Max Judo Biography

Who is Max Judo?

Max Judo is a group of 4 dedicated musicians and friends from the Tweed Coast of Northern New South Wales in Australia.
Lucas Proudfoot Vocals, Guitar, Didgeridoo
Marty Shang Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Graham Newman Bass Guitar
Brendan Carr Drums, Backing Vocals
All have travelled extensively, surfing and playing Max Judo’s music at all corners of the globe from Spain to Costa Rica, France to Brazil and most recently a tour of Japan in August 2005.

What is the style of Max Judo’s music?

Max Judo’s music has a truly unique original sound, combining rock, dance and roots with the contempary use of the Didgeridoo. Their live show is up-tempo, blending strong harmonies with foot tapping body rocking music. The crowd love the DIDGE!!! and the dance floor is quickly filled when the boys hit the stage. Their music is strongly inspired from travel experiences and everyday life in general.
Notable quotes have said-
”The music is new, refreshing and original, giving surf music a new direction away from the laid back styles of Jack Johnson.”

What are some of Max Judo’s current achievements?

  • Woodford Folk Festival 2006/07 - Inclusion on the bill for this years festival.
  • Tour of Japan - Shows in Tokyo and at the Tahara Pro WQS Surfing Contest at Akabane Beach, Tahara.
  • Recording “Daybreak” - Their debut album released throughout Japan with Sony Music.
  • Big Day Out 2005 - With Beastie Boys, Slipknot, The Music, Powderfinger.
  • Tropicalize Compilation - The inclusion of the track “Always Waiting” on the compilation “Tropicalize” alongside Jack Johnson, Donovan Frankenreiter, Sublime and G Love released through Universal Music in Japan.
  • Best Song Award - Winner of the “Coca Cola Live and Local tour” and Channel 10 “Reach-out Award 2004” for best song “Go With The Flow”.
  • Quiksilver Pro Finals Day - Playing on finals day at the Quiksilver Pro WCT Surfing Contest on the Gold Coast, webcast live around the world with over 100,000 viewers.
  • Fuel TV USA - Appearing on the Fuel TV television show “Longboard TV” in the United States.
  • DVD Soundtracks - Inclusion on international surfing DVD’s “Tempo” (Justin Gane Productions), “Luminary” and “Localize” (Italy).
  • Brazil Compilations - Songs included on various compilations in Brazil - “Australian Surf Volume 3”, “Roots ‘n’ All” and a sampler for “Surf Bazar”.
  • Acoustic World Tour - Shows in France, Spain and Costa Rica to an amazing response.
  • Live Radio Broadcast - Yabun and Naidoc Week shows broadcast live on ABC National Radio.

Where have Max Judo played and who have they Supported?

Shows up and down the eastern seaboard from Hamilton Island to the South Coast of New South Wales alongside artists such as End of Fashion, Marcia Hines, Xavier Rudd, Christine Anu, Troy Casser-Daly, James Reyne, DIG, Mental as Anything and Casey Donavan.

What are Max Judo’s Goals for the future?

  • To continue to evolve and grow as performing artist’s and create good original music.
  • Tour as much as possible to get the music out to as many audiences and to keep building a solid fan base.
  • To spread Max Judo’s music nationally and internationally via all forms of media including Radio, CD’s, Film and Internet.

Notable Quotes

“Very unique sound. Write great songs...a band with big potential”
Venetta Fields - Legendary Vocalist

“You have to go see these guy’s...they will blow your mind!”
Taichi Inoue - Universal Music Japan

“They have a truely unique Australian Sound”
Toby Learmont - Sony Music Australia