Matt
Matt Self
Matthew Self, AKA Gaddabout

Male
40 years old
MESA, Arizona
United States



Last Login: 7/2/2009
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    Matt's Interests
GeneralDrumming and the written word. They're essentially the same thing. They both live in the realm of pulse and flow. I'm inspired to do both as they relate to my relationship to God. It is inconsequential how I drum or what I write, only that I do them to honor Him who endows me with the ability to do both.
Music

Coltrane, Chick Corea, any virtuoso composer or musician who had great skills and used them to make music for the broad masses. (And quite often, masses of broads) Drummers: Tony, Elvin, Vinnie, Gadd, Omar Hakim, Gary Husband, Rick Marotta, Bernard Purdie, Keith Carlock, many, many others.
MoviesAnything with a good story and likable characters. Can never go wrong with a Coen brothers movie.
TelevisionLost. Lost. And more Lost. Love the Simpsons. Recently started watching Weeds.
BooksI've got a big library of theology books I'm sure no one is interested in. Perhaps you're wanting to know I think Douglass Coupland has the most beautiful, fluid writing style of my generation. Or that I'm influenced by libertarian thinkers without actually becoming a "big L" Libertarian.
HeroesAssuming we're discussing mere mortals in recent American history: Vinnie Colaiuta; Paul "Bear" Bryant; Steven Yates; John Wimber. I'm probably not giving someone important the credit they're due. Walking out the life and ministry of Jesus continues to be my driving force.

     Matt's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Networking, Friends
Hometown:Mesa, AZ
Body type:5' 11" / More to love!
Religion:Christian - other
Zodiac Sign:Taurus
Smoke / Drink:No / Yes
Children:Someday
Education:Some college
Occupation:Online Producer/Television

   Matt's Schools
Arizona State University-Main Campus
Tempe, AZ
Graduated: N/A
Degree: None
Major: Journalism
 

1994 to 1996
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
Graduated: N/A
Degree: Associate's Degree
Major: Journalism
Minor: Political Science
Clubs: The Mesa Legend, former editor-in-chief
 

1991 to 1994
Dobson High School
Mesa, AZ
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: Music
 

1983 to 1987

   Matt's Networking
Television - Journalism - New Media


   Matt's Companies
KPNX
Phoenix, AZ US
Online producer
Digital ops




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   Matt's Blurbs
About me:
I'm an online journalism professional in the East Valley of Greater Phoenix. I'm married to a beautiful, wonderful woman, Jessica, who tolerates my obsession with drums. Read my daily blog at matt.mattandjess.com.
Who I'd like to meet:
I'd love to have a venti coffee with Douglass Coupland, just to find out if he speaks like he writes.

   


   


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Matt has 387 friends.
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 jzheeem 


 Official MySpace Page of Hannah Ford 


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 Ari Hoenig 


 Stanton Moore 


 BOB Juba 


 JOHN LEWIS - Drums & Percussion 





Matt's Friends Comments
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Love is genius





May 20 2009 4:49 PM

Happy Birthday a day late Matt. It was great to see ya the other day. I'm still in Phoenix. Heading back to OC tomorrow morning. If you are around tonight and want to chill some, look me up Brotha!
Erik Teichmann





Apr 20 2009 7:58 AM

Here's hoping you won't be missing the party!
The Energy Trio and the Sugarthieves
Wednesday, April 22.
9PM - 2AM
@ Sail Inn - 1st St and Farmer in Tempe

-the Energy Trio
Don Elkington





Apr 13 2009 5:20 PM

My heart has been heavy for you all weekend. I am sending as much energy your way as I can.
SHURMAN





Apr 3 2009 5:19 AM

headin back to Tempe for ONE LAST SHOW at the Last Exit (before they close the doors) on Saturday April 18th...and you know Matt's presence is requested ..it's not THAT far form Mesa c'mon
Drunkalette™





Apr 1 2009 9:15 PM

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER!!!



Haha!
J.C CORTES NEW ALBUM BLUES A TIEMPO Y CONTRATIEMP





Mar 24 2009 6:54 PM

in your place the blues is alive BLUES A TIEMPO
J.C CORTES NEW ALBUM BLUES A TIEMPO Y CONTRATIEMP





Mar 15 2009 6:16 PM

keep the blues alive,EN LA PARED DEL BLUES
Jessica





Dec 30 2008 3:10 AM

I miss you ...
... BAD!
'Nuff said.
I love you.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
SCDrummerboy





Nov 19 2008 12:26 AM

Yeah...dbl strokes in general are like cheating! ;)
SCDrummerboy





Nov 15 2008 4:45 PM

Nothing like them double paradiddles...almost as cool as paradiddle-diddles! :)
Have great weekend!
3ology





Nov 12 2008 2:56 PM

nice to meet you here . . . best to you.
GuitarPlayerZen.com





Sep 23 2008 12:04 PM

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Angel-ika





Aug 27 2008 8:25 PM

Thanks for sharing your wife with us for these last couple weeks... I really appreciate it and have enjoyed the time we had together. Hopefully next time you can come or we can travel that way and see you too.
:0)
Just Jess





Aug 18 2008 6:14 PM

All I gotta say is...

I MISS YOU!!!

*So* wish you were here visiting family with me. You'd absolutely fall in love with our lil niece here.

I just miss you is all. I love you, honey and cannot wait to be back home with you again!
Give Meeko lovin's from me.

I LOVE YOU!!!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
MaximumBob





Aug 3 2008 12:25 AM

Dude.. start with a dw pedal.. set the throw all the way back extend the beater all the way out and tighten the spring all the way down.. then play a jazz samba at about 80 bpm for a half an hour at a time and articulate each stroke. Accenting the second stroke of each pair.. With both feet... It'll feel like shin splints for a while but that would be a great start... I got a couple other excercizes that might help.. sorry it took me so long to get back to you .. For you the key is your right hand but for the rest of the band it is your right foot.. It must be solid and deliberat and unquestionable..Sorry it took so long for me to respond..
Christian





Jul 16 2008 3:05 AM

wish i would have gotten to talk beforei left for tour... ill hit you up when i get back .. great page btw
Official MySpace Page of Hannah Ford





Jul 10 2008 12:50 PM

Hey Gaddabout!!

Thanks for stopping by and for the request!

Peace Love & Drums...

Hannah

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jzheeem





Jul 6 2008 11:11 PM

Thanks for the Add Matt, Rock On !Photobucket
We As Human





Jul 1 2008 4:30 PM

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Randy





Jul 1 2008 5:16 AM

Thank you for the ADD!!!
Drunkalette™





Jun 6 2008 3:32 AM

Hi Matt... Just checking in on you!

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Thanks for loving that wifey of yours as you do... :D

I miss you guys!
MicHeLLe





May 19 2008 7:02 PM



Hope the two of you enjoy your day!!
Holly





May 19 2008 3:47 PM

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Drunkalette™





May 19 2008 3:45 PM

Hey Matt!!! Just stopping by to wish you an awesome day!!! I hope you and Jess are able to be together today!

Happy Birthday

I love you...
breedrums





May 18 2008 6:53 PM

:)

peace-breeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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