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Game Changers With Vicki Abelson
Dan Navarro Live On Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 83:27


Dan Navarro Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson They say you can never go home- they didn't have their old pal Dan Navarro on their show––took me right back to shared memories with Chloris Leachman in the living room, the Mets winning a 2015 playoff game at Dodger Stadium (unlike today), seeing Lori Lieberman at The Grammy Museum, Mike Finnegan at The Levitt Pavilion, NAMM hangs, my book launch, a 12 Step meeting, good food, a few of these here shows before and during the pandemic… It's always warm and comfy as if no time has passed. We touched on Dan's early days, his creative parents, his famous cousin, Dave, a horrific family tragedy, starting out on horns, finding his voice, literally, writing songs, being a singing waiter at The Great American Food & Beverage Company, with a host of others who found success, including Eric Lowen, who would become his partner, and begin their relationship co-writing the iconic, We Belong, and selling it to Pat Benetar, before it came to have a life of its own, putting out 12 albums, touring for decades, also writing for the Bangles and others, before Lowen's untimely death. Dan, through it all, also voiced TV shows, including The Family Guy and American Dad, still to this day, as well as over 100 commercials, sang in the films Happy Feet, two Ice Age pictures, Rio, The Lorax, to name just some. The secret to his success? Go for it. Persistence. The only answer is “Yes.” It's worked pretty well for him. Dan told innumerable stories to exemplify his point. A man of service, Dan has served as SAG-AFTRA's National Vice President of Recording Artists/Singers, and is still on the board, he is a Trustee of the AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund, is a member of the Mechanical Licensing Collective's Unclaimed Royalties Oversight Committee, and is on the board of the Artists rights alliance, and recently spoke before the House Judiciary Committee on AI, where, in solution, he has been quoted requesting, the 3 Cs: Consent, Credit, Compensation. Dan treated us to a passionate We Belong, and a gorgeous Rose In the WIndow, his collaboration with the late Preston Sturges from his latest album, Horizon Line. This time with Dan was heartwarming and soul-filling and will stay with me for a long time to come. Being in Dan's good company is always inspiring, always fun, even if we are in the midst of our Mets/Dodgers rivalry. Go Mets! Dan Navarro Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 10/16/24, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/3Y3DiKq

Performance Anxiety
Dan Navarro

Performance Anxiety

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 44:16


My guest today is the one and only Dan Navarro. Dan was so kind to do this interview because he had just arrived in London and it was about 1 in the morning for him when we recorded. His career is as varied as it is long. It started when he was just a kid, with his cousin Dave, but it began several branches earlier in his family tree. Dan has done everything from being a singing waiter to voice over artist, to doing jingles, to writing iconic pop songs. In fact, his job as a singing waiter is where he met his long time collaborator, Eric Lowen. But it wasn't an instant connection. But once they clicked, it was obvious to them what they had. They wrote, recorded, and toured like crazy. But a personal tragedy almost ended his musical career. But it ultimately resulted in writing one of the most well known songs from the 80's. And years later, when Eric couldn't tour anymore due to advancing ALS, Dan forged a new career as a solo artist. He also became a prolific live streamer during the pandemic, streaming 6 days a week. He has released his latest album, Horizon Line and, no surprise, it's full of great music. There are so many great stories behind these songs and Dan tells me as many as he can before he had to get some sleep! You can get the album at dannavarro.com or wherever you buy music. Follow him on Twitter @dannavarro or FaceBook & Instagram @dannavarromusic. Follow us @PerformanceAnx. You can be our hero by supporting us through ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety or performanceanx.threadless.com. Now don't sleep on this episode with Dan Navarro on Performance Anxiety on the Pantheon Podcast Network.

Random Soundchecks
"We Belong" 2021-10-11 Random Soundcheck

Random Soundchecks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 6:37


Eric Lowen, Dan Navarro, and Pat Benatar.

Jonny's Secret Stash
Jonny's Secret Stash - Episoe 39WSG Dan Navarro

Jonny's Secret Stash

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 60:30


Dan Navarro is a singer/songwriter, voice over artist, and board member of SAG-AFTRA,  He played the first part of his career with his friend Eric Lowen in the band Lowen & Navarro.  Dan is schedule to play at the Acorn Theater on August 27, 2021 in what is expected to be an unbelievable show.   

