Eight years later...

 So, eight years down the road with what might have been a temporary experiment, but has obviously turned into something permanent and beautiful. A lot of evolving, but the solid music fundamentals remain unchanged. Who could have predicted what 2020 has become? That a founding member would have to be let go? But the band we love is going strong, rolling along, expanding our musical vocabulary with every project. 

I hope to be back here updating more regularly!

Somebody has been neglecting his blog...

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!

Mavericks tour schedule

While I'm composing my thoughts for a review of the Austin City Limits Live show, I thought you could never have too many convenient links to the tour schedule so here goes:

Mavericks official website tour schedule

The Mavs take the Birchmere "by storm", 2 March 2014

Alexandria, Virginia: a cold, rainy Sunday afternoon with the threat of a major snow and ice storm, yes, another one! on the way, but the prospect of participating in the Mavs' #25LiveTour kickoff week brought a sellout full house to famed concert venue The Birchmere for the fourth night of the 25th anniversary tour.  Reports from the first three nights (Charleston SC, Durham NC, and Charlottesville VA) were of a fun show with many tunes from the old catalog and a fresh new intro to take over for the longtime "Zorba's Theme" as a builder of audience anticipation.  Well, the reports of a killer new show were not exaggerated!

Arriving at the venue 4 hours or more before showtime allowed the crazed earlybirds (OK, I was one of them) prime access to the choice table locations.  Two red tour buses were in evidence:

Ruby One and Ruby Two

Met up with a group of members from Facebook group Mavericks Fans Unite! - some of whom I had met at previous shows and some new friends.  The group is now 1039 strong and growing every day.  It is a great group for sharing information about concerts, a marketplace for last-minute unused tickets, photos, videos, and a great bunch of Mavs fans.

 I was able to watch the soundcheck and enjoy the great joyful interplay between the Mavs including newest member, bassist Jay Weaver (longtime accompanist for Raul's solo shows) and ace horn player Paul Armstrong.  The evening was off to a good and promising start.

Soundcheck:  Sway

After soundcheck Max Abrams came out for a visit with those gathered and awaiting the call.  Finally we were allowed to troop in to the performance space and choose seats.  We ended up in the front row of tables just at stage right in front of Eddie Perez.

Soon the house lights dimmed, and progressively a blue lighting scheme came up on the stage.  Shadowy figures appeared, ghostly blue. 



New intro - a rhapsody in blue of sorts

 



Jerry Dale started things off on the organ, joined by Eddie's guitar, then Paul's drums, Raul, Robert, Max, Jay and Michael were there and ready, and BOOM

The stage lights came on and the band launched into "Tell Me Why".  Wow. It works! 

The night progressed with old songs and new and favorite covers, the traditional Raul solo acoustic set in the middle, and by the time it was over, more than 2 1/2 hours of great music had filled the great acoustics of the Birchmere and the crowd was loving every minute. 

The setlist was a fantastic mixture and well thought out:

Tell Me Why
Things You Said To Me
Back In Your Arms Again
All Over Again
Pretend
There Goes My Heart...
Here Comes The Rain
Sinners and Saints
Missing You
Okie From Muskogee
From Hell To Paradise
Every Little Thing
Fall Apart
Dance in The Moonlight
As Long As There's Loving Tonight ('scuse me as I was typing "As Long As I Get Some Tonight" there for a second

Acoustic break, Raul solo
Sweet Dreams
In Dreams

Oh What A Thrill
I've Got This Feeling
Oh What A Crying Shame
Dance The Night Away
Save A Prayer, with Reverend Malo
I Said I Love You
Sway, into that Spanish number with the mystery name
All That Heaven Will Allow
Come Unto Me
All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down

This phase of the reunion tour is just going to get better and better as the band continues to work through the old songs and bring the new members fully into the fold, but I once again found myself saying that it was the best Mavs show yet.  So stay tuned!

The 25th anniversary of the Mavs is a great occasion, and the commemorative and collectible merchandise was plentiful, with even more to come.  Some special items: signed posters, drum heads with Robert Reynolds' original artwork and signed by the band, and Max Abrams' new CD, Sway, featuring Raul on vocals and just released before the band hit the road.

After the show the folks who stuck around were rewarded by Max, Michael, Paul, Robert and Raul coming out to chat in the lobby, as always, very generous with their time.

Shows are selling out very quickly, so make your ticket plans and purchases now to avoid disappointment.  I was only able to get to this show due to another fan's cancellation (shameless plug:  learned about it on Facebook group Mavericks Fans Unite!) and I am extremely happy that I didn't miss out. Plan, buy, and remember, if life should in future get in the way there are 1000+ fans out there and very likely in that group someone who may be able to pick up your unused ticket.

