Past News

Mack in Oregon, January 22, 2006

The Limeliters tour the San Francisco Bay Area in early November, 2005

From Santa Cruz and Monterey to Antioch and Redwood City, with San Francisco in the middle, the Limeliters were warmly received on their tour. Mack performed for local school children and ended the tour with a solo concert in a Monterey church, followed by a late drink with friends Judy Therrien, Rachel Levy, Laurie Kern and her friend. Backstage in Antioch, the Limeliters signed the wall of the dressing room in the El Campanil Theatre. All photos by or courtesy of Judy Therrien.

Mack is busy in Aspen with John Denver Tribute Concerts as well as his own solo concert.

In a long weekend, Mack performed in five concerts, two at the Wheeler Opera House (with the Chad Mitchell Trio), the Let This Be a Voice auction with Chris Nole, a chapel service, and his own "dessert" concert, using Rachel Levy on background vocals and Pete Huttlinger and Chris Nole. Here are a few photos. More will be coming.

Mack is featured in John Denver Tribute Concert in Alto, NM

The beautiful Spencer Theater atop a plateau surrounded by mountains in the resort area of Ruidoso, New Mexico, was the setting for a special concert paying tribute to John Denver. Mack was joined on vocals by Bill Danoff and Mollie Weaver and backed by members of John's band, Chris Nole, Pete Huttlinger, Jim Horn, John Sommers, and Chris Engleman.

Above, rehearsal. Chris Engleman, Pete Huttlinger, Bill Danoff, Chris Nole, Jim Horn, Mollie Weaver, John Sommers, and Mack

Cast posing with sponsors and director of The Spenser Theater.

Photos: Webmaster for Website

Mack returns to Maryland for Concerts:

In late July, Mack performed with The Hard Travelers at Baldwin's Station and gave a solo concert at Starland Cafe.

Mack keeps busy, appears on Nashville TV

In late June, Mack was in Nashville to record a new Christmas CD and a few demo songs. Music producer is Chris Nole and the CD features Chris on piano, organ and synth, Pete Huttlinger on guitar, Jim Horn on various instruments and Mack's fellow Hard Traveler, Mike Munford on banjo. While in Nashville, Mack appeared on The Crook and Chase show on TNN. He was interviewed by host Charlie Chase about his experience of recording a Christmas CD in the middle of June. Mack also sang a new song, "Up to Now."

Mack's new Christmas CD should be ready for release in October.

The Hard Travelers celebrate their 20th Anniversary with charity concert

In a concert fundraiser for The M.U.S.E. Foundation, The Hard Travelers were the honorees on the occasion of celebrating their 20th Anniversary of reuniting. The concert was held at the Smith Theater on the campus of Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland. Guests included original Hard Traveler - Ed Windsor - and musical friends: John Sommers, Chris Nole and Pete Huttlinger, the latter two of whom created an overture of Hard Travelers songs.

Mack in rehearsal and in performance.

The Hard Travelers: Ira Gitlin, Mike Munford, Kenn Roberts, Mack Bailey, and Jon Glik; joined by Chris Nole, Pete Huttlinger, John Sommers & Kris O'Connor

More photos at: http://www.musicunites.com/Past.htm

Mack Sings in performance of "Elijah"

In mid-April, Mack returned to his hometown of Troy, North Carolina, where he performed the solo tenor parts in a performance of Mendelssohn's "Elijah." This was just a week after doing a successful concert with The Limeliters in Sanibel Island, Florida.

Mack's 2005 Trip to Ireland - March 15 - 22, 2005

Mack had a fun and successful trip to Ireland with Kevin Brooks & John Sommers. See Itinerary and more Photos . . .

John Sommers, Mack & Kevin Brooks

Mack checks out the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin; kisses the Blarney stone and jumps for joy at another seven years with the gift of "blarney"; Mack reveals the real reason he traveled to Ireland - so much Guiness and Jamison, so little time!