The Jeremiah Show
SN8 | Ep378 - Dan Navarro | Musician + Songwriter | Producer - REMASTERED

The Jeremiah Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 64:04


THE Mike Gormley INTERVIEW SERIES ON TJS Our Special Guest today is Dan Navarro. Dan Navarro's journey began as a songwriter, often with the late Eric Lowen, for artists as diverse as Pat Benatar (the Grammy-nominated “We Belong”) , The Bangles, Jackson Browne, Dave Edmunds, The Temptations, Dionne Warwick, The Triplets, Dutch star Marco Borsato, and Austin outlaw legend Rusty Weir. In the 1990s and 2000s, Dan and Eric recorded and toured as the acclaimed acoustic duo Lowen & Navarro until Eric's retirement in 2009 (and passing in 2012). Dan has transitioned smoothly into a busy solo career over the past dozen years, touring nationally almost constantly. Dan maintains a parallel career as a voice actor and singer, in major films like The Playmobil Movie (coming in November, 2019), Pirates of the Caribbean 5, The Book Of Life, Rio (on the Oscar®-nominated song “Real In Rio”), The Lorax, Oscar® winners Coco and Happy Feet; TV series Family Guy, American Dad, Elena of Avalor, Sofia the First and Prison Break; records with Neil Young, Andrea Bocelli, Luis Miguel, Jose Feliciano, Janiva Magness, and Jon Anderson of Yes; hit video games Red Dead Redemption II, Fallout 4 and Uncharted 4, and hundreds of TV ads for Honda, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Nationwide, Subaru, Shakey's and more. He has advocated for artists and songwriters, on behalf of SAG-AFTRA, the Nashville Songwriters Assn Int'l, Folk Allaince International, SoundExchange, The Recording Academy, musicFIRST, BMI and the musicFIRST Coalition, including testimony in Washington before the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Copyright Royalty Board. Dan is on the National and Local Boards of SAG-AFTRA and is a Trustee on the AFM / SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund. In 2009, after more than 20 years and 12 CDs and digital albums with Lowen & Navarro, Dan released the spirited “Live at McCabe's”, backed by his pals, Austin's now-disbanded country-rock powerhouse, Stonehoney. His new album, “Shed My Skin”, produced by Steve Postell, is out now. Dan has a 24-year-old son, thinks sleep is for babies and is a known abuser of acoustic guitars. Host Note (Jeremiah) P.S. Dan is just cool. Period. End of Bio. www.facebook.com/dannavarro.personal On Instagram: dannavarromusic On Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/5irRyGwF9…rbSMe2ehTZznFl-Q YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/jodada

The Jeremiah Show
SN8 | Ep378 - Dan Navarro | Musician

The Jeremiah Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 64:04


Dan Navarro's journey began as a songwriter, often with the late Eric Lowen, for artists as diverse as Pat Benatar (the Grammy-nominated “We Belong”) , The Bangles, Jackson Browne, Dave Edmunds, The Temptations, Dionne Warwick, The Triplets, Dutch star Marco Borsato, and Austin outlaw legend Rusty Weir. In the 1990s and 2000s, Dan and Eric recorded and toured as the acclaimed acoustic duo Lowen & Navarro until Eric's retirement in 2009 (and passing in 2012). Dan has transitioned smoothly into a busy solo career over the past dozen years, touring nationally almost constantly. Dan maintains a parallel career as a voice actor and singer, in major films like The Playmobil Movie (coming in November, 2019), Pirates of the Caribbean 5, The Book Of Life, Rio (on the Oscar®-nominated song “Real In Rio”), The Lorax, Oscar® winners Coco and Happy Feet; TV series Family Guy, American Dad, Elena of Avalor, Sofia the First and Prison Break; records with Neil Young, Andrea Bocelli, Luis Miguel, Jose Feliciano, Janiva Magness, and Jon Anderson of Yes; hit video games Red Dead Redemption II, Fallout 4 and Uncharted 4, and hundreds of TV ads for Honda, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Nationwide, Subaru, Shakey's and more. He has advocated for artists and songwriters, on behalf of SAG-AFTRA, the Nashville Songwriters Assn Int'l, Folk Allaince International, SoundExchange, The Recording Academy, musicFIRST, BMI and the musicFIRST Coalition, including testimony in Washington before the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Copyright Royalty Board. Dan is on the National and Local Boards of SAG-AFTRA and is a Trustee on the AFM / SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund. In 2009, after more than 20 years and 12 CDs and digital albums with Lowen & Navarro, Dan released the spirited “Live at McCabe's”, backed by his pals, Austin's now-disbanded country-rock powerhouse, Stonehoney. His new album, “Shed My Skin”, produced by Steve Postell, is out now. Dan has a 24-year-old son, thinks sleep is for babies and is a known abuser of acoustic guitars. Host Note (Jeremiah) P.S. Dan is just cool. Period. End of Bio. https://www.facebook.com/dannavarro.personal On Instagram: dannavarromusic On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5irRyGwF9biNvCNBkEIZft?si=Hlj2RurbSMe2ehTZznFl-Q YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/jodada

