Mae

Mae (stylized mae) is an American rock band that formed in Norfolk, Virginia in 2001¹. The band's name is an acronym for "Multisensory Aesthetic Experience", based on a course taken by drummer Jacob Marshall while a student at Old Dominion University.

Mae (stylized mae) is an American rock band that formed in Norfolk, Virginia in 2001. The band's name is an acronym for "Multisensory Aesthetic Experience", based on a course taken by drummer Jacob Marshall while a student at Old Dominion University. ==History== ==Members== Current Dave Elkins – lead vocals, guitar (2001–present) Zach Gehring – guitar (2003–present) Touring musicians Josiah Schlater – bass (from the bands Tokyo and Color) Robert Smith – keyboards (from the bands Tokyo and Musicplayer) David Pogge – bass (for the (a)fternoon tour) Tyler Strickland – guitar (for the (a)fternoon tour) Matt Beck – guitar (initial tour, replaced by member Zach Gehring) Drew Smyser – bass and backing vocals (2017, 2023–present, from the band Whistler Lane) Geoffrey Mutchnik – keyboards (2018–2021) Kipp Wilde – keyboards (2017–2018, 2021–present, from the band Windsor Drive) Patrick Ryan – bass and guitar (mid 2017–2021) Josh Grigsby – drums (2021–present, from the band Houston Calls) Aaron Lachman – bass (2022) Former Jacob Marshall – drums, percussion, piano (2001–2021) Mark Padgett – bass guitar (2002–2007, 2010–2015) Rob Sweitzer – keyboards (2002–2007, 2010–2015) William Clark – bass (2001–2002) Jake Clemons – saxophone (now of the E Street Band) Timeline ===Related projects=== Before forming Mae, Dave Elkins was a co-founder and lead vocalist for the indie band "Sky's the Limit". Two songs that Elkins originally wrote for Sky's the Limit have been recorded and released by Mae – "Skyline Drive", on Destination: Beautiful, and "Tisbury Lane", on Destination: B-Sides. After Mae finished their final tour, Dave Elkins began a new project called Schematic. Jacob Marshall has formed the band River James with members of the band Army of Me. In the fall of 2014, Mae keyboardist Rob Sweitzer announced a crowd-funding project for a solo record of his own, titled "M29", under the act name My God, It's Full of Stars. ==Discography== ===Studio albums=== Destination: Beautiful (2003) The Everglow (2005) Singularity (2007) Multisensory Aesthetic Experience (2018) ===EPs and B-sides=== Mae EP (2002) Destination: B-Sides (2004) Sony Connect Set (2005) Live Music Series: Mae EP (2006) The Everglow EP (2006) Morning (2009) Afternoon (2009) Evening (2011) 3.0. (2018) ===DVDs=== From Toledo to Tokyo (Astorya Entertainment, 2005) The Everglow: Special Edition DVD (Tooth & Nail Records, 2006) Destination: Beautiful Five Year Anniversary (Mae Recording Company, 2008) (M)orning (Cell Records, 2009) (A)fternoon (Cell Records, 2010) (E)vening (Cell Records, 2011) ===Compilation appearances=== "Take Action! Vol. 4" (2004, contributed "Embers and Envelopes") Happy Christmas Vol. 4 (2005, contributed "Carol of the Bells") Punk Goes 90's (2006, contributed "March of the Pigs") ==Song of the Month== Throughout 2009, Mae released 'Songs of the Month' (proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity and Donorschoose.org), with the first four tracks going onto the (M)orning EP, the second set of four going onto the (A)fternoon EP, and the final four on the (E)vening EP: January: "The House that Fire Built" February: "Boomerang" March: "A Melody, The Memory" April: "Night/Day" May: "Over and Over" June: "The Cure" July: "The Fight Song" August: "In Pieces" September: "I Just Needed You To Know" October: "Seasons" † November: "Sleep Well" † December: "Bloom" † - Release delayed due to the theft of Mae's instruments and gear in Philadelphia ==References== ==External links== Mae Official Website. Mae on PureVolume Contains MP3s, a biography, show dates and photos. Mae on Virb Video interview with Mae for AbsolutePunk.net This Is Schematic Interview with Mae for FussMagazine.com Interview with Dave Elkins for freshZIVE.com

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