Parallel 44 Presents The Higgs & Maxwell Friedman Group at Volcanic Theatre Pub Friday July 19th. This evening's co-bill will feature 2 long sets from each band who deliver their own brand of tunes. The Higgs jammy, and infectious reggae beats will get you dancing and Maxwell Friedman Group soothes your soul with their sweet jazzy and soulful sounds. Doors open at 8:30 and show kicks off at 9 for this ALL AGES show.
About The Higgs: Melting faces. Blowing minds. Cerebral jams for the masses. Through their relentless tour schedule and enthusiastic fan base, they've become one of the fastest-growing, original jam bands out of California today. Named after the elusive Higgs-Boson particle – the cosmic glue that holds the universe together, The Higgs blur musical boundaries and unify the different sounds of jam rock, prog, alt-rock, reggae and blues into an awesome musical fusion. The four members include John Lovero (Guitar/Vocals), Garrett Morris (Drums), David Barsky (Bass/Vocals), and Jesse August Jennings (Keys/Organ/Synth). They have tremendous stage presence and truly enjoy interacting with their audiences - and it shows up in their sound, which is known for being tight and infectious. Come see for yourself what makes The Higgs unique and why they're gaining such a loyal fan base all over America!
About Maxwell Friedman Group: 15-year-old Maxwell Friedman is living proof that some musicians are indeed “born with it." At a very young age, his tasteful yet ferociously inspired keyboard playing and compositions are already becoming legendary and his skill, knowledge, taste, phrasing and artistry are already on-par with many accomplished players on the national scene who, without hesitation, call him their peer. One of the youngest players to have ever been endorsed by Hammond Organ, Maxwell has already been invited to share the stage with many musical heavy hitters such as Karl Denson, George Porter Jr., The New Mastersounds, Skerik, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Michael Franti, The Werks, ALO, Scott Pemberton, and many more. This young wunderkind’s star is surely on the rise!
Maxwell was just 9 years old when he first discovered a dusty Hammond M3 in the corner of his piano teacher’s garage. The sensation of moving the drawbars and hearing the Leslie spinning next to him was a magical moment that changed the course of Maxwell’s life and set him on his current musical trajectory. At age 11, he met famed organist Tony Monaco and began an educational journey with Tony as his organ mentor. With the tutelage and guidance of many veteran musicians over the last few years, Maxwell quickly began developing his skills and outlook in every direction possible, and before long was composing his own 21st century standards of Jazz/Funk. At 12, Maxwell even gave a TEDX talk about how music has empowered him in all aspects of his life. Now 15, Maxwell has teamed up with other talented Jazz/Funk players in his home state of Oregon and in early 2018, he launched The Maxwell Friedman Group, featuring bassist Mark Karwan, drummer Connor Streeter and guitarist Gabe "Brother Gabe" Johnson. The band delivers what Maxwell likes to call “Inspired Neo-Jazz Funk Soul Fusion” and this young man not only has shown a maturity beyond his years in leading elder musicians, but also continues to write and create like there’s no tomorrow.
Maxwell has just released his debut album, "Beyond Neblar - Live in Bend" recorded at McMenamins Old St. Francis School in his hometown of Bend, Oregon.
Links: The Higgs - www.thehiggsmusic.com Maxwell Friedman Group - www.maxwellfriedmanmusic.com The Source Weekly - www.bendsource.com Cascade Alchemy - www.cascadealchemy.com Parallel 44 Presents - www.parallel44presents.com