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Matthew Ord
Acoustic / Celtic / Bluegrass



London, London and South East
United Kingdom

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Member Since2/12/2007
Band MembersIts mainly a solo thing but I like to play with other people whenever possible and I've met some great players over the last few years, so if I have the opportunity to drag them onstage or record with them I'll take it. Recent live collaborators have included Carly Frey, who features on these recordings, harmonica god Captain Bliss (also known as 'Mr. Wonderful'), and the Dana Wylie Band. I've also played electric guitar for country rock band hey Negrita for a couple of (spiritually rewarding) years.
InfluencesSome people I like:

Blind Willie Johnson, Skip James, Nina Simone, The Band, Jimmie Rodgers, Leo Kottke, John Renbourn, Liam O'Flynn, The Stanley Brothers, Jolie Holland, Norman Blake, Roscoe Holcomb, Dock Boggs, Django, Martin Carthy, June Tabor, John Fahey, Maddy Prior, Planxty, Martin Simpson, Tony Rice, David Grier...

Sounds Like

“Stone cold classic genius… ridiculously talented” Americana UK

“Wonderful finger picking technique, a sensational performance.” Acoustic Sussex

“Matthew Ord is a consistently inventive guitarist” Penny Black Music

“One of the U.K’s Finest” The Saskatoon Star Phoenix

“An amazing guitarist” Edmonton Stages

“A fantastic guitarist” The Edmonton Journal

"Brilliant electric guitar playing... like a mixture of all the great country pickers" www.charleyspace.co.uk

“A great guitar player with a real feel for the blues” Otis Grand

“Resurrecting the spirit of Robert Johnson with the feel of 60’s pioneers like John Fahey, Matthew Ord is that rare phenomenon – a young guitarist working a compelling mix of traditions with verve, panache and total belief” Pete Feenstra

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 18 2009 8:00P
The Blue Chair (Solo and with the Dana Wylie Band) Edmonton, Alberta
Jun 19 2009 8:00P
North Country Fair (Solo and with The Dana Wylie Band) Driftpile, Alberta
Jun 20 2009 8:00P
North Country Fair (Solo and with The Dana Wylie Band) Driftpile, Alberta
Jun 21 2009 8:00P
North Country Fair (Solo and with The Dana Wylie Band) Driftpile, Alberta
Jun 24 2009 8:00P
The Works Art and Design Festival (with the Dana Wylie Band) Edmonton, Alberta
Jun 27 2009 8:00P
The Happy Nun (with the Dana Wylie Band) Forget, Saskatchewan
Jul 1 2009 8:00P
Saskatchewan Jazz Festival - Star Pheonix Stage (with Dana Wylie Band) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Jul 2 2009 8:00P
Vangeli’s (with the Dana Wylie Band) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Jul 3 2009 8:00P
Saskatchewan Jazz Festival (with the Dana Wylie Band) Pocket Park Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Jul 4 2009 8:00P
Saskatchewan Jazz Festival (with Dana Wylie Band) Broadway Bid Free Stage Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Jul 10 2009 8:00P
Pembina River Nights Festival (Solo and with Dana Wylie Band) Evansburg, Alberta
Jul 11 2009 8:00P
Pembina River Nights Festival (Solo and with Dana Wylie Band) Evansburg, Alberta
Jul 21 2009 8:00P
Artspace Prince George, British Columbia
Jul 22 2009 8:00P
Happy Jack’s (with the Dana Wylie Band) Houston, British Columbia
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
Elephant Ear Bistro Terrace, British Columbia
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
Kispiox Valley Music Festival (with the Dana Wylie Band) Hazelton, British Columbia
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
Kispiox Valley Music Festival (with the Dana Wylie Band) Hazelton, British Columbia
Sep 5 2009 8:00P
Voodoo Lounge @ Mama Liz’s (Solo) Stamford, Midlands

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   About Matthew Ord

MATTHEW ORD is a London based singer/guitarist specialising in the folk music of America and the British Isles. A dedicated musician with a passion for folk and traditional music from an early age, his repertoire reflects the breadth of these traditions. His live performances draw together the delta blues, English ballads, jigs, reels, protest songs and nursery rhymes, all performed with warmth and conviction.

