Virtual Farm Aid concert with Neil Young, John Mellencamp and more raises $500k

The April 11 live-streamed virtual benefit concert, “At Home With Farm Aid” – featuring Neil Young, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews – raised over $500,000 for American family farmers impacted by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Streamed live by hennemusic and hosted by Nelson and his sons, Lukas and Micah, the webcast – also broadcast via AXS TV – saw each of the players dial in from their own homes and studios to deliver unique live performances of classic tracks.

The evening’s many highlights included Nelson and his sons performing his signature hit “On The Road Again” and “I Thought About You, Lord"; Matthews covering Nelson’s “Ain’t It Funny How Time Slips Away,” as well as the fan-favorite “Satellite,” and his new song “Windows;” Mellencamp performing “Jack And Diane” and “Rain On The Scarecrow;” and Young performing “Vampire Blues” and “Helpless."

The money raised from the event is helping Farm Aid invest in farmer-led solutions to the COVID-19 crisis: making emergency grants to farmers and ranchers in need; creating comprehensive resources for farmers; connecting farmers to legal, financial, and mental health support resources; supporting local, state, and national farm organizations; and advocating for COVID-19 recovery funds and resources from the federal government for short-term relief and long-term resilience.

To make a donation to Farm Aid, please visit farmaid.org.

“If you’ve already donated, thank you,” says organizers. “If you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time to provide immediate assistance to farmers and ranchers who are struggling.”




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Virtual Farm Aid live concert features Neil Young, John Mellencamp and more

photo: Marc Hauser

Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews teamed up to raise funds for US family farmers during the global health crisis with a live-stream concert event, “At Home With Farm Aid”, on April 11.

Streamed live by hennemusic and hosted by Nelson and his sons, Lukas and Micah, the webcast – also broadcast via AXS TV – saw each of the players dial in from their own homes and studios to deliver unique live performances.

Matthews opened the program with “Funny How Time Slips Away”, a 1961 hit for Billy Walker that was written by Willie and has been covered by a number of artists through the years; “Satellite”, from his 1994 debut, “Under The Table And Dreaming” was followed by 2002’s “Bartender” before the singer wrapped up his set with a newly-written tune, “Windows.”

From his home base in Indiana, Mellencamp performed 2010’s “Save Some Time To Dream”, an abbreviated version of his 1982 smash, “Jack & Diane”, and 2008’s “Longest Days” before closing with 1985’s “Rain On The Scarecrow.”

Fresh from posting the third edition of his home concert series, “Fireside Sessions”, Young began his three-song performance with the “On The Beach” track, “Vampire Blues”, before delivering “Love And Only Love” from 1990’s “Ragged Glory”, and ending with the CSNY fave, “Helpless.”

Nelson and his sons urged viewers to donate to Farm Aid before running through three songs of their own, including Willie’s 1996 tune, “I Thought About You, Lord”; “Hands On The Wheel” from his 1975 classic, “Red Headed Stranger”, was next and followed by the webcast’s closing track, “On The Road Again.”

American farmers are facing a new set of challenges due to the current global health crisis, according to Nelson.

“The coronavirus has disrupted our entire country and is a grave threat to all of us,” says Willie. “One of its many impacts is that it has helped us to better see the value of essential people like healthcare workers, grocery store clerks, delivery truck drivers, and farmers and ranchers.

“Farm Aid has worked for 35 years to build a family farm centered agricultural system, and we are here now to support farmers and ranchers in this crisis, without whom we could not eat. The time to build a resilient family farm food system is now!”

To make a donation so that Farm Aid can support and strengthen the homegrown farm industry, please visit farmaid.org.

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hennemusic LIVE: At Home With Farm Aid

photo: Marc Hauser

hennemusic is pleased to deliver a live stream of “At Home With Farm Aid”, a concert event in support of American farmers that features performances from Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews.

Hosted by Nelson and his sons, Lukas and Micah, the project sees the four Farm Aid board members are teaming up to raise funds for US family farmers during the global health crisis as each of the players join in from their own homes and studios to deliver unique live performances.

For more than three decades, Farm Aid has worked diligently to build a dynamic family farm-centered agricultural system benefiting farms both big and small.

Now, with COVID-19 presenting farmers across America with a new set of challenges to overcome, Farm Aid is responding immediately to invest in farmer-led solutions to the COVID-19 crisis; make emergency grants to farmers and ranchers in need; create comprehensive resources for farmers; connect farmers to legal, financial, and mental health support resources; support local, state, and national farm organizations; and advocate for COVID-19 recovery funds and resources from the federal government for short-term relief and long-term resilience.

“The coronavirus has disrupted our entire country and is a grave threat to all of us,” says Nelson. “One of its many impacts is that it has helped us to better see the value of essential people like healthcare workers, grocery store clerks, delivery truck drivers, and farmers and ranchers.

“Farm Aid has worked for 35 years to build a family farm centered agricultural system, and we are here now to support farmers and ranchers in this crisis, without whom we could not eat. The time to build a resilient family farm food system is now!”

To make a donation so that Farm Aid can support and strengthen the homegrown farm industry, please visit farmaid.org.

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photo: Marc Hauser

Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews are teaming up to raise funds for US family farmers during the global health crisis with a live stream concert event, “At Home With Farm Aid.”

