Videos from New Hope Winery 12 08 12

Hey all,

Finally got all of the video uploaded to Youtube.  Here's a link to "Back In Your Arms Again" and hopefully you will see all of the others from there:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS1eU6mjFJY

Raul solo show 12/08/12 New Hope Winery, PA

While Mr Deakin is recovering, check out one of Raul's solo Christmas shows. Last night's was even better than last year's, with just Raul and Nashville session bassist and frequent collaborator Jay Weaver.  The spareness thing, along with a comfortable room, worked.

Writer friend Seth Walker opened with a great set featuring jazz and blues guitar licks. Didn't know him before, but highly appreciate him now! 

The venue is an intimate room with no blocked sightlines and surprisingly good sound. I'm sorry we've missed several previous visits of Raul's to this nearby space.  Hey, and good wine and food, a bonus.

Here's the setlist:

Raul with Jay Weaver on bass

Silent Night
White Christmas
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Marshmallow World
Lucky One
Games That Lovers Play
Haunting Me
Welcome To My World
Mr Lonely
Every Little Thing
Sway
I Said I Love You
Dream River
Here Comes The Rain

joined by Seth Walker

Honeybee / Jingle Bells / Shake, Rattle and Roll
Back In Your Arms Again
Santa Claus Is Back In Town
Blue Christmas

encore, Raul solo on ukulele

Stardust

Blogger apparently doesn't want me to upload videos, so I'll try to put 'em on youtube.

 

Mavs in Lancaster, PA

First, let me say that American Music Theater is a pretty cushy venue.  Nice comfortable seats, good views from most, which compensated for the 90 minute drive.  But heck, I would do that to see the Mav Reincarnation in a standing-room-only venue with floors sticky with spilled Coors Light, so...

The crowd had a hefty sprinkling of folks way too old, (in my humble opinion :)  ) to have been Mavericks fans so I suspected that the AMT has a group of subscribers who attend many or all of the shows in a season without being rabid fans of any one group.  My feeling was confirmed a few minutes later, when the clock ticked past the 7 pm start time (what? Early Bird Specials for music, too?) and a bunch of the oldsters got a little rowdy, with booing and rude shouts about refunds and the like.  The Mavs walked onstage in the dark and the booing came again in a new wave.  Raul and co. just ignored it, said "Hi!" and launched right into "Born to be Blue".  All the rude geezers shut up and listened, at least, and were pretty well behaved from then on.

I was doing a pretty good job of recording short video clips to remind me of the set list so that I could blog it later, when one of the crankiest seniors yelled in my ear that my "camera" (iphone, Pops :) was blocking his view.  So much for that.  Having been raised well by people about as old as him, I obligingly quit recording.  All I can say is that they did a nice mix of new songs from the upcoming Sept. 25 album release, and old Mavs standards.  Raul had a two song acoustic interlude with his ukulele, doing "Stardust" and something else I've forgotten, before the band came back to launch into "Guantanamera". 

Everyone on stage looked to be having a great time and on many songs there were five or six vocalists taking part.  The show went into two encores and wrapped up after two hours, leaving me happy that the Mavs are back, and thinking about how I can manage another show in a few weeks.

See them if you get a chance!

A long time coming...

I'm ready to see the reincarnation of the Mavs tomorrow night in Lancaster, PA at American Music Theater. It has been a long time coming. Here's hoping that you all get a chance to see them!

Meanwhile, the single is at a solid 46 on Billboard.

Enjoy!

"Born to be Blue" reaches 50 on Billboard country chart

"Born to be Blue" debuts at #54 on Billboard Country charts

At # 54 [listing information below from Billboard and rights belong to Billboard]

Currently on the Charts

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Blog: 10,000 page views and counting

That's pretty cool, folks, thanks for reading and contributing intel. 

Have been listening to the EP a lot while on a long business trip and it's bringing back such good memories of the first time around.  Looking forward to a lot more music from these guys and a lot of live performances. 

Enjoy!