The guys perform their first concert; Mack phoning home on museum phone; Mack chilling out and Mack in the role of King of the Banquet Feast at Bunratty Castle.

Between all the touring and fun, there was the music, sweet sweet music!

Mack and The Limeliters fill the hall in West Virginia

The Limeliters traveled from their successful Baltimore concert at the Cellar Stage to an audience of over 2000 in Charleston, WV. See photos. Read review.

Mack's Photo Appeared on a Large Billboard in Nashville

For several weeks, Mack's photo along with basic information was on a 19-foot wide billboard in downtown Nashville (around the corner from the Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand Old Opery) to promote his release of "Am I Ready" from his latest CD, Why I'm Here.

More photos . . .

Mack grabs headline Press during Aspen Tour -

Mack Bailey speaks to the power of music in Aspen Times article, February 6, 2005. Read article - Power of Music.

Concert Review in the Aspen Daily News, Feb. 12, 2005 - Read article - Simple Pleasures.

Mack hosts Tsunami Benefit Concert with Guest Musicians

Mack brought in friends Cary Creed, fellow Hard Traveler Mike Munford, and long-time friend, Bill Danoff, for a special concert to raise funds for the victims of the Asian tsunami.

Mack and The Limeliters perform Sold-Out Concerts to RAVE Reviews

The Limeliters received glowing reviews for their two children's and one general concert at Florence, Oregon's Winter Folk Festival, January 22, 2005. See photos. Read excerpts or full review.

The Limeliters perform at the World Folk Music Association's 20th Anniversary Benefit Concert

The Limeliters were one of the featured acts for the Friday night concert at The Birchmere in Alexandria on January 14th.

Mack with the original members of The Chad Mitchell Trio; rehearsing a new Limeliters song with Alex and Andy.

Mack helps raise funds in "Songs for Sarah" benefit Concert

Mack entertained at a fundraising concert sponsored by The Whisper Foundation in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, on January 8 for Sarah Kennedy Mairs, a very positive upbeat 7-year old, who suffers from Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Funds raised will go towards a therapeutic pool for her. Mack debuted a new song, "Sarah's Smile." More about Sarah

Mack and John Denver's Musicians in NY's Eve Benefit Concert

Mack starred in a warm tribute to John Denver with his former band mates in Phoenix on New Year's Eve. more . . .

Mack & The Limeliters make a big return to Aspen:

The publicity has been great for the Limeliters' concert in Aspen on October 23. The group, whose name was derived from the Limelite Lodge in Aspen, returns after many many years, this time with Mack as the tenor member.

Read the articles copied from The Aspen Times.

Alex, Andy and Mack pose by the Limelite Lodge, the "birthplace" of the Limeliters in the late 1950's (pre-Mack, of course), and enjoying Aspen. They set up their semi-public rehearsals in the Lounge, where the music club used to be. Alex and other original member Glenn Yarbrough owned the club, formed the group and performed there; needing a group name, they used the club's name.

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Photos 1, 2, & 5 by Jenny at the Limelite Lodge; Photos 4, 6, & 7 by Rachel Peck. More Photos on Limeliter's Page.

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John Denver Tribute Concert in Wilmington, NC:

The following article appeared in the Yawheh Newsletter, regarding the John Denver tribute concert fundraiser for their children's village:

John Denver Tribute Concerts & Events in Aspen:

Thanks to all who have sent photos; more are welcome. There are so many great ones to choose from. You may be under the impression that Mack sang a lot in Aspen. Well, he did - seven concerts and events.

