The North East Magazine
The Mavericks ‘In Time’ release is a brand new offering from the band after an absence of nine years. Founded in 1989 they developed a unique sound which took on a Tex Mex cuban style, complimenting great rhythms accompanied by a vibrant horn section and between 1991 and 2003 they recorded six studio albums in [...]
From the inception of The Sage Gateshead, the country fan has been treated to a plethora of stars from the country music world. Names like Glen Campbell, Marty Stuart, Don Williams, Lyle Lovett, Gretchen Peters, Suzy Bogguss, Matraca Berg, Rosanne Cash, Raul Malo, Nanci Griffiths and a whole host more which also includes another country [...]
Create a new individual unique sound in any genre of music and it has to bring success….just ask The Mavericks. With a flourish of Tex Mex and country fused together complimented with a horn section they came on the musical scene as a band in 1989 and between 1991 and 2003 they recorded six studio [...]
You’ve got to be good to leave an established sucessfull outfit when you decide to carve out a new career as a solo artist. In the pop world names like Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Sting, Alan Price and many more can be listed. In the world of country, names like Neil Young, Darius Rucker, Kenny [...]
Firstly a Happy St Patricks Day to all of our listeners especially those in Ireland, I’ve got a special song for you on todays show. Our Album of the Week features a brand new release from ex frontman with the Mavericks, Raul Malo who recorded it ‘live’ in front of an audience at THe Sage, [...]
As we’re ony days away from the start of a New Year I thought I’d take a look back over the country scene of 2011. It was the year when thankfully more American artists appreciated the fact that country music was alive and well in Britain and decided to visit. Appearances in our area of [...]
This weekend sees one of the biggest musical events taking place at The Sage, Gateshead. From an experiment a few years ago the SummerTyne American Festival has played host to International acts from around the world with a flavour of country and Americana music. Taking place from this Friday ( 22nd July) through to Sunday [...]
All roads lead to the country for many music fans throughout the North East in a couple of months time as The Sage Gateshead present the SummerTyne Americana Festival from 22nd to the 24th of July. Tickets have already gone on sale and the full lineup has been announced of acts that will appear. The [...]