Farm Aid Upstate

Two NCPR reporters cover Farm Aid 2013 from an Upstate NY perspective

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Greg and Shannon Nixon of Albany wait in line for poutine. Says Shannon, "my life is really about Willie!"

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Jen and Tony Lenten left four kids with the grandparents and traveled from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for Farm Aid.

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Farm Aid's Joel Morton used to teach at St. Lawrence University in Canton.

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Here's the first of a few more fun photos from Farm Aid.

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Willie Nelson closed the show, wrapping up Farm Aid 2013.

Photo © Paul Natkin/Photo Reserve, Inc.

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David Crowell of Canton enjoying the fun and family farm pork chops.

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Is that the full moon or Dave Matthews gone wild?

Photo: © Paul Natkin/Photo Reserve, Inc.

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Listening to Neil Young sing "Old Man" solo acoustic is like being a part of an ancient rite.

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Only one man could upstage The Big Four - surprise appearance by Pete Seeger!

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Belting out a solo acoustic "Jack and Diane".

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I fight authority and authority always wins.

John Melloncamp

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Don't let the Big Man show you around.

John Melloncamp

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People who don't like Jack Johnson must eat puppies for breakfast. Photo: © Paul Natkin/Photo Reserve, Inc.

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Nice to bring something I love to a place that I love.

Dave Matthews on SPAC

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Now playing: Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds. #closeasicanget

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Total great guy and NCPR fan Rick Davidson entertaining the crowds and serving Davidson Bros. beer from Glens Falls.

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Can family sustainable farming and long lines for pork coexist? These guys think so.