Band Bios

Carol Bower

Vocals

Carol has a passion for vocal harmony, which was born during her early experiences with Honors Choir, Madrigals, and Barbershop Quartet. After singing lead and back-up vocals in both Country and Rock bands in her late teens and early twenties, she took a 25-year hiatus from the music scene to raise her three children. She returned to the stage as a back-up vocalist in Caroompas Room with Aimee and Mike and later found her way back to singing lead vocals with Keith Roberson and After the Rain. In 2025, Carol, Aimee and Mike formed Sisters with a Twist, a band focused on vocal harmony and creative acoustic arrangements.

Aimee Abbett

Vocals

Aimee is a soprano who began singing in bands with Caroompas Room more than 15 years ago. In addition to Sisters, she currently performs with After the Rain and Quattro, where they foster her interest in playing rhythm instruments. She also values being in local choirs and Tapestry International, with whom she has performed in France, Italy, Ireland, and Portugal. Aimee met Carol and Mike in Caroompas Room and finds great joy in singing together!

Mike Maxwell

Bass · Vocals

Mike is an award-winning musician whose career began in high school. His college band The Watch continues to record and perform, including two shows at Austin’s 2025 SXSW Festival. He settled in Washington, D.C. after college and joined punk-psychedelic-power pop artists The Slickee Boys and their alter ego act The Wanktones, touring the U.S. and Europe. In May 2026, Slickees celebrated their 50th anniversary with a record-setting 85th performance at D.C.’s legendary 9:30 Club. Mike has played in numerous bands since moving to the Bay Area, including Caroompas Room with Sisters bandmates Carol and Aimee. He recently launched Boneyard, a Warren Zevon tribute project.

Jan Liband

Percussion

Jan has been an enthusiastic drummer/percussionist since the early '90s. He got his start with The Tony Miles Band, and later joined up with Faux Mojo, which over the last couple of decades has evolved into Paper Kayak, one of the Bay Area's most beloved reggae bands. Jan also plays percussion in After the Rain together with Carol and Aimee. Jan is well known for bringing his unique style, energy, and infectious smile to each show.

Marcus Cole

Guitar · Keyboards

Marcus is an accomplished guitarist, bassist, and keyboardist. His musical resume includes several years as the lead guitarist for Midnight Flyer, guitarist, bassist, keyboardist and vocalist for Paper Kayak (formerly Faux Mojo) where he plays with Jan, as well as numerous guest appearances in many of our local East Bay bands. Marcus loves the challenges that arise in the often complex arrangements created for Sisters with a Twist.