Need Recomendation For Good Audio INterface

Hello All!
I recently got a macbook for christmas along with the GuitarBox from M-Audio.
I am wanting to record more than just two input tracks...possibly 8 for a live band.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good audio interface that works well with Garageband?
Again..I think I would want to have 4-8 simultaneous tracks being recorded. Im really concerned with recording a drum set.
Thanks
TB

8 for a live band.
top left corner:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/Interfaces.html

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