Silverada (until 2024 Mike and the Moonpies)[1] is an American neotraditional country and Americana band based in Austin, Texas. It was formed by singer-songwriter Mike Harmeier in 2007.[2] Its members are Harmeier and drummer Taylor Englert, guitarist Catlin Rutherford, bassist Omar Oyoque, and steel guitarist Zachary Moulton.[3]
Silverada (formerly Mike and the Moonpies) | |
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 Mike and the Moonpies in Austin, Texas, May 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Prairie Rose Records |
| Members |
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| Website | www |
In May 2020, Mike and the Moonpies released Touch of You: The Lost Songs of Gary Stewart, an album of unreleased songs written or co-written by American honky-tonk musician and songwriter Gary Stewart. The band's version of Stewart's "Smooth Shot of Whiskey," featuring Mark Wystrach of the band Midland, was released as a single.[4]
Mike and the Moonpies made their Grand Ole Opry debut on September 6, 2022.[5]
In January 2024, the band announced that they were changing the band's name from "Mike and the Moonpies" to "Silverada."[1]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- The Real Country (2010)[6]
- Hard Way (2012)[7]
- Mockingbird (2015)[7]
- Live at WinStar World Casino & Resort (2016)[8]
- Steak Night at the Prairie Rose (2018)[7]
- Cheap Silver & Solid Country Gold (2019)[9][10]
- Touch of You: The Lost Songs of Gary Stewart (2020)[4]
- One to Grow On (2021)
- Silverada (2024)
Music videos
edit| Year | Video |
|---|---|
| 2016 | "Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em" |
| "Mockingbird" | |
| 2017 | "Country Music's Dead" |
| "Road Crew" | |
| 2018 | "Beaches of Biloxi" |
| 2022 | "Hour on the Hour"[11] |
Charts
edit| Year | Album | US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[12] | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Steak Night at the Prairie Rose | 22 | Prairie Rose Records |
References
edit- ^ a b Crutchmer, Josh (January 26, 2024). "Mike and the Moonpies Are Changing Their Name to 'Silverada'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ Collier, Monica (February 17, 2017). "Mike and the Moonpies: It's a hipster honky tonk thing?". TimesDaily. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ Spearie, Steven. "Mike and the Moonpies return to Boondocks". The State Journal. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ a b Freeman, Jon (May 26, 2020). "Mike and the Moonpies Cover Gary Stewart on New Album, 'Touch of You'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- ^ Opry. "Grand Ole Opry | Opry". www.opry.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ Hoffberger, Chase (August 9, 2013). "Mike and the Moonpies hit the road". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ a b c Gage, Jeff (February 2, 2018). "How Mike and the Moonpies Captured Texas Barroom Sound on New Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ Gage, Jeff (November 17, 2017). "Hear Mike and the Moonpies' Propulsive New Song 'Beaches of Biloxi'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ Freeman, Doug. "Mike & the Moonpies: Cheap Silver & Solid Country Gold Album Review". www.austinchronicle.com. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ Hudak, Joseph (August 2, 2019). "How Mike and the Moonpies Blew Up Their Red Dirt Image at Abbey Road". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ Mike and the Moonpies - Hour on the Hour (Official Video), November 23, 2021, retrieved May 29, 2023
- ^ "Heatseeker Albums". Billboard. February 17, 2018. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
External links
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