Behind The Scene with Colleen
Colleen Carew talks to Dan Navarro

Behind The Scene with Colleen

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 14:31


Dan Navarro is a national recording artist, singer, songwriter, guitarist and voice actor best known as half of the duo Lowen & Navarro. He is on his own since the passing of Eric Lowen and coming to The Recher in Towson on May 23rd.   Hear what Dan tells Colleen about his Nomad Tour and how Pat Benetar found their song "We Belong" to record and then became a hit song! 

Pivot Point with Joseph DeBeasi
Episode 44 with Dan Navarro

Pivot Point with Joseph DeBeasi

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 89:36


Dan Navarro is Joseph's guest this week. Dan is co-author of the song We Belong with his late partner Eric Lowen. Prior to Eric's illness, they toured together for years as Lowen & Navarro. Eric's illness from Lou Gehrig's disease had Dan eventually go solo. You can find Dan on Facebook at Dan Navarro Music.

FolkPod
Dan Navarro May Not Be Wearing Pants

FolkPod

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 52:32


Cheryl talks to the legendary Dan Navarro about his partnership with Eric Lowen, song-writing, his career, and whether or not he's wearing pants.

Simone's Songlines
Simone's Songlines 26 september

Simone's Songlines

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 115:26


Te gast is Dan Navarro. Hij schreef samen met Eric Lowen hits voor oa Pat Benatar en The Bangles. En, huh? ook ‘Je Hoeft Niet Naar Huis Vannacht’ is van dit duo dat in de jaren negentig succes had onder de naam Lowen & Navarro. In 2012 verloor Navarro zijn maatje aan de ziekte ALS. Nu maakt hij solo albums en werkt als stemacteur. Tijd voor een diepte interview met Simone Walraven die verrast wordt door een spontaan optreden van Dan met een toepasselijke song... (hartje). Playlist: 1985 Simply Red - Holding back the years 1983 Genesis - That’s all 2020 Tame Impala - Is it true 2010 Sabrina Starke - Sunny days 1971 Bonnie Raitt - Finest lovin’ man 1990 George Michael - Freedom! ’90 1966 Greenbriar Boys - Different Drum 1968 Ray Baretto - Soul drummers 1989 Urban Dance Squad - Deeper shade of soul 1978 Robert Palmer - Every kinda people 1992 Sade - Cherish the day 2008 Jason Mraz - I’m yours 2020 Aaron Taylor - Flowers 1989 Lenny Kravitz - Flower child 1967 The Kinks - Autumn almanac 2019 Ilse DeLange - Gravel & dust Uur 2 1990 Depeche Mode - Enjoy the silence 1991 Queensryche - Silent lucidity 1995 Marco Borsato - Je Hoeft Niet Naar Huis Vannacht 1965 The Byrds - Turn, turn, turn (Live door Dan Navarro) 2008 Lowen & Navarro - Lifeline 1988 The Bangles - Something to believe in 1984 Pat Benatar - We belong 1969 Glen Campbell - Try a little kindness 2020 Twan Ray - We could start a thing 1972 Elton John - Rocket man 1989 Kate Bush - The sensual world

Simone's Songlines
Songlines gast: Dan Navarro

Simone's Songlines

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 44:02


Te gast is Dan Navarro. Hij schreef samen met Eric Lowen hits voor oa Pat Benatar en The Bangles. En, huh? ook ‘Je Hoeft Niet Naar Huis Vannacht' is van dit duo dat in de jaren negentig succes had onder de naam Lowen & Navarro. In 2012 verloor Navarro zijn maatje aan de ziekte ALS. Nu maakt hij solo albums en werkt als stemacteur. Tijd voor een diepte interview met Simone Walraven die verrast wordt door een spontaan optreden van Dan met een toepasselijke song... (hartje).

