

Sun, May 10
|Highways
Mother’s Day Concert
Honoring mothers with a heartfelt morning of live jazz–indie fusion music featuring voice, saxophone, sitar, piano, and guitar. Take pictures at the photo booth and enjoy coffee, pastries, and a rose for every mother.
Time & Location
May 10, 2026, 11:00 AM
Highways, 1651 18th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
About The Event
Here's something special for the mothers! Experience a morning filled with ethereal jazz–indie fusion, featuring voice, saxophone, sitar, piano, and guitar. Arrive when doors open at 10:30 am to enjoy rich coffee and buttery pastries, capture special moments at our photo booth, and celebrate every mother with a complimentary rose🌹.
Matthew McVeigh is a versatile multi-instrumentalist specializing in saxophone and piano. A graduate of the University of Maryland’s music program, Matthew has developed a signature sound characterized by clarity, resonance, and a warm, lyrical quality.
His artistic journey is defined by a broad stylistic range, effortlessly navigating the sophisticated improvisations of jazz, the deep resonance of spiritual music, and the intentional, calming yet powerful atmosphere of medicine music.
Arpan Karki is a Grammy-considered, thriving musician originally from Nepal, bringing the spirit and melodies of the Himalayas to a global audience. With a deep belief that music is sacred, therapeutic, and pure, his work is rooted in healing and connection. As the frontman and founder of Sacred Sounds and the ethnic metal band NepCali, Arpan blends tradition with modern expression to uplift and unite communities through sound.
Saheb Singh is a dedicated tabla artist of the Punjab Gharana, known for his strong sense of rhythm and expressive playing style. He began his classical training in tabla at the age of 8 and gave his first public performance at just 9 years old. Since then, he has continued to refine his craft, bringing both tradition and energy to the stage as a dynamic accompanist and performer.
Randy Hollinger is a Los Angeles–based sitarist and guitarist, and a senior disciple of Pt. Indrajit Banerjee of the Antara School. Trained at the Maihar Gharana under the guidance of Pt. Kartick Kumar, he is an accomplished performer recognized for his depth and musicality. Randy is a first-place winner of the Sadhana North American Instrumental Competition, the Shishka Competition (2020 & 2021 in the USA), and the Nataraj All Instrumental Competition in Kolkata, India. His music has been featured at festivals including Kala Darpan Music Festival in Austin and the Ragamala Lights Festival in Seattle.
