Silverada (until 2024 Mike and the Moonpies)[1] is an American neotraditional country and Americana band based in Austin, Texas. It was formed by singer-songwriter Mike Harmeier in 2007.[2] Its members are Harmeier and drummer Taylor Englert, guitarist Catlin Rutherford, bassist Omar Oyoque, and steel guitarist Zachary Moulton.[3]

In May 2020, Mike and the Moonpies released Touch of You: The Lost Songs of Gary Stewart, an album of unreleased songs written or co-written by American honky-tonk musician and songwriter Gary Stewart. The band's version of Stewart's "Smooth Shot of Whiskey", featuring Mark Wystrach of the band Midland, was released as a single.[4]

Mike and the Moonpies made their Grand Ole Opry debut on September 6, 2022.[5]

In January 2024, the band announced that they were changing the band's name from "Mike and the Moonpies" to "Silverada".[1]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

  • The Real Country (2010)[6]
  • Hard Way (2012)[7]
  • Mockingbird (2015)[7]
  • Steak Night at the Prairie Rose (2018)[7]
  • Cheap Silver & Solid Country Gold (2019)[8][9]
  • Touch of You: The Lost Songs of Gary Stewart (2020)[4]
  • One to Grow On (2021)
  • Silverada (2024)

Live albums

  • Live at WinStar World Casino & Resort (2016)[10]
  • Live from the Devil's Backbone (2023)[11]

Music videos

Year Video
2016 "Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em"
"Mockingbird"
2017 "Country Music's Dead"
"Road Crew"
2018 "Beaches of Biloxi"
2022 "Hour on the Hour"[12]

Charts

Year Album US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[13] Label
2018 Steak Night at the Prairie Rose 22 Prairie Rose Records

Tours

  • European Tour (2023)[14]
  • West Coast Tour (2023)[11]
  • Roadshow Tour (2024)[15]
  • Back to the Barroom Tour (2025)

References

  1. ^ a b Crutchmer, Josh (January 26, 2024). "Mike and the Moonpies Are Changing Their Name to 'Silverada'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Collier, Monica (February 17, 2017). "Mike and the Moonpies: It's a hipster honky tonk thing?". TimesDaily. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  3. ^ Spearie, Steven. "Mike and the Moonpies return to Boondocks". The State Journal. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  4. ^ a b Freeman, Jon (May 26, 2020). "Mike and the Moonpies Cover Gary Stewart on New Album, 'Touch of You'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  5. ^ Opry. "Grand Ole Opry | Opry". www.opry.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  6. ^ Hoffberger, Chase (August 9, 2013). "Mike and the Moonpies hit the road". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  7. ^ a b c Gage, Jeff (February 2, 2018). "How Mike and the Moonpies Captured Texas Barroom Sound on New Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  8. ^ Freeman, Doug. "Mike & the Moonpies: Cheap Silver & Solid Country Gold Album Review". www.austinchronicle.com. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
  9. ^ Hudak, Joseph (August 2, 2019). "How Mike and the Moonpies Blew Up Their Red Dirt Image at Abbey Road". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
  10. ^ Gage, Jeff (November 17, 2017). "Hear Mike and the Moonpies' Propulsive New Song 'Beaches of Biloxi'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  11. ^ a b Crabtree, Mary (November 24, 2023). "Mike & The Moonpies Cover The Wallflowers On New 2-Part Project 'Redbird'". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  12. ^ Mike and the Moonpies - Hour on the Hour (Official Video), November 23, 2021, retrieved May 29, 2023
  13. ^ "Heatseeker Albums". Billboard. February 17, 2018. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
  14. ^ "Mike and the Moonpies Announce European Tour Dates". Hometown Country Music. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  15. ^ "Silverada Restocks Tour Dates Ahead of New Album". Saving Country Music. June 10, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2025.


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