Grand Vision presents Drift Away, a talented quartet performing R&B, funk and more hits from the soulful ’60s and ’70s featuring:
- Harold Payne, multi-platinum songwriter for artists such as Rod Stewart, Patti Labelle and longtime collaborator, Bobby Womack; literally from Peter Paul & Mary to Snoop Dogg.
- Rick Cowling, toured with Kenny Loggins and Ambrosia playing keyboards, guitar and vocals for many years and produced songs for Bonnie Raitt, Bobby Womack and Melissa Manchester.
- Percussionist Oliver C. Brown, original member of KC & The Sunshine Band and has toured with Al Jarreau, Fleetwood Mac, Leo Sayer and smooth jazz artist NILS.
- Michael Mennell, bassist and vocalist, has played and recorded with Sir Tom Jones, John Fogerty, Boz Scaggs and Billy F. Gibbons and is a Pop Bass professor at the USC Thornton School of Music
With the support of the Port of Los Angeles and West Harbor, Grand Vision is presenting four outdoor concerts that will add live music to San Pedro events on the waterfront.
At the LA Maritime Museum Plaza:
- 5/24 MLC Band (Mid-Life Crisis), Fleet Week at 5 PM
- 5/25 Drift Away, Fleet Week at 5 PM
- 6/7 Homegrown Collective, San Pedro Pride Flag Raising at 2 PM
