Yes, it's true. I've been hitting Mavericks concerts like crazy and I will also see Raul Malo in his solo outings at the New Hope Winery December 12-14. Too busy to ever catch up on the promised reviews of shows I've attended since April's party at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater... If you're on Facebook you'll know that I've been good at posting photos and videos over there, at FB group Mavericks Fans Unite! The group is open but joining will keep you very informed on past and future happenings.
The shows have been fantastic. So many have commented that each show they attend surpasses the last, and that the sound of the Mavs today is the best it's ever been.
The musical range of this band is amazing. If you still wonder about that, check out the cover they did of Motley Crue's "Dr Feelgood"! >>> http://youtu.be/cJgWE1La0lU?list=PL1kHLvUAxcsYmaXGjeLI2i70KE5_gKSKx
Need more convincing? Pick any YouTube video live performance of "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down"! Or "Sinners and Saints". Or... I could go on and on.
With a second album recorded and planned for release sometime early 2015, a Europe tour is planned to support the release. A brief jaunt to Norway for one date next weekend, a quick trip to Australia for several dates in support of Gary Allan (OK, some of us think he should be the one opening for the Mavs, but let's leave that for another time), a reprise of the Sandy Beaches Cruise in January with the Delbert McClinton crew, and then expect to hear a lot more tour schedules announced for the balance of 2015.
This new song is expected to be on the new album (thanks, Mike Scarborough, for recording off the acoustic live stream) http://youtu.be/rUNgEMptKQo
I say it with almost every post, and I'll say it again: this band has to be experienced live. It's a party like no other. The DVDs convey a little bit of it. The albums can't really. See a show!
Useful links
Official band website: www.themavericksband.com
Best source of tour schedules: http://swagnet.tripod.com/shows.html
Enjoy!