In 2005 Matthew made the decision to pursue a performing career and has since opened for guitarists Albert Lee and Pierre Bensusan and shared the bill with among others, Tom McRae, Kathryn Williams, Martin Simpson and Seth Lakeman. In that time he has played many of the U.K’s major festivals either as a solo musician or with the band Hey Negrita and crossed the Atlantic to play shows in New York, Edmonton, Alberta and at SXSW festival in Austin, TX. He was also featured in Alex Walker’s documentary “We Dreamed America”, an exploration of London’s Americana scene which premiered at the SXSW film festival in March 2008, and for which Matthew also provided part of the soundtrack.

The next twelve months will see the release of a solo record, more London shows, including a slot supporting Martin Carthy’s Brass Monkey and, with Hey Negrita, festivals and gigs in Europe, the U.S and Canada, including Canadian Music Week in Toronto and a return to Austin for SXSW 2009. This summer Matthew will also be playing numerous dates in the UK and Canada with the absurdly talented Dana Wylie Band.

CARLY FREY, who also plays and sings on these recordings has been fiddling her way around the world for more than a decade now: from symphony orchestras to Scottish Ceilidhs to American bluegrass to the rhythms of Afro-fusion.

She began her folk travels with Jeremy Walsh in British Columbia, playing theatres and festivals throughout Canada, the U.S. and Scotland before joining the critically acclaimed fiddling extravaganza ‘Barrage’ in 2002. With this troupe of travelling minstrels, she performed over 300 days a year throughout North America, Europe, China, Taiwan, Singapore and New Zealand. Carly also appeared in the Walt Disney film ‘A Magical Gathering’, and featured on the album and DVD special “Barrage: Vagabond Tales” (Swath Publishing) which aired on the CBC, PBS, and Bravo Networks. In 2005 she landed in East Africa and performed extensively with the artist Hellon James as well as recorded traditional music with the street children of the arts-based orphanage, ‘Shangilia Mtoto Wa Afrika’ (‘Rejoice Child of Africa’).

In 2006 she joined the Kenyan-based Afro-fusion group ‘Abbi and Kikwetu’ on their European tour and featured at the prestigious North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland. She is also a regular performer with the Unity Concert Series and the Soulforce Projects based in Kenya and Spain - showcases of musician activists within peace and reconciliation processes. These days, she is freakishly excited about getting back to her Celtic roots with the Matthew Ord Band.

PAUL SANDY played bass on the tunes which have bass on them. He's a long standing member of the Coal Porters and hey Negrita.

JOEL MCDERMOTT is the other guitarist on 'Whiskey Before Breakfast'. He's also a great mandolinist.

For enquiries about recording work, tuition and bookings call 07592 591718 or email:

matthewdord@googlemail.com

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Sora





Jul 15 2009 4:09 AM

Hello Matthew!

Thanks for the add. I saw you performing at Pembina River Nights, and enjoyed your music very much. Very earthy and just so easy on the ears.

Sora
The Future at Risk (Martin Christopher-Martin)


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Jul 13 2009 2:57 PM

I've uploaded a new track. Originally written and recorded in 1994 on a porta studio this is the 15th anniversary digital mix. 


is about a memorable summer. To sum up what it was really about; sunshine and concerts, a carefree lifestyle and far too many illicit chemicals. The biggest selling album at the time was Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd and this song is a kind of pastiche of that.
Alan Shortman





Jul 1 2009 7:51 PM

How goes it sir?
straysundays





Jun 22 2009 2:20 PM

take a look at the video for "politicians and fraud". It is our comment on the current dismal state of affairs. Thanks for listening. straysundays
Folkandroots


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Jun 15 2009 12:25 PM

The Kittiwakes - CD Launch - Clerkenwell 22nd June

Leigh-on-Sea 3-piece,
The Kittiwakes, celebrate the release of their Midwich Records debut, ‘Lofoten Calling’, a collection of original folk songs written about the people, landscape, folklore and history of the Lofoten Islands above the Arctic Circle and influenced by the traditional music of Norway and the British Isles.

