Tribute Show for Warren Zevon
The world of Warren Zevon supporters is in for a treat as a tribute show for the late singer-songwriter is planned for this autumn in Los Angeles. The show, which will feature Jackson Browne, Marshall Crenshaw, Shooter Jennings, and Dream Syndicate frontman Steve Wynn, among other guests, promises to be an exciting homage to the city’s favorite artist.
Show Details
"Meet Me in LA: The Songs of Warren Zevon" will take place on October 24th in downtown Los Angeles at the United Theater (formerly the Theater at the Ace Hotel). A pre-sale offer for tickets will begin on August 5th at 10 a.m. PT, followed by a public sale on August 8th at 10 a.m.
Benefit for a Good Cause
The show is the annual benefit of the Wild Honey Foundation, which produces an all-star tribute every autumn to benefit autism and other causes. This year, the Wild Honey Show will have two beneficiaries: the Asbestos Awareness Organization and the Ed Asner Family Center for the autism community.
Performers and Guests
Jackson Browne, one of the rock figures closest to Zevon, will be performing at the show. Browne produced or co-produced Zevon’s two most popular pioneering albums, "Warren Zevon" (1976) and "Excitable Boy" (1978), which include signature tracks like "Werewolves of London" and "Lawyers, Guns and Money." The concert will also feature some of Zevon’s other frequent collaborators, including singer-songwriter Jorge Calderon and session players Leland Sklar and Bob Glaub.
Other Guest Singers
Other guest singers will include Inara George from the Bird and the Bee, Eleni Mandell, Susan Cowsill, and Phil Cody, with many more to be announced in the three months leading up to the show. The Wild Honey Orchestra, led by Rob Laufer and Jordan Summers, will provide the musical backing for the performances.
A Night of Classic Rock
The Wild Honey Orchestra is famous for its meticulous live recreations of classic rock tracks, having previously paid tribute to artists like The Beatles, The Band, Buffalo Springfield, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, The Lovin’ Spoonful, and Big Star, often with surviving band members or connections. Zevon has received some modest tributes since his death in 2003, but this show promises to be a more extensive celebration of his catalog, with over 25 songs planned for the evening. Note that Wild Honey shows are known to go on for around three hours or more, so be prepared for a long and entertaining night of music.
