New MaximumDonkey
New MaximumDonkey has created a successful musical career off of their high-energy live performances and catchy songwriting influenced by sixties rock, but with an edge.
For ten years, the band has consistently performed in the Los Angeles area and over the past 3 years have had multiple successful national tours. The band always gets new crowds unfamiliar to the music to sing along at their shows.
Their first full-length studio-produced album, "Spirit of the Donks" was made with producers Rob Hoffman and Heather Holley (responsible for recordings with Christina Aguilera, Michael Jackson, Hole, and more). The band also recorded the instrumental track for Christina Aguilera's European single (for Mercedes Benz), "Hello." And this year, they've released a new full-length album created with producer Ben Vaughn (created music for "That 70's Show" and produced Ween's first album among others).
Catchy melodies, great harmonies, and power-pop rock with a bit of silliness thrown in, New MaximumDonkey will have you singing along with all their songs.
Benjamin Chadwick Singer/Songwriter/Lead Guitar
Tim McNair Drums/Vocals
Jeremy Keeler Bass/Vocals
Dylan Chapman Guitar/Vocals
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
“Good Time” featured on Toyota.com website for launch of “Yaris” for
2008/2010.
Music featured in numerous independent films including The Day Arnold
Schwarzenegger Kicked My Ass as well as the “Tony Hawk’s Underground.”
Opened for the Presidents of the United States of America.
Won the 2008 “URLABEL.NET” songwriter/performer showcase competition.
Recently recorded instrumental tracks used in a European advertising
campaign for Mercedes/Benz (“Hello”), which features vocals by Christina
Aguilera; became a charted single.
Played the in-house band for the comedy sketch show For the Kids for the
past 4 years leading to a WB Development deal in 2005.
Acted as the house band for Late Night with Drew Carey for Lee/Moffitt
productions and HBO at the Aspen Comedy/Arts Festival.
Appeared on The CW nationwide as spokesband for Myxertones.
Told by Sally Struthers that they had “nice asses” and would be
welcome to play her “next wedding.”
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We've played live all over the country - more so in home of homes Los Angeles. Opened for Drew Carey at the Aspen Comedy Festival. Our live show is the best part of the band and always worth checking out.
Your musical influences
The Beatles, The Presidents of the United States of America, and Nirvana.
What equipment do you use?
Fender amps and gibson guitars and basses. DW drums.
