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Mack announces the Limeliters and Mack's Cruise to the Mexican Riviera - April 2007

The Limeliters with Mack and special guest, founding Limeliter Alex Hassilev, will be performing three concerts (one will be Mack solo) for tour participants.  Cruise departs from San Diego with stops at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  For more information, please visit:  Traveling Troubadour.   DEADLINE approaching soon.  Sign up  NOW!

Mack releases his new CD - "Choose Your Attitude"

Mack was in the studio in July and recorded many of his new songs, in addition to some old favorites that are no longer available on the original CDs.  

CD is HERE.

Mack's GUEST BOOK is working again!

After a year's absence, the Guest  Book for Mack's web site is finally working again.  Down for over a year due to excessive spam that necessitated a new approach, it's ready to receive your comments to Mack.  Celebrate its return by saying "hi".  There's so much to catch up on. 

Add your comments HERE.

Download Mack Music from iTunes:

NEW!  Now you can download ALL of Mack's CDs or individual songs from iTunes.  Follow the link to Mack's Music Page - iTunes for all the information and links directed to specific CDs.

Mack is featured on a new John Denver Tribute CD released by the M.U.S.E. Foundation

Titled "Flying Again", the tribute CD to John Denver features former members of John's band and his colleagues:  Kenn roberts, Mack Bailey, Jim Salestrom, Bill Danoff, Mollie Weaver, Chris Nole, Jim Horn, John Sommers, Ira Gitlin and the are backed by the entire Columbia (Maryland) Orchestra.  More information on Mack's CD Page and the M.U.S.E. website.

Mack returned to Florence, Oregon Winter Festival with John Denver Tribute

Bringing along John Denver tribute colleagues, Mack returned to the Florence, Oregon town winter festival.    Mack was joined by pianist Chris Nole, guitarist Pete Huttlinger, and the very charming and beautiful Mollie Weaver.   (photos courtesy of Laurie Kern)   Photo of Entire Group.  Read glowing REVIEW of concert.

Mack on TV

Mack appears with Chris Nole on Denver TV Station's morning show

By popular demand, here is a link to the video clip on KUSA-TV of the performance by Mack and Chris of Chris's song "Am I Ready" followed by a short interview about how John Denver impacted their music careers.  Chris Nole & Mack Bailey- Tribute to John Denver
 

The Limeliters embark on a concert tour of the SF Bay area

This photo was taken by Judy Therrien on the first night of their six-night tour.  Note Mack on the left, playing the bass.  Check out the lastest photos.
 

Mack performed in John Denver Tribute Concerts in Aspen

Mack performed in two big shows at the Wheeler Opera House, as well as at smaller shows, a chapel service in Snowmass and at his own concert, with Chris Nole and Pete Huttlinger.  

More Photos:  Mack and Chris;  Mack with The Chad Mitchell Trio.
 

 

Mack's New Christmas CD is available now - See Details and Order

This new CD features Christmas songs, with former John Denver musicians; Mack wrote the title song "Star Light," and shares his favorite holiday songs - some well known and others less known but beautifully done - sure to be your favorites, too.  And the first review is great!  From Carol Swanson of ChristmasReviews.com:  ""Star Light" is a beautiful number, one that could easily become a holiday favorite." and "Bailey's tender phrasing on "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" can provoke tears." and "Mack Bailey's Star Light would be a bright addition to anyone's holiday music collection. This is one outstanding seasonal package!"
 

Thanks! 

Mack thanks all who supported CD Baby's Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund

In a special arrangement with CD Baby, Mack had arranged for all proceeds from his sales of CDs to go towards the Hurricane Katrina Relief Funds. 

Thanks to all who bought Mack's CD's through CD Baby in support of Katrina Relief.   CD Baby says, "In the end, it raised a total of $165,060 over the last 7 weeks, sent directly to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund through our local Portland Oregon branch.  (You should have seen their faces when we brought in that very first check, in person, for $113,000!)"

While the campaign is over, you can still go to his CDs page on this website for CD information or go directly to ordering at CD Baby 

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.  More photos . . .

Mack records in Nashville during June

Mack was in Nashville recording his new Christmas CD and some demo songs.  While in Nashville, Mack appeared on The Crook and Chase television 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."  Other photo of Mack on studio set.

Mack announces "2006 Friends Trip" to New Zealand - Mack will not be on this trip.  

Please look for a new travel opportunity with Mack in 2007.  Updated 2/2/06

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.   Photos

 

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. 

Ireland

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  Photos . . .

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 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 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.   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 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 bandmates in Phoenix on New Year's Eve.   more . . .

Mack and the Limeliters return to Aspen

The Limeliters, whose name came in 1959 from the Limelite Lodge in Aspen, returned for a concert at the Wheeler Opera House.   more . . .

Mack participates in John Denver Tribute Events in Aspen

Mack sang in seven shows during the week-long celebration of John Denver's life in Aspen this past October.   more . . .

Mack and John Denver's Musicians gather for Benefit Concert

In Annapolis, "Music From The Mountains" Concert, featuring Mack and John's former band,  helped raise funds for Maryland Therapeutic Riding's programs.   more . . .

Mack's "Am I Ready" climbs the Country Charts

A second song, "Am I Ready," from Mack's latest recorded solo CD, "Why I'm Here", has premiered at #49 on Powersource's  Independent Country Charts and has risen to #24.  more . . .

Mack and The Hard Travelers open for Reba McEntire

In a concert for Cystic Fibrosis at the Baltimore Arena, Mack & The Hard Travelers opened for headliner Reba McEntire.   more . . .

"Nightingala" - Mack and John Denver's Friends in Concert

The newly restored Peabody Theater was the setting for another fundraising concert celebrating the life of John Denver.  The beneficiary was the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing's Outreach program.   more . . .

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