Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne and Steve Earle Announce Solo Acoustic Show for California Proposition – Yes On 62 – Repeal The Death Penalty

October 6, 2016

The benefit show at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego on October 24 is Paid for by Volunteers for Yes on 62

Singer Songwriters Jackson Browne and Steve Earle will join forces on Monday, October 24 at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego, CA for an acoustic show to support YES on 62 – Repeal the Death Penalty.  Tickets go on sale Friday, September 23 at 10:00 AM at all Ticketmaster locations.  

This special benefit concert is paid for by Volunteers for Yes on 62. YES on California Proposition 62 would repeal the state death penalty and replace the maximum punishment for murder with life in prison without possibility of parole. It would apply retroactively to those already sentenced to death. Under Prop 62, the death penalty will be replaced with a strict life sentence. Those convicted of the worst crimes will NEVER be released. Instead of being housed in expensive private cells on death row, murderers will be kept with other maximum-security inmates.

Jackson Browne and Peter Case Announce Solo Acoustic Show for California Proposition – Yes On 62 – Repeal The Death Penalty

October 6, 2016

The benefit show at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento on October 26 is Paid for by Volunteers for Yes on 62y

Singer Songwriters Jackson Browne and Peter Case will join forces on Wednesday, October 26 at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento, CA for an acoustic show to support YES on 62 – Repeal the Death Penalty.  Tickets go on sale Friday, October 7 at 10:00 AM through Ticketfly.

This special benefit concert is paid for by Volunteers for Yes on 62. YES on California Proposition 62 would repeal the state death penalty and replace the maximum punishment for murder with life in prison without possibility of parole. It would apply retroactively to those already sentenced to death. Under Prop 62, the death penalty will be replaced with a strict life sentence. Those convicted of the worst crimes will NEVER be released. Instead of being housed in expensive private cells on death row, murderers will be kept with other maximum-security inmates.

Tal Wilkenfeld on Tour

September 30, 2016

My good friend Tal Wilkenfeld is about to start a string of dates, one of which is opening up for the Who at the Santa Barbara bowl.

You may know her as the astonishing bassist who has played with Jeff Beck, Herbie Hancock, but I invite you to discover her as a fine singer and songwriter!

Check out Haunted Love and One Thing After Another!

Here’s a link to her tour info.

Jackson Browne Joins Little Feat and the Midnight Ramble Band in Jamaica

September 9, 2016

“Jamaica Say You Will” – This just about says it all, doesn’t it.

In a fortuitous turn of events, Bill was in San Diego enjoying a day off from touring with the Doobie Brothers, when he decided to drop by and visit his old friend Jackson Browne, who also happened to be in town performing. As the conversation went along Jackson recalled that awhile back we had mentioned the idea of him joining in the fun while we were in Jamaica, to which Billy inquired, “Well, if you don’t have any plans this January, why don’t you come on down?” Never one to shy away from a good time, this struck a chord with Jackson and he responded with an enthusiastic, ” That sounds awesome, I want to do this!”

As a result of that conversation, we are thrilled to be able to share with you that Jackson Browne, along with Greg Leisz, the acclaimed multi-instrumentalist from his band, will be joining us for the 15th Annual Feat Camp in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, January 9-13, 2017. Jackson and Greg will perform two acoustic shows as well as sitting in and generally stirring up the pot in the best way possible.

It bears repeating that Jackson and Little Feat are branches of the same family tree that grew from the LA music scene of the 70’s. They played shows together, played on each other’s records and have known each other for so long that this upcoming Feat Camp is now truly reminiscent of a family reunion, albeit in the best sense. In that same vein, what you may not know is that Jackson shares a similar connection with Larry and Theresa. Not too long ago Jackson went to Woodstock and played a Ramble and he saw first hand what an amazing scene was going on there. Soon after he was there, he invited Larry and Theresa to tour with him and had them join his band and open some shows. If you were lucky enough to have attended one of these shows you know how special they were. It appears that the branches that sprung from LA now extend all the way to Upstate New York. The musical possibilities that could emerge as a result of this gathering are tantalizing indeed!

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Indian Country: Singer Songwriter Jackson Browne Makes Statement Regarding The Dakota Access Pipeline

September 7, 2016

Editor’s note: Jackson Browne has stood in solidarity with Native peoples protecting their lands, water and lifeways for more than 37 years. His work to support Native-led efforts to protect the Earth began in 1979 when he came to the Black Hills and Four Corners area to help stop uranium mining. Through the decades, he has lent his voice, his talent, his time and his fame to raise awareness and funds for Native communities working for a safe and healthy future for us all. Thank you, Jackson, for continuing your stand and for supporting the resistance at Standing Rock.

“I met Kelcy Warren on one occasion, when I played at the Cherokee Creek Music Festival, held at his ranch. Later his company, Music Road Records, produced an album of my songs. Though I was honored by the “tribute” and think highly of the versions – which were done by some of my favorite singers and songwriters, I had nothing to do with producing the recordings or deciding who would be on it.

I do not support the Dakota Access Pipeline. I will be donating all of the money I have received from this album to date, and any money received in the future, to the tribes who are opposing the pipeline.

I did not know anything about Kelcy Warren’s other business as the production of this album went forward. Although as a music publisher there is no legal way to deny permission to a record company to cover a song that has been previously published, I could have dissuaded the artists from appearing on this record had I known. I routinely vet the companies who ask me to perform for them. I do not play for oil interests. I do not play for companies who defile nature, or companies who attack demonstrators with trained attack dogs and pepper spray. The list of companies I have denied the use of my music is long. I certainly would not have allowed my songs to be recorded by a record company whose owner’s other business does what Energy Transfer Partners is allegedly doing – threatening the water supply and the sacred sites of indigenous people.

I intend to support public resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline as much as I can.

To quote a song of mine:

“Which side?”

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