Coming up starting Friday, the tour hits the upper Midwest, then on to Canada before returning to the States.  And European fans don't worry, a considerable amount of shows are planned for Europe in 2015.  I would love to catch this show in Amsterdam!

Oh yeah, almost forgot:  another CD is in the works - songwriting underway and studio time coming up - and a live performance DVD shoot is also planned.  Again, stay tuned.

Cheers - see you out on the #25LiveTour road!

Greg

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!

Just a few quick updates...

The 2013 tour has come to an end with two shows at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, TX, and a show in Lafayette, LA at the Acadiana Center for the Arts.  As you may have noticed, trumpeter Quentin Ware has left the band to pursue other interests, and has been replaced by Tyler Mire.  At Gruene Hall, Elio let us know that he is returning to Nashville to devote his time to his own band, Elio and The Hank Sinatra Band (Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elio-and-the-Hank-Sinatra-band/112609035422394)  Best wishes to Quentin, Elio, and Tyler, and thanks for the music!

New dates are being added frequently and you can keep up with the additions at http://swagnet.tripod.com/shows.html, the band's official website www.themavericksband.com, www.pollstar.com

For the insatiable fan, and there are a few, a new studio album is in the works for 2014.

Facebook group Mavericks Fans Unite is over 811 members and growing every day.  Check it out if you haven't already.

And next up:  New Years Eve in Nashville with the Mavericks - putting the cork in 2013 with a bang, I tell ya.

So stay tuned, the circus continues through 2014!

Raul Malo and Michael Guerra on the road at New Hope Winery 12 08 13

Wait, what is a Raul Malo solo tour post doing in the Mavericks reunion tour blog?  It's like Raul says, he and Michael sing it in Spanish because they can!  So I'm the blog author and I can.  But it's not off topic at all. Two talented Mavericks, the bandleader and the outstanding accordionist and guitarist and, now we can see/hear, vocalist.  So that's why.

It was a snowy and icy night on the hilly roads of Bucks County, but 90% of the sold-out crowd made it to the show.  Now that's dedication.

Sometimes a second night at a venue can be a pale imitation of the first night.  I witnessed the second, which was rollicking, and by all accounts, equal to the first, with slightly differing setlists.

Here's what was played last night, in order, something that I used to do well back in the MML/RTML days :)   21 songs, each a beauty

Silent Night

I'll Be Home For Christmas

Santa Claus Is Back In Town

Welcome To My World

Lucky One

Games Lovers Play

Loving You

For You

Hot Burrito #1 

Me Voy Pa'l Pueblo

Every Little Thing

I Said I Love You

[acoustic solo] Dream River

[acoustic solo] The Wonder Of You

[acoustic solo] Moon River (by request from the audience)

Marshmallow World

Never On Sunday, erupts in laughter, segues into Tico Tico

Polkas? Not an expert, but definitely Beer Barrel Polka was in there

Feliz Navidad

Come Unto Me (was to have been the finale, but then)

Around The World

All of the Dec. 8 videos, every last one of them, are up on Youtube.  Enjoy! So now you know how I remembered the setlist.

Additional reviews, photos, videos are at Facebook group Mavericks Fans Unite - join up now and push the membership over 1,000

Afterwards, Raul and Michael visited with the crowd for quite a generous time, and signed CDs and posed for photos.  It's always a great part of the shows to talk with these talented and did I mention generous artists.

We learned that the Mavericks will do a new studio album, and we learned that Michael is getting a wireless mic and wireless setup for his accordions so that he can wander down in front of the Mavs when he soloes. Well-deserved! 

Really glad that I took a day off after this one, whew.  Hope you see the Mavs out on the road for the best party show around.

Merry Christmas!  Happy Hanukkah!  Happy Birthday!  Cheers! 

Oh yeah, look for The Mavericks, In Time, fantastic 90 minute show airing now on your local PBS stations.  Not to be missed if you can help it.  DVDs were available for a pledge to the stations, a worthy cause (because anyone that airs 90 minutes of the Mavericks is a cause that I can support, eh)

This should link to all 21 videos: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL1kHLvUAxcsY1Yz-RddQ1pqeP0hLOP_J_" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Allentown Symphony Hall, 24 Nov 2013

Allentown was the last tour stop before a 4 week break for Thanksgiving and some down time with families.  I knew from fan reports from the dates leading up to this one that it would be especially good, with new songs in the rotation and as usual, some surprises.  This, on top of what is already, in my humble opinion, the most energetic and fun live show out there!  So not only was I not disappointed, I found it to be arguably the best one I have seen.  Most definitely the  best show I've seen of the five that I've attended since the band reunited in June, 2012.

