We couldve put a long-winded and impersonal bio here for your reading pleasures but decided that just wouldnt be right. So here it goes . . .
We are Tom Bailey, Jay Skowronek, and Robb Torres, a.k.a. MAXEEN. Guitar player extraordinaire, Robb Torres was recruited after a wildly excessive evening of frivolity. We stumbled across Robb, who was performing his particular brand of guitar wizardry at a now undisclosed location. Robb joined the band the next day in our downtown L.A. rehearsal space, and the stars aligned.
The three of us are now writing, in our humble opinions, some of the best music weve ever created. There are 4 new songs here for your listening pleasure.
This is our official page of wonderment for all things MAXEEN. So leave a comment, download music, spread the good word and come to a show and introduce yourself.
WEBSITE/MYSPACE:
www.maxeen.com
BAND CONTACT:
Jay Skowronek - jay@maxeen.com
Tom Bailey - tom@maxeen.com
Robb Torres
MAXEEN MANAGEMENT:
drake@zigzagcommunications.com
MAXEEN BOOKING:
CorrieChristopher@TheAgencyGroup.com
Jay Skowronek plays:
Yamaha Drums - http://www.yamaha.com
Meinl Cymbals - http://www.meinlcymbals.com
Pro Mark Sticks - http://www.promark.com
Evans Drum Heads - http://www.evansdrumheads.com
October 23
Hey all! Tom here.
I wanted to personally say hello and let everyone know that we've just finished our third piece of an ever challenging musical puzzle. This ep of six brand new tracks will be available to your ears very soon. I'm so excited to share this chapter of our musical journey with all of you.
Personally, I feel it's our best work yet and also a taste of what is to come. We recorded the drums and bass live at this fresh little gem of a studio in Los Feliz, CA called Sonora Recorders. What an amazing joint. The studio was packed with obscure vintage gear that made my mouth water. The owner had to get me a bib for fear of shorting out his priceless circuitry! Some of the drum tracks were recorded with a Helios Side car straight from London. This vintage recording console was used in the making of the Who's Quadrophenia. Jay and I suffered mild cardio infarctions upon hearing this. I also got to play a real deal mellotron, which was used in one of the tunes. These instruments are so interesting. Check it out online. If you love musical equipment you'll enjoy the details of this bizarre invention. The rest of the ep was concluded at MT Studios in Burbank. Long time friend Matt Thorne's Zoo of sounds. We also had a cellist come in and lay down some string parts. Tina Guo is a brilliant musician from the LA area and we were privileged to have her guest on the record. Tina is a world renowned classical cellist with perfect pitch. It was a unique adventure recording her. I would just hum the melodies i heard for the string part and without missing a beat, she would play them back to me perfect. Check her out here: www.tinaguo.com. She is a true talent and I hope to work with her and her friends on the next record. It was a wonderful and challenging experience making this collection of songs. Some of the new songs are up on purevolume, myspace, virb etc. site now so take a listen. A physical copy will be available at our live shows as well. We will keep you posted as to when and where you can purchase the ep.
As of right now we are gearing up our live show and getting ready to tour. We are all so excited to get out and see all of you at our up-coming shows and tours. We have new merch available here so take a look around and show your support.. Come down to a show , drop by and say hi, and let us know your thoughts. We miss you all and look forward to seeing you soon.
till then ... take care,
Tom
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August 29
We will be appearing live on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show on Thursday, September 6th, 2007. The show is from 7-8 pm PST and you can tune in at http://www.idobiradio.com. If you want to send questions to us during the interview, IM them to the screen name: staridobi
Add www.myspace.com/djrossstar for more info.
as you can see we've made a few changes here and there.....
We posted two new songs called Suffer & take it and Shout Radio.
There is also a lil ditty called Beautiful Disease on the player never before heard by a naked ear canal so take a listen......And....... new photos!
We are working diligently on bringing you some new t-shirts so we hope to have a little storefront up and running in the very near future so stay tuned on that one.
The new songs are available for FREE downloading!!
Till next time..
Tom/Jay/Robb
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July 16
We had a blast at our first "Ruby Tuesday" residency outting last week. Got to play some new songs, rock some old ones, etc. Our second night at the illustrious Key Club will begin tomorrow evening, Tuesday, July 17. See you there.
MAXEEN
Key Club
9039 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
Doors at 8 p.m.
Maxeen at 10:15 p.m.
w/ MS90, The Audio Club and The Kids of Widney High
FREE, ALL AGES
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June 28
Our very first show in a very long while will take place tonight at our sacred spot, The Prospector, in Long Beach, California. We are very excited to introduce our new guitarist, Robb Torres, to the clan and hope you can make it out. We might even play a few new ones for you . . .
MAXEEN
The Prospector (2400 e. 7th street, long beach, ca)
TONIGHT
Thursday, June 28, 2007
w/ THE SOFT HANDS
MARITIME ACADEMY
BLACK RIVER SAFARI
21+
$5 (?)
show begins at 9 p.m.
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June 8
hey all . . . we'll be doing a Tuesday night residency at the Key Club beginning on Tuesday, July 10th. the shows are free. the music is yours. stop by and take a listen to the new Maxeen . . .
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ashleyjaneX0X0
hey. im in the middle of painting a huge painting of
your black and white photo with the guy holding the
headphones. do you wanna check it out when im done? :)
posted Sep 26
Robbieguy89
Hey I\'m your cousin Alex\'s like best friend and I
thought you guys were sweet before I knew you were
related. I saw you open for RBF once too. Alex is my
daughter\'s godfather. Next time you guys play a show
here and you get sushi with Alex after I\'m gonna make
him invite me.
posted Jul 12
mariaaa.
I just found about you...not sure how. but i am glad i
did. much love.
posted Apr 11
TheBritt
love.
posted Mar 27
ilvusomchithrts
dang i have class til 1 tomorrow i hope i can atleast
catch a song or two.
posted Jan 29
NickeyBaby
Love the new pictures :) I hope you come back to
Germany some time soon.. o_o Nickey
posted Dec 18
Terriffany
I actually saw ya\'ll at the door in dallas as
well... Love. And now you came to a town closer to
where i am..amarillo?! gahhhsh. i\'m pretty sure i
missed you too....color me sad. I was psyched about
it, too.
posted Dec 13
Collinz340
you guys were awesome at downtown records. good luck
and thanks.
posted Dec 12