Think Beyond Plastic Awards Ceremony

April 26, 2013

Innovation Trumps Pollution

When selecting the pre-finalists, the A-Spark investment team seeks applicants that present an offering that best addresses the plastic pollution crisis. Successful applicants will be determined solely on their investor deck’s presenting a clearly articulated outline of their business idea/model along with supporting technologies (if appropriate). Key success factors that A-Spark will be looking for include:

1) a novel solution to a problem that has yet to be addressed;

2) simplicity in implementation of the solution;

3) impact and scalability for a world market;

4) an outline of developmental objectives; and

5) ecological and financial sustainability.

The following pre-finalists have been invited to submit business plans and continue to compete.PulpWorks, Inc.
PUSH underground
Dirtball
VIRES Corp
Rockstock
DGrade
EcoLogic, LLCMycodev Group
EggPlant
Bio-on
EcoPost
tru2earth

Think Beyond Plastic is an innovation competition for entrepreneurs working on solutions to the plastic pollution crisis. Eligible contestants compete for a first prize investment of $50,000 and $5,000 credit towards legal work for an existing business and a $10,000 investment and $3,000 credit for legal work for the most innovative business idea.

Music Legends Joan Baez, Jackson Browne and Emmylou Harris Join Forces with the Downtown Streets Team to End Homelessness

April 16, 2013

The Downtown Streets Team (DST), a non-profit organization with an award-winning, innovative work-first model that is aimed at eliminating homelessness, is excited to announce a benefit concert hosted by Joan Baez with her special guests Jackson Browne and Emmylou Harris, at the San Jose Civic on Saturday, July 27, 2013. General tickets will go on sale in early May, but VIP tickets and sponsorship information is currently available via a link from DSTs website, www.streetsteam.org. All sponsors and VIP ticket holders will be invited to a reception hosted by DST for the artists on the stage following the concert.

Baez has been a longtime supporter of the Downtown Streets Team. “Joan has been incredibly supportive of our team for many years and has gotten to know many of our members as individuals, said Eileen Richardson, Executive Director, Downtown Streets Team. This is truly an exciting time for DST. Weve grown from a staff of one, four team members and a $50,000 budget to more than 17 employees, with almost 100 team members currently across multiple communities and a multi-million dollar budget in a few short years. And we continue to field calls from across the country from other communities wanting to implement our successful model. We believe this event is going to shake things up and help us continue to change the perception of homelessness within the county and across the nation.

All proceeds from this evening of acoustic music will go directly to support the Downtown Streets Team and its team members as they work to rebuild their lives and recover from homelessness. Team members attend weekly meetings and volunteer their time maintaining our neighborhoods in exchange for a basic stipend and access to agency-wide services, including job training skills, case management services and mentor opportunities. Based on a culture of dignity and respect, DST transforms the lives of individuals, ensuring they have the tools to thrive.

Joan Baez remains a musical force of nature whose influence is incalculable, from marching on the front lines of the civil rights movement and organizing resistance to the Vietnam War to inspiring Vaclav Havel in his fight for a Czech Republic. Her earliest recordings fed a host of traditional ballads into the rock vernacular, before she unselfconsciously introduced Bob Dylan to the world in 1963, commencing a lifetime of shining a light on a list of songwriters too numerous to name. Amongst her many honors, she is the recipient of the National Recording Academys Lifetime Achievement Award.

Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. He was honored with induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2007.

A 12-time Grammy winner and BillboardCentury Award recipient, Emmylou Harris contribution as a singer and songwriter spans 40 years. She has recorded more than 25 albums and has lent her talents to countless fellow artists recordings. In recognition of her remarkable career, Harris was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008. 

To learn more about DST and get inside information about our concert, along with the the chance to win free tickets to what is sure to be a sold out event, please be sure to subscribe to our newsletter at www.streetsteam.org and our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/downtownstreetsteam.

Artists for the Arts Foundation and For the Arts Present Jackson Browne and Gary Wright

March 20, 2013

DATE ADDED! Friday May 17, 2003

Singers/Songwriters JACKSON BROWNE and GARY WRIGHT join SMMUSD Student Musicians and international recording artists VENICE for the 10th anniversary benefit concert to support the Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundations For The Arts campaign. Hosting this event for her second time is CYNTHIA FOX of 95.5 KLOS. Proceeds from ticket sales & live auction will be used to fund arts programs in Santa Monica-Malibu public schools.

