CROSBY, STILLS & NASH TO PLAY CONCERT AUG. 24

Crosby, Stills & Nash, recently nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, will perform at the Show Me Center Aug. 24.

David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash have been performing together -- and in various combinations that sometimes have included Neil Young -- since 1969. Their biggest hits are some of rock 'n' roll's greatest songs: "Woodstock," "Marrakesh Express," "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," "Carry On," "Our House" and "Teach Your Children."

The 1970 album "Deja Vu," the first that included Young, alone included four of those hits.

The band, known for its sweet harmonies, was the most successful to combine acoustic and electric guitars.

CS&N currently is on a world tour co-headlining with Chicago. The band will perform the Show Me Center date by itself with backing by Gerald Johnson (bass), Mike Finnigan (keyboards) and Joe Vitale (drums).

The tour, which began May 17 in Houston, is the band's first tour since Crosby underwent a life-saving liver transplant.

Before and during the concert tour, the band has been interacting with its fans via the Internet and has used the feedback to redesign its show. As a result, Stills' ""49 Bye-Byes," Nash's "Immigration Man" and a version of the Byrds' "Turn, Turn, Turn" have been added to the band's set.

Tickets will go on sale Friday, July 26 at the usual outlets. Prices are $26 and $20. Discounts will be available to Southeast students.