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Farm Aid

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Review 1 for Farm Aid

3 / 5

Dave and Tim stole the show as expected!

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Favorite moment: Dave and Tim's set. @

Setlist: Dave and Tim: Gravedigger, Stay or Leave, Don't Drink the Water, Funny the Way It Is, Crush, Mercy, Dancing Nancies, Some Devil @

Posted 09/24/2012

by DrunkenSoldier

Location:Central PA

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If it hadn't been for Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, this would have been a complete flop. Jack Johnson was a nice warmup for Dave & Tim, albeit with a weak setlist from Kenny Chesney sandwiched between. Kenny has a lot of fun, upbeat music. But we heard only one of them. My wife is a huge Kenny Chesney fan and she was extremely disappointed. Grace Potter rocked with high energy and showed genuine joy about being there. Someone who truly loves John Mellencamp must pull him aside and tell him that the show must never go on again! I lost a lot of "awe" for him as I watched in embarrassment as he tried to put a half decent set together. It was a "mishmash" of a lot of stuff thrown together. You have the British looking, over-dressed guitarist, the way over-the-top animated violinist (who is very talented, but a nightmare to watch), what appeared to be a novice drummer, and a good backup singer who should have sung WAY MORE to drown out John. We couldn't even sit through it as it was so painful. We heard that Neil Young did a good set. What would have made the show 100x better would have been a full set from Dave & Tim. They was awesome as always! The talent just oozes out of them and none of the other performers could hold a candle to their ability.

The food and drink service in the entire stadium was the worst I have experienced at any event. Too little stands (enormous lines everywhere) and they ran out of a lot of stuff very early. For it being "Farm Aid" they had very little fresh food being prepared/available. Mostly had the typical crappy hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and funnel cake. If it weren't for the fact that we live very close to the stadium, we would NEVER see a concert there. Both fans and performers alike consider it to be one of the worst venues anywhere.

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- Sat, Sep 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Dave and Tim's set. @

Setlist: Dave and Tim: Gravedigger, Stay or Leave, Don't Drink the Water, Funny the Way It Is, Crush, Mercy, Dancing Nancies, Some Devil @

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Review 2 for Farm Aid

4 / 5

Awesome show; OK venue set up; bad concessions

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- Sat, Sep 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Willie and his son doing a cover of Breathe by Pearl Jam. @

Posted 10/03/2012

by BerksFan

Location:Berks County, PA

I got to the show just before Jack Johnson came on and all of the performers from that point on were great. I expecially liked Jack Johnson, Dave and Tim, Neil Young, and Willie Nelson. The concessions were so bad for the amount of people that were in attendance. They should have separated the beer stands from the food stands and had beer stands at the front sides and in the rear parking lot with a fence. It took about 1/2 hour to get served and the whole time it was wall to wall people under the stands between the people waiting for the concessions, lines for the bathrooms, and people walking around or should I say pushing their way thru the croud around. With all that said, I'd do it again for the talented artists that performed and the weather was perfect.

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Favorite moment: Willie and his son doing a cover of Breathe by Pearl Jam. @

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Review 3 for Farm Aid

5 / 5

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- Sat, Sep 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Willie Nelsons son. Looks like Johnnie Depp, sounds just like Willie. Excellent performer. @

Posted 10/01/2012

by debbieox

Location:philadephia area

Farm Aid was a hit. I am so glad I went. I saw people that I otherwise would have not paid money to go see. I also heard a few new bands that I never heard of before. Can't wait til next year.

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Favorite moment: Willie Nelsons son. Looks like Johnnie Depp, sounds just like Willie. Excellent performer. @

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Review 4 for Farm Aid

5 / 5

Farm Aid was Farm Out !!!