Simone's Songlines
Songlines gast: Dan Navarro

Simone's Songlines

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 44:02


Te gast is Dan Navarro. Hij schreef samen met Eric Lowen hits voor oa Pat Benatar en The Bangles. En, huh? ook ‘Je Hoeft Niet Naar Huis Vannacht’ is van dit duo dat in de jaren negentig succes had onder de naam Lowen & Navarro. In 2012 verloor Navarro zijn maatje aan de ziekte ALS. Nu maakt hij solo albums en werkt als stemacteur. Tijd voor een diepte interview met Simone Walraven die verrast wordt door een spontaan optreden van Dan met een toepasselijke song... (hartje).

Soft Pass - Your Backstage Access
Episode 7 - Dan Navarro (Lowen&Navarro) & Noah Levy (Brian Setzer Orchestra / Rockabilly Riot / The Honeydogs / Peter Frampton / Five for Fighting)

Soft Pass - Your Backstage Access

Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 60:13


In this episode John and Alan are joined by longtime singer/songwriter Dan Navarro who, with his former songwriting partner Eric Lowen, has written songs for The Bangles, Jackson Browne, Dionne Warwick and many others including the #1 smash hit "We Belong" made popular by Pat Benatar. In addition Dan is a voice actor in Los Angeles and works on movies and shows like The Lorax, The Book Of Life, Family Guy, and American Dad. We are also joined by a common friend, Twin Cities drummer Noah Levy, originally from his own Minneapolis band The Honeydogs. Noah has played with Peter Frampton, BoDeans, Five for Fighting, Mason Jennings, Martin Zellar, and others. He currently plays drums for Brian Setzer in both the Orchestra and the Rockabilly Riot. We discuss everything from Shakeys Pizza to the interpersonal difficulties between songwriters. Dan talks about being a buyer for Tower Records and working as an assistant to the manager of the Moody Blues. Noah talks about what it takes to do something impromptu on television when dealing with a 17 piece horn section of music readers. Dan takes us through the entire process of writing "We Belong" and he shares some stories about his cousin Dave. Noah talks about building a studio with his son Issac and his current escapades in the Minneapolis scene and much much more. We close with "on the road" Trivia. Enjoy. Dan’s WebsiteDan’s FBDan's Instagram - @dannavarromusicDan's Twitter - @dannavarroWe Belong - Lowen & NavarroWalking on a Wire (Official Video) - Lowen & NavarroDan on American Dad Dan in Happy Feet Dan in Fallout 4 Donate to help fight ALS Noah’s Twitter - @NoahLevyDrumsNoah’s Instagram - @noahllevyNoah Levy's FB PageNoah with Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot - Gene & Eddie The Honeydogs - What I Want (official video) Noah with Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot - Stray Cat Strut

The Nicole Sandler Show
20200525 Nicole Sandler Show - Memorial Day Monday Music Bonus Show with Dan Navarro

The Nicole Sandler Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 90:01


It's Memorial Day, but I'm still sheltering at home, so I might as well do a show! Since last week's Monday Music outing with Michael McDermott went so well, I decided to make it a thing! So it's back today with my old friend Dan Navarro! He's back with "Shed My Skin," his first solo studio album after more than 20 years and 14 albums with his former partner Eric Lowen, who died in 2012 from ALS. We'll begin the show with the latest news and information, and then bring Dan in for conversation and tunes!

