Lucinda Williams, Jakob Dylan, Counting Crows and more to perform at the Jesse Malin Benefit Concert

Jesse Malin gave his last public appearance on March 25, 2023, at Webster Hall in New York City. Less than two months later, he suffered a rare spinal stroke that affected the use of his legs. Now, after more than a year of intense and ongoing physical therapy and therapy, Malin will return to the stage with an all-star roster of friends and guests.

Set for December 1 at New York's Beacon Theatre, the lineup includes Lucinda Williams, Counting Crows' Adam Duritz and David Immerglück, Rickie Lee Jones, Jakob Dylan of the Wallflowers, Butch Walker, J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. and Alejandro Escovedo, along with a full set from Malin. More names will be announced later.

The evening will be hosted by actors Michael Imperioli and Mary-Louise Parker. “Jesse Mullin is New York,” says Imperioli Rolling rock. “His work and life as an artist, his kindness to his fellow rockers and his generosity to our community are truly unparalleled. He is a prominent rock storyteller in the lineage of Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Tom Verlaine and Joey Ramone. He's the real deal and I'm lucky to have him as a friend.”

Many of the artists announced on the bill also appear on the Silver Patron Saints: The Songs of Jesse Malin, an upcoming Malin tribute album to be released on September 20th. Others covering Malin's music on LP include Bruce Springsteen, Bleachers, Susannah Hoffs, The Hold Steady and Rancid. Last week, Malin was released Chasing the Lighta live album and concert DVD shot in 2022;

All proceeds from the concert will benefit Artist Jesse Malin Sweet Relief Fund. tickets for the show will go on sale on June 26 at 10am. ET via Ticketmaster (code: PATRONSAINTS). A general presale is set for June 28 at 10 a.m. ET.