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Posted 09/28/2012

by plmrrik

Location:Cleveland

Great Music all day long and great weather too (so glad it didn't rain). The homegrown area had lots of interesting stuff on farmer related issues and the support local farmers really needs public attention. Jack johnson and Dave Mathews were my favorites of the night. Grace Potter was the biggest surprise as i wasn't familiar with her and she was amazing. Lucas Nelson sonds just like his father (they should do a duet) and Peggy Young doesn't sound anything like her husband - she was my least favorite of the day :-(

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Review 5 for Farm Aid

5 / 5

A great cause and amazing artists in one place!

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Favorite moment: Dave and Tim playing guitar together is indescribable. I was in awe when they showed close ups of their hands moving so fast over the strings. @

Posted 09/27/2012

by Zepgirl50

Location:Lancaster, PA

What a day! Where else can you see Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds with Neil Young, Kenny Chesney, Grace Potter, Jack Johnson, and Willie Nelson and support the farming community at the same time? I doubt that we'll see Farm Aid in Hershey again for many years because there are so many areas in need, but I am thankful I got to be a part of it in my lifetime.

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Favorite moment: Dave and Tim playing guitar together is indescribable. I was in awe when they showed close ups of their hands moving so fast over the strings. @

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Review 6 for Farm Aid

5 / 5

Farm Aid is a must!

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Favorite moment: Grace Potter taking off her boots to dance @

Posted 09/26/2012

by MLBig

Location:Philadelphia, PA

This was our first time attending Farm Aid and I must say the 2012 lineup was incredible. There was something for everyone and every musical taste. The event was very well-planned and organized. Hersheypark Stadium is an older venue so restroom, beer and food lines were long but the crowd was well-behaved so it didn't seem like anybody minded waiting. The schedule got a bit off track throughout the day but we had beautiful weather so it was fine with us that the show ended at midnight vs. 11pm. Assuming the lineup is this great every year, we would definitely go again.

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Favorite moment: Grace Potter taking off her boots to dance @

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Review 7 for Farm Aid

4 / 5

Demeter smiled on Hershey, PA

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Posted 09/25/2012

by Mistydawn2k

Location:Western New York state

The Greek goddess of agriculture, grain, and bread favored concert goers at the 27th annual Farm Aid benefit. Although rain and storms were present in western NY when my husband and I began the five-hour drive, the weather in Hershey was warm and sunny. We arrived at the venue, Hershey Park Stadium, around 2 p.m., paid $12 to park, and took a short tram ride right to the entrance. We did not spend much time in the Farm Aid village as we did not want to miss any of the music. The concert opened a bit ahead of schedule with AOL who played a short but dynamic set. Our floor seats about halfway back offered an unobstructed but distant view. All of the subsequent musicians were professional and of the highest caliber, as expected. Pegi Young & Co. were a welcome surprise. Jack Johnson was probably my favorite, with his humble, downo-to-earth attitude and simple folk songs. Dave Mathews sounded a bit raw and I was surprised to hear how much John Mellencamp's voice had changed since I'd last seen him about ten years ago. Grace Potter and her band were an energetic breath of fresh air. As the venue filled up and people stood for the headliners, it was hard to see the musicians on the stage, but the large screens on either side offered close-ups of the performers. The logistics of food and bathrooms could have been better handled. The beer line stretched halfway around the venue and at one point it looked like an hour wait to use the ladies room. I wish there was a better alternative to all the plastic cups and other debris that get thrown out, but I don't know what it would be. I was glad they offered some vegetarian options for food. The sound level of the concert was good - not deafening for these middle-aged ears. Early on, there were times nearby crowd chatter obscured some of the music. By the time Willie & family came on about an hour late, the venue was half empty but we stayed until the end. It took over 30 minutes to exit the parking area, not too bad for as many people that were present. To me, an event of this size is more about atmosphere than music but I sincerely believe in the Farm Aid cause and wanted to support it while seeing some musical legends and up & comers. Just like Neil advocated supporting local farmers, most of the time I prefer to support local musicians. I find it more satisfying to be in a small, intimate setting and experience a more personal connection to the music and artists.

