The Mavericks Celebrate Raul Malo on "The Music Lives On" Tour at Ruth Eckerd Hall

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James Otto and Emily West will handle lead vocals for the Clearwater stop of the tribute tour

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The Mavericks will honor their beloved leader Raul Malo with a return to the stage for The Music Lives On Tour, featuring lead vocals from acclaimed artists James Otto and Emily West. The tour follows The Mavericks' two-night tribute at The Ryman last December, where Otto and West were among several standout performances honoring the band's decades-long history and the lasting impact of their fearless leader. Kicking off in July, the band will take their tribute tour across the country for the rest of 2026. The tour includes a stop at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Saturday, September 12 at 8pm.

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Longtime band member and drummer Paul Deakin on the announcement: " James Otto and Emily West are undeniable talents. We were fortunate to have them on our tribute show at the Ryman and they both gave standing ovation performances. Add to that their love and respect for Raul, and The Mavericks made them our top choice to come on the road with us for this first leg of The Music Lives On Tour. We are lucky to have them and we are looking forward to many memorable, joyous nights on stage with them celebrating Raul and the legacy of The Mavericks."

Guitarist/vocalist Eddie Perez adds, "We're so excited to welcome our dear talented friends, James Otto and Emily West into The Mavericks family, and we are all looking forward to celebrating this music with you all again this upcoming year!" And keyboardist Jerry Dale said, "When we did our two tribute shows to Raul back in December at the Ryman Auditorium, James and Emily stole the show both nights!"

Emily West on joining The Mavericks: "It is with great joy that I join The Mavericks on tour this summer, alongside my longtime friend and powerhouse James Otto , honoring the incomparable Raul Malo and his timeless works of art. The music lives on."

James Otto adds, "I'm honored to have been asked to join The Mavericks for The Music Lives On Tour . When I joined the band at The Ryman for a couple shows to honor Raul in December, I felt an undeniable musical chemistry but I never imagined it would turn into this opportunity." He continues, "I've had friends in the band for over 20 years and have always loved and respected their music. Their eclectic, outside-the-box energy has always appealed to me. Raul Malo 's voice is iconic and his stellar songwriting and musicianship made him a legend. I am humbled to lend my talents to the band and share the stage with my golden-voiced friend Emily West to celebrate Raul and The Mavericks' musical legacy. I believe in my heart Raul would want the band and the music he spent a lifetime creating to play on. I'm really looking forward to playing all this incredible music and meeting all the fans out on tour. Viva Las Canciones de El Maestro."

Tickets start at $48.25 and are available at The Raymond James Central Ticket Office at Ruth Eckerd Hall, by calling 727-791-7400 or visiting www.RuthEckerdHall.com . The Ticket Office at Ruth Eckerd Hall is located at 1111 N. McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater and is open Tuesday through Thursday, from noon to 6 pm, Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, from noon to 6 pm. The Raymond James Central Ticket Office will open two hours prior to show time.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/tampa/article/The-Mavericks-Honor-Raul-Malo-With-THE-MUSIC-LIVES-ON-Tour-at-Ruth-Eckerd-Hall-20260505)._