Los Angeles, CA (Top40 Charts / Crosby, Stills & Nash) The 2nd
Light Up The Blues concert to benefit Autism Speaks, hosted by , has sold out. The concert, which features musicians Crosby,
Stills & Nash,,, , and will take place on th at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown . Also performing are special guests—rapper Watsky, indie artist Xolie Morra and The Strange Kind,Rio "Soulschocka" Wyles, , and
The event, sponsored by GUESS Foundation, spotlights
Light It Up Blue, Autism Speaks' annual global awareness and fundraising campaign celebrated by the international autism community during World Autism Awareness Day and throughout Autism Awareness Month in April. Proceeds from the
Light Up The Blues Concert will go towards Autism Speaks' research and advocacy efforts for families and individuals impacted by the disorder.
Last year's benefit was recorded as a documentary-style concert film titled
Light Up the Blues, which will be released st through iTunes. The film captures an inspired evening of music emceed by and featuring musical guests Crosby,
Stills and Nash, , , , , and three gifted, budding musicians who are on the Autism Spectrum.
Executive
Director of for Autism states, "We are so proud to have been involved in this magic evening and are ecstatic that the evening's magic has been captured so beautifully in this wonderful film."
To view the trailer, please visit: https://youtu.be/JFetnBtYXv4
The film includes interview footage peppered with spontaneous backstage moments that give a realistic and touching look at the challenges presented by autism, as well as the tremendous hope and inspiration given to so many by individuals with Autism pursuing their dreams. All proceeds from the film will benefit Autism Speaks.
: Founded in 1994, the GUESS Foundation supports a wide range of causes whose messages promote nonviolence, tolerance, and equality to achieve social change. Leveraging our brand image of a strong, confident, empowered individual in a global landscape, we believe that every person deserves an equal chance to live the life he or she desires.
RELATED LINKS
https://www.crosbystillsnash.com
https://www.autismspeaks.org