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Review 8 for Farm Aid

4 / 5

Great cause, great performers, lousy venue

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- Sat, Sep 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Willie's performance was the highlight of the show for me (wish he came on earlier!) @

Opening act(s): Grace Potter was amazing - she has such a strong voice @

Posted 09/25/2012

by IloveWillie

Location:Bel Air, MD

Overall, this was a great show. Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, and Willie Nelson and Family were my personal favorites. They played a great variety of old favorites and new music and were generally engaging and energetic. I could have done without the lengthy and repetitious rendition of "Homegrown" as sung by Neil Young with Willie Nelson accompanying. John Cougar Mellencamp's performance was lackluster.

The venue itself was kind of awful I have to say. The directions from the website took us in a circle adding at least 30-45 minutes to the time to park. Extremely long lines for beer all day long (30-60 minutes - we didn't bother), extremely long lines for bathrooms, disorganized "ushers" who pointed my husband and I in the wrong direction multiple times which caused us to take over an hour to find the first aid tent, not enough trams to take ppl to satellite parking after the show. There were few aisles and openings lending itself to a constant bottle neck effect any time you tried to go anywhere. Overall the venue was too small (or, perhaps, just very poorly organized) to handle a show of this caliber. For example, long rows of folding chairs, some of which are zip tied together and labelled at one end with masking tape is not what I expect for a professional show.

Bottom line - these performers were fabulous and I am very supportive of the cause. Next time, opt for a sports center or similar sized venue that has the infrastructure to support an all day event such as this.

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- Sat, Sep 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Willie's performance was the highlight of the show for me (wish he came on earlier!) @

Opening act(s): Grace Potter was amazing - she has such a strong voice @

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Review 9 for Farm Aid

3 / 5

FARM AID 2012

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- Sat, Sep 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: JACK JOHNSON and DMB'S SET @

Posted 09/25/2012

by joie

Location:NJ

The concert was a lot of fun and had a great time! The location, on the other hand, was TERRIBLE!!!! I probably waited online for a total of 3 hrs for the bathroom!!! BAD LOCATION, please change it to a bigger and better stadium next time.

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Favorite moment: JACK JOHNSON and DMB'S SET @

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Review 10 for Farm Aid

4 / 5

Only In America!

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- Sat, Sep 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds entire set! @

Posted 09/25/2012

by deerjeff

Location:Pocono PA

Great weather, Nice venue (a little small or oversold?). The location of are seats were great, although the seat itself, bleacher seating, was painful. Sound was adequate for ourdoors, and with the big screens it made it easy to view this epic event.

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Favorite moment: Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds entire set! @

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Review 11 for Farm Aid

4 / 5

Farm Aid in Hershey

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Favorite moment: Kenny Chesney and Jack Johnson were probably the two best performances. Neil Young went on way too long. He also took time away from Willie Nelson @

Opening act(s): Opening acts were good, especially Lukas Nelson @

Posted 09/25/2012

by Henry1949

Location:Maryland

This was a great concert and well worth the money. Music began at 2:30pm and ended at midnight. Down time between performers was minimal. Good mix of rock and country acts. The food and restroom lines were very long and more of each should have been provided for the crowd this size.

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Favorite moment: Kenny Chesney and Jack Johnson were probably the two best performances. Neil Young went on way too long. He also took time away from Willie Nelson @

Opening act(s): Opening acts were good, especially Lukas Nelson @

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Review 12 for Farm Aid

5 / 5

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Posted 09/25/2012

by Anonymous

fantastic show, all bands were great, especially dave and tim.

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Review 13 for Farm Aid

5 / 5

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Posted 09/25/2012

by DanielleB

The show was absolutely awesome!!! We had a great time and can't wait til next years show!!! I wish the venue had their stuff together better. I probably would not go back to Hershey Stadium for a concert.

