The Creative Thread: Connecting Sound, Sport, Film & Story
ARTISTS & EXPERTS:
Jim James
Chris Benchetler
Ross James (Moderator)
DAY & TIME:
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
1:30 - 2:30 PM
LOCATION:
Jim Santy Auditorium
DETAILS:
What does a musician and a filmmaker have in common? More than you might think. Jim James, visionary frontman of My Morning Jacket, and Chris Benchetler, acclaimed ski and adventure filmmaker, sit down with Ross James (Phil Lesh & Friends, Terrapin Family Band) to explore the creative forces that drive their work — and the surprising threads that connect music, sport, film, and storytelling.
Summit Labs
Summit Labs are the heartbeat of our event and are presented by the Song Summit Foundation. They are discussions that dissect, illuminate, and interrogate the art of music and songwriting. They create an environment of inclusivity that promotes discussion of mental health, substance recovery, representation, and social equity in addition to all things music. A diverse group of artists will lead talks on their own while others will work with subject experts. Labs take place at Jim Santy Auditorium in the City Park Library.