Jackson Browne

Eugene Rodriguez: A Statement

February 5, 2026

Dear Friends, 

Eugene Rodriguez is my good friend and collaborator. Together we wrote and performed “The Dreamer,” one of my favorite songs. I was introduced to Eugene by Linda Ronstadt, and I’ve had the chance to perform with him and the young people of Los Cenzontles a number of times.

Please read Eugene’s statement. It’s a chance to better understand the lives and aspirations of the hard working Latinos who live and work among us, giving this country their best. It’s also a chance to reconnect with the dreams and the values of our own forebears who came to this country only a few generations ago. 

Jackson 

From: Eugene Rodriguez

Subject: A Statement

Dear Friends, I write this not as a political partisan, but as an American, a person of Mexican descent, and as a teacher and director of Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy.

We are living in times such as I never would have imagined possible. Though well aware of our many historical inequities and atrocities, I was brought up to believe, almost as sacrosanct, in the arc of progress made possible by America’s democratic system of government. And it is with this faith that I have lived my life and conducted my career. So to witness today’s betrayals of our constitution, corruption of our system of justice, and the defamation and assaults on people who contribute to our nation, feels immensely personal and painful – an American tragedy of epic proportions.

We are told that paramilitary force is necessary to enforce immigration laws. I believe that a country has the right to uphold the law, but not to break the law. Undocumented immigration is a civil offense, a misdemeanor, not criminal, and a de facto feature of our economy contributing great value to our society. The offense of the vast majority of the undocumented is that they are doing jobs that are being offered to them. Yet they are the only part of this system that are branded as ‘illegal’ and systematically and brutally punished without due process. The solution to immigration imbalances is thoughtful legislative reform, something that politicians have neglected to do for years, creating the opportunity for corruption and abuse that we are witnessing. These actions are grotesquely out of proportion, unconstitutional, and aimed at something even more ominous – a drive towards authoritarianism which places all Americans and our country at risk.

We must not forget that this dangerous chapter began by the exploitation of fear of Latinos as the ‘other’. And it is not just about immigrants. When I am online I am routinely told that I should be deported because my name ends with a ‘z’, though three of my grandparents came to this country from Mexico over a hundred years ago, and my father’s father was born in Arizona before it was even a state. 

I have dedicated my life to the well-being of the Mexican American community with a focus on teaching our traditions to youth, mindful that I am also contributing to the health of this country, my country. Over four decades I have witnessed, first hand, generations of immigrants working hard, sacrificing, creating jobs, and revitalizing this neighborhood. All the while they raise their children to be grateful, purposeful American citizens. Seeing working people treated like animals is deeply painful. And so is imagining what these images and messages do to our children.  

Los Cenzontles is not a place where we politicize our students. We teach them to cultivate their voices, hands, and bodies in the arts so they may know themselves and express themselves, and to engage with the world with confidence. We do not use culture to boast or to claim superiority. But we also don’t allow ourselves to be treated as lesser. We sing our songs and share our stories of connection to encourage others to contribute the best of themselves to our society, something that I feel is imperative in a multi-cultural democracy. 

I feel angry and betrayed that the power of our government, intended to be “of, by, and for” the people, is being weaponized to intimidate Americans into submission through division, corruption, and violence. But I am grateful that I am able to productively channel that betrayal and anger, which is born of my love for our people and nation, by teaching our children how to work cooperatively, that our families and cultures are valuable, and that this is their country to steward. These are lessons that all Americans should be learning before we risk losing everything we have fought so long for.

Eugene

Eugene Rodriguez

Executive Director Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy

Jackson Browne and Others Set as Honorees at Music Will Benefit Concert in New York

February 27, 2025

Sara Bareilles, Jackson Browne and Kristin Chenoweth have been added as honorees and performers, alongside the previously announced Wyclef Jean, for a concert gala in New York benefiting Music Will, which is described as the nation’s largest nonprofit music education program for schools. The org’s annual event takes place April 9 at Gotham Hall.

Tickets are available at www.musicwill.org/benefit. Bids for the benefit’s silent auction items, including one-of-a-kind donations from music stars, can be submitted on the Music Will website.

38th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert

February 18, 2025

March 3, 2025 at Carnegie Hall in New York City

Jackson Browne has joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, one of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in New York City. He joins an incredible lineup of artists when the concert returns to Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on Monday, March 3rd at 7:30PM. Now in its 38th year, this year’s event is guaranteed to bring a much-needed evening full of amazing music, camaraderie and one-night-only collaborations with Artistic Directors Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson at the helm.

For tickets, head to the tour page!

Red Dirt Boogie: A Concert Tribute to Jesse Ed Davis

December 3, 2024

Features Jackson Browne, Joy Harjo, Taj Mahal and The Grafitti Band

All-star lineup celebrates the life and legacy of the legendary rock ‘n’ roll musician and member of the Native American Music Hall of Fame as tie-in to Bob Dylan Center exhibition “Jesse Ed Davis: Natural Anthem”

Join Jackson Browne for this one-night-only celebration of Davis’s expansive musicality and enduring impact will take place on Thursday, February 6 at Tulsa Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The JacksonBrowne.com presale starts Thursday, December 45 at 10 am CT
with password: DOCTORMYEYES

The “Poetic Motion” VIP Package includes premium tickets (center seating in Rows 1-2) for the best seats in the house and an array of unique keepsakes. Take home a signed copy of the new book Washita Love Child: The Rise of Indigenous Rock Star Jesse Ed Davis by Doug Miller. This package also includes the highly anticipated new John Trudell vinyl Wounded Indians (releasing November 29, 2024), produced by Jackson Browne and featuring previously unheard vocals and guitar from Jesse Ed Davis. Also included is a stylish Jackson Browne tote bag, limited-edition Bob Dylan Center concert poster, and exclusive Bob Dylan Center “Red Dirt Boogie” hat, each exclusively available in advance of the show with purchase of “Poetic Motion” or “Natural Anthem” packages. Celebrate the legacy of rock icon Jesse Ed Davis with these one-of-a-kind mementos.

Proceeds from the purchase of the packages support the Bob Dylan Center’s mission to inspire fearless creativity, preserve the Bob Dylan Archive, fund educational programs, and sustain initiatives that explore Bob Dylan’s music and artistry as a powerful catalyst for personal expression and cultural change.

Enhance your concert experience with the “Natural Anthem Exclusive Merch Package”. Available at checkout only as a ticket add-on, this package includes a stylish Jackson Browne tote, a limited-edition Bob Dylan Center concert poster, and an exclusive “Red Dirt Boogie” Bob Dylan Center hat. Bob Dylan Center items in this collection are exclusively available before the show, making them a must-have for true fans.

The JacksonBrowne.com VIP Package presale starts Thursday, December 5 at 10 am CT
with password: CRAZYLOVE

The Crosby Collective Featuring Jason Crosby

November 22, 2024