While it’s almost been a year since Robbie Robertson passed away, it has perhaps given organizers enough time to put together an all-star tribute concert set for Oct. 17 at Inglewood’s Kia Forum.
“Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson,” presented by Blackbird, has gathered up a stellar lineup that features Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Bob Weir, Elvis Costello, Trey Anastasio, Mavis Staples, Eric Church, Noah Kahan, Mike Campbell, Warren Haynes, Bruce Hornsby, Taj Mahal and Margo Price, organizers announced Tuesday. Lucinda Williams, Ryan Bingham, Jim James, Jamey Johnson, Daniel Lanois, Robert Randolph, Nathaniel Rateliff, Allison Russell, Benmont Tench and Don Was will also appear.
Tickets will go on sale Friday, with a portion of proceeds earmarked for Canada’s Woodland Cultural Center, which “serves to preserve, promote and strengthen Indigenous language, culture, art and history,” according to the organization.
