Hope at the Hideout Due Nov. 4th

Truly great live albums are about capturing lightning in a bottle, that rare and perfect convergence of time, place and performance. When Mavis returned home to Chicago in June for a performance at The Hideout, Chi-Town’s renowned stronghold of alt country and purist rock and roll, it was undeniably such a moment.

Those who packed the sold-out club were blessed with a riveting musical statement as Staples, backed by her fiery three-piece band and three backup singers, put on a rousing musical tour de force. For those unable to be there in person, the show was recorded and the album, Mavis Staples Live: Hope at the Hideout, is set for release November 4th on ANTI-/Epitaph.

Acclaim for Mavis' Hideout performance:

“Anyone who was hearing this American treasure in concert for the first time learned precious lessons about where we have been and where we are today. Staples stood tall and shouted, ‘My mind is made up, my heart is fixed.’ And she smiled. She was not alone.” - Chicago Sun Times

“There are few living musicians who can lay claim to being America’s conscience, even fewer who continue to make vital music. On Monday night at The Hideout, Mavis Staples proved she’s still capable of both… Staples showed she can light a fire, agitate for change or re-energize the American songbook.” - Time Out Chicago

“While performing a 14-song set that canvassed her 52-year career, Staples sang with a voice that has long distinguished her from the R&B greats of her era and those who reach for that crown today.” - Chicago Tribune

Anders to Perform in Denver, Minneapolis During Conventions

Anders will be performing with the Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars (Tab Benoit, George Porter Jr., Cyril Neville, Waylon Thibodeaux, Johnny Sansone, and Johnny Vidacovich) August 24 at the Fillmore in Denver, CO and then Sept 1 at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN in a Friends of New Orleans-sponsored effort to raise money for New Orleans and remind people that the greater New Orleans area has not recovered even three years after Katrina.

Also performing will be members of the Meters, Randy Newman, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Allen Toussaint, Terence Blanchard, Henry Butler , Irma Thomas, Marva Wright, Marcia Ball and an all-star horn section.

Pic: Anders Osborne (L) and George Porter Jr. (R) with VOW.