Random Maxx

set. History - The Golden Age thru the Exodus Age

As Random Maxx matured, eventually they settled on standard rock instrumentation and started to hone themselves into a musical entity whose product is best labeled vocal power pop --- big guitars, big harmonies, and big hooks. They released a couple of CD's, Senseless Beauty and Rock Star Parking, in this arrangement, the latter being produced by RIAA-certified producer Mike Hoffmann (The Verve Pipe, W***y Porter, Victor Delorenzo). Rock Star Parking helped garner Random Maxx significant radio airplay on college, internet, and international radio. After Jim's departure in 2004, the band added Mary Morales on keyboards, and Dave Partridge on drums. It was this lineup that performed in Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's acclaimed production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Dave left in 2005 and was replaced by Terry Schroeder (with the excellent Stephen Gaulke filling in during the interim), and Mary left in 2006 and was replaced by Jamie and Erin Schlecht on keyboards. During this period, songwriting, arranging, and lead vocal duties in the band were still split in among everyone, with each member contributing much in the way of creative voice to the overall sonic cocktail, one that often emphasized four-, five-, and even six-part harmonies. Erin and Terry exited in 2008 and Mike Grassman joined to take over drumming duties. In early 2009, Matty announced his decision to leave the band due to a job opportunity in a faraway land (Pennsylvania) and Mike parted with the band shortly after. Mike Nitka replaced Matty on bass, and Steve replaced Mike on drums... for a while. But, then Terry came back to replace Steve, and Jake Gobel joined in 2011 to replace Mike N. Katrina Jean, an Illinoian, heard a voice one day that said "There's something for you in Wisconsin..." and she found her destiny in a Craigslist ad. She has since taken over keyboard and vocal duties, and couldn't be happier. Got it? Of course not. I'm lost. And I wrote it.