Last Sunday, July 9th, singer-songwriter and performer MAX hit the stage with charm and grace at Long Island’s Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY. MAX stole the spotlight, performing a high-energy set as one of the opening acts for beloved boyband Big Time Rush’s highly anticipated Can’t Get Enough Tour.
Lucy Niederman

Lucy Niederman
Lucy Niederman is a passionate storyteller and writer at The Knockturnal. With a focus on music journalism, she enjoys interviewing rising singer-songwriters and reviewing live shows. Lucy is currently attending the University of Westminster as a Master's student for Music Business Management in London, England. She aspires to pursue a career in music journalism and music publicity. Pitches please send to lniederman1@gmail.com. Instagram - @lucyniederman
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