Where:

Barnum Hall Theater, Santa Monica High School Campus
601 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, California, 90405

When:

DATE ADDED! Friday May 17, 2003
Doors: 6:00pm Show: 7:00pm

Saturday, May 18 show SOLD OUT

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT www.smmef.org

The Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation raises funds in support of Arts, Academics and Athletics. Through the Education Foundation, For The Arts raises awareness and an arts endowment to ensure that every student in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District receives a broad introduction to the arts as part of their complete education. www.smmef.org

Artists For The Arts Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping public school districts sustain and create Arts Programs. This is our seventh consecutive year helping to fund the For The Arts endowment. www.aftafoundation.org

For more information please contact: Amber Guerra (AFTAF) AGuerra@aftafoundation.org Ph: 310-428-8140 Linda Gross (For The Arts) – smmef@smmusd.org Ph: 310-396-4557

Jackson Browne to Perform for Camp Winnarinbow’s Grace and Joy Scholarship Fund Event May 12th

March 14, 2013

Join us for an afternoon of music and celebration at the intimate Coventry Grove in Kensington as we honor 30 years of the Grace and Joy Scholarship Fund.

RECEPTION, BUFFET & DRINKS
PERFORMANCE BY JACKSON BROWNE
ONGOING SILENT AUCTION

$200 General Seating
$500 Circle of FUNds

Circle of FUNds includes priority seating, a limited edition event poster and access to the intimate post-concert reception with the artists.

Purchase tickets at:
http://campwinnarainbow.eventbrite.com/

For more information please visit:
www.campwinnarainbow.org
or call: 510-525-4304

Coventry Grove is located at 500 Coventry Rd. in Kensington (in the Berkely Hills). Please be aware this is an outdoor event in a residential neighborhood. Please park in legal spots only. No parking signs are strictly enforced. Please be prepared to walk several blocks in hilly terrain.

All proceeds benefit Camp Winnarainbow’s Grace & Joy Scholarship Fund. A portion of your contribution is tax-deductible, you will receive a receipt in the mail after the event.

Jackson Browne Announces Summer 2013 U.S. Acoustic Tour with Special Guest Sara Watkins

February 15, 2013

LOS ANGELES, CA, February 15, 2011: Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne is set to launch his summer 2013 Acoustic Tour with a string of U.S. dates beginning June 19 at the Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, UT. Playing guitar and piano, Jackson will perform songs from his entire body of work, with varying set lists each night. Singer-songwriter and fiddle player Sara Watkins will open the Acoustic Tour as a special guest. Pre-sale information and more tour dates will be announced soon at www.jacksonbrowne.com.

Sara Watkins first gained recognition as a founding member of the GRAMMY-winning trio Nickel Creek. Sun Midnight Sun, the second solo album from acclaimed singer, songwriter, and fiddle player will be released May 8 on Nonesuch Records. Produced by guitarist, singer, and songwriter Blake Mills, co-founder of the band Simon Dawes, the album features special guest appearances by Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes), Benmont Tench, and Sean Watkins. Im really excited to have Sara joining me on this tour, says Jackson. We’ve played together a number of times in the last few years, sometimes on her show and sometimes mine, and it’s always been a thrill for me. I’m floored by her amazing instrumental virtuosity and by her beautiful voice, and most of all, I love her songs. Watkins and her band joined Browne last year on his 2012 tour. The show features multiple collaborations between the two acts throughout the set.

The tour runs through July 6th and includes Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Tanglewood and Telluride Festival appearances. Other highlights include two nights at Borgata in Atlantic City and Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, UT. In addition, premium benefit seats, Guacfund tickets and VIP packages are available for purchase through www.jacksonbrowne.com.

Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. He was honored with induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007. Beyond his music, he is known for his advocacy on behalf of the environment, human rights, and arts education. He’s a co-founder of the groups Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE), Nukefree.org, and Success Through the Arts Foundation, which provides education opportunities for students in South Los Angeles.

Jackson Browne to Appear with Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band in Austin, TX

February 12, 2013

Bob Roux, President of Live Nation/North American Concerts said, “It is a true privilege to be able to present Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band along with acclaimed artist Jackson Browne and his band on the same stage, on the same night. I promise this will be a very special evening for all music fans and will go down as one of the most memorable concerts in Austins rich music history.”

“Seeing Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band and Jackson Browne and his band under the stars will be an epic night”, said Charles Attal, Principal of C3 Presents.

Local Parrotheads wont want to miss their chance to soak in the full Margaritaville Experience. Start the celebration early. Parking lots open for tailgating starting Wednesday, May 1st at 12 noon. Parking lot times, pricing, and policies are available on the venue website at www.toweramphitheater.com.

Jimmy will be going back into the studio soon to record a new album, tentatively titled Songs from St Somewhere, to be released on Mailboat Records. Last summer Jimmy released a new CD/DVD on Mailboat Records called Welcome To Fin City, which was recorded at two Las Vegas concerts. Both the CD/DVD and the Blu-Ray/CD contain 14 songs and 15 videos which includes the previously unreleased bonus video of “Elvis Presley Blues.” Also now available on iTunes is a live video of Jimmy Buffett and Lionel Richie singing the hit “All Night Long” which was recorded in 2012 at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. He was honored with induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007. Beyond his music, he is known for his advocacy on behalf of the environment, human rights, and arts education.