'The Kittiwakes craft timeless and magical acoustically dappled folk treats - gentle and alluring ostensibly Gaelic in sound texture and gorgeously flighty braided as they are by corteges of mandolins, accordions and violins.' [LOSING TODAY]

'The Kittiwakes (rissa tridactyla): delicious, intriguing and evocative music, beautifully played and sung by this talented trio. Recommended to twitchers and lovers of folk music alike' [LEIGH FOLK FESTIVAL]


See http://www.electroacousticclub.com for details of the venue etc
The Future at Risk (Martin Christopher-Martin)


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Jun 6 2009 8:28 AM

Great evening with Hey Negrita at the Borderline last night. Your picking is awesome. Catch you again soon no doubt. Thanks very much.
Alan Shortman





May 28 2009 9:12 PM

what time are you on at the borderline ? can i come toooo...
TheGooseIsOut!





May 17 2009 10:37 AM

Hi Matthew , thanks again for coming to play on friday ... what a great set! ... lets do it all again sometime .
on the ride





May 11 2009 11:00 AM

Hi Matt, I'm working till 8 but we'll try to get there. Thanks for letting us know.
See you tonight hopefully!

Dave
Howard Burton





May 11 2009 4:44 AM

Great to see you again and pick a few tunes at the Cider Shed. See you again sometime down the road.............
The Future at Risk (Martin Christopher-Martin)


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May 7 2009 9:29 AM

Saw you with Dana at the Sheepwalk last night. Brilliant Show. Thank you so much. Best night out I've had in ages. You guys are seriously good.
Martin.
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May 5 2009 5:39 PM



Thanks for adding me.
Sandy Zacky





May 5 2009 2:33 PM

Matthew -

Have a jazzy day : )

Best Wishes,
Sandy
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May 2 2009 12:23 PM

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Apr 25 2009 10:35 AM

Hi
Thanks for adding me to your friends
I enjoyed listening
All the best
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Spirits of the South





Apr 23 2009 5:32 AM

Thanks for accepting Matthew
enjoyed hearing your tunes
all the best to ya!

ian
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Apr 13 2009 10:31 AM

hey
just to let the London folks know;
we are live at 'Great Indoors'
Tuesday 14th April

@ THE ROEBUCK .
50 Great Dover Street, LONDON, South SE1 4YG
(* nr Borough, northern line)
Gordon Wood [Acoustic]





Apr 8 2009 3:22 PM

Hi Matt

Great guitar playing at the Cheltenham Jug Band Festival last Sunday.

Cheers, Gordon
Paul Sumner





Apr 7 2009 6:23 AM

Best wishes from the seaside.
Lovely music indeed.
Paul
Colm Ó Snodaigh





Apr 1 2009 4:31 PM

Thank you for your friendship

This is my new album which is out now on KILA Records:

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Click here to visit store to purchase

Thanks for all your support
Colm
Alan Shortman





Mar 14 2009 8:57 PM

hola ! hows the states....?!
J.M.Olay





Mar 10 2009 6:03 PM

Hi there.

New song up, El Ombligo del Mundo (The navel of the world). There’s also a blog with the lyrics translated, just in case somebody is interested.

Hope you like it.

All the best.

Vyn’s





Mar 10 2009 5:28 AM

Hi
Thanks my friend.

Nice music,great guitar.

All my compliments.

Vyn's.
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Mar 9 2009 11:31 AM

Hey Folks,

THE ROOTS UNION are live at the Bull & Gate, Kentish Town. Weds 11th March.

Our 1st London show of 2009 --- promises to be a good one!!!!

With Nuala & the Alchemy Quartet, Quiet Choir and Alex Sheppard. From 8pm.
£5 (£4)
Northern Celts





Mar 8 2009 3:19 PM

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