Iconic singer-songwriter Neil Young has performed with A-list backing bands and musicians over the course of his 50-year career. But this year, the “Heart of Gold” folk rocker will go solo for a series of performances across the nation.
Young has confirmed just four dates for this spring’s Twisted Road Tour, with more expected to follow. As it stands now, the itinerary opens with a May 26 engagement at Louisville Palace Theatre in Louisville, KY, followed by additional gigs on May 29 at Fox Theater in Atlanta, GA, and May 30 at the Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg, SC.
The final confirmed date on Young’s official Web site is June 1 at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. However, Rolling Stone has reported that Young will extend his stay in country music’s hub city with a second night at Ryman Auditorium on June 2.
Initial onsales are slated to start this Saturday, March 27. According to event listings on Ticketmaster.com, tickets for the May 26 show in Louisville will range from a low of $85 to a high of $245.
Prices in other markets will be similar. Spartanburg Spark places face values for the May 30 gig in the $80 to $121 range, while music blog Nashville Scene sets tickets to the June 1 show within the $92 to $127 range.
Throughout the upcoming tour, Young will play sets of his classic songs, as well as newer tracks from his repertoire. The Twisted Road also features Bert Jansch as a special guest. The Scottish folk musician, who Young has credited as an influence, will open each performance with his own solo set.
Last Updated on June 9, 2010
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First let me say that we have been fans since Harvest came out. But Neil is one of many that we have never gotten to see live. For my birthday, my wife bought me tickets for the show on Fri May 21 at Hanover Theatre Worcester, MA. Yes we had the expensive seats, but that’s not my point.
When you go to see someone do a solo show, and especially when they do have a history of playing at least some of there music acoustically (and the promos show him playing acoustic guitars), you anticipate an acoustic show. What we got was Neil saving money by not hiring a band, slamming our ears and our pockets, screaming through 2 minute versions of his rock hits.
Bert Jansch was wonderful. Neil started out just as we had hoped. But that unfortunately that didn’t last long. Most rockers would take the time to rework their hits so that thy can be presented on an acoustic guitar, providing a truly memorable experience. Most would also bring back their opener (especially when it is someone they considered a mentor) and played some duet material. Neil Young put absolutely no effort into preparing a show for his fans.
Over the last few years, we have gone to see many of the legendary performers we have loved. This show was one of the most disappointing shows we have ever seen, and we have one question…
Where do we file for a refund for the money wasted seeing it?
I just got back from the show in Nashville… I can’t remember ever being part of such an amazing experience… Finally an artist out there willing to branch out and not just play his hits after hits.. He rocked the socks off that place, it was sensational… I bought 3 of his shirts that said “I said it was Solo, they said it was acoustic.” If neil young read the complaint in the comment, he would be soo freakin happy. You have made the exact point he has been trying to make for him, ha, amazing! He played 3 pianos, 6 or 7 guitars… i am honestly in awe, goosebumps after every song… If you were suprised by his concert, then you obviously haven’t heard any of his tuff from the past ten years, ha