WHY DO WE GO TO WAR?

The response is already coming in from the review of Why Do We Go to War? that was published in the summer double issue of the Noise. Marc “Doc” Levy, a Vietnam vet, was asked by a friend of mine to review my CD. I have never met Marc and after reading the review I’m not sure if Marc would ever want to meet me. The review is in staunch opposition to the take Sally Applegate (Georgetown Record) had on the CD—“[T Max’s] songs are haunting, others ominous, others heartbreaking. The vocals are fascinating.” You can read Sally’s entire story here.

PLAYING OUT

On Saturday, June 12, I played at the Byfield Community Arts Center (a.k.a. Cat in the Cradle Coffeehouse). It may not be the most well known place, yet, but it offers so much potential. Between the four-foot high stage, a comfortable sitting audience, a food bar in the basement, a great sounding room coupled with the perfect PA and an outstanding guy, Chris Paglia, to run it—the place has everything to make it a big draw in the inland North Shore area. I loved playing there. The other acts on the night were super talented—Jason Wilson, Jon Waterman, and Wild Maple. Their performances were all outstanding. I’m looking forward to playing the room again.

I’m booked in my new hometown of Georgetown at the local farmers’ market on Saturday, July 31 from 9:30-11:30am. It’s right on Rt. 97 in the Crosby’s Market parking lot. It will be fun to meet some of the local folks and get to play some songs for them. I’m sure my song about chopping vegetables (“Chop Chop Chop”) will go over well.

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