What I didn't know about the venue was that it has a long history, having been built in 1896 at the same time as my grandfathers were under construction :)  with 1200 seats on three levels, and great acoustics.

Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown, at sound check

 

Sound check was fun, with bits and pieces of the songs that would be performed that night, in a  completely relaxed atmosphere, plus an older one from Raul's "Today" solo album that was a nice warmup.  You can see from the interplay among the band members during "Pretend" and "Tequila" (not done during the show) that there is a nice comfort level, even on the part of the new trumpet player Tyler, who performed flawlessly in replacement of Quentin Ware.  Quentin, by the way, has moved on to other pursuits. Nice to see Raul's smile when Eddie came in with a melodic guitar part at the break in "The Wonder of You".   And it turned out to be a special treat because Eddie did not play on this one during the show later that evening. 

 

At sound check, tuning up "the instrument" didn't take long at all

 

 

Mockingbird Sun performed a great job as opening act, as they had for several dates in the Northeast, and did several excellent songs a cappella.

 

At about 8:20, "Zorba's Theme" started to play, and the Mavs took the stage to cheers.

 

I didn't keep track of the setlist, but I can tell from what's posted on Youtube and my own pics and videos that it included, in random order:

 

Back In Your Arms Again

As Long As There's Loving Tonight

Every Little Thing

The Wonder of You - solo Raul

Come Unto Me

I Said I Love You

Dance the Night Away

Pretend

Be My Guest (Fats Domino, first heard 10/8/13 at Tipitina's in New Orleans)

Never on Sunday

Boogie Shoes

From Hell to Paradise

All That Heaven Will Allow

One More Angel

In Another's Arms

Sinners and Saints

What A Crying Shame

Okie From Muskogee

La Bamba ---> Dance In the Moonlight

Moonlight Kiss - with great Elio Giordano solo on bass

All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down - rocking show closer with opening act Mockingbird Sun



 

I know I've missed a few in this 2 1/2 hour Mavsfest but that's most of 'em.

 

After everybody cooled off a little bit, most of the band came out to the lobby to say hello, take photos and sign, and just generally do what they do so well, which is give of themselves to their fans.  Jerry Dale had to take a pass as he had a very early flight home to see his family, but I think everyone else came out.  Here's a shot of the maestro working the crowd

 

 



 

Lest I forget, I want to insert a plug for the largest Mavericks fan group on the web, Mavericks Fans Unite.  It's over on Facebook and all of the concertgoers post lots of great content there:  photos, videos, reviews, setlists, historical artifacts - so go over and join up now or we will find you and... no, just kidding, it's voluntary.  But you know you want to.

 

Photo collection from that night

 

 

After Thanksgiving, Raul and Michael Guerra hit the road again for some solo shows, and then 3 more Mavs gigs in Louisiana and Texas, a Christmas break, the Delbert McClinton Sandy Beaches Cruise, and the tour resumes in early 2014.

 

And on December 8, 2014, happy 25th anniversary to the Mavericks







Three videos from Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJ on 8/16/13

 

"Sinners and Saints" a.k.a WOW!

 

"All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down"

 

"Dance In The Moonlight"

 

 

The whole video collection from Tipitina's, New Orleans, 8 oct 2013

The whole video collection from Tipitina's, New Orleans, 8 oct 2013

Most of these are just quick clips but I did get a full song or two...  and the "Zorba" intro, because I was ready and waiting

"Zorba's Dance"

 

Raul Malo, "La Vie En Rose" with Michael Guerra and Quentin Ware

 

"Blue Bayou"

 

"La Bamba" becomes "Dance in the Moonlight" as if by magic

 

 

 

"Dance the Night Away"

 

"Pretend"

The whole photo collection from Tipitina's 08 oct 13

 Seth Walker

Photo credit Stede George (c)

Long time no post, & I should rename this blog "2012 2013 2014 and forever"

Greetings, Mavs fans. I've been slacking off in the blog department lately but have managed to see two Mavs shows since last post: one at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ a few weeks back, and a great one this past Tuesday in New Orleans at Tipitina's, a neat little venue where we were front row, stage left, in front of a wild and crazy keyboard wizard of some renown.

I've posted photos to a Facebook group that you're all probably aware of called Mavericks Fans Unite. If you're not aware, go join, it's a great resource and forum. Go now! Go! You can come back here afterwards :)

Here is the one song for which I grabbed full-length video, with Raul, Michael and Quentin doing "La Vie En Rose":

 http://youtu.be/Nq-OFnEdWuc

Mike Scarborough took video of the entire show from the front row, stage right, and has uploaded all of the songs to YouTube - search username tigerbaitcom to see 'em all.

