June 21st, 2009 Webmaster
Christopher got his first big break in 1996 when he performed the Christmas show at the Alabama Theatre. He said this past week that he hadn’t set foot on that stage since then, and he was looking forward to it. There was a big crowd and it was obvious they liked the boys, and of course, the rest of the performers in the show. Taylor recently purchased a Fender Tele dated from the mid 80s, and asked Noel Haggard to play it during his set. Noel, Merle’s son, said he’d be happy to play Taylor’s guitar. See photos below.
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June 21st, 2009 Webmaster
Christopher and Taylor made their closest stop on the Merle Haggard tour last week in Rocky Mount. The boys enjoyed visits from many locals who made the drive to see them. Merle made notice of the local crowd that had come out to see the boys.
Photos are of the boys during sound check and during the evening performance.
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June 4th, 2009 Webmaster
Christopher and Taylor will be opening for Merle Haggard in what is almost their backyard and at the place where Christopher got his first “real” singing job.
Wednesday, June 17 the boys will open for Merle at the Dunn Center for the Performing Arts at NC Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount, just a few minutes away from their hometown of Goldsboro, NC.
And on Thursday, June 18 the boys will take stage at the Alabama Theatre in Myrtle Beach, SC where Chrisptopher got his first “real” singing job, as he puts it.
Y’all come on out and see the boys as they open for the legend, Merle Haggard.
The boys left June 2 to begin a tour stint with the Hag that will take them through much of the month of June.
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April 7th, 2009 Webmaster
The Malpass Brothers continue to open for Merle Haggard as he tours across the America. The boys were as close as Georgia recently, and if you eastern NC folks have been looking for a chance to see them open for the legend himself, then wait no longer.
Merle is scheduled to appear at the Dunn Center in Rocky Mount, NC on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 and at the Alabama Theater in Myrtle Beach on Thursday, June 18, 2009. We hope to see you there.
The boys have had a brief break from the tour, and were fortunate enough to fit the Country Music Showcase at Johnston Community College into their schedule. Taylor and Christopher had a lot of singing and playing in the show, along with co-hosting the “Country Hit Parade” with JCC’s Debbie Elam. Below are some photos from the show.
Later this month, Taylor and Christopher will be headed out to California to work on their new album that is expected to be released on HAG Records later this year.
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October 27th, 2008 Webmaster
A fan of the Malpass Brothers sent us a photo taken of Taylor while he was on stage in upper Michigan. The photo was taken on October 12th when the boys were opening for Merle Haggard on another road trip that took them through North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsiylvania, Missour and Indiana.
Taylor was singing the Faron Young hit - Hello Walls.
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October 6th, 2008 Webmaster
Merle Haggard picked the boys up for another tour run that will run about 20 days. The tour will take Taylor and Christopher through Pennsylvania, Missouri, Indiana, North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Michigan to name a few. The boys have a few dates in December booked opening for the Hag too.
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September 19th, 2008 Webmaster
The Hag was interviewed by Susie Luther of Classic Country 98.1 The Legend in Chattanooga, TN while the boys were on tour with Merle. He mentions the boys while talking about traditional country music. Check it out!
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July 14th, 2008 Webmaster
Comments, cheers and love for the Malpass Brothers was shown Saturday night when the boys put on a “show to remember,” for their very own local crowd in Goldsboro, NC. The auditorium at Wayne Community College was filled to capacity - and maybe then some - as the boys’ charisma and stage presence kept the crowd entertained for over two hours.
Chris performed a mix of hits from days past and performed some of his original work he’d written himself as well, while Taylor got a huge roar from the audience when he crooned his way through a set of solo tunes that included “Hello Walls.” Of course, the brothers also performed several duets as well.
The boys were backed by their father Chris on the bass fiddle, Clyde Mattocks on steel guitar and electric guitar and Dennis Daniels on the snare drum. After closing out the performance, the boys were drawn back to the stage for an encore set of another four, or five tunes, leaving the crowd feeling like they’d certainly gotten their money’s worth, but also leaving them wanting more.
The show producer, Brent Hood, opened the night for the boys with his niece Caitlin Hood of Cape Carteret, who played the trumpet as Mr. Hood sung the Johnny Cash hit “Ring of Fire” and played guitar. Hood dedicated the show in memory of his family’s long-time friend, Phil Weaver of Mount Olive, who had passed away just one week before the show. Mr. Weaver’s wife Ann, son Gary and daughter-in-law Ann Davis were in attendance. Christopher also dedicated a song in memory of Mr. Weaver.
The locals have sure been vocal about how much they enjoyed the show. Many comments were made following the Saturday night event, and several have made a point to contact the boys and Mr. Hood to express their positive feedback.
Thanks Goldsboro for giving us two sold out shows in one year in our home town. We’ve played all over the country, but there’s nothing like coming home to play for the folks that have been with us all along.
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June 26th, 2008 Webmaster
It was a night to remember. The boys performed for the first time ever at the Ryman Auditorium when they opened for Merle Haggard on Wednesday, June 25th. Always wanting to promote traditional country music, Christopher took to the Ryman stage where his heroes have all once stood and said, “It’s been a long time since good country music has been done on this stage, but you’re gonna hear some tonight.” Christopher’s rendition of Hank Williams’ Jambalaya turned the the crowd on and he had them hooked right from the start. Christopher said after the concert, “You could tell this was our kind of crowd. They like real country music.”
Taylor, who was picking the mandolin during the set, moved to the center mic for his chance at making a historic memory of his own. When he crooned just two words from his mouth, “Hello walls,” the crowd roared with appreciation, knowing these boys understood the heritage of the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium. Taylor commented after the show that he’d been wanting to do that Faron Young song at the Ryman, then said it was odd to see that Faron was in almost every photograph hanging backstage.
Christopher closed out the set with That’s Alright Mama, nearly bringing the house down as he gyrated and wiggled his hips and legs through one of Elvis’ most well-known songs. The boys went off the stage as the crowd roared for more.
Backstage, and while other opening acts were in action, Christopher got to meet country music star Gretchen Wilson by chance. She came out of Merle’s dressing room and was standing next to Christopher. He asked for a photo with her and the result can be seen below. Taylor, on the other hand, got to meet John Anderson out by the bus as John was leaving the show.
All the family and friends that attended the event had a wonderful time.
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