Tales of the Road Warriors

Dan Navarro best known for being in the super duo Lowen and Navarro - writers of We Belong, the mega hit for Pat Benetar. It has since been recorded by several others and featured in many movies, tv shows and including Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,  Pitch Perfect 2,  Deadpool 2, and the season one finale of Dynasty and In the season 3 Finale of Santa Clarita Diet and just recently in a new Pepsi commercial. Unfortunately, we lost Eric Lowen in 2012 to ALS otherwise known as Lou Gerhigs Disease. It was a terrible  blow the songwriting  community. But Dan Navarro continues to soldier on. He is a true road warrior in every sense. In fact, when I talked with Dan, he was in his car on the way from a gig the night before in Lancaster, Pennsylvania - to Baltimore, 45 miles. Full Show Notes, Liks and transcript: https://talesoftheroadwarriors.com/dan-navarro/

Wildman Steve's Record Shop
Wildman Steve's Record Shop Episode 6-Dan Navarro

Wildman Steve's Record Shop

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 49:14


Dan Navarro visits the Record Shop! Dan wrote and performed with Eric Lowen for many years, and in 1984, scored a number one hit with "We Belong" for Pat Benetar. Lowen & Navarro went on to write songs for Jackson Browne, Keb' Mo', The Bangles and many others. After Eric passed in 2012 from ALS, Dan continued to perform and write solo, recently releasing "Shed My Skin." We got an in-depth interview and an exclusive live performance from Dan while he visited the Shop and you're invited!Support the show (http://www.wildmansteve.com/MEMBERS.html)

Folkscene Radio Show
Lowen & Navarro Live on Folkscene. Recorded 8-19-94. Hosted by the late Howard Larman

Folkscene Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 56:49


Eric Lowen & Dan Navarro live on Folkscene. Recorded 8-19-94. Hosted by the late Howard. Engineered and remastered by Peter Cutler. ©Folkscene

Game Changers With Vicki Abelson
Dan Navarro On Vicki Abelson' The Road Taken (online - Audio - Converter.com)

Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 101:32


The only answer is “Yes.” Dan Navarro’s creedo which has served him well, and, saved my ass more than once. With 24 hrs notice Dan stepped in, swung away and gave it 110%, as he always does. Opening the show with the beauty, Let it Ride, from his newly dropped solo CD, Shed My Skin, he told stories… Barry Cowsill *swoon*, Hanson, Cameron Dye, Deborah Pearl, Severin Browne, his cousin Dave, The Bangles, and, of course, his longtime collaborator, creative and performing partner, Eric Lowen who passed of complications of ALS in 2012, forever changing Dan’s life, in innumerable ways. He did a little Javier Bardem, talked Family Guy, and closed out the BROADcast with a mini-concert, two killer cuts from his new CD, not to be missed, and, his mega-hit for Pat Benatar, We Belong, currently featured in the box office smash, Deadpool 2. Nothing like Dan the creator performing his song. We laughed like hell, had a ball, but alas, no tightie whities, or whacky blackies. Next time. Dan Navarro on The Road Taken, Celebrity Maps to Success Wed, 6/13/18, 7 pm PT/ 10 pm ET With Louise Palanker Live on The Facebook Full show replay here: https://bit.ly/2MqBkxX All BROADcasts, as podcasts, also available on iTunes apple.co/2dj8ld3 Stitcher bit.ly/2h3R1fl tunein bit.ly/2gGeItj This week's BROADcast is brought to you by Rick Smolke of Quik Impressions, the best printers, printing, the best people people-ing. quikimpressions.com And, Nicole Venables of Ruby Begonia Hair Studio Beauty and Products for tresses like the stars she coifs, and regular peoples, like me. I love my hair, and I loves Nicole. http://www.rubybegoniahairstudio.com/ Her fabulous Ruby Begonia Products can be purchased and shipped from http://www.frendsbeauty.com/

The Nicole Sandler Show
20140829 Nicole Sandler Show - A Bucket of Ice Water

The Nicole Sandler Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2014 131:27


Nicole Sandler ushers in the Labor Day weekend with DFA's Jim Dean, Vice News' Jason Leopold, and singer/songwriter Dan Navarro who'll tell us about the ALS ice bucket challenge, his late partner Eric Lowen who died from the disease, and what he's doing now. For Flashback Friday, we'll hear a music hall session with Lowen & Navarro from Dec 1999

