Sign up for our mailing list Real artists creating records on their own terms

News

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

MAVIS STAPLES TO RELEASE LIVE ALBUM

Recording of Staples' Acclaimed Show at Chicago's Hideout In Stores Election Day

Truly great live albums are about capturing lightning in a bottle, that rare and perfect convergence of time, place and performance. When legendary soul/gospel artist Mavis Staples returned home to Chicago this last June for a performance at The Hideout, Chi-Town's renowned stronghold of alt country and purist rock and roll, it was undeniably such a moment.

Those who packed the sold-out club were blessed with a riveting musical statement as Staples, backed by her fiery three-piece band and three backup singers, put on a rousing musical tour de force. Fortunately, for those of us unable to be there in person, the show was recorded and the album, Mavis Staples Live: Hope at the Hideout, is set for release November 4th.

Acclaim for Staples' Hideout performance:

- "Anyone who was hearing this American treasure in concert for the first time learned precious lessons about where we have been and where we are today. Staples stood tall and shouted, 'My mind is made up, my heart is fixed.' And she smiled. She was not alone." - Chicago Sun Times

- "There are few living musicians who can lay claim to being America's conscience, even fewer who continue to make vital music. On Monday night at The Hideout, Mavis Staples proved she's still capable of both... Staples showed she can light a fire, agitate for change or re-energize the American songbook." - Time Out Chicago

- "While performing a 14-song set that canvassed her 52-year career, Staples sang with a voice that has long distinguished her from the R&B greats of her era and those who reach for that crown today." - Chicago Tribune

- "Staples' sold out performance at Chicago's Hideout last night brought the Civil Rights movement and all those souls who marched, sang and prayed during that critical time, to the crowded little room... The ghosts of the marchers stood among us, swaying, stamping, clapping." - Popmatters

Track Listing for Mavis Staples Live: Hope at the Hideout: 1. For What It's Worth 2. Eyes on the Prize 3. Down in Mississippi 4. Wade in the Water 5. Waiting For My Child 6. This Little Light 7. Why Am I Treated So Bad 8. Freedom Highway 9. We Shall Not Be Moved 10. Circle Intro (encore) 11. Will The Circle Be Unbroken (encore) 12. On My Way (encore) - 13. I'll Take You There (encore)

Credits: Recorded at The Hideout in Chicago, IL Mavis Staples - vocals Rick Holmstrom - guitar Jeff Turmes - bass Stephen Hodges - drums Yvonne Staples - background vocals Donny Gerrard - background vocals Chavonne Morris - background vocals Mixed by Rob Schnapf

Facebook | Twitter
 

Browse by Artist

2112All Artists 100Tom Waits 74Mavis Staples 59Neko Case 51Lost In The Trees 50Sean Rowe 48Dr. Dog 45The Milk Carton Kids
41Jolie Holland 40Bettye LaVette 37Man Man 36Son Little 35Tinariwen 33Tim Fite 33DeVotchKa 31Grinderman 31Islands 29Glen Hansard 28Saintseneca 27Wilco 27Galactic 27Delicate Steve 26Andy Shauf 25The Drums 24Michael Franti and Spe... 24Xenia Rubinos 22Doe Paoro 22Bob Mould 22William Elliott Whitmo... 21Nick Cave & The Bad Se... 21The Frames 20Joe Henry 20Christopher Paul Stell... 19Booker T. Jones 19Yves Jarvis 19Sage Francis 19Cass McCombs 18Gary V 18Calexico 18Deafheaven 17John K. Samson 17Yann Tiersen 16Ramblin Jack Elliott 16Danny Elfman 16The Antlers 16Jason Lytle 14Half Waif 14Daniel Lanois 14Jeremy Ivey 14Madi Diaz 13Billy Bragg 13The Dream Syndicate 12Xavier Rudd 12Peter Silberman 12Combo Chimbita 12Girlpool 12Leyla McCalla 11Ryan Pollie 11Mose Allison 11Japandroids 11Roky Erickson 11Purr 11The Weakerthans 11Lyrics Born 11Glitterer 11Jade Jackson 11Rain Machine 10High Pulp 10Darrin Bradbury 10Moor Mother 10So Much Light 10Alfa Mist 10Christian Lee Hutson 10The Swell Season 10The Melodic 9Hey, King! 9Wynonna 9Marianne Faithfull 9Lido Pimienta 9Cameron Avery 9Josiah Johnson 9N.A.S.A. 9Curtis Harding 9M. Ward 8Katy Kirby 8Greg Graffin 8James Brandon Lewis 8Kate Davis 8Rafiq Bhatia 8Slow Pulp 8The Coup 8Solillaquists of Sound 8Cadence Weapon 7Beth Orton 7Ben Harper 7Eddie Izzard 7Dead Man's Bones 7Kelly Hogan 7Richard Reed Parry 7Title Fight 7Ben Harper and Charlie... 7Elliott Smith 7Alec Ounsworth 6Os Mutantes 6A Girl Called Eddy 6Deradoorian 6Kate Bush 6MJ Lenderman 6Broken Twin 6Bonny Doon 6Busdriver 6Waxahatchee 5Beat Connection 5Kristine Leschper 5Keaton Henson 5The Field 5Foxwarren 5One Day As A Lion 5Scott McMicken and THE... 5The Tallest Man On Ear... 5Ezra Furman 5Sam Akpro 5Art Moore 5Jasmyn 4Pops Staples 4Jackson+Sellers 4sunking 4The Good Ones 4Sparklehorse 4Ersi Arvizu 4Marketa Irglova 3Mavis Staples & Levon... 3Mothers 3Walter Wolfman Washing... 3Sierra Leones Refugee... 3Marc Ribot 3Petra Haden 3Plains 3Danny Cohen 2Jeff Tweedy 2Fleet Foxes 2Various Artists: RANGO 2ANTI- Records 1Simian Mobile Disco 1Tricky 1Merle Haggard 1Solomon Burke 1Joe Strummer And The M... 1Porter Wagoner 1The Locust 1Antibalas 1Taylor Vick 1Rogue's Gallery 1case/lang/veirs 1Various Artists: ROGUE... 1Lightman Jarvis Ecstat... 1Kronos Quartet with Br... 1Youth Group 1Blackalicious
See Full List+