Howie Day

Howie Day’s emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive melodies have earned him both critical praise and a legion of devoted fans. He is known for his energetic, heartfelt shows, where he connects with audiences through the strength of his songwriting and his quirky sense of humor. Day’s warm tenor voice “soars into fluttering, high registers, but also grates with real, pleading grit,” as one critic put it. A native of Bangor, Maine, Day began playing piano at age five and guitar at age 12. By 15, he was writing his own songs and performing across New England. Shortly after graduating high school, Day became a fixture at college coffeehouses across the U.S. He wrote, financed and released his first effort, Australia, which was named Best Debut Album at the 2001 Boston Music Awards. Day began experimenting with effects pedals and loop-sampling techniques as he performed, layering live percussion with vocal harmonies and guitar parts to become a veritable one-man band. He went on to sell over 30,000 copies of Australia as he navigated the independent music scene and continued to hone his craft. After signing with Epic Records, Day released his major-label debut, Stop All The World Now, and hit the road to support it. Since the release of this ground breaking album 20years ago, featuring 4x platinum single “Collide,” Howie Day continues to astound audiences with his everlasting music. Two additional studio albums (Sound The Alarm, Lanterns) and his incredible live show will no doubt cultivate life changing and poignant moments for people around the world for many years to come.

Max Bartos & The Misfit Toys are a New York–based folk and Americana band blending introspective lyricism with anthemic folk-rock energy. Built on storytelling, tight harmonies, and a relentless DIY work ethic, their sound moves fluidly between campfire confessional and full-room sing-along—songs that hold equal space for heartbreak, humor, and the stubborn hope that brings people together.

Fronted by Max Bartos, whose writing draws comparisons to Marcus Mumford, Noah Kahan, Springsteen, and John Prine, the band delivers music that feels both deeply personal and widely relatable. Backed by a dynamic lineup, The Misfit Toys transform Bartos’ songs into high-energy live performances, becoming known for shows that blur the line between audience and performer and turn crowded rooms into shared, communal experiences.

Over the past several years, the band has built momentum through relentless touring and grassroots growth, performing across the Northeast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and West Coast. Their latest release, Waiting At The Crossroads (2025), marks a defining step forward, expanding their sound with greater depth and confidence. In support of the record, they completed a 30-date U.S. tour and recently wrapped a national run as direct support for Brendan James.

Now entering their next chapter, Max Bartos & The Misfit Toys have signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) and Noble Steed Music. They return to the road this July as direct support for Howie Day, continuing to establish themselves as a compelling and emotionally resonant force on the road, with new music already in progress and a fourth album slated for late 2026.