Farm Aid announced the lineup for their first ever benefit in New York City, which will take place September 9th on Randall's Island. Joining founders John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Willie Nelson and their fellow board member Dave Matthews will be The Allman Brothers Band, Counting Crows, Matisyahu, Guster, The Derek Trucks Band, Warren Haynes, Supersuckers, The Ditty Bops, Montgomery Gentry and Tim Reynolds. Plans are for Mellencamp, Nelson, Young, Matthews & Reynolds and the Allmans to play full sets.

Farm Aid can trace their genesis to Bob Dylan's off-the-cuff comment at Live Aid. To the rumored anger of Bob Geldof, the always outspoken singer suggested that perhaps some of the money raised could be given to American farmers to help pay off their mortgages. The original Farm Aid, held in Champaign, Illinois, featured such varied acts as Lou Reed, Don Henley and the first performance of the Sammy Hagar led Van Halen. The 2007 all-day event will be the organization's 21st benefit since 1985.

Labels: Dave Matthews Band, Farm Aid, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Willie Nelson