Award-winning, singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is working to help independent music venues during this time with the announcement of “Lu’s Jukebox.” Scheduled as a six-episode series of mostly full-band, HD video performances in-studio, “Lu’s Jukebox” will feature a themed set of songs by other artists curated by the multi-Grammy award winner. The first episode kicks off October 29 with “Running Down A Dream: A Tribute To Tom Petty,” featuring songs from his celebrated career in advance of his 70th birthday. Please note that since original press time, Ms. Williams has changed the date of her Tom Petty event to October 29.
“Lu’s Jukebox” will be streamed, ticketed performances accessed through Mandolin in order to raise funds to assist them through these trouble times caused by COVID-19. Each venue will receive a percentage of the ticket sales purchased, including Tipitina’s. Other event spaces benefiting from Williams’ performances include L.A.’s Troubadour, Philadelphia’s World Café Live, and Chicago’s SPACE/Thalia Hall.
“We’ve actually wanted to do a cover series for a long time now, but never had the time with my touring schedule”, says Williams. “I guess the silver lining in all of this has been to be able to really get inside the songs of some of my favorite artists – see what makes them tick. My hope for this project is that we’ll be able to help as many venues as we can. They’re our homes, as artists. We have to take care of them, for the sake of live music to come.”
Other upcoming episodes of “Lu’s Jukebox” will feature themes that will include significant eras, specific musical styles, songs of legendary artists and some surprises.
Like thousands of artists, Williams cut her teeth and developed her craft by playing in small, medium and large clubs throughout the country, and the world. These venues are vital to the development of artists and their music. Williams has never forgotten her roots, and often performs special shows in some of her favorite halls.
To purchase tickets and see the lineup of upcoming shows, visit here.
