The Mavericks

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

August 7, 2026 Paul Russell 1

Of all the recent musicians we have sadly lost in recent times, the tragic news of the passing of Raul Malo last year was one of the most gut-wrenching for me. He was only 60 years […]

Teddy Thompson “Never Be The Same”

June 5, 2026 Andrew Raw 0

Guitar-based pop, done skilfully, with words reflecting life’s imperfections. Teddy Thompson, the son of British folk icons Richard and Linda Thompson, was born in the UK but now lives in Brooklyn. This is his tenth self-penned […]

Raul Malo at Belly Up Tavern, SAan Diego, CA February 2010

The Song Remains: Raul Malo (1965 – 2025)

December 11, 2025 FredArnold 3

Farewell to the greatest voice in modern popular music Raul Malo has died, at the ridiculously young age of 60. The son of Cuban emigrants who could sing virtually anything with ease and conviction will no […]

Various Artists “Springsteen’s Country”

June 5, 2025 Guy Lincoln 0

Country covers of boss songs – reputations (just about) intact. It seems an artist only needs a handful of well-received, reasonably successful albums, a couple of sold-out tours and a full spec entry on AllMusic to […]

The Mavericks announce a new album “Moon & Stars” and European tour dates

March 6, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Americana icons The Mavericks have announced details of their highly-anticipated new album ‘Moon & Stars’. The record is due for release on 17th May via the band’s Mono Mundo Recordings imprint in conjunction with Thirty Tigers. […]