MA'AM is an epic seven piece band that hails from State College, Pa. Once you get a taste of this band, you'll be wanting to hear a lot more of them.
The band is: ARAELIAL OPATIV-Lead vocals, guitar; TIGER CABUS-Hellcaster guitar, backing vocals; NATE ``QUICKDRAW" CUTSHALL-Electric harmonica; JEREMY MERTZ-Bass; "2 HANDS" DANIEL" OLD HORN-Bass trumpet, trombone, euphonium; GUS TRITSCH-Space echo/guitar. SPENCER MCKEE-Drums and JACK-DOG-Barks.
This 12 song CD was Produced by Gus Tristsch & Dave Mckinley. LADY OUTLAW kicks off this CD with a mellow , laid back song that has a superb melody that could stay in your head for days. The lyrics are so, so sweet as you understand what she is singing about. SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR is a punk rock song with everything thrown in but the kitchen sink. The echoing guitar is bound to stay in your head as they all take turns in the song, even Jack can be heard backing. I love it.
GOOD FOLKS sounds like a true country song that is truly sung from the heart. This song would make Patsy Cline proud and more. A true gem as this band once again gives you another surprise. CLOCKS TICKIN' is in your face as the band goes to full speed zone on this song. Listen closely and you might even get a laugh. Love it. NAUGHTY has the best lyrics I have heard in a long time. Their uptempo beat and vocals make you want to laugh, but the band is so tight and on target, how can you not love them?
SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT speaks for itself as you listen close to the lyrics. They have a southern flavor in this song which always brings out the best in the band. I must admit, I truly love this band alot and I could easily see them go 'big time' in the very near future. I want to give a BIG THANK YOU to TIGER CABUS for being in touch. You can find the band at: Bandcamp, You tube, Facebook Instagram, https://maamband.com, Soundcloud and other sites. ROCK ON, JIM ALLFORD [STEEL NOTES MAGAZINE.]
