American Idol finalist Jake Thistle, acclaimed singer-songwriter / activist Arlan Feiles, and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Vini ‘Mad Dog’ Lopez join New Jersey troubadour Pat Guadagno and a powerhouse band of elite musical “gunslingers” for a compelling celebration of one of America’s most brilliant and enigmatic songwriters, Warren Zevon.
A master craftsman revered by his peers, Zevon’s legacy was cemented with his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame more than two decades after his passing from a rare cancer. Though songs like “Werewolves of London” and “Lawyers, Guns & Money” have become cornerstones of American rock, he was never driven by commercial success. His richly expansive catalog has been recorded and championed by artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, and Jerry Garcia – a body of work that will be explored with depth, fire, and reverence in this unforgettable performance.
Personal connections to Zevon’s music run deep. As a young artist, Arlan Feiles exchanged musical ideas with neighborhood friend Jordan Zevon, often under the approving eye of his father. Guadagno’s own rendition of “Don’t Let Us Get Sick” gained international recognition after being featured in Showtime’s Californication, introducing Zevon’s poignancy to a new generation.
‘Guadagno & the Mutineers’ bring Zevon’s razor-sharp wit, dark humor, and poetic storytelling vividly to life, and deliver it with the passion and authenticity that have become Guadagno’s trademark.
Enjoy Every Sandwich continues Guadagno’s acclaimed series of musical celebrations, including BobFest (Bob Dylan), A Marvelous Night (Van Morrison), Heart of Saturday Night (Tom Waits), Souvenirs (John Prine), Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen), 100 Years of Hank (Hank Williams), and 20,000 Roads (Gram Parsons).