MAD MAX coming to the Pub

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MAD MAX performs one of his songs while on tour with Suspect and Trizz. The Maryville-based rap artist, who signed with Bentley Records, owned and operated by award-winning R&B recording artist, Luca Dayz last year, is making a stop in Maryville tonight to kick off the Never Sober tour.

MAD MAX is coming to town.

After signing a one-year deal with Bentley Records late last year, MAD MAX, whose real name is Max Steinke, is gearing up for the Never Sober tour, a co-headlining venture with FTM Records artist WIL E HAZE.

The tour begins tonight at The Pub on North Main Street, just north of the Square.

Steinke has made it a point to perform in Maryville during each tour he goes on.

“I keep coming back for the people and the love they always show me,” Steinke said. “Just being home and knowing this is where it all started always gives me a good feeling.”

The tour will last a couple of weeks and go from Maryville to Los Angeles, with plenty of shows in between, including stops in St. Louis, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Davenport, Iowa, and Albuquerque, New Mexico.

While Steinke always comes back to his hometown, the show will still feel new to him.

“I’ve never performed at The Pub before, and it will be my first 21 and over show,” Steinke said. “I usually perform at the Rose Theater, but we’re trying to reach out to a different crowd and change it up a little bit.”

The tour includes artists MOBE, SICCOTIC, and SKAREKROW. Tickets at the door cost $5.

Steinke said he is grateful for every opportunity he has.

“I want to give a shout-out to WIL E HAZE for touring with me, my family, and everyone who helped put this show together,” Steinke said. “I also need to shout out to Bentley Records for the record deal and giving me a shot.

“I’m living proof that if you stay positive, stay motivated, and chase your dreams, good things come out of it. I’ll always be thankful for that.”