Hosted by Nelson and his sons, Lukas and Micah, the Saturday, April 11 hour-long live stream via farmaid.org and AXS TV broadcast (starting at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT) will feature each of the players as they dial in from their own homes and studios to deliver unique live performances.

For more than three decades, Farm Aid has worked diligently to build a dynamic family farm-centered agricultural system benefiting farms both big and small. Now, with COVID-19 presenting farmers across America with a new set of challenges to overcome, Farm Aid is responding immediately to invest in farmer-led solutions to the COVID-19 crisis; make emergency grants to farmers and ranchers in need; create comprehensive resources for farmers; connect farmers to legal, financial, and mental health support resources; support local, state, and national farm organizations; and advocate for COVID-19 recovery funds and resources from the federal government for short-term relief and long-term resilience.

“The coronavirus has disrupted our entire country and is a grave threat to all of us,” says Nelson. “One of its many impacts is that it has helped us to better see the value of essential people like healthcare workers, grocery store clerks, delivery truck drivers, and farmers and ranchers.

“Farm Aid has worked for 35 years to build a family farm centered agricultural system, and we are here now to support farmers and ranchers in this crisis, without whom we could not eat. The time to build a resilient family farm food system is now!”

To make a donation so that Farm Aid can support and strengthen farmers, please visit farmaid.org.

AXS-TV is also airing a “Best Of Farm Aid 2019” special on Sunday, April 12 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Young recently launched a live video series from isolation during the coronavirus pandemic; “Fireside Sessions” sees the singer performing a number of classic and rare tracks for fans.

The rocker will issue his shelved 1975 record, “Homegrown”, on April 18 as part of an extensive series of 2020 archival album releases.
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Neil Young rocks Farm Aid 25

Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America was held last Saturday at Milwaukee’s Miller Park, the home of baseball’s Milwaukee Brewers.

Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews were joined by about a dozen acts, including Kenny Chesney, Norah Jones, Jason Mraz, Jeff Tweedy, The Bodeans and others to support the cause – assisting family farms across the States and educating consumers about homegrown products.

You can assist Farm Aid with your donation here.

The weekend prior to the release of his new cd, “Le Noise” (out yesterday), Neil Young was in fine form, playing a set of old favorites mixed in with some of the new material. Young followed the format of his newest recording by playing most of set alone, accompanied by just his electric guitar, sending sound waves and feedback into the night air before the packed stadium crowd.

Neil switched things up late in the set, playing organ on “Mother Earth,” and then acoustic guitar on “Long May You Run.” For the set’s finale, Neil went electric and was joined by some special guests.

Neil Young

Neil Young – Down By The River
Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America
Miller Park, Milwaukee, WI - October 2, 2010


Neil Young – Hitchhiker
Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America
Miller Park, Milwaukee, WI - October 2, 2010


Neil Young - Ohio
Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America
Miller Park, Milwaukee, WI - October 2, 2010


Neil Young – Sign Of Love
Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America
Miller Park, Milwaukee, WI - October 2, 2010


Neil Young – Mother Earth
Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America
Miller Park, Milwaukee, WI - October 2, 2010


Neil Young – Long May You Run
Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America
Miller Park, Milwaukee, WI - October 2, 2010


Neil Young – Homegrown
With John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews
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Miller Park, Milwaukee, WI - October 2, 2010

Craig Ferguson Rocks 5

A couple of random Craig Ferguson items to catch up on…

Geoff Peterson Bollywood Twitter Jingle (May 2010)
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Willie Nelson Gardening Tips – Burrowing Animals
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Here’s Willie doing studio and live versions of a Dave Matthews song…

Willie Nelson - Moment of Forever - Gravedigger

Willie Nelson – Gravedigger
Moment Of Forever (2008)



Dave Matthews, Willie Nelson, Tim Reynolds – Gravedigger
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More Gardening Tips With Willie Nelson

More fun with Willie Nelson on Craig Ferguson’s show…

Gardening Tips with Willie Nelson – Replanting
The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson – April 21, 2010



Gardening Tips with Willie Nelson – Wear A Hat
The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson – April 26, 2010



Gardening Tips with Willie Nelson – Tomato Plants
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Gardening Tips with Willie Nelson – Fertilizer
The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson – May 3, 2010



Willie Nelson - The Essential Willie Nelson - Georgia On My Mind

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Craig Ferguson gets the Willies

I’ll start off today with a shout-out and a “Welcome to Toronto” to Craig Ferguson, who’s doing a show tonight at Massey Hall. Wish I was gonna be there…

Willie Nelson appeared on Craig’s show recently, and they sure had some fun. Craig got into the spirit of things right off the bat, kicking off last Friday’s (16) show dressed as Willie and setting the tone for things to come…

Craig Ferguson - program intro
The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson – April 16, 2010



Willie Nelson interview
The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson – April 16, 2010



This week, Craig replaced the "Spanish Word Of The Day" with a few episodes of "Willie Nelson’s Gardening Tips" – there’s been two editions so far, and we’ll see if any more pop up in the days ahead. Of course, Willie is known for his tour bus "atmosphere" and his green thumb; well, ok, his love of green things that grow...

Willie Nelson's Gardening Tips – Composting
The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson – April 19, 2010



Willie Nelson's Gardening Tips – Edible Flowers
The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson – April 20, 2010



Willie’s new album is “Country Music,” and he played a track during his visit last week…

Willie Nelson - Country Music - Man With The Blues

Willie Nelson – Man With The Blues (2010)
The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson – April 16, 2010