Hailing from Upstate, NY, Max Childs is a songwriter, performer and recording artist. He and his band bring to the stage an energetic and intimate performance of original music that pushes the boundaries of live pop music. Since forming his band in 2015, Childs has performed across the upper east coast headlining and supporting artists such as Danielle Ponder, Juice, West End Blend and Bella's Bartok.In 2022 Max Childs won the "Battle of the Bands Contest" at the 30th Annual Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival resulting in two successful performances at the 2023 festival. The 2022 competition was covered by the Ithaca Voice here.After releasing a few singles, in the last year, Childs has recorded both a studio and live album through Pyramid Sound Studios. Both of which are anticipated to be released Fall of 2024/Winter of 2025.In addition to his own work, Max is an active member of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and Eli Flynn and the Everymen. Other artists/projects he's been a part of include, Doe Paoro, Danielle Ponder, Domino Saints, Uma Galera, LGN and Kevin Kinsella.