Musicians Lana Del Rey, Beck, and Neil Young Unite for Harvest Moon Benefit Concert

eautiful and haunting performance from Del Rey, looking like a 1960s hippie dream in long flowing hair and a vintage flowered print dress.After covering “The Needle,” she segued into R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion,” another song of desperation and spiritual doubt. Like so much of her work, it was a moment of communion between artist and fans, with Del Rey embracing the agony of the lyrics. She closed with a dramatic “Mariners Apartment Complex” off 2019’s Norman Fucking Rockwell!, an apocalyptic dirge that had the audience swaying in the darkness.Beck followed after a solo acoustic performance from activist singer-songwriter Thao Nguyen. Backed by The Chrome Hearts, Beck performed an jumbled set of hits and deep tracks. He road-tested a new tune written in response to the ongoing California wildfires opening weekend was a clever bit of writing that had the crowd laughing up the “Smoke,” “Fire,” and the “Santa Anas!” He closed his set with a rare performance of “Rowboat” from his debut LP, with the crowd singing the choruses back to him in a thrilled commune with the indie-pop superstar.Harvest Moon: A Gathering brought to the audience a joyous day of music, friendship, and harmony. Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, along with Beck and Lana Del Rey, delivered powerful performances that resonated with the assembled crowd. The event raised significant funds for The Painted Turtle camp and Bridge School, supporting important causes near and dear to the hearts of those involved. The idyllic setting, the talented performers, and the enthusiastic audience combined to create an unforgettable experience that celebrated the power of music and charity.