Carlos Varela at the EchoPlex shot by KAT of KAT TALES TV

Here are some stills of the great Carlos Varela band and Jackson Browne at the EchoPlex...

Jackson Browne: LOVE IS STRANGE

Jackson Browne new album with David Lindley LOVE IS STRANGE comes out May 11th. I caught up with Browne recently before the Carlos Varela concert at the EchoPlex. I like lyrics, I like words that touch me and I like artists that can sing as well as write. Jackson Browne is one of these talents who sings honestly and pure about heartbreak, love and starting over. Plus he takes great pictures.

Carlos Varela & Jackson Browne

Carlos Varela performed at The EchoPlex last night. It was a wonderful concert. Although I didn't understand many of the words sung, I could feel Varela's heart. From Cuba, Carlos Varela prefers to live in his native country and sing his truth. Varela is his own man. Another legend, Jackson Browne presented Carlos Varela's concert and a wonderful moment transpired when he didn't have the lyrics....

Later Jackson translated the poetry of Varela's words...

Safety Harbor Kids Authentik Artists Party at EastWest Studios

A Wonderful Evening of Amazing Performances happened at the historic EastWest Studios recently. Featuring Authentik Artists who lending their beautiful voices for the Safety Harbor Kids Authentik Artists Holiday CD. Just a partial list of attendees, Jackson Browne, Petrie & John Williams cofounders of Safety Harbor Kids and their star dog Teddy, Luenell, Miss California 2010 Nicole Johnson, Fawn, Mitch Perry, Valerie Davis, CTA, Kenny Aranoff, Chicoa, Danny Serphanine, Andy Vargas, Calista Carradine, Michael Dean Shelton and the fabulous Dream World Cirque. Great music, great performances, great talent and a wonderful charity. Great Time was had by all. Jackson Browne was under the weather but he handed out awards after giving a speech.