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Matt King
Alternative / Lyrical / Visual

" Friction"

the woods,
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Matt King: General Info
Member Since2/18/2005
Band Websitemattking.com
Band MembersDan Cohen, guitars, bass, banjo, drums Jerry Roe, drums, bass, guitar, Dolby Matt King, vox, guitars, bass, drums, mandolin (really)

matt youtube


Rube

Dan Cohen
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jerry roe


New Kids On The Rock article from the New York Post

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...this is where i grew up (kidding, songs I wrote/produced are in the film)





InfluencesRick Bragg,Mac Wiseman,Lon Chaney,Larry Sparks,Waits
Sounds Like


Record LabelMontage
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 13 2008 7:00P
Ottawa Blues Fest Ottawa, Ontario
Aug 13 2008 8:00P
House of Blues with John Hiatt cleveland, Ohio
Aug 27 2008 8:00P
Calvin Theatre with John Hiatt Northampton, Massachusetts
Aug 28 2008 8:00P
Showcase Live with John Hiatt foxboro, Massachusetts
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
Blue Ridge Performing Arts Center Hendersonville, North Carolina
Sep 24 2008 9:00P
The Station Inn nashville

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   About Matt King
I grew up in the mountains of North Carolina and hail from a long line of pillars of the community........Hatfields, harlots and a preacher or two. I had a great aunt that boarded up the windows of a house and set it on fire with her husband in it and a grandmother that shot her husband, so needless to say, I approach love with caution. There were the obligatory bootleggers in Dark Corner South Carolina and my Great grandpa B.T. Wright was a trainman in Eastern Kentucky, he also worked in the coal mines.

....Bluegrass music makes me homesick and books make me want to never go back.

I did a stint for a major label in the 90's, rode on a big bus and then learned how to tour the country solo in a truck following someone else's big bus.

Songwriting forces me to try and connect to the world...most of the time it has the opposite effect and I swear that I'll never get out of my own head.

I have a propensity to dumpster dive.

Love hobos, knives, the 1930's, you, humility,free thinkers, strong coffee,old books and anything arcane or esoteric. I also find prime numbers EXTREMELY compelling.



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Matt King's Friends Comments
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Tanya Elise' Howard





Jul 4 2008 3:03 PM

Paint splatter sparkle
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jace everett





Jun 23 2008 9:27 PM

The fact that you and Hiatt are playing the "Pabst Blue Ribbon" Theater makes me smile.... If I could see the show I'd smile even more!

Knock 'em dead hoss...
Erika





Jun 14 2008 3:29 PM

I miss my friend!
Chuckie





Jun 14 2008 12:08 PM

Boogie
calvin





Jun 9 2008 8:12 AM

Hey, just dropping in to say "HI" and listening to some outstanding music...take care.. :)
joshua





Jun 9 2008 8:13 PM

yyeeee. fucckkinng haaaa.
On The Brink of Extinction





Jun 8 2008 10:17 PM

Have an Excellent week Matt:)

xoxo Liz

Alan





Jun 6 2008 7:15 AM

Just checked and my pulse is a bit eratic (not sure I spelled that right) but still there. Also checked the Obits and I wasn't there either.
Guess I am good for now.

How goes the tour? I read your blogs and it sounds like you are visiting some intresting places.
I wanted to come see you in Isle of Palms but didn't work out. You need to get to the Sunshine State.
Hope all is well with you and that you are having a good time.
I will write more later.

Your most favorite cousin,
Jeff
♥Kateums♥{missing him}





Jun 2 2008 8:11 PM

thanx for the add ^_^ ... my dad jus saw you down in kentucky with robert earl keen and said u were amazing.. i wanted to go bad but he wouldnt take me... maybe next time.. lovin the music.. keep it up man .. much LOVE :)
wanda





Jun 2 2008 8:50 PM

Yes! You are still alive and doing well.....XM 12 (X Country)

The new weekly chart has Rube at #5 from #7 last week.

