matt jones

Bio:

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"By now, everybody knows the story about Mr. Matt Jones drinking an A&R guy into the gutter (literally) at last year’s SXSW. But what many Detroiters might not realize is that Jones — besides being Ann Arbor’s go-to sideman for all things folk and chamber pop, playing in such luminaries as Misty Lyn and The Big Beautiful, Elm From Arm, and Dabenport — is perhaps one of our state’s best examples of nimble-finger guitar plucking and delicately sung laments. Ex-pat Sufjan Stevens should watch his ass."
- Ryan Allen (Detour, 3/4/09)
Detour

"By the end of the year, hopefully, Detroit will know what Ann Arbor has known for a few years: Matt Jones is a genius. That's when he'll finally self-release his album The Black Path. It's a beautifully produced and arranged folk-chamber pop record that shares a lot in common with Ann Arbor compatriots Chris Bathgate and Great Lakes Myth Society."
- Doug Coombe (Metro Times, 10/22/2008)
Motor City Cribs


"Some rare singers have the gift to captivate at first notes, this is Matt Jone’s case. But this initial attraction is progressively converted into a complete addiction as Matt is offering more than just a great songwriting ability. His unique voice - which could sometimes could be compared to Tom Brosseau - is a perfect match on his rich acoustic concept."
- You Crazy Dreamer


"He has a really pleasant voice with a slightly haunting quality to it. His way of singing is much like his way of playing guitar - loose, easy going and almost playful at times. The haunting quality of his voice and the wistful guitar come together to create music that is honestly beautiful."
- Guilt Free Pleasure

Member Since:

August 07, 2005

Members:

Matt Jones at the Secret Garden from hoovesontheturf on Vimeo.

Original Video: Hooves On The Turf

Influences:

Misty Lyn, two hearted, ryan wilson, minneapolis, chris bathgate, dabenport, aaron dresner, barzin, delta88, descent of the holy ghost church, jim roll, michael beauchamp, suzanne hancock, colette alexander, elliott smith, stillwater, nina nastasia, buckner, holopaw, danny kline, sufjan stevens, the tanks, ulcerative colitis, leaning tower of pizza, loring park, the coffee shop on harmon street, dinkytown, great lakes swimmers, sunday crosswords, alan lomax, sam beam, ms. pacman, forgetting birthdays, open mics, cornhusker's lotion, springbrook avenue, front street, st. joseph street, cass corridor, general sherman, 84 lumber, and special thanks to carol gray for harmonies, love and lunch.

Sounds Like:

getting back in, uninvited