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Review 14 for Farm Aid

5 / 5

Thanks Willie for helping the farmers

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- Sat, Sep 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Willie and Lukas Nelson singing Breathe, John Mellencamp singing Walls come crumbling down @

Setlist: Grace Potter was off the hook @

Posted 09/25/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Niskayuna, NY

The event was amazing. The stadium was a little unorganzied, with that said, it wouldn't deter me from going to another Farmaid!

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Favorite moment: Willie and Lukas Nelson singing Breathe, John Mellencamp singing Walls come crumbling down @

Setlist: Grace Potter was off the hook @

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Review 15 for Farm Aid

4 / 5

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Favorite moment: Grace Potter @

Posted 09/24/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Hershey

Music was great overall. Really enjoyed Grace Potter. The bathroom line situation was atrocious.

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Favorite moment: Grace Potter @

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Review 16 for Farm Aid

4 / 5

Farm Aid 2012

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Favorite moment: NEIL YOUNG!! @

Posted 09/24/2012

by patbo515

Fantastic concert. Great view from seats. Beer and bathroom lines Very long and very congested, lobby area was too small for the crowd.

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Favorite moment: NEIL YOUNG!! @

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Review 17 for Farm Aid

4 / 5

Jack Johnson is the BOMB!!!!!

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- Sat, Sep 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When I realized that I was listening to some great musical groups and the fact that some of these guys are quite old. They ROCKED!!!!! @

Posted 09/24/2012

by lpTooney

Location:schwenksville,pa.

The concert was awesome. I will try to go again next year and hopefully they will have just as good music. Was a little dissappointed in the vocals of John Mellencamp. Something must of happened to his throat. Dave Matthews was spectacular.
The worst part was people smoking, the horrible FOOD, for it being about farming the food was terrible. Horrible set ups for getting drinks and food.

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Favorite moment: When I realized that I was listening to some great musical groups and the fact that some of these guys are quite old. They ROCKED!!!!! @

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Review 18 for Farm Aid

4 / 5

Dave Matthews stole the show!

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Posted 09/24/2012

by meggiec

Location:Maryland

The concert was amazing! We especially loved Lucas Nelson, Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson and of course Willie Nelson!!! Could have done without Neil Young...he played way too long and that didn't put Willie on stage until well after 11 pm! The only other complaint was that the venue was way oversold, so there weren't nearly enough food and beer vendors, and bathrooms were VERY limited! But, overall the concert was an awesome time with great music, good food and for a great cause!!

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Review 19 for Farm Aid

4 / 5

Farm Aid at Hershey Park

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Favorite moment: Dave and Tim ! @

Posted 09/24/2012

by barbcat

Location:Hershey Park, Hershey PA

I thought all things musical were AMAZING ! The bands were superb ! I was introduced to a few new artists, which has always been my favorite part of Farm Aid. BRAVO to the 4 board members, Dave, John, Neil & Willie ! God bless them for fighting the good fight !

However, the venue was quite another story. This was my 9th Farm Aid and by far, the venue left a lot to be desired. The farm market was not easily accessible. In the past, these have been very fan friendly. Not so this time. The lines for vendors (food, beer, merchandise) were incredibly long. We didn't get to eat because the lines were too long & we didn't want to miss any of the artists (not to mention the bathroom lines!). Sadly, hope to never return to Hershey Park for Farm Aid.

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- Sat, Sep 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Dave and Tim ! @

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Review 20 for Farm Aid

5 / 5

Farm Aide Rocks !

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- Sat, Sep 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Neil Young's incredible performance @

Posted 09/24/2012

by MortT

All I can say is WOW ... WOW ... WOW !
Absolutely loved Grace Potter, Jack Johnson, Kenny Chesney, Dave Matthews, Willie and
John Mellancamp (awesome). But what can you say about Neil ! Truly incredible.
He and Crazy Horse blew the place up. We were lucky enough to sit about 5 rows away and got seriously dosed ! Incredible performance for a great cause.

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Favorite moment: Neil Young's incredible performance @

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