The Mavericks

Saw the Waukegan show last night. While it was enjoyable, it wasn’t one of their better shows. Perhaps in anticipation of their Europe trip, things seemed low energy. Worse was the mix. (As I am not a sound geek I’m not certain how to describe the solution, the problem was that you could hardly hear any solo, except the horns. Percy’s solos disappeared behind the overwhelming drums as did Eddie’s. Neither instrument was discernible over the band especially the heavy drums. The accordion solos produced no sound. We were in the first row of the balcony.

I love attending shows at the Arsht Center. What a wonderful venue with great sight lines and excellent audio. We have seen The Mavericks in concert a few times prior to this, but felt this program fell short. First, while we appreciated having a warmup act to give everyone extra time to get to the theater, this particular act was not in keeping with the mood usually set by the Mavericks. While the lead singer had a great voice, the music was cranked up way too loud. The sound was deafening and we could understand very little. Because of the pre-show, the actual time the Mavs played was shortened. Their portion of the show was disappointing also. The first half was just flat. They played newer songs and a slow number that just dragged. You could feel the energy drain out of the crowd. We watched some people near us get up and leave! The band finally started cooking in the latter half, playing songs that are their best, and the audience was rocking and dancing to the last 3 or 4 songs. The good part was great but, overall, it was a disappointing evening.

Great show and venue. Haven’t seen these guys for a few years (5-6 times total starting with the original group members) and they never fail to entertain. The playlists seem to be more toward the traditional ethnic sounds they obviously love doing with their old school hits sprinkled in for the “early adopters” and it it new, refreshing, and just the best music being performed by musicians who love their occupations. And speaking Spanish is not a requirement to have an exceptional concert experience. It was uplifting and fun and we won’t be waiting years to see them again.

We attended both shows and both were great as expected. We were extremely pleased at the set list change between shows. The second show even included my favorite Mavericks song Ride With Me which I haven’t heard live since Raul started playing bass. I have never left a Mavericks show dissatisfied and these shows were no exception. We’re already looking forward to next years Ryman shows along with any others we may see during the year. We wish everyone in the entire Maverick’s organization a Happy and Healthy holiday season. Lou & Deb

Great show!!! I highly recommend seeing this band perform live, they will not disappoint you. Raúl Malo has a wonderful singing voice with excellence in multiple vocal ranges. All of the musicians in the band were equally exceptional in their talents. I always enjoy a horn section and this one was superb, especially Max Abrams the saxophone player. And Jerry Dale McFadden rocked the keyboards. Just a great show, and I look forward to attending more concerts by The Mavericks in the future.

Been wanting to see the Mavericks for many moons. And finally saw them in Montgomery ,Al PAC. WOW!! I've been going to concerts for over 50yrs and they were AWESOME! Lead singers vocals were spot On. The Lead guitarist , Drummer ( which I Am) was the Best Solid drummer I've seen, The Brass section, The guy playing the Acordion, the keyboardist, Bass Player, This Band brought the Smoke!! And Loved Do It! Great Entertainers!! Big Bang for The Buck!! Not a Great Crowd turn out, but That didn't Stop these guys. They came to the stage to do what they were supposed to do and have Fun doing it. If ever the Mavericks come close to me again in the future, Count me THERE!! Fantastic Show! If you've never seen The Mavericks, you are missing out for sure. Put it on your Bucket List to see this Great Band!! They had an opening act with Patrick Sweeney! This guy has So much Soul and Blues coming out of Him, what and act. Check this guy out too. Patrick Sweeney!!! To the Mavericks. Thank You! For coming close to central Alabama, Please Come Back!! Me and the Wife never had so much FUN!! Hope to see ya'll again SOON! THANK YOU!!!!

The Mavericks performance was perfection as always. However, the venue was awful. Standing room does NOT work! Mavericks fans are an older group. The options for upstairs seating were ridiculously expensive and not advertised. I had to email multiple times just to get the pricing information and then to find out that we needed 4 people to ALL pay that exorbitant price. Surely you realize that when there is a crowd standing shoulder to shoulder there are going to be problems. If you need to leave your place to go to the restroom or buy a drink, people will not let you go back to your place. That’s how fights start! It seems you could sell more drinks if people felt free to come and go from their SEAT! Fort Worth needed a good live music venue and this is NOT it!

