A collection of modern and vintage Irish music recorded live at McGuire's Irish Pub in Pensacola and Destin, Florida.

Max Hay and Jason Guthmiller pick out some of their favorite songs on this live album. Raw and intimate, the Max n Guth duo act has been going about 4 years. Here's to many more! Recorded at Crow Peak Brewing Co., Flanagan's Irish Pub, and Lucky's 13 Pub in Spearfish SD.

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