Pasadena Singer-Songwriter Chris Pierce Reunites With Lineage Dancers for Concert

The performance at Lineage Performing Arts Center will feature more than a dozen Pierce originals paired with contemporary choreography.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Chris Pierce, the Pasadena-born singer-songwriter whose co-written song reached #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, returns to his hometown February 7 for a concert with Lineage Dance Company that marks nearly two decades of artistic partnership. The performance will feature more than a dozen Pierce originals paired with contemporary choreography by Lineage dancers.

Why it matters

The longstanding collaboration between Pierce and Lineage Dance Company has produced original works, pandemic-era performances, and benefit concerts, keeping Pierce connected to the Pasadena community where he was born and raised while allowing him to share his music with local audiences.

The details

Pierce and Lineage founder Hilary Thomas first collaborated in 2007 after meeting at a benefit concert for those affected by cancer. Their first joint performance supported Pasadena's Living Beauty Cancer Foundation. Since then, the collaboration has produced 'Defining Moments,' an original work that premiered in 2010, along with pandemic-era Zoom performances, backyard concerts, and drive-in shows staged from parking-structure rooftops. Last February, Pierce and Lineage reunited for a benefit concert supporting those affected by the Eaton Fire.

  • The concert takes place at 7 p.m. on February 7, 2026 at Lineage Performing Arts Center in Pasadena.
  • Pierce and Lineage first collaborated in 2007.

The players

Chris Pierce

A Pasadena-born singer-songwriter whose co-written song reached #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart.

Lineage Dance Company

A contemporary dance company founded by Hilary Thomas in Pasadena, dedicated to raising funds for nonprofits.

Hilary Thomas

The founder of Lineage Dance Company, who grew up in Pasadena and trained with the Pasadena Dance Theatre before earning degrees in dance and psychology.

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What they’re saying

“Working with Lineage has always felt like a conversation without words. There's a deep trust and shared understanding there — about how art can hold pain, joy, and healing all at once.”

— Chris Pierce, Singer-Songwriter (pasadenanow.com)

“I dance to his voice.”

— Hilary Thomas, Founder, Lineage Dance Company (pasadenanow.com)

“Some of the most memorable shows that I've ever done have been with Lineage. It's a beautiful blend of song and dance and a powerful way of processing pain, sharing joy, and facilitating connection with others.”

— Chris Pierce, Singer-Songwriter (pasadenanow.com)

What’s next

The concert at Lineage Performing Arts Center on February 7, 2026 will feature more than a dozen of Chris Pierce's original songs paired with contemporary choreography by Lineage Dance Company.

The takeaway

The longstanding collaboration between Chris Pierce and Lineage Dance Company has kept the Pasadena-born singer-songwriter connected to his local community, allowing him to share his music and ideas while also supporting local nonprofits through their joint performances.