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MUSIC: The Innocence Mission, Aorta, Brian Hall, Beth Gibbons/Portishead, Nick Drake, Mason Proffit, Big Star, Beirut, Doc Watson, Johnny Cash, Steeleye-Span, Roscoe Holcomb, Richard and Linda Thompson, Bob Dylan, Buddy Holly, Vashti Bunyan, Sigur Ros, Wilco, Loose Fur, Gillian Welch/David Rawlings, The Carter Family, Lovecraft(Valley of the Moon), Woody Guthrie, Mahalia Jackson, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, The Sundays, Muddy Waters, Fairport Convention, Neil Young, Scott Joplin, Etta James, Coleman Hawkins, Hank Williams, Jackson Browne, The Jayhawks, Paul Simon, Emmylou Harris, Van Morrison, John Doyle, The Rolling Stones, The Verve, Spiritualized, Elliot Smith, Bing Crosby, (early)YES, On-Fillmore, The Cure, The Inkspots, Miles Davis, Sun Kil Moon, T-Rex, Bill Monroe, The Everly Brothers, Brian Wilson(and the Beach Boys), Big Bill Broonzy, Great Lake Swimmers, New Order, The Shins, Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley, Grizzly Bear, Mazzy Star, Vetiver, Radiohead, Billie Holiday, Sam Cooke, Robert Johnson, A. Segovia, Chopin, Django Reinhardt, The Stanley Brothers...
WRITERS/POETS/TEACHERS: Jesus, My Father, C.S. Lewis, Sherwood Anderson, Dylan Thomas, W.B. Yeats, Martin Luther, Walt Whitman, King David, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Albert Camus, Jack Kerouac, Thomas Watson, Emily Dickinson, Soren Kierkegaard
Matt Beckler's music does not subscribe to one genre. A folk element lies at the core of his songs, surrounded by myriads of influences, layering the context of each album. As the music ebbs and flows, the listener is drawn steadily through sonic landscapes, subtle and lush. Matt draws his inspiration from many different places - Dylan, the delta blues, ambient noise - yet there is a defining congruency to each project, leading the listener to a new place every time, both lyrically and musically. His unmistakable voice provides a common thread in an outpouring of honest,contemplative, unique songwriting.
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the time has come, please help me get the word out
Tickets are on sale now for Matt Munhall Trio and Friends JULY 18th @ newly restored Lincoln Theatre in Columbus, Ohio. When
you come to the Lincoln Theatre, you’ll see Munhall at a Steinway grand
leading his trio, and an accomplished ensemble of musicians, including
a string quartet and horn section. They will be performing the entirety
of Three as well as selections from his two previous releases.
hey just wanted to let you know that i will be playing at dick den this friday feb. 6th with my trio (matt paetsch and jack knuetilla) 10-2. it should be a great show and it will be our last in town for a while so come on out and bring a friend.
just wanted to let you know i have two shows coming up with my trio. the first is this friday (11/14) at the thirsty ear with miss molly. we are on first at 9:30 untill around 11:00 so get there early. if you cant make that we will be at dicks den on friday, nov. 21st 10-2. hope to see you out.
Thanks for the request Matt! Warmed to your songs immediately - and I see you like the Innocence Mission - I nevere get tired of listening to their stunning material Very best wishes from England Neil
Brilliant. SO freaking good. Thanks for all you put into the new album. I have listened to "Favorite Records" and "I fell apart on you" about 15 times each already since Thursday. Really well done man. I hope this is huge for you.
Remember when we used to sit in the house on Rivermont and play each other music from bands that we just got into (mazzy star, innocence mission, etc.)? Well, I thought of you because I was listening to Atherton today and I think they're one of those bands we would have played to death. Kinda like when we played the Sundays version of Wild Horses 58 times trying to get the words just right so you could play it at Percival's. Those were good days my friend. Check out Atherton.
Man... Ryan Jackson! What happened to him? I was just thinking of him the other day. Anyway... my address is 322 Westover Blvd. Lynchburg, VA 24501 And tell me how much $ to send to you - you're not doing this for free my friend!
Matty! How are you??? I need/want some music... tell me how to make a purchase friend. I've got an old song of yours on a mix I play at Meriwether's, so I think of you about once per shift. :)I hope things are wonderful in your life! Oh and get a facebook page already.
Do I see and hear new music from Beckler.... wow, I could finally put new tunes on my own myspace page..... How are you 2? Hopefully delightfully well! Blessings to you both, Brenda
