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.

Mavericks reunion announced

Raul Malo confirmed Dec. 9, 2011 during his performance at Godfrey Daniels Coffeehouse (Bethlehem PA) that the band will reunite next Spring for a tour and possible recording.  This follows reports from several media sources* and, responding to a shouted audience question "What's the tour schedule?" Raul said with a smile, "You'll know when I know!"  

One date, at this point the opening event of the reunion, is confirmed:  Stagecoach { http://www.stagecoachfestival.com/ } from April 27-29, 2012, although it's possible that a few small preview shows will precede that.  One can hope.  One can wish that one lived in Nashville, too.

Initial band lineup is reported to consist of Raul Malo, Paul Deakin, Robert Reynolds and Eddie Perez, which is the core of the group as of their last show together some years ago. 

Welcome back, Mavs and fans!

* http://www.examiner.com/music-in-wilmington/raul-malo-talks-christmas-album-tour-and-mavericks-reunion

http://www.musicnewsnet.com/2011/10/mavericks-announce-stagecoach-reunion-appearance-and-tour.html

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/10/mavericks-reunion-stagecoach-festival-201.html