It's more fun than it's ever been,” says Mavericks lead singer/main songwriter Raul Malo. Apr 12, 2017, 01:31pm. Texas, and Nashville between touring and whenever Malo, who produced with Niko Bolas, had a new batch of songs ready.
The Mavericks Biography The Mavericks are back. The country-steeped garage band with a Cuban American lead singer that had emerged from Miami in 1989 with their sultry debut that was equal parts innocence, intensity, and vintage influences has reunited in 2012 after an eight-year hiatus. Time has a way of melting when you're busy living life – and two decades have passed since their polyrhythmic brand of post-modern country has given the world 'All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down,' 'Here Comes The Rain,' and 'Dance The Night Away.'
The Mavericks started as a punk and alternative rock band in Miami, Florida, finding themselves on the same bill as acts such as Marilyn Manson. In 1991, the band was signed by MCA Nashville and their debut studio album “From Hell to Paradise” was released on May 12th 1992. It was a great start for the band with their album peaking at #74 on the Billboard country charts in 1992. Their following album “What a Crying Shame” was released on February 1st 1994, and built their career even further, charting on at No. 6 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums and #54 on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. The highest charting single from this album is “O What a Thrill”, which made it to #18 on the singles chart.
“Music for All Occasions” followed suit, with similar success. It was when the band released their fifth studio album, “Trampoline” on March 10th 1998, which features one of the band’s biggest singles “Dance the Night Away” which reached #4 on the UK Singles Chart. “I’ve Got this Feeling” made it to #27. The following year, The Mavericks released “Super Colossal Smash Hits of the 90s: The Best of The Mavericks”. The album charted at number 40 in the UK Albums Chart and it was certified Gold. It also made #45 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums Chart. They released their sixth studio album on September 23rd 2003, which featured a duet with Willie Nelson, called “Time Goes By”.
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It made it to #32 on the U.S Billboard Top Country Albums Chart. They disbanded at the end of this year, and went on a ten-year hiatus, before coming back on January 21st 2013 with an album called “In Time”.
The album received universal acclaim, scoring 86 on Metacritic. It also charted at #39 on the US Billboard 200 Chart and number 8 on the Country charts. The Mavericks are the most interesting band in the world. I have been a fan for 25 years. Raul Malo has a Velvet Voice and a smile to die for. Eddie Perez plays the guitar like no other and he is as charming as he is handsome.
Paul Deakin is the Master of all drummers. He is sweet, and oh so handsome. Jerry Dale McFadden is a classic talent no one like him. When Jerry dances we All Dance!
Robert Reynolds has those magic blue eyes and kind smile and a gentle way about him. A man of many talents not only in his musical talents but, in his art. His artwork is truly magnificent!
Jay's Cello playing is awesome as is Paul Armstrong on the Trumpet. Michael's playing of the accordion is amazing! Michael also sings and has his own band and plays other instruments. Last but not least is the Great Sax Player Max Abrams. Max is so talented, good looking and sweet! I have been to a few of their thrilling concerts and as always I was on a Maverick high for days.
I admit it I would be their # 1 groupie if I could be. I'm the proud administrator of two Mavericks Groups.
The Mavericks Rule! And The Raul Malo Fan Group on FB. I want to say to The Mavericks Happy 25 Years of making Amazing Music. 2014 is your 25 Live Tour and boy The Mavericks have been touring and still are. I can't wait to get my next Maverick fix on 11/5/14 in Portsmouth NH Music Hall. Until then I manage my 2 Mavericks sites sharing with others who have The Maverick Fever. Oh, and I sleep with my head phones on and CD playing my many Maverick CD's.