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Enter Karen Jones, a self-proclaimed “Warren Zevon stalker” and Santa Ynez resident. Determined to keep Zevon’s memory alive, on the evening of Dec. 8th 2007 she pulled off a top-notch tribute concert featuring a truly remarkable array of performers, ranging from the man’s friends to his actual family. It was a Zevon fan’s dream come true.
A sold-out crowd made up of enthusiastic Zevon devotees and clearly a lot of supportive locals filled the concert room of the Maverick Saloon, a legitimate country bar, long before the show started and also kept the connecting bar busy.
After sets from three local artists who had appeared on Jones’ past tribute shows, the second part of the show brought some slightly more established artists, including Kenny Loggins’ son, Crosby, who played solid — if somewhat uninspired — versions of “Searching for a Heart,” “Carmelita” and “Poor, Poor Pitiful Me”; Kenny Edwards, a Santa Barbara resident who appeared on Zevon’s biggest record, 1977’s Excitable Boy; and another local rock-star offspring, Nathan McEuen, a mainstay at Zoey’s and son of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band main man John McEuen. After his take on “Accidentally Like a Martyr,” McEuen admitted he had just learned the song minutes before the show. It wasn’t necessarily the smartest idea, as the crowd, though polite, seemed ready for more artists with a direct connection to Zevon.
The crowd then got exactly what they were looking for in the form of Zevon’s own son, Jordan. With a backing band in tow, he launched into a rocking version of “Detox Mansion,” then delivered one of the night’s truly emotional moments with a cover of his father’s masterpiece, “Desperados Under the Eaves.”
Jordan, who probably should have performed a little higher on the bill, was followed by Matt Cartsonis, one of the best kept secrets in all of music (think Ry Cooder with more personality and less money). He was clearly unknown to the crowd but was the night’s driving musical force, backing up nearly everyone on everything from mandolin to electric guitar. His solo set was superb, focusing on some of Zevon’s lesser-known songs, such as “For My Next Trick I’ll Need a Volunteer,” “Hula Hula Boys” (featuring a gorgeous flute solo from former Zevon tour manager and instrumentalist Duncan “Baby Head” Aldrich) and a blistering version of “The Envoy.”
To use a pugilistic analogy, if Jordan woke the crowd up with some combinations and Cartsonis got them on the ropes with some body work, former Zevon opening act Phil Cody delivered the knockout blow. Starting off solo with a country take on “Heartache Spoken Here” and then bringing his band up for an all-out rock version of “Splendid Isolation,” Cody, a masterful songwriter in his own right, was on fire, wearing his trademark hat and glasses and swaying back and forth like a man possessed. He slowed things back down again with a stirring version of Zevon’s fan tribute, “Mutineer,” before the presenting the evening’s musical highlight, a fierce version of “Play It All Night Long.” When the song peaked with the immortal Zevon lyric, “There ain’t much to country living/Sweat/Piss/Jizz/Blood,” the mesmerized crowd chanted along. Finally, after a tear-jerking rendition of “Don’t Let Us Get Sick,” the crowd gave Cody a well-deserved standing ovation.
Last but not least was a set from the night’s only legitimate rock star, Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The crowd was excited to see a man who would soon be rocking halftime at the Super Bowl in such an intimate setting. Decked out in a polka-dot shirt and tie Campbell was solid, but after a long changeover, the momentum of Jordan, Cartsonis and Cody’s sets couldn’t be matched. After just two songs from Campbell and his band, the Dirty Knobs, the night’s performers all returned to the stage for a rousing encore and another standing ovation.
It was ultimately a night of great celebration and musical collaborations, and it all took place in a saloon in Middle-of-Nowhere, Calif. Suffice to say, it was exactly the type of strange yet poignant event Zevon would have approved of.
