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Three weeks ago we brought you news that David Crosby and Graham Nash this spring will embark on an eight show run, but now Crosby is spilling the beans on another long-awaited tour. Speaking of a Buffalo Springfield reunion, “I know they’re going to go out for at least some dates in the fall. Personally, I’d like to go watch. They’re one of my favorite bands.” While Crosby may not be authorized to let the cat out of the bag, Buffalo Springfield guitarist Richie Furay’s manager David Spiero confirmed to Rolling Stone, “There certainly are discussions to that effect.” Originally a sextet, Buffalo Springfield is now a trio featuring Neil Young, Stephen Stills, and Furray. Bolstered by acoustic guitars and plaintive harmonies, Buffalo Springfield had a short tenure, only two years, but was one of the more influential folk-rock groups of the 1960’s. They released their self-titled studio debut in 1966, but were unsatisfied that their recorded sound inaccurately reflected the intensity of their live performances. Too short lived to achieve commercial success, the group ultimately released three albums. And as much as they were revered, Buffalo Springfeld served as a springboard for members’ successful solo careers as well as member-combos Crosby, Still, & Nash, who were joined by Young in 1969 to become Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young. Last year they played a benefit show for the Bridge School Benefit in California. Of Furay’s performance says Crosby, “I got to tell you man, he is so happy onstage and is such a joyful energy. He really sparked that thing, and I think it was a very pleasant experience for Neil and Stephen both.” He continues about former CSN bandmate Stills, “I think he’s excited.” 1997 the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. -Court

Buffalo Springfield, one of the most influential folk-rock bands of the 60s -- and one of the shortest-lived -- will reform for two shows at member Neil Young's Bridge School benefit event at Mountain View, California, at the end of October. Young and his wife Pegi have arranged concerts for the school for handicapped children since the mid-1980s, and this year further guests will include Pearl Jam, Elvis Costello, Merle Haggard with Kris Kristofferson, Modest Mouse, Grizzly Bear and more, according to Rolling Stone. Buffalo recorded three albums between 1966-68, the first two of which are often said to be among the best of the 1960s. Two original members of the group, bassist Bruce Palmer and drummer Dewey Martin, have passed on, so Young, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay will perform with Young's regular bassist Rick Rosas, and Crosby, Stills & Nash's live drummer Joe Vitale. "The last time I was onstage with them was the last Buffalo Springfield show at the Long Beach Arena back in 1968," Furay told Rolling Stone. "Our lives have gone in different directions and I wouldn’t say that we’re close friends, but we’re friends and its an opportunity for us to get together again for a good cause. I’m very excited.”

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