Stories We Could Tell: A Mavericks FANcast Episode 050 - Max Abrams & Samba Americana

Date Recorded: January 26th, 2025 Postdate: April 30th, 2026

During this, the fiftieth episode of "Stories We Could Tell", co-hosts Edwina Lambert and Mark Potter focus on the most recent album released by Mavericks sax man Max Abrams. The album, titled Samba Americana, combines a selection of classic songs across American musical history since 1959, with the rhythms of Brazilian jazz of the 1960s. With Abrams at its center, the album is a unique and unexpected experience, not simply one listens too. If you haven't experienced Samba Americana yet, let this episode be your inspiration. ENJOY!

Songs heard during this episode; INTRO: The Mavericks - Stories We Could Tell

1. Santo & Johnny - Sleepwalk 2. Max Abrams - Sleepwalk 3. Neil Young - Harvest Moon 4. Max Abrams - Harvest Moon 5. Dolly Parton - Jolene 6. Max Abrams - Jolene 7. Willie Nelson - Waltz Across Texas 8. The Mavericks - Waltz Across Texas 9. Max Abrams - Waltz Across Texas 10. Roy Orbsion - Crying 11. Max Abrams - Crying 12. The Mavericks - Come Unto Me 13. Max Abrams - Come Unto Me 14. Patsy Cline - You Belong To Me 15. Max Abrams - You Belong To Me 16. Amie Comeaux - You Belong To Me 17. Chris Isaak - Wicked Game 18. Max Abrams - Wicked Game

OUTRO: The Mavericks "I Want To Know" (instrumental, 2003)

SONG SOURCES; INTRO ... The Mavericks "Mono" (2015)

All Max Abrams selections from "Samba Americana" (2024). All others...

1 ... single (1959) 3 ... Neil Young "Harvest Moon" (1992) 5 ... Dolly Parton "Jolene" (1974) 7 ... Willie Nelson "Texas In My Soul" (1968) 8 ... digital single (2015) 10 ... single (1961) 12 ... The Mavericks "In Time" (2013) 14 ... Patsy Cline "Sentimentally Yours" (1962) 16 ... Amie Comeaux "Moving Out" (1994) 17 ... Chris Isaak "Heart Shaped World" (1989)

OUTRO ... The Mavericks 2003 self-titled album (SACD edition)

Stories We Could Tell: A Mavericks FANcast Episode 049 - KHTZ (radio demo)

Date Recorded: May 10th, 2025 Postdate: August 4th, 2025

This episode includes a raw demostration recording for KHTZ, from song introductions, dry spots without any production added, several different Station IDs and a few alternate spots at the end. Again, it's raw, lovingly unproduced and a different type of "Stories We Could Tell" episode. Enjoy (maybe) !

Songs heard during this episode; 1. Willie Nelson (featuring Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson and Jamey Johnson) - Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die 2. Kacey Musgraves - High Time 3. Sturgill Simpson - Turtles All The Way Down 4. The Mavericks - Rolling Along 5. Hank III - The Grand Ole Opry (Ain’t So Grand) 6. Hank III - Dick In Dixie 7. Hank III - Whiskey, Weed & Women 8. Brandy Clark - Get High 9. David Allan Coe - Longhaired Redneck

SONG SOURCES; 1 ... Willie Nelson "Heroes" (2012) 2 ... Kacey Musgraves "Pageant Material" (2016) 3 ... Sturgill Simpson "Metamodern Sounds In Country Music" (2014) 4 ... The Mavericks "Brand New Day" (2017) 5 ... Hank III "Damn Right, Rebel Proud" (2008) 6 ... Hank III "Straight To Hell" (2006) 7 ... Hank III "Lovesick, Broke And Driftin'" (2002) 8 ... Brandy Clark "12 Stories" (2013) 9 ... David Allan Coe "Longhaired Redneck" (1976)

Stories We Could Tell: A Mavericks FANcast Episode 048 - Remembering Drew Weaver (with Jansen Press)

Date Recorded: January 14th, 2025 Postdate: February 5th, 2025

Drew Weaver, who passed away on New Year's Eve 2024, was a unique musician and songwriter. Across more than four decades, he created music that centered around everyday people with stories drawn from his thirst for knowledge. Known as a true musicologist, Weaver built a massive collection of records and songs that he drew inspiration from throughout his musical journey. Drew Weaver recorded with bands such as the Surf Piranhas, the Vibrabeams and the Alvarados, as well as releasing solo records that included members of the Blue Hawaiians and the Mavericks. Jansen Press, who performed and recorded with Weaver, shares memories and stories with host Mark Potter during a special episode of "Stories We Could Tell". Listen until the end to hear two currently unreleased Drew Weaver recordings!

Songs heard during this episode; INTRO: The Surf Piranhas - Camino Capistrano

1. The Surf Piranhas - Daytona Montarbo 2. The Surf Piranhas - Rancho Verde 3. The Surf Piranhas - Attleboro Surf 4. The Surf Piranhas - Costa Mesa 5. The Surf Piranhas - Nautilus (live) 6. The Surf Piranhas - Wipe-Out/Cry, Cry, Cry (live) 7. The Surf Piranhas - Sunset Beach 8. The Vibrabeams - Baja Beat 9. Drew Weaver & The Alvarados - That's My Wine 10. Drew Weaver - Richard Allan Davis 11. The Surf Piranhas - Music Box Dancer 12. Drew Weaver - Tuff Shed 13. Drew Weaver - This Must Be The Bottom 14. Drew Weaver - Late Night Drinking, Late Night Girls 15. Drew Weaver - My Baby 16. Drew Weaver - Vicky's Lounge 17. The Surf Piranhas - Summer Wine 18. The Surf Piranhas - For a Few Surfers More (Per Qualche Surfisti in Piu) 19. The Surf Piranhas - El Cordobes 20. Drew Weaver - Angel Eyes 21. Drew Weaver - All I Can Do Is Cry 22. Drew Weaver - Ron Rico 23. Drew Weaver - I'm Falling 24. Drew Weaver - Boxcars 25. Drew Weaver - Donna On My Mind 26. Drew Weaver - Stranger In My Arms (duet with Rosie Flores) 27. Drew Weaver and the Mystic Mariachis - Bummin' Around 28. Drew Weaver - New Shade Of Blue (alt. mix)

SONG SOURCES; INTRO ... The Surf Piranhas "Diver's Cove" (2022)

1-4, 7 ... The Surf Piranhas "Both Sides Of The Surf" (1984) 5, 6 ... recorded le Gibus, Paris, France, October 14th, 1983; released on the 2012 remastered edition of The Surf Piranhas "Both Sides Of The Surf" CD 8 ... The Vibrabeams "Mystic Rites" (1987) 9 ... Drew Weaver & The Alvarados "Why or Where or When" (2001) 10 ... Drew Weaver "When Lonely Hits You" (2016) 11, 17-19 ... The Surf Piranhas "Diver's Cove" (2022) 12-16 ... Drew Weaver "Late Night Drinking, Late Night Girls" (EP, 2005) 20 ... Drew Weaver "Unfaithful Kind" (1997) 21-24 ... Drew Weaver "When Lonely Hits You" (2016) 25, 26 ... Drew Weaver "Sings Country Mood Songs" (2020) 27 ... from the forthcoming Drew Weaver and the Mystic Mariachis "Country Mood Swings" (2025) 28 ... from the currently unreleased Drew Weaver "Lonely Hour" project