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The Maybirds Take Flight

Why You Can’t Miss Their Upcoming Show

You can tell when a band really means it. There’s a pulse, a hum, a sense that something true is happening in real time—and that’s the Los Angeles based Maybirds. When we first listened to their album, Here It Comes Again, life seemed to just spill out—every note contained memory, hope, and a touch of mischief.

Frontman George Adrian sings like a man with one foot in the clouds and the other planted firmly in the dirt. Audrey Wiechman’s bass lines roll through like a heartbeat—steady, grounding, quietly defiant—while Alex LoCascio’s drums chase the horizon, never quite settling, always searching. Together, they sound like a California road trip you hope never ends, part rock, part Americana, all vibe.

We sense that The Maybirds have a way of making even the smallest venue feel like a wide-open sky. Maybe that’s why their upcoming show at Lost Chord Guitars in Solvang on October 15 already feels like something to look forward to, a place to remember why live music still matters.

We caught up with George, Audrey, and Alex to talk about the spark that started it all, and what it means to play honest music in a world that’s forgotten how to listen.

SYV Buzz: For those who haven’t heard The Maybirds yet, how would you describe your sound — in three words that aren’t genre labels?

Maybirds: Fun, gritty, and daydreamy.

SYV Buzz: You’re performing at Lost Chord Guitars — such an intimate and beloved venue. What kind of atmosphere are you hoping to create there?

Maybirds: We are excited for the opportunity to connect with individuals in a small space, and take them on a trip with us.

SYV Buzz: How did the three of you — George, Alex, and Audrey — first cross paths, and what clicked musically?

Maybirds: George and Alex are originally from Chicago and played together in the music scene there before moving to Los Angeles. Alex met Audrey in LA and they played in a bunch of bands and projects together over the years. Then in 2022 George reached out to Alex wanting to make some new music. Alex suggested Audrey, and after a couple of jam sessions the Maybirds was born.

SYV Buzz: Your songs seem to have both grit and grace — where do most of your lyrical ideas come from?

Maybirds: We love that observation! Our songs are generally based on social issues, love and lust, and the unique perspective that comes from having a lot of life experience.

SYV Buzz: What’s your favorite part of the songwriting process — the spark of the first idea, the jam that makes it real, or the moment it connects with a crowd?

Maybirds: For us the spark usually comes from the jam; one of us might start playing a little seedling of an idea, and then the others join in. We all enjoy the collaboration during the writing process.

SYV Buzz: Every band has that “aha” rehearsal or gig when everything locks in. Do you remember that moment for The Maybirds?

Maybirds: The first time we ever jammed we wrote three songs! I don't think any of us had ever had that happen before. We knew we had something special.

SYV Buzz: There’s something timeless about your sound. Are there specific eras or artists that shaped your musical chemistry?

Maybirds: The three of us have a wide variety of musical tastes: Audrey likes hard rock and metal, George likes pop rock and folk, Alex likes rock and jazz, but we all share a love for 70s rock.

SYV Buzz: How do you balance your individual influences while creating something that feels distinctly The Maybirds?

Maybirds: All of our songs are a true blend of our influences; if any of us was writing alone, it would be nothing like what we write together. There's give and take in the process while we are writing, but in the end we create a delicious soup together.

SYV Buzz: What do you want people to feel after a Maybirds show?

Maybirds: We'd like them to feel high and maybe a little randy!

SYV Buzz: The music world has changed a lot in the past decade — what parts of that evolution excite you, and what do you wish would stay old-school?

Maybirds: It used to cost a lot of money to create a song, since you had to rent time in a professional recording studio to do it, but now with home recording everyone has the opportunity to express themselves. The downside is that the path to finding your audience is a little less clear cut now; it used to be that you got on a record label and they sent you on tour with their larger bands to build a following, but now it's everyone for themselves when it comes to promotion.

SYV Buzz: How does the Santa Ynez Valley or Central Coast environment influence your music, if at all?

Maybirds: We all love the beach, the ocean, and good wine. We are a true "California" band.

SYV Buzz: If you could play a dream gig anywhere — from a canyon stage to an old jazz bar — where would it be and why?

Maybirds: Audrey would choose Red Rocks in Colorado. George likes the Ryman in Tennessee. Alex picks The Hollywood Bowl. If anyone has connections at any of these places, we are available for booking! :)

SYV Buzz: What’s something about being in a band that people might not realize — maybe something surprising or even funny?

Maybirds: When we first started playing, we rented a rehearsal space and had just two hours per week together, hurrying to arrive, create our music, and finish on time. Now we have our own studio and have realized how important it is to get to relax and talk and laugh together. The band just gets better and better because of it.

SYV Buzz: Are there any upcoming projects, recordings, or collaborations that you’re particularly excited about?

Maybirds: The Maybirds aim to put out a new song every couple of months. We have basic tracks recorded for four songs at this time, and are excited to finish and release them! We do all our own recording and mixing at our studio "The Nest," and love the process of learning new techniques to help advance our creativity. We also enjoyed our recent collaboration with Arwen Lewis, helping her bring her song "Colors and Sunshine" to life!

SYV Buzz: And finally, what do “The Maybirds” symbolize to each of you — why that name, and what does it mean now compared to when you started?

Maybirds: 

We liked the many connotations of the image of a bird: it may symbolize a flock that plays and sings together, freedom of flight, mystery, poetry. We liked that we could create our own meaning for the name.

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See the Maybirds this Wednesday, October 15, at Lost Chord Guitars in Solvang.

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