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Maximum Overdrive

An 80’s band - from the future!

We Are Maximum Overdrive

Maximum Overdrive is the east coast’s hottest new party band - playing a diverse selection of 80s gems from artists like INXS, Duran Duran, The Pixies, Cindy Lauper, The Cure, Madonna, Billy Idol, New Order, DEVO, Tears for Fears, and many more. You’ve seen them all on stages across Canada and beyond with a host of awesome bands—but you’ve never seen them like this.

Join the party. Live the 80s. Go to Maximum Overdrive.

Band Photo
    Featuring:
  • Izra Fitch - vocals / sax / keys
  • Craig Mercer - vocals / percussion
  • Leith Fleming-Smith - keys / vocals
  • Serge Samson - bass
  • Zach Maclean - guitars / vocals
  • Matt Thauvette - drums

Book the Party.
Live the 80s.

For bookings and more information, please contact Maximum Overdrive at ultrasoundcanada@gmail.com or 902.229.4817

Maximum Live

Apr 06 2024 @ 09:00 PM

Bedford,

961 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS, Canada, Nova Scotia

Stage 1 presents: Maximum Overdrive + Frankie Hollywood

Maximum Overdrive is the East Coast’s hottest party band! See them LIVE at Stage 1 in Mill Cove Pub Saturday, April 6th w/ Frankie Hollywood. Maximum Overdrive is the east coast’s hottest new party band - playing a diverse selection of 80s gems from artists like INXS, Duran Duran, The Pixies, Cindy Lauper, The Cure, Madonna, Billy Idol, New Order, DEVO, Tears for Fears, and many more. You’ve seen them all on stages across Canada and beyond with a host of awesome bands—but you’ve never seen them like this. Join the party. Live the 80s. Go to Maximum Overdrive.

Apr 12 2024 @ 09:00 PM

Halifax, NS,

1685 Argyle St. Halifax, NS

Maximum Overdrive – An 80s Band… from the Future, Live at The Carleton

It’s been far too long! Maximum Overdrive invites you to join the party and relive the ’80s as they return to The Carleton on Friday, April 12th! Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. This is a standing room show, with limited seating – please email reservations@thecarleton.ca to confirm availability.

Testimonials

"Such a great time having Maximum Overdrive! Loved having them out. We got a lot of positive feedback from the audience as well and would highly recommend them for special events! Glad to hear the band had fun too!"

Cory Larsen - Dalhousie Student Union - VP Student Life

"If you want to close your eyes and imagine yourself in the 80s music video of your dreams, book this band and have the night of your life."

Laura Simpson - CEO of Side Door Concerts

"A fantastic night that can transport you in time and space!! I was 17 last night!! Thank you. What a ball!'"

Live show fan review on Facebook

"So much fun! Fantastic band, great tunes. You can dance~ if you want to!"

Live show fan review on Facebook

Song List

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Take On Me - AHA |

Love Is - Alanna Myles |

Obsession - Animation |

Venus - Bananarama |

(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!) - Beastie Boys |

Heaven is a Place on Earth - Belinda Carlisle |

White Wedding - Billy Idol |

Dancing with Myself - Billy Idol |

Mony Mony - Billy Idol |

Call Me - Blondie |

Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler |

Time After Time - Cindy Lauper |

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cindy Lauper |

Whip It - DEVO |

Lets Dance - David Bowie |

You Spin me Right Round - Dead or Alive |

Rio - Duran Duran |

She Drive Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals |

I Ran - Flock of Seagulls |

Cars - Gary Numan |

Moonlight Desires - Gowan |

Maneater - Hall and Oates |

Axel F - Harold Faltermayer |

Don't You Want Me Baby - Human League |

I Need You Tonight - INXS |

Never Tear us Apart - INXS |

Stepping Out - Joe Jackson |

Love Will Tear us Apart - Joy Division |

Footloose - Kenny Loggins |

Kim Wilde - Kids In America |

Get Into the Groove - Madonna |

Like a Virgin - Madonna |

Safety Dance - Men Without Hats |

Maniac - Michael Sembello |

Beds are Burning - Midnight Oil |

Bizarre Love Triangle - New Order |

Physical - Olivia Newton John |

Orange Crush - REM |

Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr |

Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley |

The Look - Roxette |

Don't You Forget About Me - Simple Minds |

Tainted Love - Soft Cell |

Eye of the tiger - Survivor |

It’s My Life - Talk Talk |

This Must be the Place - Talking Heads |

Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears |

Mad World - Tears for Fears |

Walk Like an Egyptian - The Bangles |

Just What I Needed - The Cars |

Friday I'm in Love - The Cure |

Where is My Mind - The Pixies |

I think We’re Alone Now - Tiffany |

Africa - Toto |

I wanna Dance with Somebody - Whitney Houston

*WE ARE CONSTANTLY ADDING TO THIS LIST OF THE BEST OF 80S MUSIC. IF THERE IS A SONG YOU WANT TO HEAR FOR YOUR EVENT YOU CAN MAKE THE REQUEST WHEN BOOKING THE BAND.

©2024 Maximum Overdrive