Jay-Z No Longer Closing Act <br />at Woodstock 50 The rapper has canceled his appearance at the festival, which is set to be held August 16-18. Jay-Z's departure is the latest issue for Woodstock 50's financial and organizational problems. The festival is in less than <br />a month, but tickets <br />are still not on sale. It has also faced problems with the main venue, which organizers are now re-routing to Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland. Originally, Woodstock 50 was supposed to be in Watkins Glen, New York, near where the <br />famous festival was held 50 years ago. According to 'Variety,' problems arose with <br />the New York setting and its ability <br />to hold large crowds. Other festival necessities such as bathroom <br />and security services were also said to <br />be an issue in Watkins Glen. An insider adds to 'Variety' that musical acts <br />are not happy with the venue change, <br />saying their deals were set for New York.
