For now, just Matt on guitar, slide guitar, biscuit tin banjo, harmonica, stomp box and vocals.
Etkilendikleri
Charlie Patton, Son House, Blind Willie Johnson, Jeff Lang, Bob Brozman, Hat Fitz, Lightnin' Sam & Joel Hopkins, 'Bongo Joe' Coleman, RL Burnside, Leadbelly, Big Joe Williams, Country John Jackson, Sleepy John Estes, Big Bill Broonzy, Memphis Slim, Arhoolie Records, Nick Drake, Chain, Phil Manning, Dead Kennedys, Ed Keupper, The Loved Ones, The Easybeats, Billy Bragg, Dave Brubeck, Tim Buckley, Leo Kottke, Gran, Polly from the monthly jams, Doug McLeod, Matt Taylor
Neye Benziyor?
he is trying pretty hard!
Plak Şirketi
You can now get my CD Hollerin' @ CD Baby AND HERE
"With a guttural, barbed-wire, wail and a guitar style crafted from dirt and the sticky mess of a hundred bar room floors, south-east coaster, Matt Southon strangles life into the blues – the death-rattle serving as percussion for his raucous take on a music which sometimes needs to be reminded of its true roots – this is that reminder." SAM FELL: Rhythms/Inpress/Drum Media/Mess+Noise/Australian Guitar/Tsunami
“Matt's 8 track ‘live' EP is interesting and diverse. His considerable song-writing talents are obvious in this debut effort. Very much in the mould of Hat Fitz, his interpretation of the blues is raw with a sound very reminiscent of traditional Delta blues.” Russ Lawrence: President Canberra Blues Society
"The true power of music is when it's stripped of its commercial ties and cross-marketing and simply becomes a raw cry from the soul....Matt is proof" Lloyd Spiegel: One of Oz's preeminent blues guitarists.
What is Matt's music about?
Matt's music is inspired by passion and fire of old style bluesman the likes of Son House and Charlie Patton.
With a beat up slide guitar and a hollering singing style, Matt can't hide the fact that his love of the old blues has combined with a love of harder stuff like the Ramones or the Dead Kennedy's, and modern legends like Jeff Lang, Lloyd Spiegel and Geoff Achison; resulting in a 100 mile an hour crash or crash through performance style.
Living on a bush property near Bega, Matt's verandah has played home to much of his raucous stomping about, with his style developing through absolutely no need to turn it down!
Festivals?
Matt has performed at the following festivals
Gumball Festival,
Bruthen,
Candelo,
Narooma,
Newcastle
Goulburn Blues Festivals.
Who has Matt been sharing stages with lately?
Matt has played with or supported the following fantastic blues artists
Collard Greens & Gravy,
The Fumes,
Extended Family,
Fiona Boyes, Mookie Brill & Rich Delgrosso
Glenn Terry,
The Blues Bombers,
Lloyd Spiegel,
Phil Edgeley,
Kim Churchill,
Daniel Champagne,
CD's Anyone?
Matt has produced two EP's. ‘Stone Cabin Sessions' a six track EP completely recorded in the stone cabin by Matt (and very lo tech); and ‘Hollerin!' which contains eight original tracks and was recorded at Pirate Studios in about seven hours. Both EP's are attempts to capture the energy of Matts live performance style. Matt's new CD "Australian Verandah Blues" is a full length knees up, with songs of murder and drought, burning pumps and beer.
Thanks for you message. Great to hear from you. Things going well here I just found out Im gonna play in Tamworth in the Toyota Starmaker Finals! Very exciting!
Where are your gigs in December? Would like to come along.
Hey Matt! I got a copy of your new record from Dave. It sounds awesome and your songs are so great!! The images in them are so alive!!! Thankyou! Look forward to hearing you play live somewhere soon. Cheers Rebecca
Heya hows the recording going? I see that your gonna be at the good old junkyard in Dec, cool stuff! Say a big gday to Megs for me and I hope you two are all fine and dandy. Ciao! x
Great to hear, can't wait to get a copy. Keeping the fingers busy and the fretts tired if nothing else. Really pumped to get the tracking underway. Looks like we're both filling up the callender, will keep an eye out for when paths may cross.
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Yeah man, It was great fun to play 2gether. It'd be great 2 do it again, we should ask Jason about it. I'm heading down 2morrow so won't b able to catch friday but best of luck with the session, let me know how it turnes out. Yeah, i can't wait 4 this gig on friday.
Hi Matty, I feel bad about neglecting you these days, nothing happening in Wagga music-wise these days and I am busy with new life. Say Hello to Meg for me and I will try to email soon. Glad to see you have had plenty of gigs.
Howdy Matt, Is that a new song I hear ? Sounding very cool indeed my friend, let us know when you get your next one out, will have to stuff one in my bag. Travel Safe. DOAC.
Matty! Same to you mate, I had a ball those few days, hopefully we can cross paths again sometime. LOVE the cd too. Haven't heard anything with so much raw energy in a long time, its has been getting me through the hours in the car! See you soon mate, hi to Meg. Tom :)
I'm really excited to have uploaded to myspace my first
video! It's called 'A Day At The Country
Show'. I'd love you to check it out and
let me know what you think.
Hello Matt, good to hear from you.. i'm doing fine, still writting and strumming along. yes i think i will be at Tanjia this weekend, so i'll see you then.. Annie x
Hey you bush bashin' hollerer....i figured your comment came before we talked yesterday...figured i would reply anyway, just so you gwt a little buzz at the "new comments" in youer notifications ;) Some gigs in SA sounds cool, sounds like your having a ball!!!! I think we are going to have to have like a couple of days serious practice organisation when i get back for mount beauty......i think i have been offered a couple of gigs up in noosa from the 3th- the 13th of may, and the place is just too damn beautiful to refuse... Still waiting on the posters, Rob is a lazy bastard
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