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Nationwide 'Jillith Fair' Tribute Concerts Honor Jill Sobule’s Legacy

The series begins May 31, featuring prominent artists and benefiting the ACLU and causes Sobule championed.

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Overview

  • Eleven tribute concerts under the 'Jillith Fair' banner will run from May 31 in Northampton, Massachusetts, through September 6 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Artists such as Margaret Cho, Tom Morello, Amanda Palmer, Lisa Loeb, and members of the Go-Go's are set to participate in various shows.
  • Proceeds from the events will benefit the It Was A Good Life Foundation, which supports the ACLU and other causes Jill Sobule advocated for.
  • Posthumous releases, including a vinyl reissue of Sobule’s 1995 self-titled album and the cast recording of 'F*ck 7th Grade,' are scheduled for June 6.
  • Organizers plan to make Jillith Fair an annual event held on Sobule’s birthday, January 16, and during Pride Month in future years.