Neil Young to Perform at Farm Aid After Cancelling Tour

Neil Young is set to perform at the upcoming Farm Aid festival on September 21 in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Joining him will be his fellow Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews, as well as other artists including Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson with the Travelin’ McCourys, Charley Crockett, Joy Oladokun, Southern Avenue, Cassandra Lewis, and Jesse Welles.

“We’re energized to be back in New York,” Nelson, who organized the first Farm Aid in 1985, stated. “The farmers here have always found ways to innovate and contribute to their communities, even as they deal with uncertainties, extreme weather, and policies that favor corporations over people. Farmers need us to stand with them as they work to grow our future.”

Young has been a regular performer at Farm Aid since it began, missing only the 2021 and 2022 events. This year’s performance holds special significance as it marks his first concert since the cancellation of his summer tour with Crazy Horse. Although the tour kicked off in April, the remaining dates scheduled between July and September were canceled due to illness.

“We will try to play some of the dates we miss as time passes when we are ready to rock again!” Young’s band stated on his website. “We know many of you made travel plans and we apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks for your understanding and patience. Health is #1. We want to stay and do more shows and more albums for you… and for us.”

Tickets for this year’s Farm Aid will be available starting July 26.