Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Shawn Colvin, Steve Earle, The White Buffalo, Chris Stills And Very Special Guests Team Up For The 3rd Light Up The Blues Concert To Benefit Autism Speaks

ON APRIL 25TH AT THE HISTORIC HOLLYWOOD PANTAGES THEATRE IN LOS ANGELES

HOSTED BY KRISTEN AND STEPHEN STILLS, THE EVENING CELEBRATES AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

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Feb 24, 2015, 01:00 ET

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Shawn Colvin, The White Buffalo, Steve Earle, Chris Stills and emcee Jack Black with many special guests, will return to Los Angeles on Saturday, April 25th at The Hollywood Pantages Theatre for the 3^rd Light Up The Blues Concert—An Evening of Music to Benefit Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization. Also performing are three artists with autism: Spencer Harte featuring Petra Haden, Nick Guzman and Matt Savage. The benefit concert will begin at 7:30 PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 27^th at 10am through Ticketmaster outlets and Pantages Theatre Box Office. This year's sponsors include Toyota and Guess Foundation.

To purchase tickets, click here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B004E4DDCE04FAA

The April 25th event spotlights Light It Up Blue, Autism Speaks' annual global awareness and fundraising campaign, which is celebrated by the international autism community on April 2^nd, World Autism Awareness Day, and throughout Autism Awareness Month in April. Light Up The Blues will celebrate the many gifts of individuals with autism, while supporting Autism Speaks in their mission to raise awareness and support their successful advocacy on behalf of all those who navigate through the journey of Autism. 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.

"We are so thrilled to be doing this benefit for the third time and, this year, at the iconic Pantages Theatre. The last two years' Light Up The Blues benefits were such incredible, life-changing events for all involved. We are so grateful to be able to bring such a special night of music to the entire community and to support Autism Speaks," said Kristen & Stephen Stills.

"It is a night to celebrate the gifts of music and community," Autism Speaks' President Liz Feld said. "Autism sings again! Light Up the Blues is home to the most special talent we have – from Stephen Stills and Neil Young to Matt Savage."

Matt Asner, Executive Director of Southern California for Autism Speaks, added, "We value our partnership with the Stills family on this amazing event that not only has great music, but also highlights the incredible talents of individuals on the spectrum, and lets them shine bright for a wonderful evening."

About Autism

Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders – autism spectrum disorders – caused by a combination of genes and environmental influences. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by communication difficulties, social and behavioral challenges, and repetitive behaviors. An estimated 1 in 68 children in the U.S. is on the autism spectrum.

About Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Mr. Wright is the former vice chairman of General Electric and chief executive officer of NBC and NBC Universal. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has committed more than $525 million to its mission, the majority in science and medical research. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in more than 100 cities across North America. On the global front, Autism Speaks has established partnerships in more than 60 countries on five continents to foster international research, services and awareness. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit AutismSpeaks.org.

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SOURCE Autism Speaks