Matthew John Band is an American/Finnish folk band formed in 2006 and headed by singer-songwriter Matthew John (Matthew John Dorman; born San Diego, California). Matthew John grew up in Santa Barbara, California, where he earned a PhD in ethnomusicology at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
The band is based in Helsinki, Finland, and the current lineup includes: Matthew John (acoustic guitar and vocals), Alvar “Bonk” Gullichsen (percussion and background vocals), Rami Kinnunen (electric guitar), and Kaj Appel (bass). Their musical style is highly influenced by traditional sounds as well contemporary urban folk, psychedelic folk-rock and various worldbeat styles. Percussionist Alvar Gullichsen, a notable Finnish painter, uses an eclectic set of percussion instruments centered around African hand drums. The band’s core repertoire — penned by Matthew John — features characteristically rhythmic pieces with lyrics that frequently combine contemporary world events with esoterica.
Booking info: www.pommilaukka.fi
"HIGH TIMES" - MATTHEW JOHN BAND (LIVE IN HELSINKI)
"SPIKE DRIVER BLUES" - MATTHEW JOHN
Came across an old cassette the other day of us playing a few tunes. Thanks for your encouragement. Glad you are out there making music, Matt. All the best, dlc
Them Bird Things kohosi esikoisalbumillaan “Fly, Them Bird things, Fly!” yhdeksi vuoden 2009 kohutuimmista yhtyeistä. Bändi valmistautuu parhaillaan uuden levyn nauhoituksiin. Tammikuun minikiertueella kuullaan jo julkaistujen kappaleiden lisäksi paljon uutta materiaalia.
Haven't heard from you in a while. I hope everything is fine with you and your wife. You know? I was thinking of your mom's birthday, it was yesterday (27th) wasn't it? Saludos, abrazos y besos desde Mexico
Saturday, 24.10. Tavastia Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 Helsinki, Finland Showtime 21:30 Special guest Arttu Tolonen! Tickets: Tiketti 23:30 Tavastia’s new hip & cool Saturday Disco! -- Follow us at http://twitter.com/thembirdthings
Thank you very much! I'm afraid that the PA-system didn't work that we'll to all seats. By the way... I have really enjoyed your Honey Bee demo CD. What microphone and reverb unit did you use? The sound is really perfect too, you know!
Give thanks for your comment. It remained mi about your work about The Sound of a Thousand Lakes. I checked it a little bit some time ago, and now I have started with it again. I ll mail to you further about that issue later. Joy!
Shake your bon-bon, there's a new Bon Jouni song called Game Over available for download and streaming!! Enjoy it, love it, hate it, comment it, leave it, but check it out!
