Jackson Browne & Billy Strings, Running On Empty (live), San Francisco, Sept. 29, 2022

Jackson Browne and Billy Strings play Browne's song "Running On Empty" live in concert before a sold-out crowd at the Camp Winnarainbow benefit concert at Herbst Theater in San Francisco, California on September 29, 2022. The song was the title track of Browne's fifth album, Running On Empty (1977). Joining them in this performance were husband and wife duo The Mastersons: Chris Masterson (guitar) and Eleanor Whitmore (fiddle).

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Official Show Announcement:

Toward The Fun(ds): A Concert Benefitting Camp Winnarainbow

On September 29th, Steve Earle hosts an intimate songwriters circle, inviting Emmylou Harris, the Mastersons, and a surprise musical guest to gather in support of Camp Winnarainbow—a circus & performing arts haven for young people, founded in 1975 by Hippie icons Wavy Gravy and Jahanara Romney. Join us in celebrating the transformative role Camp Winnarainbow has played in the lives of generations of young people with this special night of music.

Beyond Steve Earle's prolific recording and songwriting career, the 3-time GRAMMY winner has produced albums for Joan Baez and Lucinda Williams, published novels & short stories; and acted on screen and stage. Audiences can find Steve touring and hosting his celebrated radio show.

14-time Grammy winner Emmylou Harris' contribution as a singer songwriter spans 40 years and more than 25 albums. Harris was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008 and earned a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award in 2018.

The Mastersons are singer-songwriters/multi-instrumentalists Chris Masterson and Eleanor Whitmore. Longtime members of Steve Earle's band, the married musical twosome make inspired albums of their own humanistic songs.

Toward The Fun(ds) will support Camp Winnarainbow's future providing performing arts education and leadership skills to children.

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Jackson Browne official bio:

Jackson 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 inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2007.

Except for a brief period in NYC in the late 1960s, Jackson has always lived in Southern California. His debut album came out on David Geffen’s Asylum Records in 1972. Since then, he has released fourteen studio albums and four collections of live performances. Jackson is currently working on a new studio album, set for release in July 2021. On May 15, 2020, he released two new singles from the forthcoming record, “Downhill From Everywhere” and “A Little Soon To Say.”

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Billy Strings official bio:

Michigan-born and now Nashville-based, Billy Strings is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician, who arrived on the scene as “one of string music’s most dynamic young stars” (Rolling Stone). Strings is in the midst of a triumphant year after winning Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd Grammy Awards for his critically acclaimed record, Home. Produced by Glenn Brown, the record also led Strings to top Billboard’s 2020 year-end charts in both Bluegrass categories—Top Bluegrass Artists and Top Bluegrass Albums—and continues to receive widespread critical acclaim. Of the release, The Associated Press proclaims, “it is his creative musical storytelling, paired with solid vocals on Home that should seal the deal, pleasing fans of the genre and creating some new ones…the perfect blend of pure talent and pluck,” while The Wall Street Journal declares, “Billy Strings has clearly emerged as a premier guitar flatpicker of this era.” Since his debut, Strings has been awarded Guitar Player of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the International Bluegrass Music Awards, selected as one of Rolling Stone’s “New Country Artists to Know” and performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and PBS’ “Bluegrass Underground.” Known for his electric live shows, Strings will continue his extensive headline tour throughout 2021 including upcoming shows in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Denver, Austin, Atlanta and Nashville among several others.

[superhotbread]

I love that Billy doesn't forget who came before him and pays homage all the time . He is showing respect and homage. The nod from Jackson says it all. Cheers to all who are also enjoying !

[douglove]

I’m an old guy overjoyed that the gifted young guy is bringing a huge wave of young people with him to see the good old music.
Hallelujah!

[leehjones]

Billy will be telling the story about playing with Jackson for the rest of his life. Jackson will be glowing with the knowledge that the kids are learning his tunes.

Makes me so damn happy.

[keithlambert]

Was a sweet moment when Billy stepped in subtly to carry the line and never skipped a beat allowing Jackson to continue. Respect.

[jimblevins]

A 17 year old Billy Strings would never believed he'd be playing alongside Jackson Brown one day!

[JohnvanGurp]

The way Billy picks up a couple of high notes there when Jackson can’t quite hit them… There’s a lot of love between those two.

[anthonyb]

I keep telling people Billy is one of the most talented musicians we’ve seen in years

[thenaturalmidsouth]

Of course Billy is a phenomenal instrumentalist but damn, that boy has a beautiful voice too.

[earthychef]

Jackson looks like he's really enjoying Billy playing his song

[MoamedKamar-vrxy]

I loved this song from my youth . Iam 65 years and I dont understand all the words. I am moroccan . Everytime I listen to it with a big pleasure . The melody is very nice.

[johnn]

So gracious of Jackson Browne to sign backing vocals and play rhythm for someone else on this song.

[jordanauleb]

Hey Tim!
I’m one of the two producers of this event and I want to thank you so much for capturing this special moment, and especially for sharing our donate link in your video description! Cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am that this beautiful, magical moment is resonating with so many people. Huge thanks to Jackson and Billy for supporting Camp Winnarainbow and to you for spreading the word! ❤️🙏🏻

[jimpierce]

Such an iconic song and great to see Jackson Browne sharing it with someone as gifted yet humble like Billy

[cguitarallday]

I haven’t seen too many people put a smile on Jackson’s face like that. When it comes to acoustic guitar it’s hard to beat Billy

[Philc]

Billy is a local guy around here . He’s played in Northern Michigan since he was a teenager . We’re very proud of him in Traverse City, Mi .

[bethnelson]

There is nothing I love more than seeing Billy play with some old legends.

[adrianlindsay]

Can't imagine the feeling of playing one of Jackson Browne's songs with him, looking over and seeing him smiling.

[little]

Every famous musician that I see playing with Billy, they always smile when he plays, especially when he plays a solo.

[salyoutubepremium]

Is it me OR do those guitars sound fantastic!

[AlmegaMedia]

I'm 71 years old, and still perform out often. This song was such a powerful inspiration for me, and the lady who became my wife, and the mother of my family so many years ago. Having been a performer and writer (150 songs copyrighted) for my whole life, I have always noticed 'up and comings'. Billy Strings, being a major talent, I noticed him immediately, but just assumed he would be like so many others, relating only to the music of his peers, which I have to say are not that outstanding on average. But now, to my very pleasant surprise, he seems to be a spirit, like many of us, who know nothing of styles, eras, or trends, but has that amazing ability to tune in to soul, and what it is that has attracted us all to manifest here in this reality in the first place.. and that is to experience and love this world in its myriad of exciting adventures. God bless you all.