Fulfilling musical last wishes.
Swan Songs® creates a sense of connection for individuals near the end of life by gifting them private concerts and supports live music in a community by compensating artists for those concerts.
Images & Interviews
Experience Swan Songs Musical Last Wishes in this photo essay by Liz Moskowitz produced with funding provided thanks to The Cain Foundation.
Benefit Concert for Swan Songs hosted by The Listening Room at Oak Hill United Methodist Church (UMC) on February 21, 2025; 7:30-9:30pm
The Listening Room at Oak Hill will sponsor a special evening concert on February 21st, benefitting Swan Songs, a nonprofit, founded by Austin musician Christine Albert, that fulfills musical last wishes by organizing private concerts for individuals with a terminal illness or nearing the end of life.
A few of the artists who have performed these special concerts will share stories and songs. Performing at Oak Hill’s sanctuary Feb. 21 will be Leeann Atherton, Bob Livingston with Bradley Kopp, and The Siekers.
Please come out for this special night and help support Swan Songs. For more information, visit the Listening Room Event Page.
All donations go to support the Swan Songs Mission. RSVPs encouraged but not required to attend.
AmpUp Kick-Off Concert, March 5, 2025
The Backstage at El Mercado South,
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Doors at 6pm, Concert 7-9pm
Performing at the concert will be Grouchy Like Riley, with Special Guests Shelley King, Tracie Lynn and Oliver Steck. You can visit their respective websites by clicking on their names.
Donations are requested as part of “Swan Songs' AmplifyATX/I Live Here, I Give Here Events”. For more information, visit the AmpUp Event Page.
Come early to make sure you get a seat. Capacity is limited. First come first serve, with no reservations. Unable to attend or want to donate early? Donate here: Give to Swan Songs | Amplify Austin Day 2025
