Article Contributed by conqueroo
Published on September 22, 2025
Wild Honey Foundation and the Zevon Family will present Join Me in L.A.; The Songs of Warren Zevon on October 24, 2025 at 8 p.m. at the United Theater, 929 S. Broadway, in Downtown Los Angeles.
To celebrate the enduring brilliance of Los Angeles musical legend Warren Zevon, Jordan Summers/Nick Vincent-led all-star Wild Honey Orchestra and Friends will present 25-plus songs from all phases of the legendary singer-songwriter’s career. Hosted by the celebrated rock journalist/author Chris Morris, Zevon’s gritty, colorful, and moving tunes will be performed by a rotating all-star ensemble of L.A.’s best players over the past 50 years, including a number of folks who closely collaborated with Zevon (including Jackson Browne, his frequent co-songwriter and producer Jorge Calderón, and band members Leland Sklar, Rick Marotta, Bob Glaub, Matt Cartsonis. In addition to Jackson Browne and Calderón, guest singers include Dennis Diken (the Smithereens), Fountains of Wayne, Phil Cody, Shooter Jennings, Marshall Crenshaw, Billy Valentine, Susan Cowsill, Adam Weiner (Low Cut Connie), John Wesley Harding, Leslie Mendelson, Steve Wynn (Dream Syndicate), Chris Stills, Inara George, and Eleni Mandell. This will be an unforgettable and deeply emotional celebration of one of the best songwriters/performers of the last 50 years.
According to musical co-director Jordan Summers: “When the P.E. coach called roll on the first day of 10th grade, two students answered “here” to the name ‘Jordan.’ I was Jordan Summers, he was Jordan Zevon — Warren’s son. Despite my alphabetical advantage, we became instant friends and formed our first band a month later. Warren Zevon showed up to our first gig that year at Madame Wong’s. My best friend’s dad taught me ‘Werewolves of London’ over the phone. We went to his shows and recording sessions, and he’d come to our rehearsals and, one time, played my keyboard. My keyboard never forgave me for that. I was with Jordan through his father’s diagnosis, the day he passed, the funeral, and beyond. We went on to write and record Jordan’s solo record, play Letterman, and record “Studebaker” on the Enjoy Every Sandwich tribute album with Waddy Wachtel, Jorge Calderón, and David Lindley at Jackson Browne’s studio.
We’ve continued Warren’s legacy through performances supporting ADAO’s mesothelioma awareness efforts, where Jordan now serves as national spokesman. I’ve been fortunate to be part of The Wild Honey Orchestra for over a decade now. It’s the highlight of my year every time they mount a show with the best musicians and people in Los Angeles. They’d wanted to do a Warren Zevon tribute for years, so when this opportunity came up, it felt inevitable. Getting to serve as musical director alongside my friend Nick Vincent — another alphabetically disadvantaged soul with incomparable talent — is absolutely incredible. The Wild Honey shows are a happening that enlightens both the musicians and audience about the music of the artists they honor. This time it’s that and more for us. It’s also the pre-party for many of Warren Zevon’s former bandmates, partners, family, and current devotees to play him into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame two weeks following the show.”
THE BENEFICIARIES:
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is the largest independent asbestos victims’ organization in the U.S. It was founded in 2004 to give asbestos victims and concerned citizens a united voice, to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and to work towards a global asbestos ban. ADAO is dedicated to preventing consumer, environmental and occupational asbestos-caused diseases through national and international education, advocacy, and community initiatives. https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/
The Ed Asner Family Center (TEAFC) serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals with special needs and their families. Co-founded by Navah Paskowitz-Asner and Matthew Asner, inspired by their six children—three of whom are autistic. Our mission is to foster acceptance and enrichment for those striving for wholeness in all aspects of life. Through a diverse range of mental health services and innovative, interactive programs, the Center proudly employs autistic self-advocates as camp counselors, educators, and assistants. https://edasnerfamilycenter.org/
About the Wild Honey Foundation:
Since 1994, Wild Honey Foundation, a 501(c)(3), non-profit, has produced concerts, film screenings, online fundraisers, and live stream events to benefit autism treatment/research and members of the music community-in-need. Wild Honey is a grassroots, volunteer organization dedicated to passing on the passion, creativity, and idealism found in rock, rhythm & blues, folk, classical, and pop music to future generations through cultural events of all types. Past Wild Honey Foundation shows with original artists: 2022 Big Star #1 Record with Jody Stephens; 2020, Lovin’ Spoonful with John Sebastian, Steve Boone, and Joe Butler; The Kinks (1995 version with Dave Davies); Buffalo Springfield (2018 featuring Richie Furay); The Band (2017 with Garth Hudson); Beach Boys (1994 with Brian Wilson; 2016 with Al Jardine). Other featured performers since 1994- Lenny Kaye, Alex Chilton, Jackson Browne, the Bangles, Marshall Crenshaw, Weird Al, Micky Dolenz, Dave Alvin, The dB’s, Peter Buck/Mike Mills of R.E.M., Terry Reid, Claudia Lennear, Al Stewart, Denny Laine, Matthew Sweet, the Muffs, Gary Wright, Carlene Carter, Dan Wilson, and many more.
More information on the Wild Honey Foundation can be found here: Wildhoneyfoundation.com | https://www.facebook.com/groups/183120448393501 | Wildhoneyfoundation@yahoo.com