I’ve never been to a Mavericks concert that has been anything less than stupendous! Although I have seen them at other venues, there’s just something really special about the Parker. I will go see them there again and again, and I will see them anywhere else. I can manage to! Experiencing them in concert just makes me very happy. Last night they played some songs that I would consider to be some of their oldies, and I was surprised, and delighted to hear them! Such a great evening! Thank you, Mavericks, for lifting my spirits!

Wow! Last night’s concert did not disappoint! From the minute you stepped into the restored United Artists Theater at the Ace Hotel you were nostalgically transported back to the days when the old time movie palaces ruled; the smell of popcorn hits you as soon as you enter and I was taken back to my childhood growing up in East Los Angeles, and to when my parents would take us into downtown to see a movie at theaters like this, some of which harken back to the 20’s and 30’s. I loved JD McPherson’s set; his wry lyrical take on Christmas is some of the best I’ve heard, and his musicianship kept the place rocking and rolling throughout. Of course, The Mavericks were on point, as usual! Raul’s voice, considering this was the last stop of the tour until the New Year, was as fresh and vibrant as ever. “Come Unto Me” was hypnotic and trance-inducing; the spell was broken and people rose to their feet to dance when the opening strums of “Dance in The Moonlight” were heard, and the band stirred the audience to a frenzy with their signature closing song “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down”, which brought the house down! And, if that was enough to whip up your appetite for a post-show snack, as soon as the doors opened to let people out, you were greeted by the smell of peppers and onions as sidewalk vendors sold the inimitable Mexican hotdogs right outside the venue! A wonderful Holiday treat for myself, my wife, my sister and her hubby! Hey! Merry Christmas!!

Last year I stumbled upon The Mavericks while rehabbing after surgery. Since then I continue to listen to them often and have introduced their music to my wife. As a surprise, my wife bought us tickets for my birthday to their concert in Scottsdale. What an amazing night! The entire band was outstanding and it was such a special treat to be able to see them live. I told my wife that The Mavericks are the one band I would travel anywhere to see. Thank you to The Mavericks for a night I’ll never forget!

I have seen The Mavericks many, many times since they reunited ten years ago and they have consistently been one of the best live bands out there making the rounds. In the beginning, it felt like each concert was a special event and that the evening could unfold in any direction at the whim of lead maestro Raul Malo. There was an air of danger, uncertainty and excitement at these outings, and they always delivered a powerhouse, epic show. Fast forward several years and now I hate to say that they have become utterly... predictable. This is not to take anything away from their musicianship and showmanship. But they have been essentially stuck on autopilot since their return to the stage following the pandemic. They perform basically the same setlist every night (with a few substitutions here and there) with the same arrangements and the same stage schtick. Where did the spontaneity and danger go? It almost seems like they have just settled into a comfortable groove and they are kind of phoning it in at this point. Admittedly, any band should be so lucky to be phoning it in at this level. Nonetheless, compared to the live act they were 5-10 years ago, it is quite a tumble from greatness. Regarding their show at Tilles Center. Meh, it was alright.

I couldn’t love The Mavericks any more than I already do, so they automatically get two snaps and a circle, but oh, were they on fire at the Apollo Saturday night in London! Before the show started, in honor of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, they arranged to have “God Save the Queen/King played, and the audience went wild with emotion…everyone stood and sang and cried all at once. It was very appropriate and enthusiastically and gratefully received. The show itself was phenomenal, in true Mavericks fashion, with everyone’s energy high and in tip top form. They played every song the fans wanted to hear, and then some! They just kept going! In the middle of the show, Raul offered a heartfelt moment of reflection and tribute to the late monarch and offered sincere condolences to the mostly UK audience. Not a dry eye in the house. I noticed they sang three songs in a row about the moon…(Blue Moon, Amsterdam Moon, and Harvest Moon)…was it a full moon?!? They played three songs for their encore, and really brought the house down. To top it off, they even stayed on stage for quite a while afterwards,and shook hands with as many enthusiastic fans as they could! I was one of them…so happy to have had the opportunity to meet Mr. Malo in the flesh! I waited two years to fly to London just to see this show, and it was worth every second! I brought a date too…who now can be counted as a brand new Mavericks fan! Thanks to Mr. Malo and his amazing band of fine musicians, for throwing the best party we’ve ever been to!