At last, word is spreading!
Robyn





Jun 2 2008 4:04 PM

Thanks for the awesome sets in Covington and Lexington this weekend.
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john paul daniel





Jun 2 2008 4:13 AM

hey matt
all the best
bebo
Adriene





May 30 2008 8:41 PM

tell george to stay outta our pilates class! shanty towns' like ridin on a roller coaster weeeeehaw!
Jimmy g





May 31 2008 9:51 AM

Brother Matt,your music has a certain ring of truth to it,it all Rocks..keep your amp's on 11 and your gain on Full..ya Rock hoss..Cheers!
jimmy g
George Ducas





May 28 2008 9:02 PM

Yo brother! I need a workout at the "Y"! Hope to see ya' soon man!
As always, the music sounds great...!
Brenda





May 28 2008 11:28 PM

Great job at The Windjammer in SC! I hope I didn't fweak you out. . . :)And, two of my REK stalking buddies that saw you in Indianapolis said that they are now officially Matt King fans!!! (I told them it would happen that way.
)
wanda





May 28 2008 6:46 PM

Great show at the Windjammer! You guys are soooo good! BTW-I REALLY do like the new cd!
Michael Kreutz





May 24 2008 8:14 AM

Hello Matt.
Very good sound..keep on !!!
MOUNT DUNGEON





May 21 2008 5:14 PM

Friday, May 23rd @ The Grey Eagle!
Mount Dungeon presents:
A most glorious fundraising concert to benefit public access TV.

Featuring the exquisite talents of the following artists:
The Secret B-sides
The Mend
Jonathan Ammons & The Electric Ghost Collective

Door is $7, all proceeds go to URTV.

Ashevilles public access television is YOUR television.
wanda





May 19 2008 8:48 PM

Congrats on #6 on XM12 this week! Keep those requests coming everyone and keep Matt moving up the charts!
APPALACHIAN ROSE





May 16 2008 1:31 PM

buckdancin = hillbilly ballet
bonita





May 13 2008 1:36 PM

MATT!

it was so nice to see
you and Jamie yesterday.

Good people.
Fernando Caneca





May 14 2008 6:54 AM

Very cool tracks, congrats.
Best wishes from Brasil.
Amy Beth





May 13 2008 8:51 AM

Love your Rock the Vote ad!
Bill Lauderbach - Songwriter





May 2 2008 8:30 AM

Hey Matt,
Great work. Thanks for adding me. Please give my music a listen. I would value your comments.
Much respect,
Bill
Ange





May 4 2008 8:49 AM


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Apr 30 2008 9:35 AM

tranket.
Utah Mafia





Apr 30 2008 5:40 AM

Add one more to the list... my Mom is now a big Matt King fan... I think "American Dream" really spoke to her... Lemme know if yer anywhere near NYC in the next month...
BREWMAN





Apr 27 2008 4:03 PM

Thanks for the birthday wish, bro!
Shannon Mock





Apr 26 2008 2:25 PM

How goes it hotshot? Miss your mug!
Utah Mafia





Apr 22 2008 10:00 AM

Likewise... next time hopefully we can sit down and pass a bottle (but not the one without a label). fambly bbq will keep me from headin to b'ham tonight, but don't worry, i'll make a show soon... kick ass
Amanda Williams





Apr 3 2008 9:01 AM

Rock on, Matt.
JR Steel Guitar





Apr 13 2008 11:41 PM

Hope all is well Matt!
JR
Jacqueline Jacquemain





Apr 18 2008 1:05 PM

I love every song you have posted. You so rock.
Hannah





Apr 18 2008 12:45 PM

play pretty! (that's always my last saying to james before he gets on the stage!)
Ånkhvenaris





Apr 21 2008 9:18 AM

hello
Thanks my friend
Best from France to you
and good day !
Take care
Best wishes
X
Ånkhvenaris
The Truth About the Music Business





Apr 16 2008 7:15 AM

thanks for the add!

Best of luck!

SM
Jason





Apr 15 2008 11:14 PM