New England native, Musician/Composer/Songwriter, Matt Flaherty, has earned a reputation for being a guitarist to watch out for. When Matt turned 12, he started playing guitar, taking lessons from local instructors. After several years of success with the guitar, Matt decided to go to college for a degree in music performance in jazz guitar. During these years he studied with some of New York City’s finest musicians. He studied with Jamie Begian, winner of the "Charlie Parker Award," presented by the prestigious BMI Jazz Composers Workshop for his composition, ”Fuzzy Math.” He also studied guitar with Chris Morrison, who has played with acts such as John Patitucci, and Richie Cole.
In 2005, he graduated from Western Connecticut State University, earning himself a Bachelor of Music degree in jazz guitar performance. Since then Matt has been teaching in several music studio’s teaching guitar and bass. He has also been playing regular gigs throughout the east coast, playing at venue’s such as Toads Place, The Lion’s Den, Sugarloaf Ski Resort, and Sunday River Ski Resort. Matt has played with several well-known acts such as Dave Grippo ( Phish, Trey Anastasio Band ), Russ Lawton ( Trey Anastasio Band ), Bill Nershi ( String Cheese Incident ), Liza Oxnard ( mofro ), Jen Durkin ( east coast funk band Deep Banana Blackout ), Vinny Idol (producer of super hip-hop group D-Block), and Mystic Bowie ( Tuff Gong International recording artist ). Matt Flaherty expects these accomplishments to be only the beginning of a great career in music.
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Puppethouse 2006
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There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
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1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
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