Jeff Tweedy Covers Neil Young & Dusts Off Uncle Tupelo Classic In Ventura Jeff Tweedy’s solo tour made a stop in Ventura, California, on Sunday evening at The Majestic Ventura Theater. The performance followed a pattern seen at other tour dates, with Tweedy incorporating songs tied to the venue’s location. One such track was Neil Young’s “After The Gold Rush,” a song associated with the Topanga Canyon region, where Young once recorded parts of his 1970 album of the same name. The song, which has become a staple of Young’s discography, was performed as part of the set, with Tweedy’s son, Sammy Tweedy, taking the lead vocals for the encore rendition. The concert also featured a rare performance of an Uncle Tupelo track, the band’s pre-Wilco project. Tweedy selected “The Long Cut,” a song written for the group’s 1993 album Anodyne. The track, which has not been played in years, added a nostalgic touch to the evening. The setlist included a mix of covers and original material, with highlights such as “After The Gold Rush” and “The Long Cut” serving as the centerpiece. Tweedy’s approach to the show emphasized thematic connections to the venue, a trend observed in previous stops on the tour. For instance, in earlier performances, he had covered songs linked to cities like Des Moines and London, often passing vocal duties to band members for these special arrangements. This practice not only diversified the performance but also highlighted the collaborative nature of the tour. The setlist, which included a range of tracks from Tweedy’s solo work and covers of artists like Arthur Russell, The Clash, and Lou Reed, showcased his versatility as a performer.#jeff_tweedy #sammy_tweedy #the_majestic_ventura_theater #uncle_tupelo #neil_young
