WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters announced the 2013 NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show will feature a performance by Grammy-winng group The Mavericks. The event, sponsored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, will take place September 19 at the 2013 Radio Show at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando.
"The Mavericks' infectious energy, passion and chemistry on stage will make this year's NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner an unforgettable evening," said NAB Executive Vice President of Radio John David. "These guys are great entertainers excited to join Radio to salute the Marconi nominees and winners. Our thanks to Scott Borchetta of Big Machine Label Group in Nashville for helping to make this happen."
The genre-defying Mavericks, who describe themselves as the "most interesting band in the world," have blended country, rock and Cuban sounds in hit songs such as "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down," "Here Comes the Rain" and "Dance the Night Away."
The Mavericks have captured the infectious energy and robust sound from their live shows on their latest album release, In Time (The Valory Music Co.). In Time is one of the most critically-acclaimed albums of the year, receiving rave reviews from the LA Times and USA Today. Lead singer and frontman Raul Malo wrote each track including "Dance in the Moonlight," "Born to Be Blue" and the horn-punctuated "Back in Your Arms Again."
In addition to Malo, The Mavericks feature drummer Paul Deakin, multi-instrumentalist Robert Reynolds, keyboardist Jerry Dale McFadden and guitarist Eddie Perez. Their strong chemistry leads to exciting live performances filled with distinct sounds, garage band ferocity and polyrhythmic beats.
Established in 1989 and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the NAB Marconi Radio Awards are given to radio stations and outstanding on-air personalities to recognize excellence in radio. Winners will be announced at the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show. To reserve a table, click here.
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About the Radio Show
The 2013 Radio Show, produced by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), will be held September 18-20 in Orlando. This year's show brings radio broadcasters and industry colleagues together to share knowledge, discover the latest innovations, network with industry leaders and explore creative business strategies for the digital age. To learn more about the 2013 Radio Show, visit www.radioshowweb.com.
About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.
About RAB
The Radio Advertising Bureau serves more than 6,000 member Radio stations in the U.S. and over 1,000 member networks, representative firms, broadcast vendors, and international organizations. RAB leads and participates in educational, research, sales, and advocacy programs that promote and advance Radio as a primary advertising medium. Learn more at www.rab.com.
