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23/01/2012

Maverick at the Crown

See our blog for a review of the evening

23/01/2012

Maverick at the Crown

See our blog for a review of the evening

06/12/2011

SPECIAL XMAS TICKET OFFER!

Buy next years festival tickets at this years prices until the end of December.

In addition, to celebrate our fifth birthday, buy four tickets and receive an extra ticket absolutely FREE.

To buy now, visit our TICKETS page.

Merry Christmas from the Maverick Team.

14/11/2011

MAVERICK 2012 -LATEST LINEUP

More artist to follow and full details on the LINEUP page.

17/10/2011

HANK IS BACK!

This year sees the first of what we hope will become an annual event at Easton Farm Park when we celebrate Thanksgiving in our own quirky way, with music from HANK and the LOST COWBOYS (featuring Martin Belmont and BJ Cole) along with festival favourites THE VAGABAND (performing newly unplugged) and THE HALLELUJAH TRAILS formerly THE REJECTION.

More info on the blog and see our EVENTS page for ticket details etc

02/08/2011

2012 FESTIVAL DATES SET!

Next year‘s festival will take place on the 29th/30th June and 1st July when we will celebrate our FIFTH birthday!

05/07/2011

The Best Yet?

Thanks to one and all

30/06/2011

B & B available!

Church Farm in the nearby village of Kettleborough still has rooms - ask for Anne and mention Maverick for an especially warm welcome. Telephone 01728 723532

27/06/2011

SUNDAY GOSPEL BRUNCH

We are thrilled to announce that local veteran bluegrass icons the New Essex Bluegrass Band will close out our gospel brunch sessions at Easton Farm Park this Sunday.

Limited SUNDAY ONLY tickets will be available on the door only for £10. A rare treat and not to be missed.

25/06/2011

AFTER PARTY at THE WHITE HORSE!

For the first time, the White Horse will host an after-party featuring up close and personal performances from BRIGITTE DE MEYER, LINDA MCRAE, BILLI & JENI, LES BELL and other SURPRISE GUESTS!

Unwind with some of our musical friends.

£10 in advance.

Strictlly limited availability - only 100 tickets!

See our EVENTS page for how to buy now or visit the COMPANY STORE at the Festival.

21/06/2011

MAVERICK AT THE WHITE HORSE!

The TIMES called him “Canada‘s finest guitarist“.

Now you can enjoy him up close and personal for only £5 on the door subject to availability. To book advance tickets or get more info, please visit our EVENTS page.

06/06/2011

MELANIE SHOWTIME

Melanie has been scheduled to close the Peacock Cafe on Saturday night!

27/05/2011

BROOKS WILLIAMS AT THE WHITE HORSE

Brooks WIlliams has recently re-located to the UK from the States and will demonstrate his
“ talent, taste and astonishing technique “ (Blues Revue) at the White Horse in Easton this Saturday. Bring your air guitars and weep!

20/05/2011

FROM WOODSTOCK TO WOODBRIDGE!

In one magical instant on stage at Woodstock, Melanie became the voice of an era.

She makes a rare visit to the UK to headline Glastonbury‘s Spirit of ‘71 stage before bringing that voice to Suffolk for her only other current UK appearance.

Join us for some of that Woodstock magic!

11/05/2011

RICH HALL ONLY SHOW AS OTIS LEE CRENSHAW

Rich has announced that his only appearance on this tour as OTIS LEE CRENSHAW will be at the Maverick Festival on Saturday July 2nd. Otis fans should be aware that limited day tickets are available for this date....

09/05/2011

TRAVELLING BAND RELEASE NEW ALBUM

Manchester‘s own cosmic country rockers have a new record out on Cooking Vinyl at the end of May. Catch them live on our outdoor stage on Saturday afternoon.

27/04/2011

DANNY SCHMIDT

Danny Schmidt joins the likes of Hank WIlliams, Muddy Waters and the Drive By Truckers on UNCUT magazine‘s special CD to celebrate Bob‘s 70th birthday, performing his cover of Dylan‘s “Buckets of Rain“.

Catch him “live“ at Maverick on Saturday afternoon!

07/04/2011

THE TRAVELLING BAND

Manchester‘s finest folk/blues/country popsters come out from Under The Pavement to join us down on the Farm.

01/04/2011

THE WHITE HORSE EASTON

We are pleased to present ‘‘ Maverick at the White Horse ‘‘

a series of concerts in the run up to the main festival featuring

DANA & SUSAN ROBINSON (Saturday April 30th)

BROOKS WILLIAMS (Saturday May 28th)

MATT ANDERSEN (Saturday June 25th)

Hit the EVENTS button for more info

30/03/2011

THE KING OF ROCK, SOUL & COUNTRY?

In October last year, the world lost one of the great pioneers of popular music. Solomon Burke, the king of rock and soul, argued that he did a country record before Ray Charles. Judge for yourself when we screen the rarely seen BBC documentary that charts his rise from wonder boy preacher to Grammy-winning member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

07/03/2011

RICH HALL

Comedian Rich Hall will be joining the Maverick Festival lineup this year. Best known for his appearances on Live at the Apollo, and panel shows like QI and Have I Got News for You, Rich will make a rare appearance in the guise of his notorious uncle, the country singer and ex-convict Otis Lee Crenshaw.

04/03/2011

PACIFIC CURLS

Three girls from the Pacific Islands bring us their unique blend of Scottish, Celtic and Pacific sounds.

As well as performing together, virtuoso ukulele player Kim Halliday will lead a workshop in this fascinating and ever-popular instrument so bring your ukes along!

04/02/2011

Oh My Darlin

All girl bluegrass outfit join the line-up

10/01/2011

EARLY-BIRD TICKET OFFER

To receive a FREE CD of Maverick 2010 "Live in the Barn" featuring performances by CHRIS SCRUGGS, RAYBURN ANTHONY, PHIL LEE, POLICE DOG HOGAN, HANK WANGFORD & THE LOST COWBOYS, BJ COLE, ROOSEVELT BANDWAGON, THOMAS DOLBY, DREW NELSON, ROD PICOTT & AMANDA SHIRES, NORTON MONEY, ERIC BRACE & PETER COOPER, THE VAGABAND and BRIGITTE DE MEYER
buy your tickets by MAIL or ONLINE before March 1st.

22/12/2010

BLUE RODEO

One of Canada’s most famous bands, the multi-platinum selling, alt.country legends Blue Rodeo will appear at Maverick 2011.
http://www.bluerodeo.com/