The Mavericks & Friends
The Mavericks
The Mavericks are an American band formed in Miami in 1989. The original lineup consisted of Raul Malo, Paul Deakin (drums), Robert Reynolds, and Ben Peeler. After one independent album, the band was signed by MCA Nashville Records and David Lee Holt replaced Peeler on lead guitar; he would be replaced by Nick Kane shortly after their second MCA album and third overall 1994's What a Crying Shame. The band recorded a total of four albums for MCA and one for Mercury Records before disbanding in 2000. They reunited for one album in 2003 on Sanctuary Records, by which point Eddie Perez had become their fourth guitarist, and former touring keyboardist Jerry Dale McFadden became an official fifth member. The lineup of Malo, Deakin, Reynolds, Perez, and McFadden reunited a second time in 2012 for a series of new albums, first on Big Machine Records' Valory imprint and then on Mono Mundo. Reynolds was fired in 2014 and Ed Friedland served as touring bassist until 2023, with Malo briefly taking over on bass before Scotty Huff joined as touring bassist in 2024. Following Malo's death from colon cancer in 2025, the Mavericks began touring again in 2026 with James Otto and Emily West as guest vocalists.
About This Event
For more than 30 years, The Mavericks built a Grammy-winning sound that blended country, rock & roll, Cuban rhythms, Tex-Mex twang, and Latin influences under the leadership of Raul Malo. " With the loss of Raul Malo his bandmates chose to honor his legacy by continuing the music. Now performing as "The Mavericks & Friends," the group returns to the road celebrating the songs and spirit that defined their career.
Featuring longtime members, returning bassist Robert Reynolds, and guest vocalists including Emily West and James Otto, each show offers a unique tribute spanning the band's full catalog - a celebration of friendship, musical evolution, and timeless songs that continue to connect generations of fans. Part of the Cleveland Clinic Florida Rock Series