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December 6, 2007
Warren Zevon Tribute
One of the most exciting musical events of the year is taking place this weekend in the most unlikeliest of places, the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez. That’s where a host of artists will be descending in an almost secret fashion to pay tribute to the late singer-songwriter, Warren Zevon. The brainchild of Karen Jones, a self-proclaimed “Warren Zevon stalker,” she has put together a truly remarkable lineup of Zevon’s fans, friends and even family, with proceeds from the show benefiting the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. Mike Campbell (of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers fame), local rock star children Nathan McEuen (son of Nitty Gritty Band man John McEuen), Crosby Loggins (son of Kenny Loggins) and Jesse Siebenberg (son of Supertramp’s Bob Siebenberg), former Zevon tour mates Phil Cody and Matt Cartsonis and even Warren’s own son, Jordan, will take turns covering songs from the Excitable Boy’s deep catalog. What’s got insiders buzzing, thoug,h is talk of some serious surprise guests. Though none are officially confirmed for the event it’s a well known fact that Zevon was friends with a host of California rock royalty, including Jackson Browne, David Lindley, the Eagles and Linda Rondstandt, some of whom just happen to live in the area. It promises to be a truly special event fitting for one America’s most underrated songwriters. Not to be missed.
Maverick Saloon 3687 Sagunto St. Santa Ynez CA 805)
688-7786
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November 16, 2007
Excitable Joy: Warren Zevon tribute
By NORA K. WALLACE
SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
It's been a little more than four years since legendary singer Warren Zevon died, and a group of his Santa Ynez Valley fans are making sure his music -- and the illness that killed him -- remain in the spotlight.
A "Tribute to Warren Zevon" will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez on Dec. 8. Proceeds from the star-studded tribute will go to the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, or ADAO, and the Santa Barbara-based Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, or MARF.
Mr. Zevon died at age 56 in 2003 as a result of mesothelioma,
an asbestos-related cancer. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $135
for "super special people," which includes a pre-show wine tasting event
at the Santa Ynez Inn with performers and a silent auction with items such
as a custom
electric guitar.
Performers are expected to include his son, Jordan Zevon, the ADAO national spokesperson. Also on hand will be Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs. Mr. Campbell is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitar player from The Heartbreakers, who performed on Mr. Zevon's Grammy winning album, "The Wind." Mr. Zevon at one time lived in Santa Barbara.
Kenny Edwards, co-founder of the Stone Poneys and a performer on Mr. Zevon's "Excitable Boy" album will play, as will Matt Cartsonis, a composer who performed in Mr. Zevon's final tour. Phil Cody, a singer who toured with the late performer in the 1990s will play, as will emerging artists such as Crosby Loggins, Nathan McEuen, Jesse Seibenberg and Paul Cartwright and Friends.
Mr. Zevon's final album, "The Wind," earned two posthumous Grammy Awards in 2004 for Best Rock Vocal Performance and Best Contemporary Folk Album.
Karen Jones
Santa Ynez resident Karen Jones is promoting the event, having done similar events with local singers when Mr. Zevon was sick and shortly after his death.
"I am an obsessed fan," she admitted with a laugh. "The only thing that kept me from begin creepy was that I was in a group of people," who also adored the singer.
So obsessive was she that in 1983, she wrote the singer a fan letter, asking him to call her. And he did.
"He was so shy and humble," she recalled. "We talked a long time about kids."
She also crashed backstage parties he'd hold, and performed her first public music debut to him standing outside a concert venue -- a moment that received a brief "very nice" notation in the singer's journal.
"I have nothing but wonderful things to say about him," Mrs. Jones said.
Before his death, the singer was quite vocal about his inoperable cancer, and refused treatments to record his final album, "The Wind." During a 2002 appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman, he talked about his illness and about facing death.
He said, "Enjoy every sandwich," according to various fan web sites.
"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead: The Dirty Life and Times of Warren Zevon," was published in May this year by his ex-wife Crystal Zevon.
Rob Grayson director of marketing and events for MARF [MARF Santa Barbara CA], said the Santa Ynez fundraiser is a welcome event.
"It's certainly going to raise some dollars, but it will also raise a tremendous amount of awareness," Mr. Grayson said. "Most people think asbestos is banned, and it's not. The (U.S.) Senate just based a bill to ban asbestos, and there's a sister bill in the House. It's very exciting; it's the first time in history it will be banned."
The organization already commits $2 million each year for research, and has a five person staff. The amount of money it invests, Mr. Grayson said, is on par with the amount of federal funding each year.
"Unlike most cancers, where they don't know what causes it, we know what causes mesothelioma -- asbestos," he explained.
He estimates that 3,000 to 4,000 people each year die from the disease, but that its profile is not as high as breast cancer or other types of cancer.
Still, he says, that number of deaths is "like 9/11 every year, over and over again," in terms of lives lost.
The Maverick will charge an extra cover charge [$10 up from $5] to be donated during its after 8:00 PM evening musical performances on Dec. 8th 2007.
