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The Mavens
Americana / Country / Roots Music

"The Mavens "

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania
United States

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   The Mavens: General Info
Member Since12/20/2007
Band Websitesugarbaberecords.com
Band MembersRick Malis - Guitar, Lead Vocals, Mark Evans - Guitar, Lead Vocals, Ted Sohier - Bass Guitar, Harmony Vocals, Pete Freeman - Pedal Steel Guitar, Dobro, Lead Vocals, Jeff Berman, Drums
InfluencesBob Wills, Les Paul, Merle Travis, Doc Watson, Elizabeth Cotton, Fred McDowell, Muddy Waters, Mike Bloomfield, Harlan Howard, Tony Rice, John Starling, Mike Auldridge, Miles Davis.
Sounds LikeThe Derailers, The Mavericks, Buddy Miller, Dale Watson, Last Train Home, Dwight Yokum, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Gram Parsons,
Record LabelSugar Babe Records
Type of LabelIndie





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Jun 21 2008 8:00P
Riverstone Center for the Arts Foxburg, Pennsylvania

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   About The Mavens
The Pittsburgh-based Mavens play an authentic and orginal form of honky-tonk, neo-traditional country, western-swing and roots rock music. The Mavens feature stellar singing, songwriting and musicanship which make them one of the most popular bands in the western Pennsylvania region. The Mavens got together in 2002 to create an original band that drew heavily from their major influences that include 40s western swing, 50s classic country, 60s retro-pop, 70s country rock and contemporary roots twang and rock. The Mavens first studio recording features 8 originals songs and fresh covers of "Invitation to the Blues", "Riding My Thumb to Mexico" and "Different Drum". The Mavens have played major festivals including the Johnstown Folk Festival, The Three Rivers Arts Festival and BradleyFest. Instrumentation Mark Evans, lead guitar and vocals, Rick Malis, rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Pete Freeman, pedal steel guitar, dobro and lead vocals, Ted Sohier, bass guitar and harmony vocals, Jeff Berman, drums and percussion. Discography The Mavens 2007 http://www.youtube.com/TheMavensBurgh

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ark of acacia





Mar 25 2008 8:06 AM

thanks for the add!
Michael Bross





Mar 19 2008 10:27 PM

Hi Rick!
Hope all is well for you and the band in Pgh.

Except for the fugitive who was hiding in a neighbor's yard with LAPD copters swirling about today, all is fine with me.
;-)

-Michael
AcoustiCafe





Jan 5 2008 6:45 AM




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Thanks for finding us. Come join us sometime!
the 9th Ward





Jan 4 2008 5:58 AM

thanks!
Dennis McCurdy and the Lonesome No More Band





Dec 30 2007 2:19 PM

Hello all- love the cd - keep it handy in the car to play for others - best to you Lonesome No More ~ Dennis
Peter King





Dec 27 2007 3:10 PM

Hi Mavens,
Your new record sounds great!
"Rock and a Hard Place" could/should become a classic!
Best regards,
Peter
Bob Beach





Dec 26 2007 10:51 AM

Alright Mavens, Happy Holidays and thanks for the add.
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