Raul solo at New Hope Winery, two shows

Raul was artist-in-residence again at New Hope Winery in Pennsylvania for two shows on February 7 and 8, and a brief songwriting retreat in the quiet of Bucks County.  This is a great, intimate venue with good seats everywhere.  Accompanied by Clementine the Scene Stealer on the first night (she didn't sing, though), he performed songs from his solo catalog and the Mavericks catalog, and on the second night, Strangers in the Night for the first time anywhere (well, except for the home studio I guess).

After each show he was his usual gracious self with the long line of folks who wanted to say hello, and when you consider that it was out in the cold courtyard during a power failure at the winery - everything running smoothly on a generator because the show must go on - it was all the more generous.

I met a large contingent of nice folks from the Mavericks Fans Unite! Facebook group, and by the way, many thanks to Hillary for the beautiful photos including the new profile pic I'm using here, with her watermark :) 

The MFUs, as we're calling ourselves, are nearly 1,000 strong and growing.  If you like the Mavericks and you're not a member yet, check it out.  The MFU archives now have a lot of photos from this and other shows, and videos from many performances.

The Mavericks 25th anniversary is upon us, and the Twenty-Five Live tour resumes at the end of February.  Hope you get to experience the energy of a live show!