Willie Nelson nails down Farm Aid, fall tour

Willie Nelson has added a new run of fall shows to his non-stop tour itinerary, which includes a performance at the annual Farm Aid concert.

The hard-charging country icon is in the midst of a summer outing that crosses the US into September. After a short break, Nelson will pick up again Sept. 20 with this year's Farm Aid benefit in Mansfield, MA. It will mark the first time the concert--which also features Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews--is held in New England, where the Farm Aid organization is based.

Nelson will continue from there, playing gigs from the East Coast to the South into early November. His full itinerary is listed below.

The 75-year-old Grammy winner continues to churn out album after album, the latest one being a live collaboration with jazz master Wynton Marsalis. The set, "Two Men With the Blues," topped Billboard's jazz albums chart earlier this month. Recorded last year during a two-night stand at New York City's Jazz at Lincoln Center, it features well-known offerings including "My Bucket's Got a Hole in It," "Ain't Nobody's Business," "Caldonia" and "Stardust.

There's been no word as to whether Nelson and Marsalis will tour together to support the album, but the two have made plans to perform at New York City's Rose Theater next February as part of the Jazz at Lincoln Center's concert and education season, according to a press release.

Nelson has also charted a couple of hits packages this year, as well as his latest solo set, January's "Moment of Forever." That Kenny Chesney-produced album features a few Nelson originals and a couple of Chesney-penned tracks alongside interpretations of songs by Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, Randy Newman and others.

Even though his plate is stacked high with recording, touring, and duties as Farm Aid's president, Nelson still finds time to squeeze in more fun stuff. Some of his latest side projects include a role in Toby Keith's upcoming film, "Beer For My Horses," and an appearance in the video for Snoop Dogg's latest single, "My Medicine."

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
 tour dates and tickets
July 2008
25 - Little Rock, AR - Riverfest Amphitheater (with BB King)
26 - Orange Beach, AL - Amphitheater at the Wharf (with BB King)
27 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre (with BB King)
29 - Charlottesville, VA - Charlottesville Pavilion
30 - Salisbury, MD - Wicomico Civic Center
31 - Danville, VA - Carrington Pavilion

August 2008
1 - Louisville, KY - Louisville Slugger Field (with Dave Matthews Band)
2 - Memphis, TN - AutoZone Park (with Dave Matthews Band)
3 - Beaumont, TX - Julie Rogers Theatre
22 - Red Lodge, MT - Red Lodge Rodeo Grounds
23 - Jackson Hole, WY - Center for the Arts
24 - Casper, WY - Casper Events Center
26 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheater
28 - Redmond, WA - Marymoor Amphitheater
29 - Salem, OR - Oregon State Fair
30 - Central Point, OR - Lithia Motors Amphitheater
31 - Garberville, CA - Benbow Lake State Park

September 2008
1 - Napa, CA - Napa Valley Opera House
3 - Livermore, CA - Wente Vineyards
4 - Saratoga, CA - The Mountain Winery
5 - Murphys, CA - Ironstone Vineyards Theater
6 - Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara Bowl
7 - Valley Center, CA - Harrah's Rincon
20 - Mansfield, MA - Comcast Center/Farm Aid 2008
21 - Glen Falls, NY - Glen Falls Civic Center
23 - Morristown, NJ - Community Theatre at Mayo Center
24 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
25 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall
26 - Upper Darby, PA - Tower Theatre
27 - Atlantic City, NJ - House of Blues
30 - Charleston, WV - The Clay Center

October 2008
1 - Spartanburg, SC - Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
3 - Biloxi, MS - Hard Rock Live
16, 17 - Bossier City, LA - Horseshoe Casino Riverdome
18 - Robinsonville, MS - Bluesville Showroom
22 - Helotes, TX - Floores Country Store
25 - Fort Worth, TX - Billy Bob's Texas
26 - Austin, TX - The Backyard

November 2008
1 - Houston, TX - House of Blues


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