The Roxy has expanded its 50th anniversary celebration announcing a series of new events and benefit shows taking place this September in conjunction with the historic milestone. The first-wave of events announced highlighted the return of Neil Young for a special benefit show at the club on Wednesday, September 20 alongside Crazy Horse, since then a second night has been added taking place on Thursday, September 21. These performances occur exactly 50 years to the day after Young opened The Roxy, headlining the club’s first-ever shows during a multi-night run in September 1973. Both shows will benefit The Painted Turtle and Bridge School, two innovative organizations who provide fun education to children with illnesses or physical impairments.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Roxy owner Lou Adler will curate an upcoming ‘Live At The Roxy’ compilation album, featuring legendary recordings made at The Roxy by Young, Bruce Springsteen, Emmylou Harris, The Ramones, Nicolette Larson, George Benson, Warren Zevon, Brian Wilson and many more. The compilation will initially be available to listen to at The GRAMMY Museum’s upcoming The ROXY: 50 and Still Rockin’ exhibit; and available for purchase to benefit MusiCares. Find out more information here. This collection of live recordings spans back to the earliest days of The Roxy, which was co-founded in 1973 by Adler and live music pioneer Elmer Valentine; largely credited with putting the Sunset Strip on the map after opening the Whisky A Go-Go and the Rainbow Bar & Grill, in addition to The Roxy.
The GRAMMY Museum will also open their The ROXY: 50 and Still Rockin’ exhibit next month, as previously shared with the initial group of festivities. An opening night celebration has been announced for Sunday, September 17 with a special film screening, a rooftop reception and a panel featuring Cisco Adler (musician, songwriter, producer), Paul Tollett (president/CEO of Goldenvoice and co-founder of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival), Allison Hagendorf (music journalist, media personality, & host of “The Allison Hagendorf Show”), Steve Appleford (LA Times music journalist) and Julie Pilat (award-winning music, media and digital entertainment executive). More details and ticket information are available here. The City of West Hollywood will present Lou Adler and Nic Adler in conversation for the City’s Artists & Icons series on September 12, 2023 at the West Hollywood City Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room. The event coincides with the debut of photographic exhibit about the Roxy’s 50th Anniversary at the adjacent West Hollywood Library, curated by Jason Emmons and accompanied by written anecdotes from key players. The exhibit is free and open to the public through May 2024 during the library’s open hours. RSVP for Artists & Icons will open on September 1 at www.weho.org/arts.
The Roxy announced the additional performances by Wallows and Stephen Marley. Wallows is set to perform at The Roxy on Saturday, September 23. The Roxy have also announced a night of Stephen Marley performing his father Bob Marley’s legendary album ‘Live at Roxy,’ recorded at the club in 1976, which will take place September 24. Tickets for Stephen Marley at The Roxy will be available here. Additional performances during the fall celebrations will include d4vd on September 6, it’s murph on September 8, Keke Palmer on September 11, Paris Texas on October 1, Better Lovers on October 15, Tigers Jaw on October 16, underscores on October 25, STRFKR on October 27, Nation of Language on October 28, Unknown Mortal Orchestra on November 6, Saint Levant on November 10 and Dillon Francis on November 30. The Roxy will be running a ticket giveaway for select shows (excluding the Neil Young with Crazy Horse benefit shows), taking place from August 15 through August 30. More information available here.
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