R.I.P. Raul Malo of The Mavericks, 1965-2025

Sadly, The Mavericks' golden-voiced frontman Raul Malo has passed away far too soon at 60. He'll be greatly missed. 

LINKS

Watch Raul Malo live on WFUV in 2020 right here.

Watch The Mavericks jam in the van

Watch Raul Malo and his Mavericks crew play a few tunes off their latest album Moon & Stars in a van. Get the album here.

The Robinson'sons vs. The Mavericks

Toronto guitar slinger Nichol Robertson and family take on The Mavericks with a swingin' "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down."

The Mavericks preview En Español album with "Poder Vivir"

The Mavericks en Español is due August 21 – check out "Poder Vivir" below. Stream it: https://orcd.co/enespanol. 

Quarantunes: Raul Malo

The Mavericks' Raul Malo has been busy knocking out classics from his home studio to help raise spirits during this difficult time. Here are just a few.

Quarantunes: Raul Malo salutes John Prine

The Mavericks' Raul Malo pays tribute to the late great John Prine with his own version of "I Just Want To Dance With You"

Writes Raul...
It is with a heavy heart that I write this today. I thought perhaps this virus would be a merciful one and spare our friend @John Prine. It did not. The world has now lost one of its greatest troubadours. That we all know. However I’m going tell you a little bit about what kind of guy he was. I had the pleasure and honor of “opening” for John a few years back. This was during my solo years, and I was at a real crossroads in my life as to whether or not I was going to be able to continue to do this for a living. John treated me with nothing but kindness and respect. His entire crew made sure I had everything I needed night after night. John’s character was apparent from the moment I walked through the backstage doors at whatever theater we were playing. It matters who’s in charge.

Throughout the years I would see John in all kinds of settings, from backstage at @Ryman Auditorium, to the Granny White Market (where we’d take our kids so they could grab their after school snacks). He always greeted me warmly. I can hear him clear as a spring day adding almost an extra syllable to my two syllable name...”hey Ra-uu-ul” he’d say with his unmistakably raspy drawl. Pleasantries would soon follow and then a short goodbye, knowing that we would see each other again.

I saw John many times after those years. His children and my children grew to be friends. His triumphs this year were celebrated at my house too. He was an inspiration not just personally and musically, but professionally as well. I often refer to John, and his label @Oh Boy Records, as a model for everything that we (@The Mavericks) are doing now. He set the example. He set the tone. Of course he did. He’s John Prine. – RM


Watch Raul Malo's rendition of "I Just Want To Dance With You" followed by John Prine's performance of his song accompanied by Roger Cook, Roger Greenaway and Phil Donelly back in 2003.

Whitney Rose's new album We Still Go To Rodeos ready to go

The new Whitney Rose album We Still Go To Rodeos is now available for pre-order with a chance to win one of six test pressings. 

Sez Whitney Rose...
"Thanks to all of the folks who have pre-ordered their signed copies of the new album on CD & VINYL. Each individual who placed an order on my website and all future orders will be included in the chance to WIN A SIGNED TEST PRESSING (1 of 6). Winner will be randomly selected on April 20th. Test pressing will ship with the winning order on or before April 22, 2020.
Pre-order on my website: whitneyrosemusic.com/pre-order"

Listen to "Just Circumstance" featuring Gurf Morlix and Nichol Robertson on guitars followed by "Believe Me, Angela" and a house-concert duet with The Mavericks' Raul Malo on "Something Stupid" from way back in 2014.

The Mavericks @ The Danforth Music Hall, Wednesday

Expect to hear Raul Malo and company performing many of their favourites from The Mavericks Play The Hits out now.