Recorded live in various venues throughout the summer of 2008 in venues across Iowa, Montana, South Dakota, and Idaho. "Live Music is Best" captures the intimacy of Max's performances. Touring constantly leaves little time and money to record in a proper studio. This album is a snapshot of the pubs, bars, and parties that make Max one of the hardest working musicians on the road today. The record features several ancient Irish drinking songs. "Whiskey in the Jar" is rarely played with such gusto.
Previously unreleased original songs, "A Heavy Wait" and "Poke a Hole in the Lid" feature a rare guest appearance by former band-mate, Reuben Vold, on backing vocals and Djembe.

Recorded and mixed by Max Hay.

Mastered by Blake Bickel at Dynamic Sound Service in Seattle, WA.

Copyright Max Hay 2009

Originally released in 2004, Max's first full length album features mad overdubs and interesting arrangements. Every instrument is played and every song is written and by Max Hay.
The record features the song, "Freeman," a fantasy tale of an escaped convict running from a ganja-induced prison sentence. The song, "Pant's Poo'd," is (arguably) Max's only hit to date. Through psychedelic arrangements and a demented story, It's sure to leave a stain on any listener's memory.

Recorded by Brian Monteath, Brandon Artines, Brian O'Connell, Andrea "Vito" Carena, and Max Hay. Mixed and Produced by Max Hay and Brandon Artines at CRAS Studios in Tempe, AZ. Copyright Max Hay 2004

Max Hay and Vern White performed live all week at Oregon Trail Days 2011 in Gering, NE. They recorded a bunch of music at the Steel Grill and the Rompus Room. These are a few select tracks from those shows.

These cover songs are available for you to share for free. Promotional use only.

The hilarious and absurd story of Christmas at Chester's Corner Bar unfolds in three short acts, complete with fun music and NPR-style commercials.

Christmas is drawing near and the brown-liquor-swilling clientele of Chester's Corner Bar are getting ready! Lana and Andy take the audience on a musical adventure through the life of barflies on Christmas Eve.

When a rapping villain swipes their Christmas morning potato chip feast away, everyone is left with empty hearts and empty stomach.

Will the brown liquor soothe their woes? Will they ever find out who made off with the chips? Who is that outside trudging through the snow? How will the gang make Christmas happy again when their favorite snack is stolen?