“a whiskey tinged mix of bluegrass and rock ‘n roll that’s
made him a fast-track superstar on the local scene”
- Flavor Pill
"Sublime beauty. The writing is exceptional"
- Peter Merritt, 3RRR Radio
"Matt Ellis is one of Australia's most promising
singer songwriters"
- Dan Condon, Time Off Magazine
"Ellis has a pleasurable way with darker moods
and a sturdy approach to songwriting"
- Bob Gordon, Rolling Stone
"His voice is hypnotizing, smile inducing and has
a distinct individuality that adds an extra dose
of flavour"
- Max Easton, www.soulshine.com.au
"Tortured rock topped with lashings of
bluegrass and a dose of folk."
- The Sydney Morning Herald
"The songs? Structured but raw and diverse.
The playing? Fucking fantastic."
- Revolver
"A lovingly rendered piece of pop melancholia"
- The Brag
"Channeling influences from punk rock to
bluegrass, singer/songwriter Matt Ellis' folky
tunes are peppered with innocent truth and
sparing dramatics. And while raw country
may build the base of the cake, there's
always a rock 'n roll cherry on top."
- Flavor Pill
"Ellis oozes a sort of sexy melancholy"
- Rave Magazine
THE SHORE JULY 22nd- SPACELAND JULY 27th- SILVERLAKE LOUNGE AUG 14th
Venice Beach, California: July, 2009 - Following a successful string of shows through June, Australian indie-folk rocker Matt Ellis, continues his live run through Summer. Catch Matt in acoustic duo mode July 22nd (8pm) at The Shore in Hermosa Beach, performing with The Fling. Matt joins fellow Aussie, Andy Clockwise the following Monday July 27th (9pm) on the final night of his residency at Spaceland. Then August 14th (9pm) sees Matt playing his own show at The Silverlake Lounge, before he heads back to Tucson AZ for more shows and mixing on "Births, Deaths & Marriages", the new album due later this year.
Audiences at The Silverlake Lounge (Los Angeles), Pappy & Harriet’s (Joshua Tree) and Hotel Congress (Tucson) were treated to a live preview of the new album in June. The shows attracted a stack of new fans and invitations to return to all venues, including the HOCO Festival held at Hotel Congress in Tucson, AZ.
Ellis has been flat out since unleashing a taste of "Births, Deaths & Marriages" at two key showcases during SxSW; Little Radio & Spin It Indie. He brought with him a sample pressing of two new tracks, "Heart Of Mine" and "Births, Deaths & Marriages", mixed by Craig Schumacher (Calexico, Neko Case). These tracks have since been featured on Hear Ya, Little Radio, Buzz Bands, Rollo & Grady plus BreakThru Radio and continue to show up on music blogs worldwide, as the buzz around this new album grows.
This recent buzz began in December '08 when Ellis locked himself in studios in Los Angeles and Tuscon and began recording his highly anticipated 4th album, "Births, Deaths and Marriages". After recently traveling through the Delta and Southern States of America, the new album is unequivocally influenced by the private moments Ellis had on the road; the grit of the legendary juke joints, the lulling quiet of the desert and the effect the slide has on the soul. These new tracks have sincere, plainspoken lyrics and a foot in the fervent sound of old Bruce Springsteen and Waylon Jennings, while fusing a pop sensibility ideal for radio.
Matt's thoughtful arrangements were most recently displayed on his internationally-acclaimed, 2007 album "Tell the People". This much-talked-about album featured a who’s who of the alt-country scene including Nels Cline (Wilco) and Tim Young (Beck) on guitars, Greg Leisz (KD Lang, Joni Mitchell) on lap steel, pedal steel and mandolin, Tim Luntzel (Bright Eyes, Emmylou Harris) on bass, Dave Palmer (Fiona Apple, AIR) on piano and Rhodes and Branden Harper on drums. Many of these guests make a return appearance on the new album, joined also by a few surprises.
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Email: cravenh@themavenprojects.com
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Hey what's up? How was your 4th? I just wanted to let you know I launched my new website! If you my music, Please grab a copy of my new c.d "Change is Good" @ http://www.jacobtylerlucas.com
P.S. If you're in AZ call me for tickets to the CD release party July 25th at Chyro Arts in Scottsdale. (480)773-2712
I'm happy to announce that my new album "Songs From The Films Of David Lynch" is out now.
"Truly unsettling and perplexingly brilliant... testament to both the quality of Lynch’s soundtracks and Truax’s talents" - The Skinny
"Truax is paying homage to a kindred spirit with this album. It's the best kind of tribute – affectionate and respectful, but with its own quirks and imaginative leaps and its own distinct identity." -The Scotsman
Hola LA COOPERATIVA DE LA MUSICA ,os quiere felicitar y alludar en lo que este en nuestra mano para QUE esto que llamamos musica funcione un poco mejor. Necesitamos de vuestra colaboracion . Aqui nos teneis para lo que os podamos alludar. Un abrazo. LA COOPERATIVA DE LA MUSICA LOAN MUSIC.
Hey Matt Thanks for being our friend over the years…... We're about to release in a few weeks our new 5th CD….”SIGNS” Have a preview listen and a look at our new myspace face lift for the promo for it..... The Streamliners sending you some good vibes for 2009.
Damn good songs Matt...All very cool but Don't Wait On Me is my fave...dig the snare,kick and bass sound you have happening...good one! We just put songs from our new cd up if you got time for a listen sometime.. in the music, Billy O
HOLA Queríamos mandaros un saludo y mucha suerte en vuestras carreras. Deciros también que nos sentimos muy orgullosos de poder estar colaborando con vosotros. Esperamos daros buenas noticias pronto, estamos trabajando. Un saludo de Costru. a.costru@gmail.com LA COOPERATIVA DE LA MUSICA LOAN MUSIC.
Thanks for being you. Keep up the great work. If you dig us can you help turn people on to our music. Drop by and give us a listen...sat hi. We are grateful for any support out there and wish you well. Much peace from Portland Oregon and The River Project.
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