. I don’t want to mess with the vibe. I am so happy to have this to share.”
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 Young (guitar, vocal, harmonica). The album, coming on April 26, is also available for pre-order in the U.S. here.
Listen to “Broken Circle” from the new album
Watch Young and Crazy Horse perform a favorite at the Roxy in Los Angeles on September 20, 2023
Neil Young 2024 Tour (Tickets are available here)
Apr 24 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Apr 25 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Apr 27 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
May 01 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheatre
May 02 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
May 04 – New Orleans, LA – Jazz Fest
May 05 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater
May 07 – Atlanta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
May 08 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
May 11 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
May 12 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
May 14 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium
May 15 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium
May 17 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
May 18 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
May 20 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
May 22 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
May 23 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion
Jul 08 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage*
Jul 17 – Winnipeg, MB – Blue Cross Park*
Jul 20 – Calgary, AB – Fort Calgary*
Jul 21 – Edmonton, AB – Fan Park at ICE District*
Jul 23 – Burnaby, BC – Deer Lake Park*
*Added on Feb. 29
Related: Links for 100s of classic rock tours
Watch another performance at the Roxy with Crazy Horse
Young’s recordings with Crazy Horse, and other releases, are available here.
8 Comments
I know this will be an unpopular post, but I don’t really care. I just wanted to say that I wouldn’t walk across the street to see Neil Young perform for free. I can’t stand his whiny, screechy voice or his cacophonous guitar playing. (I respect his politics, however, and support that fully. I’m glad he uses his platform to support progressive causes.) I haven’t liked any music he’s done since the Buffalo Springfield days, and I see no reason to start now. If you like Neil Young, then great. Enjoy yourself. I’ll pay my money to see artists who can actually sing as opposed to sounding like a scalded cat.
Is he trying to save Earth by flying fuel-guzzling jets, which haul around all his gear and staff? He’s a hypocrite. He leaves more of a carbon footprint in one year than I would my entire life! Why doesn’t he stay put in Canada and have people watch online? He thinks he knows better than us, but he is wrong.
Dear V2787,
You are entitled to your opinion but know this. No one really cares about your thoughts on Neil Young, and you will not be missed at his concerts. I am sure there are artists that you prefer to listen to that others do not like. It’s a free country, so just keep on Rocking in The Free World.
Mr. Soul,
Evidently you do care about his opinion, otherwise you would not have commented on it. Try not to use too many fossil fuels getting to and from the concert.
Problem solved…..DON’T GO !!! Those of us who love Neil won’t miss you one bit……
OMG Where to start? I’m a 70 year old life long musician and Neil Young is my all time favorite artist. Whatever you think of his voice, he is widely considered one of the best song writers of all time. Even if you disagree w/ that, no one can argue that he is one of the most prolific song writers of all time. And just so you know. Neil Young is a composer and performer. (Not a political pundit). People don’t go to see Neil Young because of his politics, although many agree w/ them. They go because he is their favorite artist also. Who do you like to see in concert? Or do you just go to political gatherings?
I accept that people don’t like the Neil Young sound. You’re entitled to your view. You’re not entitled to slobber nonsense about him. If you’re not a fan, then walk on. None of your God Damned business you whiney sad git!
I’ve always loved Neil Young, I wouldn’t miss this for anything.
Too bad whiners