"Will be praying for Raul´s return to health." It's been seven years since there has been new music from cool retro-country outfit the Mavericks ... Raul Malo likens himself to a musical member ...

L.A.-based publicist Julia Arkenstone sent out a link to a YouTube video today with the message: "A little something to tide you over until the Mavericks' rescheduled date brings them to your city.