Major Artists Sign On For Escovedo Benefit/Tribute

Organizers of the upcoming Alejandro Escovedo benefit/tribute album, Por Vida-For Life, are considering expanding the project to a 2-cd set with the exciting news that the following artists have committed to participate: John Cale, Billy Corgan, Jackson Browne, Whiskeytown, The Jayhawks, Howe Gelb, Calexico, Chuck Prophet, Peter Case, Ian Hunter, Los Lobos, Cowboy Junkies, The Flatlanders, Beth Orton & M. Ward, Jennifer Warnes, Los Lonely Boys, and Pete Escovedo and Sheila E (Alejandro's brother and niece, respectively).

Por Vida-For Life is scheduled for an April release by Or Music. The album both celebrates the artistry of and benefits the acclaimed musician and songwriter Alejandro Escovedo, who became ill in April 2003 from complications due to hepatitis C and is currently undergoing treatment for the disease. Por Vida will benefit the Alejandro Escovedo Medical & Living Expense Trust. To donate, visit www.alejandrofund.com.

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