Maximum 40 Garage Band Concert
On Sunday October 18, 2009, Maximum 40 had their first concert. It took place in my garage and it consisted of two covers, 1 drum solo, and a guitar solo/duet/duel.
The band, which got their name from a speed limit sign, played Green Day’s Know Your Enemy and AC/DC’s Thunderstruck to a standing room only crowd (of about 20 people). The band members, Daniel (age 10), Chris (age 11) and David (age 12) have been practicing for 4 weeks, which means they rehearsed about 4 times.
My son plays drums for the band. He’s had 6 drum lessons and wanted a shot at the big time. This band is fearless! To perform in front of anyone after being together for so little time takes a lot of guts. Once you hear them, you’ll know that their audience is just as fearless.
Sadly, the band has decided to put a tour on hold. Instead, they will continue to jam and work on tuning their instruments. If the Green Day cover wasn’t enough for you then you can enjoy their second song, Thunderstruck.
If you still can’t get enough of this band then check out Daniel’s drum solo.
Posted in Music at 5:32 PM
Comments
Yeah, I saw the Thunderstruck video. You know, the one where you turned the camera on “the crowd.” It was standing room only just because you didn’t provide any chairs.
Fun videos!
Posted by: Paul on October 27, 2009 9:14 PM
It was a brief concert. So there wasn’t much need to settle into our seats. Besides, it wouldn’t be a real concert if we were sitting. Nobody sits at a rock show!
Just to be clear, that incredibly smooth camera work was handled by my wife the auteur. I was shooting still photography and I’m in a few of the shots trying not to laugh.
It was a good time had by all. Glad you enjoyed the show!
Posted by: jay 
on October 27, 2009 9:23 PM
“Fearless” is right. They might need more time to rehearse, but huge credit to them for just going out there and playing.
And hey, Daniel has now played in front of more people with my drum set than I ever did.
Posted by: DrewK 
on October 28, 2009 9:01 PM
