Nearly 50 of LA’s finest musicians will take the stage to celebrate The Beatles’ timeless catalog—sing along to your favorites, discover deep cuts, and soak in the magic. As always, we’ll kick things off with an acoustic opener to set the vibe.
Archetype Yoga 638 E. Colorado Blvd. Ste. 301 Pasadena, CA 91101 626-345-5676 Please RSVP to coordinate accessibility options. Elevator is in the back so we’ll need to meet you there.
In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena, just around the corner from the Playhouse, plenty of parking on Colorado or in the city lot behind Urth Cafe.
Enter through the front, we’re on the third floor. Let us know if you need an elevator and will let you in the back through the alley. 626-345-5676
Archetype Yoga 638 E. Colorado Blvd. Ste. 301 Pasadena, CA 91101 626-345-5676 Please RSVP to coordinate accessibility options. Elevator is in the back so we’ll need to meet you there.
In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena, just around the corner from the Playhouse, plenty of parking on Colorado or in the city lot behind Urth Cafe.
Enter through the front, we’re on the third floor. Let us know if you need an elevator and will let you in the back through the alley. 626-345-5676
Always a joy! Not singing this time — I’m “just” playing the solo for “Something” (!!!!! — What? Yeah! One of my favorite guitar solos of all time! So much feel!!)
Nearly 50 of LA’s finest musicians will take the stage to celebrate The Beatles’ timeless catalog! Join us — sing along to your favorites, discover deep cuts, and soak in the magic. As always, they’ll kick things off with an acoustic opener to set the tone.
Nearly 50 of LA’s finest musicians will take the stage to celebrate The Beatles’ timeless catalog—sing along to your favorites, discover deep cuts, and soak in the magic. As always, we’ll kick things off with an acoustic opener to set the vibe.
Songwriters at Play presents a concert in San Luis Obispo featuring Jason Luckett, L.A.-based singer-songwriter. The show will be outdoors in the Adobe Courtyard, 964 Chorro Street (behind the Palm Theater). Special guest Bailey Drew will open at 2pm. Tickets are $20 general admission, available now at https://jasonluckettinslo.eventbrite.com
Musician and writer Jason Luckett — raised in Southern California, with roots in Maine, Mississippi, and Hawaii — has released 7 albums, performed in the US, Europe, and India, including the Glastonbury Festival and South by Southwest (SXSW) as well as UCLA’s Royce Hall (with jazz legend, Kenny Burrell) and the ALOUD series from the LA Public Library. Primarily known as a singer and guitarist, his music mixes elements of classic singer-songwriters with the jazz, soul and samba he grew up hearing at home.
Fearlessly addressing topics of social justice in his songwriting, has led to publication of his lyrics and original essays in various anthologies, including The Black Body (Seven Stories) and Voices from Leimert Park (Tsehai). He writes music for theater and film, and has appeared in films and TV (La La Land, Scandal, Extended Family…). Jason has played, recorded or shared the stage with artists ranging from Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman, BB King, Jeff Buckley, The Indigo Girls, Melissa Etheridge, and many more
Songwriters at Play presents a concert in San Luis Obispo featuring Jason Luckett, L.A.-based singer-songwriter. The show will be outdoors in the Adobe Courtyard, 964 Chorro Street (behind the Palm Theater). Special guest Bailey Drew will open at 2pm. Tickets are $20 general admission, available now at https://jasonluckettinslo.eventbrite.com
FAR-West Conference Schedule Thursday Night, October 9 Mother Hen Promotions / Two Blue Roses private showcase 11-11:55pm — 4 Songwriters in the Round Everybody Sings —12:20-12:40am Friday, October 10 My Presentation, Songs Between Us — 2-3:30pm Official Showcase accompanying Zoe FitzGerald Carter — 9pm “Chase Rainbows, Not Dustbunnies” — 10:30-11:30, one hour in the round with Milo Binder and Claudia Russell + Bruce Kaplan.
Songs Between Us is a 60-90 minute interactive workshop exploring ways to ignite songwriting in people of all ages, backgrounds and musical experience levels. Drawing on my work with youth, seniors, and multicultural communities, our core exercise combines visual prompts, storytelling, and music-making to spark creativity. Inspired by Colum McCann’s Narrative 4 and my own Merging Pictures workshops, participants will exchange and reimagine personal stories — using photographs and sensory details as entry points — then they’ll transform these fragments into building blocks for songs.
Additionally, we’ll explore inclusive approaches that guide groups toward songwriting, whether they’re beginners or seasoned artists. These include circle singing, line pattern techniques, and methods for building empathy, drawing out sensory language, and fostering trust through group dynamics. Attendees will leave with a new songwriting exercise and a practical toolkit for teaching, facilitation, or personal creative practice.
FAR-West Conference Schedule Thursday Night, October 9 Mother Hen Promotions / Two Blue Roses private showcase 11-11:55pm — 4 Songwriters in the Round Everybody Sings —12:20-12:40am Friday, October 10 My Presentation, Songs Between Us — 2-3:30pm Official Showcase accompanying Zoe FitzGerald Carter — 9pm
I’m honored to be a part of this evening. The asterisk next to my name is because there’s a chance that I will only be there via video due to my travel. We’re pre-taping just in case there are travel issues getting back from the Pacific Northwest. But I will be singing a song from the era and presenting an excerpt of the piece I shared in 2010. This will be a powerful night. So many good friends are also presenting.
In addition, from now through Saturday, October 11, there is donated artwork available for bids** in the Benefit’s online Silent Art Auction—click here to bid. Co-curated by Spicer, the Benefit is being produced gratis by MoSamp Productions, with select segments directed by Phylliss Bailey Brooks. For further benefit details or questions, please go totillartistscollective.org.
Get your Early Bird discountsnow to support Highways with General AdmissionandStudent/SeniorBenefit tickets** (incl. post-show reception), as well as limited-quantity VIPBenefit tickets** (incl. the post-show reception, and the pre-show reception/art showing, with a listing in the Souvenir Program). By request Early Bird discounts have been extended through this Sunday, October 5, with regular rates resuming on Monday, October 6. For benefit sponsorship options, please click here. Highways is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, and its Tax ID is 95-4231812. For individual donations only, please click here.
Current sponsors for “From Emmett Till to SNCC & Beyond: Words + Music + Art” include: The William & Ellen Craft Foundation, The Justin Carr Wants World Peace Foundation (JCWWP) and Now & Zen Productions.
* (special multimedia performances)
** (silent art auction winning bids and benefit tickets are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law)
DETAILS:
Artist:JASON LUCKETT
Jason Luckett Pasadena Residency: Second Saturdays Jazz Night+
We’re taking the month off due to my busyness, but we will be back in November. In the meantime, if you’re near Santa Monica that night, please attend From Emmett Till to SNCC & Beyond: Words + Music + Art, there’s a 50/50 chance that I will be performing a song and excerpt from the piece I presented 15 years ago for The Emmett Till Project.
DETAILS:
Artist:JASON LUCKETT
Jason Luckett Pasadena Residency: Second Saturdays Jazz Night+
