Tenlons Fort’s Jack Gibson was among the lucky artists who had a chance to jam with Daniel Johnston before the mythic songwriter passed away back in 2019. After releasing his album Sober October the following year (which featured a song dedicated to Johnston), Gibson shifted his attention toward paying homage to the late songwriting luminary via his new project “Don’t Be Scared: A Tribute to Daniel Johnston and Other Cinematic Experiences,” a “musical live experience” set to take over the Sid the Cat Auditorium stage this Thursday in South Pasadena.
Joining Gibson at this week’s event is a stacked lineup featuring peers like Earlimart, Petra Haden, Rain Phoenix, and Nate Cole. The event was set up by Sid the Cat and Phoenix’s LaunchLeft artist group with the support of the Daniel Johnston trust and the Hi, How Are You Project. Find more info below, and grab tickets for the all-ages event at the venue’s website.