Independent's Day Radio
Episode 103: Dan Navarro

Independent's Day Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2014 79:48


Lowen and Navarro were a beloved acoustic duo with an unorthodox genesis and a premature end. Formed in Los Angeles in the early 1980s, Eric Lowen and Dan Navarro's initial success came when they composed the song, “We Belong,” which would become a major chart hit for Pat Benatar in 1984. They started actively performing together in 1987 and grew their audience the old-fashioned way - by connecting with their audience at hundreds of shows and releasing ten albums over fifteen years before Lowen was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2004. They continued to work together until 2009, when Lowen's condition had deteriorated to the point where he needed to focus on his health. But even before his partner was forced to step away from performing, Navarro had begun to do what any person for whom music was a compulsion would do, which was to forge ahead. He wasn't without self-doubts about how he could be a viable artist on his own after such a long, fruitful and musically intimate partnership, but the fans kept coming. And so did the songs. By early 2014, Navarro's schedule is as busy as ever – touring at a national level, serving on the boards of SAG-AFTRA, Folk Alliance and others, advocating for performer's rights in Washington D.C. and preparing to release his first studio album of new material since Eric Lowen's passing in 2012. Along with the upcoming Shed My Skin album, Navarro also released an acoustic album comprised of demos called Skinless in late 2013 that serves as a confident primer on what Navarro is capable of on his own. And it's really good.

Independent's Day Radio
Episode 104: Dan Navarro

Independent's Day Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2014


Lowen and Navarro were a beloved acoustic duo with an unorthodox genesis and a premature end. Formed in Los Angeles in the early 1980s, Eric Lowen and Dan Navarro’s initial success came when they composed the song, “We Belong,” which would become a major chart hit for Pat Benatar in 1984. They started actively performing together in 1987 and grew their audience the old-fashioned way - by connecting with their audience at hundreds of shows and releasing ten albums over fifteen years before Lowen was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2004. They continued to work together until 2009, when Lowen’s condition had deteriorated to the point where he needed to focus on his health. But even before his partner was forced to step away from performing, Navarro had begun to do what any person for whom music was a compulsion would do, which was to forge ahead. He wasn’t without self-doubts about how he could be a viable artist on his own after such a long, fruitful and musically intimate partnership, but the fans kept coming. And so did the songs. By early 2014, Navarro’s schedule is as busy as ever – touring at a national level, serving on the boards of SAG-AFTRA, Folk Alliance and others, advocating for performer’s rights in Washington D.C. and preparing to release his first studio album of new material since Eric Lowen’s passing in 2012. Along with the upcoming Shed My Skin album, Navarro also released an acoustic album comprised of demos called Skinless in late 2013 that serves as a confident primer on what Navarro is capable of on his own. And it’s really good.

Independent's Day Radio
Episode 104: Dan Navarro

Independent's Day Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2014


Lowen and Navarro were a beloved acoustic duo with an unorthodox genesis and a premature end. Formed in Los Angeles in the early 1980s, Eric Lowen and Dan Navarro’s initial success came when they composed the song, “We Belong,” which would become a major chart hit for Pat Benatar in 1984. They started actively performing together in 1987 and grew their audience the old-fashioned way - by connecting with their audience at hundreds of shows and releasing ten albums over fifteen years before Lowen was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2004. They continued to work together until 2009, when Lowen’s condition had deteriorated to the point where he needed to focus on his health. But even before his partner was forced to step away from performing, Navarro had begun to do what any person for whom music was a compulsion would do, which was to forge ahead. He wasn’t without self-doubts about how he could be a viable artist on his own after such a long, fruitful and musically intimate partnership, but the fans kept coming. And so did the songs. By early 2014, Navarro’s schedule is as busy as ever – touring at a national level, serving on the boards of SAG-AFTRA, Folk Alliance and others, advocating for performer’s rights in Washington D.C. and preparing to release his first studio album of new material since Eric Lowen’s passing in 2012. Along with the upcoming Shed My Skin album, Navarro also released an acoustic album comprised of demos called Skinless in late 2013 that serves as a confident primer on what Navarro is capable of on his own. And it’s really good.

The Nicole Sandler Show
11-13-09 Dan Navarro

The Nicole Sandler Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2009 19:31


Dan Navarro speaks with Nicole Sandler about Lowen & Navarro, Eric Lowen's battle with ALS, and the new tribute album, "Keep the Light Alive: Celebrating the Music of Lowen & Navarro"

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