Monday September 12, 2011… the premier showing of Jonathan Demme and Neil Young’s latest documentary “Neil Young Journeys” and Youngtown was there. My son Stephen and I arrived around 4:00 in efforts to insure a good place in line…objective was secured. Waiting in line (actually Stephen waited in line while I sat across the road) [...]
Sep 062011
THIS EVENT HAS ENDED – FANTASTIC SOLD-OUT SHOW… THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED MAKE IT A GREAT SUCCESS – Performers, Sponsors, Volunteers, BobFM, Loblaws (Lindsay), Fans, and media supports…you know who you are! SEE YOU AT YOUNGTOWN JAM FIVE IN 2012 Youngtown Jam 4 – Official Trailer 2011 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Youngtown-Rock-Roll-Museum/118113934885526#!/photo.php?v=10150375809151841&set=vb.118113934885526&type=2&theater _____________________________________________________________________________________________ YOUNGTOWN JAM “4″ 2011 Ticket [...]
They say that behind every successful person there is someone. In the case of Neil Young, there may well be many but perhaps few as dedicated as his older brother Robert. In fact, it was brother Bob, not Neil, that first set the stage for success in the Young family. As a young boy (and [...]
Massey Hall 1971… Neil’s performance (captured on film) would later become his “Live At Massey Hall” album. During that historic performance Neil introduced a number of songs that would find release roughly a year later on his greatest commercial success album to date – “Harvest”. Flash forward forty years to Massey Hall 2011… another historic [...]
The Toronto Star / March 26, 2011 Neil Young: take a look at his life Nick Krewen Special to the Star Not too long ago, one of Trevor Hosier’s lifelong ambitions came true. No, not the one where he creates and curates his own rock ‘n’ roll museum: That dream finally manifested itself four years ago, [...]
I had the opportunity of attending the 40th Juno Awards celebration in Toronto last night. It was wonderful to observe all the great talent this country has to offer. Of course, our biggest congratulations go out to Neil Young for securing Artist of The Year, Adult Alternative Album of The Year, and perhapes most significant, The Allan [...]
Not an Angry World tonight cause Neil gets recognition… Hey Hey Neil Young Scores at Grammy’s! Best Rock Song for “Angry World” from La Noise. Well deserved long ago of course but as they say – better late than never! Well done Neil. (See “Angry World” video below on youtube) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uDwvJK0YdI http://www.canada.com/entertainment/Neil+Young+wins+Grammy+Best+Rock+Songs/4275136/story.html http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/article/938141–neil-young-wins-grammy-award-for-best-rock-song?bn=1 http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/grammy-nominations-leader-eminem-looks-to-get-elusive-album-of-the-year-trophy-116108959.html
Feb 112011
THIS EVENT HAS ENDED – Was a terrific show… “Only Young” at their best! Thanks to band members Larry, Gerald, Brian, and Don. Come celebrate the music of Neil Young & Crazy Horse with The “Only Young” Band. ONLY YOUNG – Easily one of the best Neil Young and Crazy Horse tribute’s in Canada, these [...]
Feb 072011
Omemee, ON – It is with much pleasure that we report on a special new addition to the Youngtown Museum. Specifically, the museum is now home to the Young Family Piano from The Farm of Scott Young and his wife Margaret Hogan. This wonderful piece is a Mason & Risch upright piano obtained by Neil [...]
Jan 272011
Update (March 27, 2011) - SHAKEY SCORES AGAIN!! Another well deserved recognition for Canada’s own Mr. Neil Young. Beyond his outstanding and ongoing contributions as musician and songwriter extrordinaire, perhapes less known (at least in some circles) is Neil and Pegi Young’s commitment to community service / humanitarian efforts… ie The Bridge School, Farm Aid, [...]