Claudia Russell’s Big Birthday Bash with special guest Milo Binder

Fri July 5th, 8:00 pm

McCabe’s welcomes back Claudia Russell for her Big Birthday Bash on July 5th! With special featured guest: The Return of Milo Binder

While she might fly under some folk’s radar, Claudia Russell is a McCabe’s favorite and a skilled singer-songwriter whose star shines brightly. With a remarkably versatile voice that channels everyone from Joni Mitchell and Aretha Franklin to Johnny Cash, Russell’s engaging songs run the gamut of Americana – Blues, folk, Bluegrass, Western Swing plus a hint of pop-rock. Accompanied by her husband Bruce Kaplan on guitar and mandolin, this eclectic duo always leaves us smiling. (Check out this YouTube clip from their 2015 McCabes performance.)

Claudia’s a bit of a late bloomer, but don’t let that fool you. After years singing backup, she took center stage in her mid-40s and hasn’t looked back. Her songs explore all the facets of modern life – lost loves, epic road trips, the innocence of youth and the wisdom of age. A McCabe’s alumna since her teens, she’s back for a well-deserved celebration, which just happens to coincide with her 70th birthday.

Sharing the bill with Claudia is her friend, the incredible Milo Binder. A fixture of the 80s and 90s LA music scene, Milo dazzled critics and performed alongside legendary acts like The Indigo Girls, The Cowboy Junkies, Dave Alvin, Peter Case, Steve Forbert, Michelle Shocked, John Gorka, Shawn Colvin, Fairport Convention, The Knitters, and many more (even Soundgarden and The Butthole Surfers!!!). Family life took priority, and Milo hasn’t performed a full Los Angeles show in three decades. But this show celebrates the release of The Unspeakable Milo Binder, his first new album since 1988. This rare full-set performance marks a special homecoming of a special talent.

Don’t miss this unforgettable night with two incredible talents – a perfect way to spend a summer evening at McCabe’s!