A Conversation with Mike Tilka of Max Webster

A Conversation with Mike Tilka of Max Webster

A few weeks back, Sarah had the opportunity to chat with Max Webster’s own Mike Tilka about their release of the definitive 8-disc vinyl and CD box sets,  The Party (ole Label Group / Anthem Legacy / Universal Music Canada). The compilation features newly re-mastered albums, exclusive unreleased studio and live songs, the long-out-of print Kim Mitchell self-titled EP and a comprehensive booklet packed with rare photos and memorabilia.

Formed in 1973, Max Webster soon became one of the most original and popular rock bands in Canada. Their first three albums, Max Webster (1976)High Class in Borrowed Shoes (1977) and Mutiny Up My Sleeve (1978) achieved gold status in Canada. Max Webster were also close friends of fellow Canadian rock icons Rush. In a 1979 interview, Rush bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee, commented that he enjoyed their music and both bands frequently toured together in Canada, the USA and the U.K. during the 1970s. The band went on to be twice nominated for JUNO Awards for ‘Group of the Year’ in 1980 and 1981 respectively.

The Party is now available for pre-order via Musicvaultz.com:

Vinyl: http://smarturl.it/MWThePartyVinyl 

CD:  http://smarturl.it/MWThePartyCD

See Below for Sarah’s chat with Mike!

https://soundcloud.com/sarah-macdonald-443848346/a-conversation-with-mike-tilka-of-max-webster

 

Posted by Sarah MacDonald

Sarah MacDonald is Atlantic Canada Rock's Managing Editor and Senior Reporter, based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Since her inception into Atlantic Canada Rocks in October 2012, she has helped in the organization of various campaigns to bring artists to Atlantic Canada, most notably our "Rush the Hill" campaign which was successful in bringing Rush to Atlantic Canada in 2013. Sarah has also taken it upon herself to learn the ropes and ways of media life by keeping in contact with various promoters, tour and artist managers as well as public relations representatives to ensure all ACR readers get the correct and most accurate news and updates on all artists that visit Atlantic Canada. With that, she's garnered a very positive reputation among industry colleagues which have lead her to interview and review some of the best artists in the business today!