The Johnny Max Band Double Bill

"The Johnny Max Double bill" consists of The Johnny Max Band and special guests or another band. In the past they have played & toured with The Weber Brothers, Shawn Kellerman, Chuck Jackson, The Swingin' Blackjacks and more. Bringing a full two band or guest showcase of Blues, Roots, Soul and Rockabilly. Different guests can be requested, dependent on timing and availability


In Spite Of Ourselves - an Evening of John Prine

An evening of songs by one of our generation's finest and Bob Dylan's favourite songwriter....With 4 great vocalists including Blair Packham, Kirsten Jones, Bill Craig & Johnny Max with a full band behind them and bringing their audiences to standing ovations across at every stop.


A Bluesy Christmas 

For over 10 years now, Johnny Max, Cheryl Lescom & The Legendary Chuck Jackson bring you their favourite Christmas songs, old and sometimes new....With a little New Orleans,, Johnny's suits and some Blues mixed in, it is a joyous night of Christmas cheer, Candy Canes and Santa hats...


The Jive Bombers 

An evening of Big band jazz mixed with the earliest Rhythm & Blues. Included are some of Canada's premier Jazz musicians, playing the music of Duke Ellington, Joe Turner, Count Basie, Quincy Jones, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and much more...


The Last Waltz

A musical celebration of The Band - Lance Anderson, for the last 10 years, has brought together the creme de la creme of The Canadian music scene with an evening of great Band songs, sharing stories and camaraderie of one of Canada's finest musical exports.


Johnny Max MC 

Johnny has done a number of MC shows form the Waterfront festival, The Tim Horton's Southside Shuffle, hosting of The Maple Blues Awards, Calgary International Blues Festival, as well as The Blues and Jazz series' at Trius Hillebrand winery, among others...."He is enigmatic, funny, engaging and very professional".

"Johnny Max is our favourite emcee and we invite him back year after year. Our audiences love him and so do we! He’s ultra professional, well researched, funny and engaging. I highly recommend him for your festival or event, he’ll put the polish on your stage. ”

Cindy McLeod, Producer - Calgary International Blues Festival

"There is no one better than Johnny as an MC"

Cheryl Lescom - TD Kitchener Blues Festival