If you haven't ordered the EP yet

What are you waiting for?  Get busy!  Seriously, release date is 5/29 and you can pre-order here:

https://bigmachine.moontoast.com/estore/embed/1038

Still not a lot of tour dates posted on the official website. For example, I don't know why the CMA thing wouldn't be.  Pollstar has only that one, June 10 in Nashville at LP Field. 

EP release May 29!

According to BigMachine records, the EP, entitled "Suited Up And Ready" will be released May 29 on ITunes with the following five songs:

1. “Back In Your Arms Again”
2. “Born To Be Blue”
3. “Come Unto Me”
4. “Amsterdam Moon”
5. “That's Not My Name”

The Mavs Release A Disc on June 5

Jerry Dale reports that a 4 song EP will be available on ITunes starting on Tuesday June 5, with release of the full album in September.

Meanwhile, you can listen to the first single, "Born to be Blue", from this link for the Mavs' Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/TheMavericksMusic?v=app_178091127385

Enjoy!

The word is starting to get out

Pollstar (http://www.pollstar.com/) finally has a listing for a Mavs show.  Even if it's the CMA one on June 10 that was already widely known, it's a start!

"Hello Austin TX, we're the Mavericks and we're back!"

A new show date is announced by a well-known keyboard wizard:

Austin, La Zona Rosa, May 18

Not on their website yet...

Show dates - this info is WAY too hard to find...

Just bought tix for Lancaster, PA show on August 5:

http://www.amtshows.com/The-Mavericks/

Pollstar didn't have the info.  Mavericks new website, http://www.themavericksband.com/, didn't.  Big Machine site did.  IN THE PUBLIC COMMENTS AREA, man.  http://www.bigmachinemusic.com/story/news-the_valory_music_co/the-mavericks-return-announce-dates

If you hear of something, post it!

Photos from Stagecoach 2012

Here are 17 excellent photos from Stagecoach that Jerry Dale located at Zimbio, credits to Frazer Harrison:

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/jvkxOWVQXMJ/2012+Stagecoach+California+Country+Music+Festival/PZfJgvgSZbB

Mavs are photos numbers 604-620

One nice long Stagecoach video on youtube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggILE57YLO8

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, a radio cut of "Born to be Blue":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9_slhOSRBA

And the possibility that the album may be out sooner than this Fall.  June?

Stagecoach reviews

Here's a good one from the Orange County Register, even if they forget to credit all of the band members:

http://soundcheck.ocregister.com/2012/04/29/stagecoach-2012-the-mavericks-return-mightily-while-luke-bryan-keeps-the-party-going/93736/

"Stagecoach" show is tonight

The festival is sold out, so it's not like I can help promote it or anything.  Here's hoping that it brings a whole new fan base into the Mavs' future.  A great article in the LA Times to whet the appetite:

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-mavericks-reunion-20120427,0,7351693.story

I'm betting that someone in the band will make a pilgrimage to Joshua Tree in memory of Gram Parsons.

Looking forward to a collection of live videos tomorrow on youtube.

New album this fall, and new single soon.

Enjoy!

Guest drummer on "Bottle"

I'll admit that I clicked PLAY on this one to see Mr McFadden back in action but young Mr Dino Malo certainly did a job guesting at the drum kit:

"Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl-JZSUDwGM

New live video clips

Mavs fans have posted over a dozen video clips from this past weekend's Nashville appearances.  This link should get you there:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mavericks+3rd+%26+lindsley&oq=mavericks+3rd+%26+linds&aq=0w&aqi=q-w1&aql=&gs_nf=1&gs_l=youtube-psuggest.1.0.33i21.3500.14454.0.16547.23.23.1.0.0.0.110.1799.16j6.22.0.

If you have trouble, go to youtube and use "mavericks 3rd & lindsley" in the search box.

And, as if it needed to be said...

Enjoy!

New photos from rehearsals in Nashville the week of April 16, 2012, thanks to Jerry Dale (2012 Nominee, Best Documentation of a Band's Reunification by a Band Member!)