Photo: Karen Tupek
Mack exacting revenge on his PESKY camera-crazy webmaster, Karen, during rehearsal break. Photo: Mary Ledford	Rehearsal at the Wheeler Opera House for the John Denver Tribute Concerts. Photos: that pesky webmaster	Public Rehearsal for the VIP Ticket holders October 7; Photo: Aileen Blomgren
Presentation for the VIP reception honoring Challenge Aspen. Photo: Aileen Blomgren	After the public rehearsal, Mack sang his own song, "One and Only You" accompanied by a slide show of "Challenge Aspen" participants. Photo: Aileen Blomgren	Friday night concert at the Wheeler Photo: Judy Therrien
Mack brought the audience to tears and cheers Photo: webmaster Photos at right: top - Judy Therrien; bottom - Mary Ledford Top R: "Thank God John Wrote Country Boy" with John Sommers, Jim Salestrom and Mack	Middle: Mack, Chris and Pete sang in round-robin, but joining each other.	"Let This Be A Voice" Concert at Mountain Chalet. Photo: Mary Ledford; October 9 Lower L: Mack, Chris & Pete face the "press" - the fans.
Mollie, Bill, Denny Brooks, Herb Petersen, Mack and Jim singing "Hard Times." Photo: Barb White	Mack in concert at the Wheeler. Photo: Barb White	Noel Paul Stookey, Jim Salestrom, Kenn Roberts and Mack at the Wheeler in Aspen. Photo: webmaster
Mack parties after the Wheeler concerts with Noel Paul Stookey (Paul of Peter, Paul and Mary) (Photos: webmaster) Morgan Bailey (Mack's dad) and Erma Deutschendorf (John Denver's mother)	Mack performing during garden stone memorial dedication ceremony at Snowmass Chapel. Photo: Mary Ledford; October 10	Chris and Mack at their concert on Monday Photo by Judy Therrien October 11 Photo by Steph Dubick
Mack introducted his musical guests. Photo: Mary Ledford	We had a Mack and Chris Cake - and we ate it, too. Photos: webmaster	Mack performed his own songs and a few of John Denver's. Photo: Mary Ledford
"Pete" the dog (affectionately named for Pete Huttlinger) helped Chris on the keyboards.	Chris and Mack meet the "paparazzi." Photo: Mary Ledford; October 11	Concert cast: Mark Robinson, Mark Cormican, Mack, and Chris. Photo: Mary Ledford;
Photo: Karen Tupek

CD's - "The Demos" and "Live at the Casa"

Mack issues a limited release of 12 demo recordings, made from 1983 - 1998, "The Demos."

Mack participated in the John Denver's 60th Birthday Tribute Concert in Phoenix on New Year's Eve 2003, now available as a CD, "Live at the Casa"

Update: Mack's 2nd Listing on "The Charts" - "Am I Ready?" climbs to #24 for October -

A second song from Mack's latest recorded solo CD, "Why I'm Here", has premiered at #49 on Powersource's Independent Country Charts. The song, "Am I Ready" was written by Chris Nole and Bonnie Moon. Chris, a good friend of Mack's, is a former keyboardist with John Denver, among other well-known singers, and works often with Mack at John Denver tribute concerts. Click on CD title for link to order it.

To hear a short sound clip, click here:
Congratulations, Mack!

"Music From the Mountains" - 4th Annual Concert for Maryland Therapeutic Riding

Two nights of festivities during the last weekend of September helped MTR raise funds needed to build an indoor riding arena. The Friday night Fiesta showcased the riders' achievements, highlighted with a moving horse riding demonstration. Saturday night's concert was a triumph - fun for both the audience and the performers.

At the Friday night "Fiesta," John Sommers and Mack greet rider Zane Jackson after his riding demonstration performance.

Mack brought the MTR crowd to their feet with his emotional rendition of "Eagles and Horses" - which they have adopted as their theme song.

"Thank God I'm a Country Boy" was led by its composer, John Sommers on fiddle, joined by Gary Muledeer, Mack, Bill Danoff, Mollie Weaver and Kenn Roberts.