Thursday May 2
Tower Amphitheater
At Circuit of The Americas

Tickets onsale this Saturday, February 16th at 10am
Eight ticket limit per customer.

Jackson Browne: Still Takin’ It Easy

January 31, 2013

I’m not in the habit of writing concert reviews but I’m compelled to do so for Jackson Browne, currently on the last leg of his West Coast tour. His performance this week at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center was before a crowd of 1,800 but he made it feel like an intimate gathering. Even at 64 years old, Browne retains his boyish charm and personality, along with his youthful mop-top hairstyle. Browne is not a slick entertainer. He’s a tender troubadour with a fierce social conscience, whose message speaks loud and clear through his simple and often poignant lyrics. The stories of lost love, melancholy, despair and hope still ring true decades after many of his songs were written.

Jackson Browne Begins Acoustic Tour of the Western U.S. ON January 19th

January 9, 2013

LOS ANGELES, CA, JANUARY 9th, 2013: Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne is set to launch his 2013 Acoustic Tour with a string of U.S. dates beginning January 19th at Keller Auditorium in Portland, OR. Playing guitar and piano, and collaborating with musicians on stage, Jackson will perform songs from his entire body of work, with varying set lists each night.Tickets are on sale beginning next week; information is available at www.jacksonbrowne.com. The tour runs through mid-February, and highlights include Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA (1/20), San Jose Civic Auditorium (1/22), Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center in Thousand Oaks, CA (1/28), Terrace Theatre in Long Beach, CA (1/29), Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco (2/6) and The Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix, AZ (2/13). Premium benefit seats are available for purchase through The Guacamole Fund: www.guacfund.org. Jackson Browne will also appear at the MusiCares Person of the Year event honoring Bruce Springsteen and hosted by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences on February 8th. The event is held annually to commend musicians for their artistic achievement in the music industry and dedication to philanthropy. Other performers include Neil Young, Eddie Vedder, Patti Smith, Mumford & Sons and more. Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. He was honored with induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007. Beyond his music, he is known for his advocacy on behalf of the environment, human rights, and arts education. He’s a co-founder of the groups Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE),Nukefree.org, and the Success Through the Arts Foundation, which provides education opportunities for students in South Los Angeles. Solo Acoustic 2013 summer tour dates will be announced soon including July 4th at Tanglewood featuring special guest Sara Watkins on sale now.

Jackson Browne, Bob Weir Top All-Star ‘Jam-a-Thon’ Benefit in L.A.

December 22, 2012

Bob Weir, Jackson Browne and Benmont Tench Perform for The Tazzy Animal Rescue Fund

December 11, 2012

Bob Weir, Jackson Browne and Benmont Tench Join Jonathan Wilson, Mike Campbell and Very Special Guests at the First Annual Merry Minstrel Musical Circus at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on December 20th. All Proceeds to Benefit Little Kids Rock and The Tazzy Animal Rescue Fund

[Los Angeles, CA-Tuesday, December 11, 2012, Los Angeles, CA] Jonathan Wilson recently announced his first annual Merry Minstrel Musical Circus, A Holiday Gathering and Goodwill Jamathon benefit concert. Jonathan has teamed up with Mike Campbell to create a special evening of music amongst friends at the famed Troubadour in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 20 and is now pleased to announce that Bob Weir, Jackson Browne and Benmont Tench will join this very special event. All proceeds from the benefit concert will go to Little Kids Rock and the Tazzy Animal Rescue Fund.

Conceived as an event to allow for unique collaboration and interplay amongst friends, Jonathan and Mike have invited a very special group of musical guests to participate. The original idea for the event’s format arose from the weekly jam sessions that Wilson used to host at his former studio in Laurel Canyon.

Jonathan met Mike this summer while he and his band were supporting Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers on their European tour. The two began discussing playing together earlier this fall and when Wilson proposed the idea of Mike being involved with a holiday jam benefit concert, the two began exploring the concept and inviting friends to be involved.

The Merry Minstrel Musical Circus is an All Ages event. Tickets are on sale via the Troubadour website http://ticketf.ly/QHHyek

About the Charities:

Little Kids Rock is a national nonprofit that transforms children’s lives by restoring and revitalizing music education in disadvantaged public schools. The organization partners with school districts to train public school teachers in their innovative curriculum while donating all of the instruments and resources necessary to run rockin’ music programs. To date they have reached over 200,000 students. http://www.littlekidsrock.org/

Tazzy Animal Rescue Fund is a full-functioning animal rescue located in Los Angeles that focuses on seniors and the medically challenged. These dogs are cared for until a loving home can be found. Tazzy also provides community programs for pet owners struggling to care for their animals. Food, emergency medical care and free and low cost dog training are a few programs Tazzy offers. http://www.tazzyfund.com/