Maxwell James

Milwaukee, WI

$100 and up

Travels up to 90 miles

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"Fell in Love with a Girl" The White Stripes cover

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"Use Me" Bill Withers cover

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"Folsom Prison Blues" Johnny Cash cover

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"The More You Say, The Less I Know" live aoustic

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Overview

up to 4 hour solo acoustic act that is a mix of Rock, Country, R&B, and Pop favorites from every decade.


Reviews

1 review

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Katie J.

May 25, 2026
Verified review

Fantastic Job!

We hired Maxwell to perform at the cocktail hour for our wedding and he was great! Punctual, friendly, and an amazing singer! It elevated our entire event

Hired as: Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist

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Booking information

Price range: $100 and up

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

What to expect

I follow the motto “play the room,” tailoring each performance to your specific preferences. The audience can look forward to an exciting, intimate show that weaves together timeless rock anthems, soulful R&B favorites, catchy pop hits, and heartfelt country ballads. With my relaxed, inviting stage presence and dynamic arrangements, every listener will stay engaged, moved, and thoroughly entertained.

Additional booking notes

I only require a power source. I can provide all my own equipment including PA system.

Upcoming booked events

June 2026

13

Saturday

Drink Wisconsibly Pub

8:00pm - 11:00pm

26

Friday

Juneau Park Beer Garden

5:30pm - 7:30pm

27

Saturday

Elm Grove Beer Garden

6:00pm - 8:00pm

July 2026

06

Monday

Indeed Brewing (MKE)

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Past booked events

May 2026

23

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Delavan, WI

22

Friday

Juneau park Beer Garden

5:30pm - 7:30pm

08

Friday

Elm Grove Beer Garden

6:00pm - 8:00pm

07

Thursday

The Landing at Hoyt Park

5:00pm - 8:00pm

July 2025

26

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Cross Plains, WI

Set list

(If you have any requests please let me know ahead of the performance)
Say It Ain’t So – Weezer (tuned down half a step)
Fell in Love with a Girl – The White Stripes
Folsom Prison – Johnny Cash
Hippie Radio – Eric Church
King of Carrot Flowers – Neutral Milk Hotel
America – Simon & Garfunkel
Fire and Rain – James Taylor
All Apologies – Nirvana
Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys – Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson
Fortunate Son – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Higher – Creed
Bring It on Home – Led Zeppelin
Purple Haze – Jimi Hendrix
Waterfalls – TLC
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
Crocodile Rock – Elton John
That’s Life – Frank Sinatra
All Star – Smash Mouth
You Don’t Mess Around with Jim – Jim Croce
Drops of Jupiter – Train
(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
I Had Some Help – Post Malone & Morgan Wallen
Up on Cripple Creek – The Band
You Don’t Know How It Feels – Tom Petty
When I Come Around – Green Day
Hard to Handle – The Black Crowes / Otis Redding
Blitzkrieg Bop – Ramones
Hand in My Pocket – Alanis Morissette
Use Me – Bill Withers
Give Me One Reason – Tracy Chapman
Lonesome Whistle – Hank Williams
We’re Going to Be Friends – The White Stripes
Three Little Birds – Bob Marley & The Wailers
What’s My Age Again – Blink-182
Yellow – Coldplay
Molly’s Chambers – Kings of Leon
Tipsy – Shaboozy
Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles (tuned down half a step)
Angel from Montgomery – John Prine / Bonnie Raitt (tuned down half a step)
Pumped Up Kicks – Foster the People
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Ho Hey – The Lumineers
Shook Me All Night Long - ACDC
Just What I Needed - The Cars
and many more...

Setup requirements

I have all necessary equipment. All I need is a power supply. If you have a PA system, I am happy to use yours

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