Introduction…

Raised on a secluded ranch north of Goleta, California, Maxton Hunter's imagination ran free, ultimately leading him to music at a very young age.

Rather than identify with a single instrument, his truest voice can be found in the studio. Forthcoming EP produced with Ryan Pollie, Strange & Beautiful is a 4-track suite on love, impermanence and inner stillness that blends mystic Americana, ‘60s revivalism and Indian-influenced textures.

Another forthcoming release, Live from the Festival of Tabla, captures the debut live performance of Hunter’s instrumental acoustic and sitar material. The set culminated with a medley of “Fourth Time Around / Norwegian Wood,” and featured multi-keyboardist Nathaniel Alpin (Soulnate), harpist Ginger Rose, and tabla-percussionist Miles Shrewsbery.

Beyond his solo pursuits, he’s the co-founder of Positively State Street, a member of the blues-rock quartet East Valley Road and ambient ensemble Academy of Light, live bassist for Golf Alpha Bravo, as well as the live drummer for Hunter Hawkins and formerly Evan Blix.