Jackson Browne

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/

Jackson Browne Announces 2013 Acoustic Tour of the Western U.S.

November 9, 2012

LOS ANGELES, CA, November 9, 2012: 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 go on sale beginning next week. A pre-sale will begin on Wednesday, November 14 at 9 AM PST: Visit www.jacksonbrowne.com/members for details.

The tour runs through mid-February, and highlights include Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA (1/20), San Jose Civic Auditorium (1/22) , Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego, CA (1/26), 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 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. 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.

Jackson Browne 2013 Acoustic Tour Dates:

Jackson Browne Acoustic Concert With Special Guest Sara Watkins to Broadcast Live Exclusively on AXS TV

November 7, 2012

Live concert event to be televised nationally November 14th

(November 7, 2012 Los Angeles, CA) Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne with special guest Sara Watkins will broadcast LIVE from the Paramount Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, November 14 exclusively on AXS TV.

Continuing his U.S. Tour, this live Jackson Browne concert event brings his intimate acoustic performance to viewers at home. Playing guitar and piano, Jackson will perform songs from his entire body of work, while singer-songwriter and fiddle player Sara Watkins, formerly of the bluegrass group Nickel Creek, will open the concert as a special guest.

This one-night-only live concert event with Jackson Browne and special guest Sara Watkins airs on Wednesday, November 14th starting at 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT exclusively on AXS TV.

About AXS TV
Launched in July 2012 under the vision and stewardship of entrepreneur Mark Cuban, AXS TV is the premier destination for live events, breaking news, and as-they-are-happening trends in the worlds of pop culture, music, fashion, and entertainment.

AXS TV Concerts is the premier source on television for 100% live music. From multi-day festivals to stadium tours to club acts, AXS TV delivers an unparalleled shared experience for fans of all genres. Leveraging the network’s vast landscape, artists expand their reach to live behind-the-scenes moments, live fan Q&As, social media engagement and more unique opportunities specifically for the AXS TV audience. With multiple live concerts weekly, AXS TV is the number one destination for artists and their fans to experience and share a pure live event in the world of music and pop culture. Live LIVE!

The largest independently owned and operated network, AXS TV was developed by entrepreneur Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin.  The network partners include Mark Cuban, AEG, Ryan Seacrest Media and Creative Artists Agency (CAA).  AXS TV is available in the U.S. via AT&T U-verse, Charter, Comcast/Xfinity, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Suddenlink, Verizon FiOS, and other TV providers.

AXS TV can be found online at www.axs.tv, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/axstv and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/axstv. AXS TV Concerts can be found online at www.axs.tv, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/axstvconcerts and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/axstvconcerts.

About Jackson Browne
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. Beyond his music, Browne 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.

About Sara Watkins
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 was released earlier this year on Nonesuch Records. Produced by guitarist, singer, and songwriter Blake Mills, the album features special guest appearances by Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes), Benmont Tench, and Sean Watkins.

David Hidalgo and Jackson Browne sing The Silence from the Los Cenzontles CD Regeneration

October 17, 2012