Neil Young and Stephen Stills appeared at the 2023 “Light Up the Blues” concert. (photo courtesy of Light Up the Blues)
Actor and comedian Ken Jeong will be master of ceremonies at the Autism Speaks “Light Up the Blues 7 Concert,” taking place April 26 at the Greek Theatre.
Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Billy Idol and Steve Stevens, Nathaniel Rateliff, Cat Power, Linda Perry, Rufus Wainwright, Chris Stills, Oliver Stills and Christina Applegate will come together for an unforgettable night of music and celebration.
Hosted once again by Kristen and Stephen Stills and produced by Nederlander Concerts, the evening will also spotlight performances by talented autistic artists including The Spectrum Bluegrass Band and Abbey Romeo. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
The “Light Up the Blues Concert,” presented by the Indianapolis Colts, returns for its seventh year and will celebrate Autism Speaks’ 20th anniversary and the autism community, while helping to fuel Autism Speaks’ work to provide resources and services for all autistic individuals, across the spectrum and throughout their lifespan. Proceeds from the “Light Up the Blues 7 Concert” will support Autism Speaks’ efforts, which include funding research, increasing early childhood screening and interventions and improving the transition to adulthood for people with autism.
For information, visit autismspeaks.org/press-release/music-legends-join-autism-speaks-light-blues-7-concert. The Greek Theatre is located at 2700 N. Vermont Ave.
