CULLMAN, Ala. – Key Lime Pie is a new, genre-blending band that grew from humble beginnings into a crowd-pleasing favorite. Starting as a backyard jam session, the band has evolved into a dynamic group making waves at venues around town.
Before the official beginning of the band, deep-rooted, music-loving friendships had already taken place.
Max Townson, the band’s guitarist, shared, “Our drummer, Tim Bolin, and I have been playing together since I was a freshman, and he was a senior at CHS. We were always trying to form a band, but it usually just ended up being the two of us.”
That changed when Townson met bassist Cash Woods during his junior year, who became another connection formed through the Cullman High School percussion section. Eventually, the group added vocalist Devon Campbell, also a CHS percussion alumni, finally completing the tightly knit group.
“All of us went through CHS percussion,” Townson explained. “We were never all in high school at the same time, but we overlapped just enough to build these friendships.”
The band was officially formed in May 2024, and its unique name, Key Lime Pie, came about after a round of playful brainstorming.
“Devon suggested ‘Sweet Potato Pie,’ but we thought it sounded a little too Southern for our style,” Townson laughed. “So I threw out ‘Key Lime Pie,’ and it just stuck.”
Key Lime Pie’s sound is best described as a colorful menagerie, drawing inspiration from artists ranging from Green Day and Greta Van Fleet to Mt. Joy and the Stone Temple Pilots. Each band member brings a unique flavor to the mix.
“Devon’s vocals lean into folk, but he also has a theater and choir background. Tim loves metal and 80s rock, Cash is all about grunge and I was raised on Van Halen,” said Townson. “So our music is really a blend of everything.”
The band has a wide-ranging repertoire, playing songs that resonate with every generation and catering to audiences of all ages. Some of its most notable nostalgic picks have been from childhood favorites like “Shrek,” “Surf’s Up,” “Curious George,” “Scooby-Doo” and “Phineas and Ferb.”
“We try to keep things versatile so there’s something for everyone,” Townson explained.
Each performance is an experience. From key lime pie eating competitions to even visits from the Gingerbread Man, the performances can turn any venue into a lively event.
While scheduling remains the most significant challenge — especially with one member still in high school — the band is committed to making music work around busy lives.
“Sometimes we need to take breaks, but we’re flexible. We make it happen,” said Townson.
Though the group hasn’t yet released original singles or albums, songwriting ideas are already floating around. As the music continues to reach a wider audience, the band is open to expanding beyond Cullman.
“If Cash goes off to college, we’re not looking at it as a separation, just as the band spreading out,” said Townson.
For him, being part of Key Lime Pie is deeply personal.
“It means a lot when I can go off and make music with people I can somewhat stand,” he joked. “But really, music has always been important to me. Being in this band lets me share what I love with other people — and that’s something special.”
Key Lime Pie offers an experience like no other, so be sure to check out upcoming performances for a night of fun and good music. Follow the band at www.instagram.com/keylimepietheband.
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