1-11-2007
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maverick
Saloon will host a tribute to the late songwriter Warren Zevon on December
8, 2007 from 4 PM until 7 PM to raise research money and awareness for
Mesothelioma, the disease that claimed the life of the much loved and respected
troubadour. Tickets for the show are $35.00 and will be available November
5, 2007 at The Maverick Saloon or by going on the web to www.syvjoneshouse.comThe
proceeds from the show will go to The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
http://www.curemeso.org/Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Mike Campbell
will be performing with his band The Dirty Knobs. Campbell, best known
for his work as the lead guitar player with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers,
has appeared on several Warren Zevon albums including the Grammy winning
The Wind. Santa Barbara resident Kenny Edwards will also be on hand to
play. Edwards, folk-rock veteran and co-founder of the Stone Poneys with
Linda Ronstadt and Bryndle with Karla Bonoff, recorded several hits for
Ronstadt that were written by Warren Zevon, including Carmelita, Hasten
Down the Wind, and Poor Poor Pitiful Me. In addition, Edwards played on
some of Warren's albums as well, including Zevon's best-known album Excitable
Boy. Joining Campbell and Edwards will be LA based multi-instrumentalist
and composer Matt Cartsonis. Cartsonis has written several scores for film,
television and various commercials. Cartsonis has worked with both Zevon
and Edwards. Cartsonis also has the distinction of playing with Zevon on
Zevon's final tour before he was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Finally,
rounding out the roster of players who worked with Zevon is Los Angeles
based singer songwriter Phil Cody who spent a significant amount of time
in the 1990s touring with Zevon and shares stories and insights in the
new Zevon biography \"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead\" by former Zevon spouse
Crystal Zevon.Several up and coming young artists from the central coast,
including Crosby Loggins, Paul Cartwright and the Nathan McEuen Band will
open the show with their renditions of Zevon songs. For more information
please contact Karen or Kara Jones, 805 688-7786 or go to www.syvjoneshouse.comCONTACT:
Chris Hahn of The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation,Web site: http://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/
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of Mesothelioma and Asbestos related diseases.
Santa Ynez, CA October 24, 2007
The Maverick Saloon will host a tribute to the late GREAT SINGER/songwriter Warren Zevon on December 8, 2007 from 4 PM until 7 PM to raise money and awareness of Mesothelioma, the disease that claimed the life of the much loved and respected troubadour.
Tickets for the show are $35.00 and will be available November 5, 2007 at The Maverick Saloon or by going on the web to syvjoneshouse.com
The proceeds from the show will go to The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation http://www.marf.org/ located in Santa Barbara, CA
Several well-known artists who played with Zevon will join Zevon’s son Jordan Zevon at the world famous saloon to perform Warren Zevon songs. Zevon's final album The Wind earned two posthumous Grammy Awards in 2004 for Best Rock Vocal Performance and Best Contemporary Folk album.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Mike Campbell will be performing with his band The Dirty Knobs. Campbell, best known for his work as the lead guitar player with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, has appeared on several Warren Zevon albums including the Grammy winning The Wind. Santa Barbara resident Kenny Edwards will also be on hand to play. Edwards, folk-rock veteran and co-founder of the Stone Poneys with Linda Ronstadt and Bryndle with Karla Bonoff, recorded several hits for Ronstadt that were written by Warren Zevon, including Carmelita, Hasten Down the Wind, and Poor Poor Pitiful Me. In addition, Edwards played on some of Warren’s albums as well, including Zevon’s best-known album Excitable Boy. Joining Campbell and Edwards will be LA based multi-instrumentalist and composer Matt Cartsonis. Cartsonis has written several scores for film, television and various commercials and political spots including ones for Gore 2000, the Democratic National Convention, and the Kerry Campaign 2004. Cartsonis has worked with both Zevon and Edwards. Cartsonis also has the distinction of playing with Zevon on Zevon’s final tour before being diagnosed mesothelioma. Finally, rounding out the roster of players who worked with Zevon is Los Angeles based singer songwriter Phil Cody who spent a significant amount of time in the 1990s touring with Warren.
Several up and coming young artists from the central coast, including Crosby Loggins, Paul Cartwright and the Nathan McEuen Band will open the show with their renditions of Zevon songs. For more information
please contact Karen or Kara Jones, 805 688-7786 or
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