Max McNown
Oregon folk-country riser — earnest, streaming-era troubadour with a fanbase that found him one chorus at a time.
Max McNown is a singer and songwriter from Bend, Oregon, working in a country-leaning folk style built around acoustic guitar, plainspoken lyrics and a warm, slightly weathered vocal. His songs tend toward the reflective — family, faith, growing up and leaving home — delivered without much studio ornamentation.
Like a number of his contemporaries, McNown built an audience largely online, posting short performance clips that circulated widely before he had much of a conventional release history behind him. That grassroots following carried over into streaming numbers and, in turn, into live shows, where the material generally stays close to its acoustic origins.
Festivals Max McNown is playing
Max McNown at a glance
What festivals is Max McNown playing in 2026?
Max McNown is booked at 1 festival: Austin City Limits 2026.
When does Max McNown play at Austin City Limits?
Sunday, October 4, 4:30 – 5:30 PM at American Express Stage; Sunday, October 11, 4:30 – 5:30 PM at American Express Stage.
Where is Max McNown from?
Max McNown is from Bend, OR.
What kind of music does Max McNown play?
Max McNown is tagged country-folk.
What festivals has Max McNown played before?
Max McNown has played Bourbon & Beyond 2026, LASSO Montréal 2026, Osheaga 2026, Country Thunder Florida 2026, Stagecoach 2026.
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