Live From Laurel Canyon Presents: James & Joni: Their Stories, Their Songs is a 90-minute show that chronicles the careers of two songwriting icons: James Taylor and Joni Mitchell, presented with narrated stories about their lives and the songs you know and love. The show features some of the finest singers and most well-versed musicians in the country interpreting a selection of songs from their vast careers; from the early days to their later hits. Featuring show creator Brian Chartrand (vocals/guitar), with Josh Taylor (vocals/guitar), Holly Pyle (vocals), Lamar Gaines (keys), Mario Mendivil (bass), Adam Armijo (electric guitar), Todd Chuba (drums), and Miguel Melgoza (percussion).

“Live from Laurel Canyon – Songs and Stories of American Folk Rock” is an evening of live music and narrated stories of some of the most influential songwriters who lived in Laurel Canyon in the mid 1960’s and 70’s. Similar to other legendary rock and roll neighborhoods of the same era like Haight Ashbury in San Fransisco or Greenwich Village in NYC, Laurel Canyon was a community of artists who would forge a new genre of music (Folk Rock) and forever change the look, sound and attitude of American pop music. Live from Laurel Canyon celebrates The Mamas and The Papas, the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Doors, Crosby, Stills, Nash, Neil Young, James Taylor, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, America, and the Eagles with their own unique interpretations of some of the most iconic songs of the era.