Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne and David Hidalgo will perform at the Craneway Pavilion located at Point Richmond on Sunday, September 29 at 7PM.  The concert will benefit Los Cenzontles and the Los Cenzontles touring group and students will also perform. Tickets begin at $55 with three VIP ticket packages and can be purchased at www.jacksonbrowne.com

Los Cenzontles is a factory of musical culture based in California. Deeply rooted in tradition, its professional musicians and mentors redefine Mexican American culture with a contemporary voice. Through a nationally acclaimed musical group, a media production company, and a youth Academy, Los Cenzontles focuses on the future by bringing our youth to the forefront of our mission and music. The organization recently announced the launch of its “Supporting Roots” Campaign to raise funds to expand and renovate its facility and expand its renowned cultural arts programming. 

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.

For more information about Los Cenzontles and the Supporting Roots Campaign visit www.loscenzontles.com 

Jackson Browne presents singer songwriter Carlos Varela at Largo on Sunday, October 13th!

When: Sunday 10/13/13 8:00 PM (Doors open at 07:00 PM) Ticket Price: $35.00
Purchase Tickets: http://largo.laughstub.com/show.cfm?id=273581&cart

Location: Largo at the Coronet
366 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Phone:(310) 855-0350Show Type: NO LATE ENTRY * NO REFUNDS * NO EXCHANGES
Door Time: 07:00 PM

Seats will be assigned beginning at 6:00pm, Doors open for drinks at 7:00pm, Showtime at 8:00pm.

*When you arrive at Will Call on the night of the show, all seats will be assigned first come first served, from the front of the theatre to the back. If you want to sit closer, be sure to come earlier. Will Call will typically open two hours before show time. For complete ticketing policies click here. For more detailed information about Largo at the Coronetcheck out our website, www.largo-la.com, on Facebook, or on Twitter. Stay tuned for more announcements and thank you for your support.

First in a series of videos about Los Cenzontles, Emely, a student at Los Cenzontles explains the impact it has had on her life. Singer songwriter Jackson Browne and David Hidalgo will kick off a fundraising campaign drive with a very special concert to benefit Los Cenzontles at the Richmond Craneway Pavilion on Sunday, September 29 at 7:00 PM.

Jackson Browne headlines Richmond benefit with special guest David Hidalgo

SUNDAY, SEPT 29
CRANEWAY PAVILION
RICHMOND, CA
7:00 SHOW

Featuring:
Jackson Browne
David Hidalgo
Los Cenzontles

Singer songwriter Jackson Browne and David Hidalgo will kick off the campaign drive with a very special concert to benefit Los Cenzontles at the Richmond Craneway Pavilion on Sunday, September 29 at 7:00 PM.  Los Cenzontles touring group and students will also perform. Tickets go on sale at 10 AM on Saturday, August 24th:

Los Cenzontles (pronounced los senn-sont-less) announces the launch of its “Supporting Roots” Campaign to raise funds to expand and renovate its facility and expand its renowned cultural arts programming. Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds) is a factory of musical culture based in California. Deeply rooted in tradition, its professional musicians and mentors redefine Mexican American culture with a contemporary voice. Through a nationally acclaimed musical group, a media production company, and a youth Academy, Los Cenzontles focuses on the future by bringing our youth to the forefront of our mission and music.

The $2 million campaign will allow the nonprofit organization to renovate and expand its storefront providing 30 percent more space for additional classrooms that will include a new dance studio, art room, sound proofing, storage and kitchen for cooking classes. The campaign will also provide production equipment upgrades, staffing and reserves to ensure long-term organizational stability.

The “Supporting Roots” capital campaign, co-chaired by singer Linda Ronstadt, Dr. Sandra Hernandez and Steve Oliver, was recently bolstered by a $500,000 grant from the Ford Foundation.

Says Los Cenzontles Founder and Director Eugene Rodriguez “To receive major support from Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt and the Ford Foundation is recognition that Los Cenzontles has come a long way since its grass roots origins. We now sit among the top California organizations and have statewide and national impact in the field of the cultural arts. Many communities are looking to us as a model for community arts programming. We want to fulfill this role. The Supporting Roots Campaign significantly enhances our ability to serve our mission.”

Eugene Rodriguez formed Los Cenzontles as an arts residency in 1989. He incorporated the nonprofit organization in 1994 and moved into the Dias Plaza storefront on San Pablo Avenue in 1998. “We have been bursting at the seams with our Academy classes, production projects, storage and office space needs.  Our goal is to have the project completed by Spring 2014, in time for Los Cenzontles’ 25th Anniversary.

LC Academy serves 650 students each year. It creates dozens of cultural videos and songs with over 1.4 million upload views online. The performing group performs for 25,000 people per year in partnership with numerous agencies nationwide and internationally. The organization promotes cultural investment and dialogue to strengthen youth, families and communities.

The Ford Foundation gift for the Supporting Roots Campaign joins gifts from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, The Walter and Elise Haas Fund, The Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation and others. Los Centzontles has raised  $1.1 million and strives to raise an additional $900,000 to complete its campaign

Linda Ronstadt says that Los Cenzontles uniquely high quality arts education for young people and families to build their voices and strength of character is especially important as young Latinos are the fastest growing demographic in the nation. “Their success is our success. I invite and encourage the public to join in support of this important organization by giving to the Supporting Roots Campaign and allowing it to continue to train and inspire new voices.”

Tickets for the Craneway Pavilion benefit with Jackson Browne, David Hidalgo and Los Cenzontles can be purchased beginning Saturday, August 24, 2013:

For more information about Los Cenzontles and the Supporting Roots Campaign visit www.loscenzontles.com 

“This is a game-changer – a life-changer,” said Robert “Bobalou” Benavides, who was standing next to a brand-new wheelchair-accessible van outside of the David Crosby and Graham Nash concert at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Aug. 29th.

The license plate on the van, “Ruth’s Ride,” conveyed the meaning of the star-studded evening; this benefit concert was special – Crosby and Nash were performing to fund an accessible van for Benavides’ beloved 10-year-old daughter, Ruth, who is physically challenged.

The music was almost secondary to the feeling of charity — almost. Crosby and Nash shared new music and old favorites, some of which were written here in Hawaii. They welcomed special guest Jackson Browne, who played a few songs before being joined onstage by Crosby, Nash and Cruz.

Special guests include Jackson Browne and Van Dyke Parks

Inara George and Friends presentUnsung Hero: A Tribute to Eleni Mandell Homegrown Topangan and acclaimed singer/songwriter,Inara Georgereturns to Will Geers Theatricum Botanicum for her annual tribute concert that benefits the theaters educational programs. This year, George and friendsPriscilla Ahn,Mike Andrews,Jackson Browne,FMLY,Benji Hughes,Alex Lilly,The Living Sisters,Van Dyke Parks,Gus Seyffert,Becky Stark,Mike ViolaandCharlie Wadhamscelebrate the songs and music of Living SisterEleni Mandell, one of the best kept secrets of Los Angeles, according to George.

Tickets:$20-$35

More Information:
(310) 455-3723orwww.theatricum.com

The concert will be held at:

Will Geers Theatricum Botanicsum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga CA 90290
(midway between Pacific Coast Highway and the Ventura Freeway)

The outdoor amphitheater at Will Geers Theatricum Botanicum is terraced into the hillside of the rustic canyon. Audience members are advised to dress casually and warmly. and bring cushions for bench seating. Snacks are available at the Hamlet Hut, and picnickers are welcome before and after the performance.