Mark Jewett holds Trinity House Theatre in high regard.

The Plymouth, Michigan singer-songwriter values the intimate Livonia music venue and its longtime support of independent artists.

“I really appreciate what they do for the music community—for listeners and performers,” said Jewett, who’s performed six times at Trinity House Theatre.

“While locals get to perform there, and a lot of regional and national artists as they’re passing through, they’re quite accommodating, and it operates entirely on a volunteer support basis.”

Given that ongoing support, Jewett wanted to give back to the nonprofit theatre and spotlight its 26 years of hosting live music.

He quickly landed on organizing a benefit show, which would donate all ticket proceeds to the theatre and highlight the music of Jackson Browne.

“Over the years, they’ve had at least one annual show to help support the theatre,” he said. “I know there are a lot of people who feel that appreciation and many of them are in the show.”

Billed as Trinity House Benefit: Celebrating the Music of Jackson Browne, the April 27 show will feature an array of Michigan singer-songwriters, including Jeff Scott, Jan Krist, Jill Jack, Annie Capps, Charlie and Sherry Springer, Steve Taylor, Phil Maq, Mike Ward, Bob Sky Young, Jewett, and others, performing songs from Browne’s extensive catalog.

“I put out a very vague solicitation for Jackson Browne fans probably a year ago. I didn’t say what it was for—I just said, ‘Who are my Jackson Browne fan friends out there?’” Jewett said.

“And some people responded, and I talked to a few of them and told them what I had in mind. The word got out and some more people said, ‘Hey, I’d like to get in on that.’”

A fan of Browne since 1972, Jewett relishes showcasing some of the songwriter’s legendary tracks.

“I remember hearing ‘Doctor My Eyes’ on the radio for the first time. I was not into singer-songwriter stuff yet. I was barely 16 years old, and I started following him from there,” he said.

“He’s probably the most influential writer for me, and it’s because he’s such a combination. He’s a poet, he’s a writer, he’s a musician, and he’s done a lot for social causes over the years.”

With a lineup intact, the sold-out show will include two sets: one with artists performing either solo or as part of a duo or trio and another set of artists performing with a house band.

“Everybody gets to pick two songs to perform and almost everybody did pick two,” said Jewett, who’s performing “Something Fine,” a track from Browne’s 1972 self-titled debut album.

As for the house band, Jewett recruited singer-songwriter and keyboardist Bob Sky Young to spearhead it. Young invited guitarist Ray Edward, bassist Mike Gusway, and drummer Doug Austin to help back the show’s lineup.

“I thought for a house band it would be good to have some people that have played together and specifically have played at Trinity House,” he said. “They’re involved in the community, and they appreciate what Trinity House does.”

Along with the house band, the show will feature three support musicians—David Falk on lap steel, Rod Capps on viola and guitar, and Alan Finkbeiner on percussion—to perform with the artists.

Meanwhile, stage manager Tom Gallagher will help coordinate the show’s logistics, and technician John McCoy and another assistant will run sound.

“I also appreciate this is an all-volunteer thing, including the performers, so I didn’t want to burden anybody with excessive homework,” Jewett said.

“Bob and the house band have been practicing about once a week, but they’re getting things worked up. The people that are going to play with them have been invited to join them at a rehearsal and run through their stuff.”

With the show now less than two weeks away, Jewett is eager for a memorable night of performances from a talented group of artists.

“I think everybody involved is gonna have fun with it,” he said.

“Trinity House Benefit: Celebrating the Music of Jackson Browne” is April 27 at Trinity House Theatre, 38840 West Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. The show starts at 7 p.m. and is sold out. To make a donation, visit Trinity House Theatre’s website.