Credits to Blue Stars the album
All tracks written and arranged by Matt Churchill
Matt Churchill: Guitars
Laurie Hedger: Drums and Drum and Bass programming
Duncan Lutz: Bass on Track 10
Marcus McCarthy: Keyboard on track 4
Influences
Born in Liverpool...Born with the Love of the Beatles and their fantastic influence. While many bands could be listed here as influence, I will say this:
the day Matt saw Crossroads he picked a guitar up and never put it down since then: for those of you not familiar with the movie: this is about unlocking the mysteries of the Blues, with a rich mixture of Delta Blues and driving rock, ending with an unbelievable guitar battle involving Steve Vai . Matt is also driven by the Great: Jimmy Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayall, John Martin, Eric Johnson and many more.
Sounds Like
It sounds like nothing else!
This is original work, the album documents life as well as the musical journey and its experiences. The technical skills and the feel of the album are unique because it is based on true and real situations, it is the result of many years experiencing, gigging and writting.
A little background info. Matt was born in Liverpool (UK) into an environment of football, music and art. After spending most of his teenage years playing with friends and local bands, an opportunity to join an old friends band in Ireland arose. This move proved invaluable, as it was an introduction to a new world of music from all cultures.
Now living in Clonakilty, West Cork, Ireland, Matt has worked with many well known musicians and is currently touring with Roy Harper as the opening act and playing lead guitar along side Roy in the main performance. As well as proving himself as a competent collaborator, Matt is now developing his skills as a solo instrumentalist.
'Blue Stars’ the album (see Matt's website media page for a the tracks preview!) is Matt’s first album and consists of 11 original instrumental acoustic pieces, drawing influences from Rock, Blues, Folk, Country and will be released in February 2007. Matt writes and records on an on going basis and will be releasing more albums in collaboration with Laurie Hedger (who recorded Blue Stars the album). Please post comments on mySpace and Matt's website, it's part of the drive and the journey.
Hi Matt hows it goin? thanks for the message we r all lookin forward to august for wen linz has the baby. hows life treating u and ur lovely wife? R Paul has been trying to get in touch wit u but doesnt know wot number to use as he said hes got 4 numbers for u, if u get chance just give him a buzz. Hope everythings goin good for u & have u got any plans to come over to sunny old skelm it wud be nice to see u & meet Nat. love jen xx
Hello mate..how are you?I'm doing well down in Schull although all the work is in the city so again I'm thinking of moving back up or maybe Clon.Hope your well. Gareth
Hi - just saw you online .. and thought I'd say Hi ... so Hi !!
Any news on who's at the guitar fest this year ? It doesn't really matter that much, as me and 3 mates are coming over anyway ... though this year I'm coming over for the prior week too ... so should be a good laff !!
alright boz, I went and bought meself a new pedal board for sounds man. I was awlays kinda anti them, but man I am fairly happy with it. We must jam it someday. nice un
Matt, thanks for the add!! I saw you support Roy Harper in Reading, Jan 2006. You have a great mastery of the guitar and a unique style. It's a pleasure to listen to your material. Hope your career goes from strength to strength.
Hi Matt,haven't been down Clon way in quiet a while.Wish to god I was always down there to be honest. At least the Summer is on the way.I'll get down there eventually.Must catch up with ye soon. Frankie
hey matt happy new year! feeling a bit rough? dont know if you remember much but just to comfirm it... IT WAS A GREAT NIGHT!!!! hope you're ok, c you soon nolwen
Hey Matt just thought I'd pop by to say hi, have you seen what Wacko Jacko's done now lol Shaun P.S. recently purchased beyond the door, what can i say mate fantastic lead guitar, to be rated up there with a living legend like Roy Harper , say no more It's an honour to be a friend Shaun....
Hello Matt..how are you? I'm staying in Schull writing an acoustic album..perhaps some instrumentals along with a couple of songs..so things are going well. I'll have to pop by for a jam soon.Take care mate. Gareth
