I joined Max and the Other 99 Percent last Saturday at the Iron Mill in Wilmington. The weather was wonderful. The view was beautiful (both on and off the deck) and the band fantastic! One of their members, Sean, couldn't make it, so Paul their regular bassist switched to guitar and mandolin so I could play gutbucket and jug. Within about 2 minutes I felt like I was old friends with everyone. Max, Carl, Andrew (Hellmouth), Stephanie, Lauren, and Paul really made me feel at home. They are also all really good musicians both as solo acts and as the whole group. Stephanie also writes some great songs. Max is also really becoming an entertainer. Next Getaway don't let him getaway without a spotlight show.
One of the best things about their performance and playing with them is you can tell that they are having fun, and it is infectuous. Hell mouth especially was enjoying his new drums. There were only three complaints on it being too loud :-) I now have a sprained right hand from trying to keep up on the old gutbucket.
If you have a chance before winter sets in, stop by Wilmington on a Saturday afternoon for a great time!