The concert was absolutely brilliant 🤩. The Mavericks certainly know how to put on a very polished show which appeals to any age. How many Band’s today can write their own music and deliver with such conviction, still touring after 30 years, sounding better and better and sound just the same “live,” if not better, as they do on any of their recordings !!!!! Raul is a genius. His singing range is second to none, whereas he can sing anything and also brilliant musician. Equally the other Band members are brilliant musicians which make up the iconic THE MAVERICKS. Love these guys,

Almost everything about the show was fantastic! I'd never heard the opening act, Chuck Mead, before, but I'll definitely be listening to more from him. The Mavericks, as usual, put everything they had out there for their listeners! There seemed to be a slight problem with the sound (don't know if it was a mixer issue or equipment issue), but it was a great experience! I'd sure like it if I didn't have to travel 10 hours round trip to enjoy them, though! :)

I didn't get to go but I heard it was fantastic as the Mavericks usually are. I have mobility issues and am a disabled person who has diseases and mobility issues. I struggle to drive and out of town has become too difficult for me to navigate. I had music friends going that I have known now for almost 10 years, one lives here in Richmond, but they can't be bothered to help anyone out. When I was healthy and well I was the one who helped everyone. I was in the thick of everything and am a people person and very social. Life changed in a blink of an eye. It's been 18 years and people are about as selfish and unkind as they can be. I try very hard not to be a burden to anyone and to hide my pain and diseases. When I go out I put a smile on my face and push as hard as I can. I want to enjoy and have fun also and I love the Mavericks. They were playing at the Paramount where I could sit down and that is a necessity these days. I can't stand on my feet any longer. It would have been the perfect night to see the Mav's but I didn't get to go because people can't be bothered to just let me ride up to C'ville with them. I see the Ukraine's all helping each other, not pushing, or selfish and unkind. They are a real community and are all for the good of every single person. In America my own music friends who I met because of music and at shows can't even be bothered to give a sick and disabled person a ride. That is all I needed...a ride. I can sit alone as I talk to people and am independent. I don't mind that. What I do mind is being made to feel like I am worth people's time. They have gobs more money that I do but I would have even pitched in on gas money. I always do my fair share. I am so sorry that the Mavericks won't play in Richmond, VA. If they ever do.....I will be there!!

It was fabulous. Our friend, Country Don, came down from central Florida where he lives to attend this show with us. He knew the Mavericks in Miami, where they got their start and before they became well known. There was an added good feel moment. Don bought a t-shirt and CD and left the package under his seat and no one realized it until we were home (Lake Worth). So Friday morning early he started calling the Playhouse leaving a message each time. A little later in the afternoon a gentleman by the name of Ricardo called with the good news that he had Don's package. Kudos to the Playhouse and their host of honest employees. In today's world we did not think the package would be back in Don's hands. THANK YOU FOR A FABULOUS SHOW, CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE.

I was delighted with our seats!!! So glad to see the Mavericks back on stage...I will admit that i was getting upset with several of the other attendees that kept dancing on their feet right in front of the handicapped area where the poor older folks could not see the stage...all they could do was ask each other if they could see anything. I strongly suggest that one of your employees should be sensitive to those key areas where those ticket holders cannot stand and at least fend for themselves and ask some to not be so oblivious. My wife has not been to the Eckerd Hall since the Doobie Brothers (we lived in California), so it was a thrill to be back. Our goal for all future shows will be Row Q seats 13/14. Keep the quality of the shows coming.

The mavericks were great as always but at the fair they only played for about an hour. The best place to see the Mavericks is that the house of blues in Houston. They seem to play there every year and play as long as two hours and 40 minutes in 2017. The 2018 Mavericks have Inc. more horns and interaction with the horn section as well as the accordion player. All this is adding to even a better show and better sound. The Mavericks had just gotten better and better the last five years and appeared to be having a lot of fun doing it. Berlin Bill

What a fabulous show. If you have never seen this band live you should. You will not regret it. Prepare to get hooked though, once you see them live you will want to go again and again and again. Ticket prices have always been very reasonable. Been to 18 shows in 4 years and have only once paid over $100 dollars for a ticket, but that was a VIP ticket. Given that other bands charge $800 for VIP tickets I thought $150 was reasonable for the VIP. Again, take my advice and see this band live!

These guys always put on an amazing show. I have heard multiple people say that they have brought a person that has never seen them and they end up getting hooked. I get done seeing them and immediately went to plan another trip to see them. The Mavericks are the only band that I have travelled out of state and would again to see them. Even after they give 200% on stage they still have time for their fans before and after shows. An amazing band and an amazing group of gentleman.