Well, gee... I was starting to think that I'd never see the day. But here we are... McCabe's Concerts are back for LIVE, IN-PERSON SHOWS! Woohoo! We've got some pesky rules to keep everyone safe, but we can't tell you how happy we are to see your smiling - er- masked faces again!
Long-time McCabe's friend and talented musician, Dan Navarro is kicking things off in October, then we are thrilled to welcome AJ Lee & Blue Summit to our stage, followed by the wonderful Hubby Jenkins. In November we welcome back the fantastic Erin McKeown and next year, we are very fortunate to grab Janis Ian on her FINAL tour. She will also be hosting a workshop the same weekend. We will have more new shows to announce next week, so stay tuned!!
As always, stay safe, healthy, and happy out there! | | Dan Navarro has had an eclectic 40+ year career as a songwriter, recording and touring artist, session singer and voice actor spread over 17 acclaimed albums, thousands of concerts, singing and voice acting in films like Oscar-winners Coco and Happy Feet, The Book of Life and Pirates of the Caribbean 5, TV series American Dad, Prison Break and Mr. Iglesias, hit games Fallout 4 and Red Dead Redemption II, hundreds of commercials in Spanish and English, and writing songs for Pat Benatar (the Grammy-nominated classic “We Belong”), The Bangles, Dave Edmunds and more. In early 2019, after 20+ years with Lowen & Navarro, he released his first studio-recorded solo album, “Shed My Skin”, to rave reviews. He’s the personification of the engaged Renaissance artist, even in COVID lockdown, with over 200 housebound live streams since March. Dan insists that art is food, music is love, and sleep is for babies. | | | | | Winners of the 2019 FreshGrass Band competition, 2nd Place Winfield National Flatpicking Contest Winner - Sully Tuttle and IBMA Momentum Vocalist Award - AJ Lee!
Led by singer, songwriter, and mandolinist, AJ Lee, the bluegrass band has performed all over the world. In 2019, they released their debut album, Like I Used To. Their second album, I’ll Come Back, is forthcoming in August 2021.
Although falling loosely under the bluegrass label, AJLBS generally plays sans banjo, with Sullivan Tuttle and Jesse Fichman on steel stringed acoustic guitars, AJ on mandolin, Jan Purat on fiddle, and Chad Bowen on upright bass – a configuration effectively used to create unique space and texture in the arrangements not as commonly found in the music of their peers. Drawing from influences such as country, soul, swing, rock, and jam music, the band uses the lens of bluegrass as a vessel through which to express and explore the thread that binds and unifies all great music. | | | | Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in Brooklyn he delved into his southern roots, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through America's traditional music forms. As an integral member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and later Rhiannon Giddens band, Hubby has performed at festivals and venues around the world, earning himself both Grammy and Americana award nominations. Today he spreads his knowledge and love of old-time American music through his dynamic solo performances and engaging workshops. | | | | | Erin McKeown is a musician, writer, and producer known internationally for her prolific disregard of stylistic boundaries. Her brash and clever electric guitar playing is something to see. Her singing voice is truly unique —clear, cool, and collected. Over the last 20 years, she has performed around the world, released 10 full length albums, and written for film, television, and theater, all the while refining her distinctive and challenging mix of American musical forms.
Her first musical, Miss You Like Hell, written with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes, opened Off-Broadway at The Public Theater in 2018. It was nominated for 5 Drama Desk Awards, including Best Lyrics, Best Music and Best Orchestrations, and The Wall Street Journal named it Best Musical of 2018. Leading her own band, she has performed at Bonnaroo, Glastonbury, and the Newport Folk Festivals. A familiar presence on NPR and the BBC, McKeown’s songs have also appeared in numerous commercials and television shows. | | Her tours have sold out in every country she’s visited (we’ve lost count), and her songs have been recorded by artists as diverse as John Mellencamp, Amy Grant, Diane Schuur, and Joan Baez. Janis has dueted with Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Mel Torme and, most recently, Trevor Sewell; their single, released only in the UK, jumped up the jazz charts, again reminding us of the diversity in a career that saw Ian on the cover of Downbeat at 16, featured in Melody Maker at 26, honored by the Grammy Hall of Fame twice, co-starring with Laurie Metcalf, Rita Moreno, and Alex Borstein in the final episode of Getting On, receiving Publisher’s Weekly and Kirkus Reviews picks for her children’s book The Tiny Mouse, and continuing to expand and move forward with plans for several more books and a new album in the works. Or, as Ian herself puts it, “I’m just curious… I’ve never courted controversy, never set out to do so many different things – but I get curious, I think ‘What if…’, and things just… happen!”
Janis Ian is an absolute treasure and we are honored to be a part of her final tour before retirement. Make sure to return on Sunday and join us for her MASTER CLASS. | | The End Of The Line Tour Fri, Mar 11th, 2022 at 8:00 pm Sat, Mar 12th at 8:00 pm | | | | One Of A Kind Instrument of the Month! | | | |
If a banjo-mandolin hybrid instrument isn't enough of a conversation piece, this beaut has you covered! | | In-Person Classes Now Available | | McCabe's is thrilled to offer both virtual and in-person lessons for students! Please contact our teachers for details. | | Classes You Just Can't Miss! | | Sun Mar, 13th at 12:00 pm | | | | A one time 2-3 hour presentation that includes live performances, the history of music “from cavemen to syphilis, and its effect on the arts”, personal anecdotes based on Ian’s three decades of experience as writer, performer, and business person, and a “shoot from the hip” Q&A session. Known for her honesty, Ian encourages participants to “bring your hopes, your dreams, your fears” and lay them on the table.
Berklee College calls Ian’s class “An open-ended, free-wheeling graduate level seminar featuring one of the best live performances we’ve ever seen. Bring your questions and a hearty appetite for knowledge!” | | | | | | "I'm Goin' Home Someday" Live at McCabe's in 2012 | Roy Book Binder has played McCabe's many times. And although it's been a while, when he sings about goin' home, it feels like he's talking about all of us. And somehow, his absence from our stage makes it feel all the more true.
It's been a long year. And one year is turning into two. As we part the curtains to our Concert Hall for the first time since March of last year, we truly look forward to you joining us... because we all know that McCabe's is a lot more than just a Concert Hall, it's a home away from home. | | Don't Want To Come Inside? We've Got You Covered... | | Want to know more about our great classes, concerts, and instruments? Go to our website or online store to find out more! Or check us out on social media! | | We have rentals for the cautious**, lessons for the eager, truth-telling for the fearful, repairs for the clumsy, concerts for the devoted**, and free coffee for all**. (**Temporarily unavailable) | | The recently formed NIVA-California and Los Angeles Independent Venue Coalition are working to help save independent venues and get live entertainment up and running again. Not only is McCabe's a proud member, but I personally volunteer my time helping to bring live music back quickly and safely. If you are a venue who needs help or an individual looking to help out, feel free to contact me. | | | | | | |
