Merle Haggard Rides the Green Train
The Green Train, a trans-American concert tour transported on a biodiesel-fueled train, is set to leave Portland, OR next July. The tour, which aims to promote environmental awareness, is the brainchild of Merle Haggard and longtime friend, Bob Wolf. According to the tour website, the train ride will pass through 28 states, ending in Washington, DC. Said Wolf of the tour, “The Hag and I came up with an old-fashion way to deliver a new and simple message. A world’s fair themed train carrying exhibits and simple solutions to living green in a modern world.” The lineup has not been announced yet, but I could not envision something called the “Green Train” without Willie Nelson. Stay tuned for more info on this exciting whistle-stop tour.
