TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
PRESENTS

JACKSON BROWNE
2012 U.S. ACOUSTIC TOUR
WITH SPECIAL GUEST SARA WATKINS

BASS CONCERT HALL
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012, 8:00 P.M.
FOR ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY!

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JUNE 22 AT 10 A.M.!

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Since his acclaimed 1972 self-titled debut album, Jackson Browne has defined a genre of songwriting and performing that is charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. Texas Performing Arts at the University of Texas at Austin welcomes Browne on his 2012 U.S. Acoustic Tour with special guest Sara Watkins to Bass Concert Hall on Thursday, November 8, 2012. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 22 at 10 a.m. at authorized ticket outlets, which include the Bass Concert Hall Box Office, most H-E-B stores and all Texas Box Office outlets, online at www.TexasPerformingArts.org, or by calling (512) 477-6060 or (800) 982-BEVO.

Playing guitar and piano, Jackson Browne will perform songs from his entire body of work. 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 Success Through the Arts Foundation, which provides education opportunities for students in South Los Angeles.

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 recently released on Nonesuch Records. Produced by guitarist, singer, and songwriter Blake Mills, co-founder of the band Simon Dawes, the album features special guest appearances by Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes), Benmont Tench, and Sean Watkins. “I’m really excited to have Sara joining me on this tour,” says Jackson. “We’ve played together a number of times in the last few years, sometimes on her show and sometimes mine, and it’s always been a thrill for me. I’m floored by her amazing instrumental virtuosity and by her beautiful voice, and most of all, I love her songs.”

For more information on Jackson Browne, please visit www.jacksonbrowne.com.

CALENDAR LISTING
Thursday, November 8, 2012, 8:00 pm – Texas Performing Arts presents Jackson Browne with special guest Sara Watkins at Bass Concert Hall (E. 23rd St. and Robert Dedman Dr). A map of the campus:
http://www.TexasPerformingArts.org/visit/maps_directions. Tickets ($37.50 – $57.50) go on sale Friday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m. at all authorized ticket outlets, which include the Bass Concert Hall Box Office, most H-E-B stores and all Texas Box Office outlets, online at www.TexasPerformingArts.org, or by calling (512) 477-6060 or (800) 982-BEVO.

PRESS CONTACT:
Gene Bartholomew
512.471.0632 gbartholomew@TexasPerformingArts.org