For members of Milwaukee's Random Maxx, being on stage is as natural as breathing. From theater, to improv comedy, to their current musical endeavor, they have lived the life of performance to the fullest. Musically, their tastes and backgrounds are divergent, yet their vision leads to a truly accessible style they refer to as a "sonic cocktail." Bassist Matty Phillips and drummer Jim Schweitzer lay down a jumpy, pop-conscious bottom end, while rhythm guitarist Bo Johnson and lead guitarist Mark Redlich work their way through interesting cover arrangements and infectiously melodic originals. The band's true strength; four-part harmonies that bring to mind such groups as CSN&Y and Queen, leaving fans astonished with their clarity and consistency.
Random's latest release, Rock Star Parking, is a collection of fun pop-rock peppered with their signature vocals and catchy melodies that remain in the brain. Random Maxx perform Saturday, April 12 (2003) at Points East Pub with Three James Morgan.
Critics Choice - To the Maxx
