# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MFG aka Maxwell Friedman Group
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: MFG is excited to return to the Talent Club in Talent, OR on Thursday, August 6th. We play two sets starting at 8:30pm. This show will feature Malaika nee Maxwell Friedman on keys, "Brother Gabe" Johnson (Watkins Glen) on guitar, Ian Taylor (Object Heavy) on bass and Thatcher Norton (Diggin' Dirt/Object Heavy) on drums. 21+ only.

Malaika (aka Maxwell) Friedman
The Future of Neo-Jazz Funk soul fusion
Malaika Friedman (nee Maxwell Friedman), is living proof that some musicians are indeed “born with it." At 22 years old, Maxwell has already been playing live for 11 years and their ferocious and inspired keyboard playing, tasteful and clever compositions and musical poise and maturity are already becoming truly legendary while their skill, knowledge, taste, phrasing, artistry and professionalism are already on-par with many accomplished players on the national scene who, without hesitation, already call Max their peer. One of the youngest players to have ever been endorsed by Hammond Organ, Max has already been invited to share the stage with many musical heavy hitters including Karl Denson, George Porter Jr., Lettuce, The New Mastersounds, Skerik, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, The Nth Power, Stanton Moore, ALO, TAUK, Leftover Salmon, Jennifer Hartswick Band, and many more. Max has also already been an artist-at-large multiple times at West Coast festivals including the legendary High Sierra Music Festival. This emerging young genius’ star continues to rise and perhaps the most impressive work Max has done thus far has been with their own band, MFG aka Maxwell Friedman Group. Assembling veteran players, many years their senior, including guitarist “Brother Gabe” Johnson and bassist Mark Karwan, and for their current tour, drummer Machado Mijiga, the band delivers what Max likes to call “Inspired Neo-Jazz Funk Soul Fusion”. This illustrious young player not only has shown a maturity beyond their years in leading their elder musicians, but also continues to write mature compositions while creating extremely colorful soundscapes that are beyond compare. MFG is set to release a new EP in Spring 2026 featuring Adam Deitch of Lettuce on drums and they recently toured through with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe for some West Coast dates. The band has several previous tours including high profile support dates with The Greyboy Allstars, KDTU and The New Mastersounds.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/talent/mfg-aka-maxwell-friedman-group/200030411871742
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, music-festivals, live-music, art, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Talent
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Talent Club
- **lat**: 42.24428
- **long**: -122.78687
- **full address**: Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave, Talent, OR 97540-0269, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MFG aka Maxwell Friedman Group being held?
  - **A:** MFG aka Maxwell Friedman Group takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave, Talent, OR 97540-0269, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MFG aka Maxwell Friedman Group?
  - **A:** MFG aka Maxwell Friedman Group is organized by Talent Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MFG aka Maxwell Friedman Group is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Talent, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If MFG aka Maxwell Friedman Group sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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