BIO
Spearheaded by Michigan-based songwriter and poet Max Lockwood, rivereye’s music is a unique and energetic blend of indie rock and roll with tinges of americana, grunge, and pop.
The debut self-titled album, released in April, 2026, was recorded mostly live at Cinnamon Ranch, a recording studio tucked deep into the woods of northern Michigan in the Manistee River watershed. Featuring a band of Lockwood’s friends and collaborators, the musicians are all veterans and stars of Michigan’s vibrant music scene—Jeff Moehle on drums (Knee Deep Shag, The Insiders), Eric O’Daly on bass (solo artist, The Appleseed Collective, The Insiders), Phil Barry on lead guitar (Knee Deep Shag, The Insiders), and Joe Hettinga on keys (The Olllam).
Max Lockwood is a longtime solo artist with three albums released under his name, several albums as primary songwriter, vocalist, and bassist for the band Big Dudee Roo, and has recorded and performed alongside many Michigan favorites, including May Erlewine, The Insiders, Lindsay Lou, Chris Bathgate, and many more.
PROJECTS
A show that honors the great musician, writer and rock & roll legend that we all know and love, Tom Petty and his band, The Heartbreakers. Featuring Mike Lynch (organ), Jeff Moehle (drums), Eric O'Daly (vocals/multi-instrument), Joe VanAcker (bass) and Phil Barry (lead guitar/vocals) with Max (lead vocals/guitar).
Led by Max with support from a variety of incredible Michigan-based musicians. Available for private events, also performing a wide variety of popular covers.
A powerhouse of driving rhythms, heavy guitars, and thoughtful, poetic lyricism. Started by high-school friends, Justin Dore, Max Lockwood, Kurt Rizley and Nate Wagner in the small town of Wayland, MI.
On a few special dates each year, singer-songwriter May Erlewine breaks from her Americana and folk roots to front The Motivations: a seven-piece dance-party funk band that dishes up boogie jams and classic soul cuts.