Don't miss this unique event! The evening starts with screenings of Chuck’s renowned documentary: “The Tree Man”, followed by the Arkansas episode of his PBS TV program, “America’s Forests”. Then, after a brief intermission, Chuck will take the stage to share songs and stories from his career in music and conservation. Doors open at 6:00pm, and the event starts at 7:00pm.
Biography:
Chuck Leavell’s keyboard work has been heard on the works of Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, George Harrison, The Allman Brothers Band, The Black Crowes, Blues Traveler, Train, Martina McBride, John Mayer, David Gilmour, and many other prominent artists. His association with the Stones began back in 1982 and is still going strong, having recently toured with the Stones on their 2024 “Hackney Diamonds” tour of the US, serving as Musical Director for the band.
Chuck can be seen and heard on the “David Gilmour: Live in Pompeii” CD and DVD released in 2017. He is also a ‘first call’ session musician, working in studios around the world.
Chuck is also an artist in his own right, with several successful solo CDs in circulation, the latest of which is “Chuck Gets Big” on BMG records, with a 17-piece Big Band.
He is the author of four books: Forever Green: The History and Hope of the American Forest; Between Rock and a Home Place (autobiography), The Tree Farmer (a children’s book); and his most recent is Growing A Better America, about “smart” growth. In Feb of 2012 Leavell received a Lifetime Achievement Grammy for his work with the Allman Brothers Band as well as an Honorary Ranger award from the US Forest Service. He is host of the TV program, “America’s Forests with Chuck Leavell”, on PBS. His documentary, “Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man” has been called by many the best “Rockumentary” ever. He and his wife, Rose Lane Leavell, live on their 4000-acre award winning Tree Farm, Charlane Woodlands (www.charlane.com) in Bullard, Georgia.
The Ron Robinson Theater, located at 100 Rivermarket Ave., Little Rock AR 72201, is a 315-seat multi-purpose event venue. Part of the Central Arkansas Library System’s (CALS) Main Library campus, it is designed to provide programs for all ages including films, music performances, plays, readings, lectures, speakers, and children’s activities. The theater is equipped with a state-of-the-art DCI-compliant Barco digital cinema projection system and 32′ wide retractable screen; and, a versatile sound system capable of Dolby 5.1 surround audio for movies, with a CL3 digital mixing console with ample inputs for traditional music concerts.
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