Cast: Chris Nole (hidden), Gary Muledeer, Ira Gitlin (hidden), John Sommers, Kenn Roberts, Mack, Bill Danoff & Mollie Weaver

Photo: William Reed of AmberLea Photography, courtesy of MTR

Mollie Weaver, John Sommers, & Mack

Photo: William Reed of AmberLea Photography, courtesy of MTR

View from the Balcony: Ira Gitlin, Mollie Weaver, John Sommers, & Mack

Photo: William Reed of AmberLea Photography, courtesy of MTR

Kenn Roberts gets the crowd waving to "Calypso"

The Finale to a wonderful show: Gary Muledeer, Bill Danoff, Mollie Weaver, Mack, and Kenn Roberts, with Ira Gitlin in the background.

After the concert, MTR riders Chad DeVilbiss and Zane Jackson pose with the performers, John Sommers, Mollie Weaver, Chris Nole, and Mack.

See Review of Concert in the Annapolis newspaper, "The Capitol."

About Mack, it says:

MTR is a Crownsville-based nonprofit that puts the healing energy of horses to work for more than 160 special needs riders ranging from age 2 to 76. Mr. Bailey has been an ardent supporter of this group ever since they adopted his stirring (version of the) ode “Eagles and Horses,” as their unofficial theme song six years ago.

Mr. Bailey is a phenomenal guitarist with a full, mellow voice that is exquisitely suited to Mr. Denver’s repertoire. He was complemented by the lovely Mollie Weaver, a velvety-toned mezzo who harmonized beautifully with him in such showstoppers as “Sweet Surrender,” “Shanghai Breezes” and “Fly Away,” to name but a few.

Mack and The Hard Travelers "Open" for Reba McEntire:

Photo: webmaster

Photo: Leslie Hazle

The Hard Travelers warm up the crowd at the Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser concert at the Baltimore Arena which starred Reba McEntire. Country recording artist Billy Dean joined the Hard Travelers to sing "Thank God I'm A Country Boy." His new version of the song is #27 on the charts

John Sommers, Kenn Roberts, Mack, Billy Dean, and Kevin Brooks pose after the concert.

Photo: webmaster

Mack sang his song "High Gear"

Over 11,000 people cheered them in the Baltimore Arena.

July 17th

"Nightingala" - "A Musical Tribute to John Denver" Concert

for Johns Hopkins School of Nursing on June 5th at the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, Maryland

Mack with Kenn Roberts and Friends including Chris Nole, Jim Salestrom, Bill Danoff, Mollie Weaver, John Sommers, & Jim Horn

The various expressions and moods of the concert. So many great photos!

Kenn Roberts, Bill Danoff, Mollie Weaver, Jim Salestrom and Mack.

Photos by Joseph A. Kemp, used by permission - Kemp Images

Mack's Song on "The Charts" - reached #44

Mack's self-composed song "Cross at the End of the Road" from his latest solo CD "Why I'm Here" debuted at #94 for April in PowerSource Country Christian Charts. For May it moved to #76, and in July, it peaked at #44. Elvis's famed backup group, The Jordanaires, provided great background harmonies on the song. Click on CD title for link to order it.

To hear a short sound clip, click here:

Mack on TV in Denver

On April 29 and 30, Mack appeared on two television programs: on KUSA - TV, the NBC affiliate in Denver and KWGN - TV, Channel 2, the WB affiliate in Denver. He was joined by Chris Nole for the second one. Mack was interviewed and sang a song, promoting his show with Chris on April 30, at Swallow Hill, a music venue in Denver. The concert, titled "John Denver Remembered," was a benefit sponsored by the Windstar Colorado Connection for the Two Hearts Cabin Restoration Project.

Mack posing outside KUSA-TV 9News station; Mack and Chris pose in the TV studio on the news set before singing live on the noon news show; Chris and Mack performing at Swallow Hill; the Windstar Colorado Connection group join Mack in song. Photos by or courtesy of Stephanie Dubick

"The first time you hear Mack sing, you quickly focus on the beauty of his voice and his mastery of the guitar -- once you come to know him, you quickly realize that his most precious gift of all is the size of his heart."

Richard Mattingly,

Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer,

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Mack has accepted an invitation to become a member of

The Limeliters