June 22, 2015

2015 Light Up the Blues Concert

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Artists autism, Autism Speaks, Education, Jack Black, Light It Up Blue, Light Up the Blues, Neil Young, Stephen Stills

Annual All-Star Show to Support Autism Awareness

Shawn Colvin, Stephen Stills, Jack Black, Neil Young, Steve Earle, and others at the 2015 Light Up the Blues concert (photo by Peggy Sirota).

On April 25, 2015, rock legends and top celebrities gathered for the third annual Light Up the Blues concert to raise awareness for autism. Held at the famous Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, the sold-out concert featured great musical performances by Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Shawn Colvin, Steve Earle, The White Buffalo, Chris Stills, and others. To cap off the evening, all the performers took the stage for a spirited rendition of Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World.”

Celebrities in attendance included Brad Pitt, Jack Black, Christina Applegate, Gary Cole, Amy Brenneman, and many more. Roland Corporation U.S. was also there to lend support, donating several musical instruments that were hand-signed by the performers and included in a silent auction to benefit Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization.

April 16, 2014

A Star-Studded Lineup for Light Up The Blues

Rebecca Eaddy [Roland US] Artists, Industry David Crosby, Graham Nash, John Mayer, Light Up the Blues, Stephen Stills 2 Comments

John Mayer and Crosby, Stills & Nash Headline 2nd Benefit Concert

2nd Light Up The Blues Concert – An Evening Of Music To Benefit Autism Speaks
(L-R) Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, John Mayer and David Crosby

The annual Light Up The Blues Concert benefiting Autism Speaks is a star-studded showcase that inspires solidarity for the often misunderstood condition affecting millions of families. Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN), John Mayer, Don Felder, Brandi Carlile and Chris Stills headlined the show on April 5, alongside several talented artists on the autism spectrum including indie-rock artist Xolie Morra and The Strange Kind, rapper Rio “Soulschocka” Wyles with guest artist Watsky, and cellist Adam Mandela Walden. CSN musician Stephen Stills and his wife Kristen Stills hosted the sold-out event at the newly refurbished Theatre @ the Ace in downtown Los Angeles, bringing together 1,600 people and raising more than $320,000 for the organization. More