Fleetwood 2 The Max Tribute Band

“With Fleetwood Mac, it’s an amazing chemistry we have on stage.” – Christine McVie

Undoubtedly, that statement is the essence of what would ultimately establish Fleetwood Mac as one of the most preeminent musical acts of all time. Paying tribute to such an iconic band is no easy feat, which is exactly why the Lima, Ohio based Fleetwood 2 The Max lives up to the challenge.

Fleetwood 2 The Max (F2M) captures the signature sound and performance from the heyday of Fleetwood Mac (1975-1987) which featured the most notable and well-known line-up of Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood.

F2M Founder Jimi Goare taps into his best Lindsey Buckingham with both the fret skills and vocal range that audiences expect. The veteran guitarist, vocalist, producer and composer is no stranger to the stage, having played with some of the biggest acts in music, including Nightranger, Cheap Trick, Richard Marx, Robin Trower and Grand Funk Railroad.

Singers Rachel Wheaton and Jaz Goare ignite the synergy of Nicks and McVie with both sincerity and accuracy. Wheaton, whose background is rooted in the arts and live music production, conveys the raspy edginess so prevalent in Gold Dust Woman and Rhiannon while Jaz intertwines the velvety overtones in such classics as You Make Loving Fun and Dreams.

Raised in a family heavily connected in music and the arts, Jaz has a natural chemistry with her father Jimi when it comes to performing. She is a multi-instrumentalist (violin, keyboards and vocals) and a founding member of Minor Blues Youth Organization specializing in education and the live group experience.

Keyboardist Dean Altstaetter is a classically trained blues and jazz inspired player who is right at home on the Rhodes electric piano, acoustic piano, Clavinet and organ. With the music of Fleetwood Mac, keyboard duties come in pairs! Between Dean and Jaz, it’s all covered. Whether it’s the vintage Rhodes and Clav (You Make Loving Fun) or piano and organ (Say You Love Me), all original keyboard arrangements are present.

Bassist Sue Alt and drummer Brady Thomas (the youngest member of F2M) supply a solid, accurate foundation to the groove with all of the rhythm hooks that fans of Fleetwood Mac expect.

Fleetwood 2 The Max – The Performers

Jimi Goare – Lead and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals

Jaz Goare – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards

Rachel Wheaton – Vocals

Brady Thomas – Drums, Percussion

Sue Alt – Bass, Acoustic Guitar

Dean Altstaetter – Keyboards