Set list:  this was not strictly followed, by the way, but is generally correct. Tipitina's welcomed the Mavs for two nights and unusually enough, "Come Unto Me" was not performed the first night, but was on the final night. In nods to the New Orleans crowd, "Blue Bayou" and Fats Domino's "Be My Guest" were part of the offering.

So I will end this blog post the way I always do, with "There's nothing like a Mavs show, go see one!"

And if you can't physically get to a show, Austin City Limits Fest is streaming live tonight, with the Mavs taking the stage at 20:00 US Eastern time (GMT -5h).  Go here:  http://dangerousminds.net/

The Mavericks Rock Musikfest Cafe at Steelstacks, Bethlehem, PA 18 April 2013

Introduced by Mavericks guitar player Robert Reynolds to a packed house in a beautiful new venue with the intriguing industrial backdrop of Bethlehem Steel's silent blast furnaces, talented Seth Walker spoke eloquently with his guitar for an opening set of about 40 minutes.  Having seen him open for Raul solo at New Hope Winery, we knew we would enjoy this warmup, and we did.  Seth and Raul met a few years back and collaborated on two songs on the Mavericks newest album, "In Time" http://www.allmusic.com/album/in-time-mw0002415265 released February 2013, and Raul and he have written material together for Seth's albums.

A few words about the venue: on the site of Bethlehem Steel's Bethlehem Works, out of the steel-making business since the 1980s, various redevelopment projects have begun to transform a rusty industrial graveyard into a destination, with a Sands Casino and hotel, restaurants, and now the great musical spaces of Steelstacks.  The Musikfest Cafe faces the old blast furnaces with a wall of windows, and as the sun drops below the horizon, blue accent lights begin to outline the old steelmaking structures.  No seat is further than 60 feet from the stage.  Here's hoping the Mavericks will return soon (and fine-tune the sound a little bit, I have to say).


Here's a shot of the band on stage and an idea of the venue:

In passing, I'll share a little bit of the advance publicity that appeared in the Allentown paper with an interview featuring Paul Deakin:

http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/music/mc-mavericks-musikfest-cafe-bethlehem-20130404,0,7300772.story?page=1

The show rocked!  There, how's that for a review?  What, more details?  OK.

Two and a half hours of the old Mavericks energy, with new songs, old songs, the typical Raul acoustic solo break in the middle of the show, an encore with more new and more old and some innovations on old covers.  No Spanish song, at least not that I recall.  Jerry Dale dancing...  Everyone but Paul and the trumpet and sax man singing on certain songs.  Eddie sings pretty good harmony in addition to his blazing guitar work.  Hearing him sing what was once Trisha Yearwood's duet part on "Something Stupid" was kind of a mind-bender :)

Having seen the band last August when they were first starting to tour together, I can say that they are tighter than ever, and having fun with it.  Oh yeah.  The UK fans are in for a treat come May.

Here's my attempt at recreating a setlist from memory, a dangerous thing, but I think I have everything listed, if not necessarily in the correct order.  In the acoustic break, it was a special thing to hear Raul do great justice to Patsy Cline's "Sweet Dreams".

Setlist, rough
Back In Your Arms Again (Tried to insert a little bit of a video clip here without success but find it here on Youtube:   http://youtu.be/ytQVed-tndA )

 

Lies
Born To Be Blue
All Over Again
Amsterdam Moon
That's Not My Name
Fall Apart
Every Little Thing About You
Pretend
Dance The Night Away
Oh What A Crying Shame
Something Stupid
Oh What A Thrill
There Goes My Heart
I've Got This Feeling
I Said I Love You

Acoustic - Raul

Here Comes The Rain
Sweet Dreams

Encore

Dance In The Moonlight
As Long As There's Loving Tonight
Guantanamera, band intros, and smooth segue into a rollicking Twist And Shout
All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down
All That Heaven Will Allow
Come Unto Me

What a show.  Everyone was up and dancing by the end and it just really channeled the old Mavs shows perfectly for me.

"Guantanamera"

 

 

 

I know, I know, long time no post.  The good news is, the Mavericks are getting proper publicity this time around and don't need much help.  Seems they're everywhere, from Leno to webcasts to radio, and the tour dates are up to date on the official website now.  Well, except for a little acoustic set at the New Hope Winery on April 14, that is...  Nothing at www.newhopewinery.com either but you can call 215-794-2331 or email info@newhopewinery.comfor ticket details. Having seen Raul's solo show there last December, I can say that it's a great venue, small and intimate and good sound.  I will see them in Bethlehem shortly after, on April 18 at the Musikfest Cafe. 

Obviously the new album is out, and sounds great, as expected :) 

So the tour continues, with a lot of US and UK dates listed and more to come.  Enjoy the music!

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!

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