The Mavin story began when Chris Trauth, who’d been playing since early high school, formed the band Relapse  with brother Pete and friend Mike Trobiani. Over the next couple years, Relapse played the local Las Vegas circuit, becoming a favorite at such clubs as: The Boston, Legends Lounge, USA Café.

Looking to expand their fan base and musical opportunities, Mike, Chris and Pete moved to Los Angeles in 2002. AJ was living and working as an actor in LA when he joined his brothers in creating the new rock ’n’ roll band Badge. In June 2002 the band recorded a five song demo while looking for a bass player. The final line up was complete when bassist Dan Kremer joined the group in October of that year.

 

While rapidly gaining recognition and receiving national attention, the band found itself facing a legal issue which necessitated a name change. Without missing a beat, Badge became Mavin.

Mavin self released their debut EP in December 2003, and have added to their expanding list of credits: music featured in the new independent film “Yard Sale”, as well as the made-for-TV movie “You Wish”.  Mavin performs the title song for the animated series “American Dragon” and shot a music video for the series as well.  The band also performs a song on the soundtrack of the Lindsay Lohan film: Herbie: Fully Loaded.  Despite their busy schedule, the band continues to write new material and entertain audiences in select clubs around Southern California and Southern Nevada.