Jackson Browne

Emmylou Harris, Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, Patty Griffin, The Mastersons, Thao Nguyen, David Pulkingham Unite To Stand With Families At U.S. Border

September 9, 2019

New York, NY – On the heels of a summer that saw the Trump administration ramp up its attacks against families seeking safety at the southern U.S. border, the Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) today announced “The Lantern Tour II: Concerts for Migrant and Refugee Families,” with the first two concerts taking place on Tuesday, November 5 at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., and on Wednesday, November 6 at The Town Hall in Manhattan.

Tickets go on sale at the Warner at 10 a.m. Friday, September 13, and at The Town Hall at noon that same day, with additional dates and venues to be announced throughout the coming year. 

The nationwide tour will take place between fall of 2019 and summer of 2020, and reunites Grammy-nominated and award-winning musicians Emmylou Harris, Jackson Browne, and Steve Earle for the concert series to benefit WRC and its work on behalf of migrant and asylum-seeking families. 

The Grammy-nominated and award-winning lineup for the fall dates include Emmylou Harris, Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, Patty Griffin, The Mastersons, Thao Nguyen, and David Pulkingham. Note that not all artists will appear on all dates. 

“I am thrilled to be teaming up again with the Women’s Refugee Commission,” said lead tour musician Emmylou Harris, a supporter of the organization. “They are on the front lines in advocating for the safety of displaced women and children. It is my honor to continue this important partnership and to bring my music friends along for another powerful tour in the coming year.” 

WRC has a long history of documenting conditions for asylum-seeking women and children at the U.S. border and then advocating for their rights and protections. Since the Trump administration came into power, it has taken an even more robust leadership role in identifying human rights violations. 

“The Women’s Refugee Commission believes strongly in the power of art and advocacy and we are proud to launch The Lantern Tour II,” said Sarah Costa, WRC executive director. “Music has long been an important part of advancing social change and we are thrilled to be partnering with such a spectacular group of talented musicians committed to social justice.”

Over the last year, the Trump administration has continued to separate families seeking safety at the U.S. border with Mexico, severely curtailed the ability to make asylum claims at the border, and sought to indefinitely detain migrant and asylum-seeking children in detention centers. 

“WRC is on the front lines fighting back against the administration’s inhumane immigration policies,” said Costa. “We go into detention centers to hear directly from women and children about how these policies are devastating their lives. Right now, more then ever, we need voices from across the country speaking out in support of human rights, which is why this tour is so important. Together, we can make a difference.” 

For more information visit TheLanternTour.org

Just Announced: The Lantern Tour II: Concerts for Migrant and Refugee Families

September 9, 2019

Just Announced: The Lantern Tour II: Concerts for Migrant and Refugee Families

EXCITING NEWS: “The Lantern Tour II: Concerts for Migrant and Refugee Families” is going nationwide with music legends Jackson Brown, Steve Earle, Patty Griffin, and more! Proceeds go to WRC! Learn more at thelanterntour.org.

Billboard Premieres Video for ‘A Human Touch’

July 9, 2019

‘A Human Touch’ Video Premiere

Head to Billboard for the video premiere of “A Human Touch” and the story of how Leslie Mendelson and Jackson Browne collaborated to write this powerful song for the documentary film 5b.

New Single “A Human Touch” Released Today

June 21, 2019

Human Touch Released Today!

Written for the documentary film ‘5B,’ “A Human Touch” is a song about just that, the human touch. In the documentary film the nurses and doctors of 5B altered the way those living with AIDS were cared for and gave hope to those affected.

Song written and performed by Jackson Browne and Leslie Mendelson

Sept 5th: Jackson Browne with Greg Leisz, Alethea Mills & Chavonne Stewart

June 19, 2019

A Benefit Concert for Cayucos Land Conservancy

Singer songwriter Jackson Browne has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2007, Browne has written and recorded songs such as “These Days”, “The Pretender”, “Running on Empty”. Known for his advocacy on behalf of the environment, this concert will benefit the Cayucos Land Conservancy. Browne will be accompanied by longtime band mates and vocalists Alethea Mills and Chavonne Stewart, and the acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Greg Leisz.

Established in 1999 as a non-profit land trust, the Cayucos Land Conservancy (CLC) is committed to the enduring preservation of the rural greenbelt that surrounds the coastal town of Cayucos, California. CLC is on a multi-million dollar fundraising campaign to purchase more of the hillside parcel/lots outside the urban service line and to help fund the purchase of the southern boundary’s Chevron Property which includes “Dog Beach.” For more information, please visit cayucoslandconservancy.org.

Pre-sale Thurs, 6/20 10AM – 10PM with password – PACSLO

Tickets here: cayucoslandconservancy.org