Special tour with Earle, Harris highlights refugee issues
Thursday, July 26, 2018 – "The Lantern Tour: Concerts for Migrant and Refugee Families" with Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Jackson Browne and Mary Chapin Carpenter, will raise awareness of immigrants at five shows promoted by the Women's Refugee Commission.
The group will tour from Oct. 23-28. Others on the bill include Graham Nash, Shawn Colvin and Lila Downs. Not all artists will play all dates.
Tour cities include Nashville, Washington, D.C.; Collingswood, N.J.; Boston and New York.
"The Women's Refugee Commission has been on the front lines in advocating for the safety of women and children. Their work is as remarkable as it is critical, especially right now," said Harris. "It is my honor to partner with this incredible organization and to bring my friends along for what I know will be a powerful tour."
WRC's Migrant Rights and Justice (MRJ) Program documents conditions for asylum-seeking women and children and at the U.S. border and then advocating for their rights and protections.
"This administration tore children away from parents trying to save their lives by asserting their legal right to asylum with no intention of reunifying them," said MRJ Director Michelle Brané. "It is imperative that we all raise our voices against these dystopian policies. Art and music have long been an important part of advancing social change and we are thrilled to be partnering with such a remarkable group of talented musicians committed to justice."
The Trump administration began separating families late last year and in April of this year announced its "Zero Tolerance Policy" toward people who cross into the U.S. from Mexico without documentation.
Facing a court order, the Trump administration has reunited 1,442 children with their families, but hundreds have not been reunited.
Tour dates are:
Oct. 23-Nashville, TN-City Winery
Oct. 25-Washington, DC-Warner Theatre
Oct. 26-Collingswood, NJ-Scottish Rite Auditorium
Oct. 27-Boston, MA-Orpheum Theatre
Oct. 28-New York, NY-The Town Hall
More news for Emmylou Harris
09/06/18: Country Hall hosts Harris exhibit
03/14/16: The Trio returns
02/03/14: Harris faces "Wrecking Ball" again
11/01/13: Harris, Crowell visit ACL Saturday
01/15/13: Crowell/Harris announce tour with Thompson
01/14/13: Country Music Hall's fundraiser gig goes to New York
12/20/11: Emmylou Harris celebrates 20 years at Opry
03/30/11: Harris finds The Road to her "Hard Bargain"
CD reviews for Emmylou Harris
Wrecking Ball (reissue)
Emmylou Harris' "Wrecking Ball" was a real game changer for the revered singer/songwriter. Although she had long been known for her progressive take on country music, Harris redefined her sound on this 1995 album thanks to her collaboration with producer Daniel Lanois. Lanois, who came to prominence thanks to his production work on seminal albums from U2, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Robertson and Bob Dylan, presented Harris in an entirely new way by enveloping her always impressive ...
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All I Intended To Be
Emmylou Harris, the woman with the sweetest voice in country-folk music - who was recently inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame - returns with her first solo record since 2003. A mix of choice covers and originals, this assembles an A list of Nashville players to back Harris, but the most important instrument - her voice - remains the forefront and focus of these 13 songs. Marked by themes of faith and forgiveness, the disc was recorded with ex-husban Brian Ahern in Music City. ...