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Tour Watch 1997
(Archive 9: 9/19/97 - End of 97)
See The 1997 Tour pages for full 1997 touring details.
Tour-Related Rumors, Snoopings, News Releases

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From: DrConcert@aol.com
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 1998 09:41:55 EST
Subject: Chicago Trib: Neil is best concert of 1997

In today's Chicago Tribune, rock critic Greg Kot lists the best concerts of 1997. Neil (at HORDE) is top of the list!!

Date: Friday, January 2, 1998
Source: Greg Kot.
Section: FRIDAY
Copyright Chicago Tribune

ROCKING UP A STORM
13 LIVE SHOWS THAT SHOOK UP THE WINDY CITY LAST YEAR

Out of hundreds of sets of music witnessed in 1997, here is a baker's dozen of the best:
1. Neil Young and Crazy Horse, H.O.R.D.E. Festival at the New World Music Theatre, Aug. 3: A violent storm sent rain and sleet slashing into the pavilion during the festival's closing set. The lights dimmed and the P.A. system shut down midsong, but Young and Crazy Horse kept playing, as though trying to will their instruments back to life. As a wind-whipped Jolly Roger flag threatened to rip free from Ralph Molina's drum kit, the band huddled around him like a crew of pirates determined to go down with the ship. The crowd, verging on panic, began to laugh in giddy appreciation, then cheer wildly. Their instruments amplified by emergency generators, Young and the band then delivered -- what else? -- Like a Hurricane.

From: Joshua Maltz <jmaltz@uclink4.berkeley.edu>
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 1997 12:53:51 -0700
Subject: CSNY Reunion?

I heard that CSNY might be having a reunion for one of the Dylan shows in L.A. this week.

Josh

From: RSampimon@jbwere.com.au
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 09:54:28 +1000
Subject: Oz still on?

I had a chat to a (Australian) Warner sales guy last night at a social function. He thought that Neil was still coming out to OZ in March/April. Lookout Mama checked this last week with Lookout Management and they said it wasn't on. Let's hope The Warner guy is right.

He also mentioned that Neil is putting out a new recording scheduled for March next year. I presume that's the acoustic (hopefully) one he's working on currently.

He also said (I gave this guy the 3rd degree !!!!!) that Neil's latest stuff only sells about 20,000 copies in Australia. Harvest evidently sold 400,000 copies.

Regards
Stringman

From: kevin johnson" <aerokev@net66.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 15:17:52 -0000
Subject: Neil play for Bowie?

From Live magazine:

David Bowie celebrated turning 50 last January with a star-studded show at Madison Square Garden, and he apparently liked having something to do on his b-day. In recent months, in fact, we hear that he's been making plans to do it again on his 51st, this time with an acoustic show in L.A.

Among those that Bowie approached as part of his initial wish list for the show: Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Perry Farrell, and Anthony Keidas. Assuming the show comes off, the audience will no doubt be celeb-studded as well, since well-wishers at Bowie's recent shows include Johnny Depp, Daryl Hannah, Chris Isaak, a frisky Sean Penn, and Young, who spent the San Francisco show dancing in the balcony alongside Metallica's Kirk Hammett.

Hope this happens!

Aerostar

From: Ken <kas0@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 00:18:51 -0800
Subject: PJ Call Neil at Stealth Show

Pearl Jam at the Catalyst tonight were billed as The Honking Seals. I snuck into the soundcheck. I kinda snuck through the kitchen. It was just the sound guys, the opening band, 3-4 others and ME. They played:

Here's the set list for the main show: Then during the encore, Eddie brought out a phone saying it's somebody's 51st birthday. Everybody yelled NEIL! He dialed then led us in Happy Birthday. Then told everybody to quack like a duck. Here's the rest of the encore:

From: Lookout Mama
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 1997 22:41:46 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Tour news on Lookout Mama Report.

From: Ethan.B.Katz-Bassett@williams.edu
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 1997 17:04:47 -0500
Subject: Neil at Farm Aid

Not sure if this has been posted, but there is a nice picture of Neil wearing his STOP FACTORY FARMS get-up on the Rolling Stone site.

Ethan

From: Peter Ferioli <peterf@howling.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 16:54:48 -0700
Subject: Bridge Schedule

Hey IRF'ers and Rusties... Here is the confirmed bridge schedule for Sat (same order on Sun, with a time-shift):
4:00-4:15Neil and Pegi
4:15-4:30Kacey Crowley
4:40-5:20Blues Traveler
5:30-6:10Lou Reed
6:25-7:05Metallica
7:25-8:05Alanis Morrissette
8:25-9:05Dave Matthews Band
9:15-9:30Bridge film
9:40-10:20Smashing Pumpkins
10:30-11:00Neil
11:00-11:10Finale
Peter

From: Bikeralane@aol.com
Date: Fri, 3 Oct 1997 22:55:36 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Farm Aid 97 Television

Look for the crazy Hippy Girl holding the banner!

Long live the family farmer!

~Live To Ride~

From: kevin johnson <aerokev@net66.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Oct 1997 11:55:52 -000
Subject: No taping at Farm Aid

Subject says it all.

Maybe TNN will use their brains this year and run commercials and stuff while bands are setting up. I'm not counting on it, though!

Aerostar
(Kevin)

From: ROLF CLEMENTS <rclements@fdic.gov>
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 1997 19:24:54 -0700
Subject: Sunday Bridge Show Start Time

Shoreline now says, in addition to the 4pm Saturday start time, there's now a 2pm start time for Sunday. Thought folks would want to know for making plans (recovering from Saturday ;-> ).

From: gregory hernandez <Calistar@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 1997 02:56:55 +0000
Subject: Bridge Concert-Goers Guide

I've seen many many questions concerning this year's Bridge shows, So I decided to write a guide to tell about some experiences I've had. Check it out.

Greg (AKA Calistar)

From: "kevin johnson" <aerokev@net66.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 15:57:01 -0000
Subject: Farm Aid may allow taping

Just got off the phone with a guy from the World Music Theatre. He said that they're not allowing recording at Farm Aid, but told me to call back Friday because that may change. Keep your fingers crossed, I guess!

BTW- if they do allow recording, I'll have Beck, Fogerty, Allmans, DMB, all the way down to Supersuckers! (And, of course, NEIL!)

Aerostar (ready for a road trip!)

From: Ron Wilcox <rwilcox@redshift.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Sep 1997 12:08:09 -0700
Subject: Bridge Ticket Sales

Rusties,
Bridge tickets went on sale today at 10 AM. I just spoke to a friend in Greenbrae (North S.F. Bay Area). Told me the first person in line at that outlet got reserved seats. The SECOND person got Lawn!

Ron Wilcox

From: Dan Pollart <pollart@genetrace.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 15:45:08 -0700
Subject: Buying Bridge Tix

For those who despise BASS, Bridge tickets should be available without service charge at the Shoreline box office at noon on the 28th. Unfortunately, by then all the reserved seats will be gone but what the heck, five bucks is five bucks...

Dan

From: conrad.caterpillar@juno.com (Mark H Johnson)
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 15:30:44 -0700
Subject: What Farm Aid means to Me

I wanted to share my story about farming and family.

From: Lookout Mama
Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 17:30:42 -0400
Subject: Tour news on Lookout Mama Report.

From: Lookout Mama
Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 08:40:35 -0400
Subject: Tour news on Lookout Mama Report.

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