The Max Lockwood Trio | Featuring Dylan Charles

The Max Lockwood Band-  Songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and poet Max Lockwood has a sound rooted in songcraft and heartfelt lyricism. His music is a unification of rock & roll with folk and pop. With full arrangements and rich, poetic lyrics Max creates deep, sonic landscapes that reveal truths of love, adversity, growth. The intertwined essences bring a thoughtful and fresh new take on the singer-songwriter genre. Max channels the flair of Tom Petty and the eloquence of the Beat Generation’s finest to create his distinctive sound. His powerful voice, akin to Tom Petty or Bruce Springsteen, draws listeners in with its raw emotion. Max tells a story with each song with rich, vulnerable tones and unbridled spirit. When Max Lockwood sings, he captures the attention of any crowd.​Max Lockwood’s debut record, “Outrider”, served as his creative writing thesis at the University of Michigan. In 2019, Max released his self-titled sophomore album which Max describes as “pop-sensible”  referring to the full and thoughtfully composed arrangements that reflect a refined maturity. The 'Max Lockwood' album is lush, featuring vocals from Lindsay Lou and Sam Cooper. Both albums hold true to the singer-songwriter approach with thoughtfully vulnerable lyrics.​Max is also the frontman for The Insiders, a Michigan-based Tom Petty tribute. He plays bass with one of folk’s most-loved songbirds, May Erlewine. Max resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he is continuously writing and growing as a music educator.

Dylan Charles- 

Dylan Charles is an indie soul-folk singer/songwriter/producer based in Ann Arbor, MI. His songs blend soulful lyrics and powerful vocals with dynamic and intricate guitar playing. He is currently releasing a series of singles for a concept album called LIGHTside/darkSIDE. The first three tracks “Ship”, “Seeing You” and “Strong at Heart” are now streaming on all platforms and more are on the way.

LIGHTside/darkSIDE will be Dylan’s most ambitious solo record since his work with Bisbee, AZ band The Border Crossers on Time for Breakfast (2009) and Scorpions, Sickles & Skyscrapers (2011); both albums produced by Craig Schumacher (Calexico, Amos Lee, Devotchka and many more…) While living in New York City from 2012-2023, Dylan’s creative energy was primarily dedicated to touring, writing, and recording with his soul band 'On the Sun' before he stepped down from the group in 2020. On the Sun LP (2014), Gratuity Not Included EP (2018), and the single Get Focused (Live) (2019) all feature his work.

In addition to his own projects, he frequently collaborates with other artists as a producer, co-writer, and multi-instrumentalist.