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Mai Leisz: Skies Above Salkantay
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Mai Leisz: Skies Above Salkantay

Mai Leisz has just released a fantastic new single called “Skies Above Salkantay,” which features guitarist Mike Landau, drummer Gary Novak, and her husband Greg Leisz on pedal steel and guitar. The track is accompanied by a beautiful music video.

Mai Leisz To Join David Crosby on Spring Tour
Concerts & Tours

Mai Leisz To Join David Crosby on Spring Tour

Folk-rock legend David Crosby may be 74, but he’s showing no signs of slowing down. He’s just announced a five-week-long tour for spring 2020 that will take him from coast to coast. Bassist Mai Leisz will once again join him on the tour.

Mai Leisz and MaiGroup Releases “Metamorphosis”
New Albums

Mai Leisz and MaiGroup Releases “Metamorphosis”

Mai Leisz has been keeping busy for the past few years playing with David Crosby in his Sky Trails band. Prior to her incredible journey to the U.S., she was releasing music with her own band, MaiGroup. Now she’s culminated her recent experiences into a new album, aptly entitled “Metamorphosis.”

Mai Leisz Releases New Single Featuring David Crosby
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Mai Leisz Releases New Single Featuring David Crosby

We’re anxiously awaiting Mai Leisz’s new album with her band, MaiGroup, so I was excited when she emailed to let us know the first single is now available. The bassist, who has been playing in David Crosby’s “Sky Trails” band, released “Here It’s Almost Sunset” on all major platforms.

David Crosby Announces “Sky Trails” Tour with Bassist Mai Leisz
Concerts & Tours

David Crosby Announces “Sky Trails” Tour with Bassist Mai Leisz

David Crosby has announced a new round of dates for his “Sky Trails” tour for 2019. The tour will feature the legendary singer backed by his Sky Trails Band, which includes bassist Mai Leisz.

Groove – Episode #42: Mai Leisz
Groove Podcast

Groove – Episode #42: Mai Leisz

She just turned thirty, but she is an old soul. It’s for this reason that she has fit in performing with artists like David Crosby, Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, Seal and others. Mai Leisz (formerly Mai Agan) is a curious and engaging bass player. The Estonian born composer started on classical violin and piano. At the age of 16, she...

David Crosby with Mai Agan: Home Free
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David Crosby with Mai Agan: Home Free

Mai Agan shared this video on Facebook saying, “I love this song. I loved playing it on the record. And I loved making this video with some of my favorite people in the world. The story is, of course, sad. The times we live in…” The song is “Home Free,” which is featured on the upcoming film, Little Pink House,...

Mai Agan Joins David Crosby For Summer Tour
Concerts & Tours

Mai Agan Joins David Crosby For Summer Tour

Folk rock legend David Crosby is hitting the road again this summer in support of his latest album, Sky Trails. He’ll once again be joined by bassist Mai Agan, who has been playing with him for the past couple years. “Hitting the road again in May with the almighty Croz and the Sky Trails Band,” Agan shared on Facebook. “Caaaaaaan’t...

David Crosby Features The Bass on “Sky Trails”
New Albums

David Crosby Features The Bass on “Sky Trails”

The legendary David Crosby is continuing a prolific period in his solo career with the release of Sky Trails. Featuring the bass talents of Snarky Puppy’s Michael League, Mai Agan, and Andrew Ford, the album leans towards more jazz vocabulary and has some bass highlights. Among the original songs is a fantastic take on Joni Mitchell’s “Amelia,” which originally featured...

David Crosby: She’s Got To Be Somewhere
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David Crosby: She’s Got To Be Somewhere

I really enjoyed Kevin’s recent interview with Mai Agan. Among the topics they discussed was her work with the legendary David Crosby. “Croz is on fire! I mean, he is singing really really good. He is a happy man, and you can hear it in his music,” she said. “On Sky Trails there are songs that he has co-written with...

Sky Trails: An Interview with Mai Agan
Interviews

Sky Trails: An Interview with Mai Agan

Mai Agan is a bassist with an incredible story. Like every good story, it comes from tons of hard work and a little good timing. Born in Estonia, Agan started her musical career as a child, picking up the bass as a teenager. She studied music in Estonia before moving to Stockholm, Sweden to continue her education. It was there...

David Crosby Recruits Mai Agan for 2017 Tour
Concerts & Tours

David Crosby Recruits Mai Agan for 2017 Tour

David Crosby has announced a North American tour for April and May. The trek will see the legendary rock icon performing songs from his album, Croz, as well as a track from his upcoming album, Sky Trails. Of course, he’ll also perform some of his greatest hits. Crosby enlisted bassist Mai Agan for the outing. Born in Estonia and based...