Keyboard wizard - photo by RER

Eddie Perez' new axe

JDM and guitar man Greg "Chief" Frahn at rehearsals in Nashville

New keys

Senor Guerra

Dr Deakin on the skins

Robert Earl Reynolds

El Jefe



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New photos from the Mavs' gig at 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill in Nashville 4/20/12 and 4/21/12, thanks to Jerry Dale

Mr Perez' fancy footwear

Mr Deakin peruses the setlist

Michael Guerra and Eddie Perez, backstage

Next stop, Stagecoach next weekend, then CMA Music Festival in Nashville June 10!

Rehearsals in Nashville

Eddie Perez with his new toy, George Harrison model

Getting ready for the Nashville warmup shows April 20 & 21 before Stagecoach

Photo:  Jerry Dale McFadden

How a Mavericks record gets made, 2012 style

Photos courtesy of the Ever-Courteous Mr McFadden and friends Robie Willard and Alecia Davis.  Photos by Jerry Dale McFadden unless otherwise noted.

 Day 1: Loud Bunny

 Day 1, Blackbird Studios, the board

 Day 1 with Michael Guerra

 Day 1, Paul Deakin

 Day 1, Raul, Paul and Michael

 Day 2, by Robie Willard

 Day 2 by Robie Willard with Jay Weaver, Michael Guerra, Eddie Perez, JDM, Aaron Till, Robie

 Day 2 by Robie Willard, Mr Deakin's vibes

 Day 2 by Robie Willard

 Day 2, by Robie Willard

 Day 3, by Alecia Davis, with JDM and RER

 Day 3, Paul Deakin

 Day 3, Secret Weapon, aka the McCrary Sisters

 Day 3 with Jay, Raul, Aaron, Eddie Perez

 Day 3, Paul Deakin and Michael Guerra

 Day 4, Mr Reynolds

 Day 4, Raul mixing with Niko Bolas

 Day 4, Max and Victor Malo

Day 4, Raul and Max

Ready?

Many thanks, JDM

Some video clips from the 2/21/12 showcase at Mercy Lounge

"Jambalaya" feat. Dino Malo on drums:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDKDERoqkOM


"Back in Your Arms Again"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVxiPUWj0f0&feature=related

Ready for the tour?

And the record label announcement

http://www.bigmachinemusic.com/story/news-the_valory_music_co/valory-music-co-signs-the-mavericks

And some more press from the CRS show

from MusicRow.com:

http://www.musicrow.com/2012/02/pre-crs-after-hours-tuesday-feb-21/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Musicrow+%28MusicRow%29

Nice sneak preview of a new song

From the Country Radio Seminar private show at the Mercy Lounge in Nashville on February 21, a nice Yahoo Music article on the reunion and a full-length song preview:

 

 

http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/our-country/learned-faith-carrie-miranda-kellie-kix-vince-mavericks-000858363.html

New label, showcase gig

From yesterday's Nashville Tennessean:

"The Mavericks back in studio

Fans of The Mavericks already had plenty of reason to be excited for the band’s reunion and upcoming tour — kicking off with an appearance this April at the Stagecoach Festival in Indio, Calif. Now there’s more cause for celebration: new music from the band.

Nashville label Valory Music Co. has signed the reunited Mavericks and will release an album later this year, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of their 1991 debut album. The band — now consisting of original members Raul Malo , Robert Reynolds and Paul Deakin along with guitarist Eddie Perez — parted ways in 2003.

Before hitting the road, The Mavericks are set to play a private, invite-only show in Nashville tonight, tying into this week’s annual Country Radio Seminar, which takes place at the Nashville Convention Center Wednesday through Friday.

— Dave Paulson, The Tennessean"

More about last night's showcase gig coming up.

Work, work, work

Photo courtesy of Jason Lewis and Jerry Dale McFadden

Photo courtesy Jerry Dale McFadden

More good news

More good news - Jerry Dale is back too.  Rehearsals in Nashville this week.  "Bottle" and "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down" just wouldn't be the same without him.