10,000 Maniacs

I first heard 10km as a young man in the Philippines in the 80s. The single About The Weather was getting some airplay in a local radio station. We had bigger problems there so seeing the band live wasn’t even a thought. Fast forward to the 90s, I was able to migrate to the US but the band’s popularity waned before I was able to see them. Luckily there is this resurgence in the last decade propelled along by a good presence in social media that reawakened my interest. I finally saw 10km for the first time at Palm Spring in Nov 2014(?). It was a great show and the band was no more than 6 ft away from where my wife and I were standing. I saw them twice more after that at the Belly Up in Solana Beach. Each show was a delight. For memorabilia I have the Rolling Stone Natalie Merchant cover issue and Unplugged on VHS

Thanks for writing, Frank. Can't wait to play at The Belly Up again. ~ 10KMHQ

I am so looking forward to seeing and hearing you this Friday at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. My most fond memory of the 10K Maniacs happened over the course of a deployment to Bosnia in 1997. I must have listened to the “Love Among the Ruins” album hundreds of times, instantly becoming a fan of Mary’s beautiful voice (not knowing at the time about her talents on the strings too) and comforted by the fact that the Maniacs would live on! I particularly like “A Room for Everything” so if you can squeeze that one into the lineup, well, this one guy will appreciate it! I’ll be with my wife of almost 34 years, my daughter (who was only 7 when I was in Bosnia), and her husband. Always a fan - See you Friday! 😊 Bill

Thanks for your service, Bill. Sorry we didn't get "A Room For Everything" in the set. Hope you liked Shining Light. ~ 10KMHQ

I saw you folks perform at Roskilde in 1988 while I was overseas serving in the U.S. Army. You provided a very nice slice of Americana for me and my friends. It was a great show and a very memorable experience. Hard to believe so many years have passed ;-) Hope to see you perform again soon! Be well and good luck getting back on the road. Sincerely, Mike Falso

Thanks for the support and for your service, Mike. ~ 10KMHQ

John,
I went to Geneseo the same time as you. I lived in the Clark House with Eric and others. I hope to see you soon!
Ray Geary

Thank you for the amazing show in Rockport last night (10/21/2021). Can't think of a better way to get back to hearing live music than an evening with the Maniacs! We had a great time!

10KMHQ reply - Glad we could help.

40 years on - you guys continue to be the superstars. Virginia Beach (King Neptune Festival 09/25/21) the sound was clean and tight, watching your performance from a few feet away was just the icing on the cake. Thanks!!

10KMHQ reply - Great crowd at the Neptune Festival. - Thanks for coming!

Great show in Cincinnati. Thank you so much. We had a great time and loved every minute.

We had a delightful time. Cincinnati has great music fans.

Glad to see you're back on the road.
When do you play at home again?

Hopefully November 27, 2021 - 10KMHQ

Such a amazing show! Thank you for the great night.

You are very welcome. We had a blast ~ 10KM

Good to see all of you back out on the road again. It's been so long. Welcome back!

Thanks, Rick. ~ 10KM