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With a Cuban-American lead singer, garage band ferocity, an intense live show and a deep love of both romance and pure country to go with the polyrhythmic beats The Mavericks were raised on, they were unlikely superstars. Their raucous sound broke ground for the Country format with hits like “Here Comes The Rain,” “Crying Shame,” “Dance The Night Away” and “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down” and scored the group industry awards in prestigious categories like Vocal Group and Album of the Year, in addition to a GRAMMY Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. Following up the massive success of 2013’s IN TIME, The Mavericks released their highly anticipated follow-up on The Valory Music Co., MONO, aptly titled after the way in which the album was recorded. Ascending to a multi-week #1 on the Americana radio chart, MONO received rave reviews from the likes of Los Angeles Times, NPR, Associated Press and

The Boston Globe.. The Mavericks were recently named the Duo/Group of the Year at the Americana Music Awards and fans can catch their performance when the show airs on PBS November 21. The eccentric entertainers continue to deliver with the one-of-a-kind musical fusion of RAUL MALO, whose signature tenor fronts The Mavericks, and his comrades – PAUL DEAKIN (Percussion), EDDIE PEREZ (Guitars) and JERRY DALE MCFADDEN (Keyboards). “Country’s coolest, most versatile band” (Rolling StoneCountry) have proven “they’ve caught lightning in a bottle yet again” (Vintage Guitar) as the Grammy winners continue to bring people to their feet across the globe – and into an indescribable musical trance – on tier headline MONO MUNDO TOUR. Making the most relevant music of their career, that according to NPR, “became great by cutting through the din in smoky rooms where studio tricks didn't factor in — only a killer voice, indelible hooks and the ability to draw in even the most distracted listeners,” it appears The Mavericks are once again defying the odds. Visit TheMavericksBand.com for tour dates and more.

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