Bio's
Max Soelzer / guitar, lead vocals and harmonica
David Teague / bassist, vocals
Jordan Teague / percussion
Max & the Misfits engage and entertain the audience with original, rock, country, blues, soul and r&b music!
Bio-David Teague: Bass guitar and vocals
Deep South born and raised in Birmingham, AL David moved to Pensacola at the age of 16. Graduated from Gulf Breeze High School along with Max (class of 74) and then on to Pensacola Junior College.
Shaped by a broad spectrum of musical influences such as Frank Zappa back in the Birmingham days with the band Shiva & Toads of the Short Forrest to the high school days with Max. Such influences as Grand Funk Railroad, Queen to Chicago and Jimi Hendrix helped develop a tremendous love for music and the effect it has on a persons life.
Other bands such as After Hours and Marshall Johnson/Broken Arrow have rounded out his twisted and confusing musical persona along with a stint booking bands in the Southeast. He also booked some larger well known acts such as the Tramps, Evelyn Champagne King, Louisiana Leroux, Gary's Gang and even good old "Wolfman Jack" (of Midnight Special and American Graffiti fame) who nicknamed him "The sell out kid"!
David plays a Mahogany and Maple LTD 5 bass using Elixir strings through a Gallien Kruger (GK) 600 amp with dual 15" speakers.
Max Soelzer / Entertainer Bio
Max begin an early interest in music around 12 years of age. His began in a middle school band playing a marching drum. He quickly lost interest in the formal band environment and set up his lone drum in his family’s living room. Max would play for hours jamming with a record player listening to artist like Sly & the Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix, Grand Funk, Cream, Ike & Tina Turner and Credence Clearwater Revival.
Later in high school in 73/74 Max went on to be in bands such as Moon Queen with now member bassist David Teague. David and Max have known each other for over 40 years and are still involved in music together to this day! The band performed at high school dances and various community events.
During Jr. college Max played in a couple of bands, Mr. Sting & Cypress. Mr. Sting was a trio who performed at fraternity parties and local clubs in the panhandle of Florida. Cypress was a rock band where Max started out as their drummer and quickly became the lead singer and front man of the band. Cypress performed in local clubs and opened for Capricorn recording artist Grinderswitch for a show in Destin, Florida.
Since then Max has gone on to have a successful solo career as a vocalist, entertainer, guitarist and singer-songwriter. He has received extensive radio airplay with his original projects such as Into the light (2001) and Soul Searchin’ (2011).
Max's most recent (2019) release is titled "Memphis" recorded at the legendary Royal Studios in Memphis. A three song original EP that includes his popular song "Hot Fried Chicken".
He is now finding success once again with the engaging and entertaining band of Misfits! Max & the Misfits will blow you away with their engaging, energetic and entertaining style of live musical entertainment!
Max now performs with a Gibson Les Paul; Fender Stratocaster, SX Hollow body, Takamine Acoustic guitars, Shure microphones along with several different harmonicas. Max uses a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Amplifier.
Jordan Teague Percussion / Sound
Bio coming soon!