Advance online & phone sales are closed. Tickets available at the door ($25 cash, $27 card). Doors open at 7pm.
Hear four singer songwriters in one night featuring Dan Navarro – whose extensive credits include writing Pat Benatar’s “We Belong” with Wendy Waldman, Jesse Lynn Madera and Adam Moss. Just added! Deborah Holland (The Refugees, Animal Logic) joins the line up!
Grand Vision and McCabe’s collaborated to put this Spotlight Series line-up together through a generous grant from the Live Music Society.
Since 1958, McCabe’s in Santa Monica has served the community as a musical instrument and repair shop, music school and as Acoustic Guitar Magazine says “one of LA’s most treasured music venues.”
Dan Navarro has had an eclectic 40+ year career as a songwriter, session, recording and touring artist and voice actor. His songwriting credits include writing Pat Benatar’s Grammy-nominated classic “We Belong” and songs for Dionne Warwick, The Bangles, Dave Edmunds and more as well as over 17 albums. His music is included in video game soundtracks like Fallout 4 and Red Dead Redemption II and you can also hear him singing and voice acting in films like Oscar-winners Coco, Happy Feet and Encanto. In early 2019, after 20+ years with Lowen & Navarro, he released his first studio-recorded solo album, “Shed My Skin,” to rave reviews.
Wendy Waldman is a critically acclaimed recording artist and multi-platinum songwriter whose career spans a range of genres from pop to country to jazz. She has co-written numerous iconic songs, including Vanessa Williams’ chart-topping hits “Save the Best for Last”, Garth Brooks’ classic “Fishin’ in the Dark,” and Aaron Neville’s soulful “I Owe You One.” Wendy also collaborated with Linda Ronstadt on the beloved children’s song “I Want a Horse.”
Jesse Lynne Madera is making waves in the Americana/Folk music scene. Her album Speed of Sound features the poignant duet “Last Call,” which has gained attention on Americana and Folk radio. In March 2024, the album broke into the FAI Folk Chart at #32, earning widespread praise. Known for her soulful voice and evocative songwriting, Jesse is currently working on new music, with her upcoming single “Make It Out” promising to further showcase her artistry.
Adam Moss is a Brooklyn based fiddler and songster who plays in the Klezmer, bluegrass, old-time and swing traditions. He is actively touring with several bands includeing Boston’s Session Americana and has formerly toured with Anais Mitchell’s Hadestown. Moss also plays with his twin brother as the Americana duo, Brother Brothers who have earned acclaim from American Songwriter and Rolling Stone Country for their vocal harmonies and deep dive into mountain folk music.
