Matthew Stubbs

Bio:

Currently, Matthew Stubbs is performing with the legendary Charlie Musselwhite Band, as well as his own band, The Matthew Stubbs Band. He recently was named the 2009 Outstanding Guitarist from Blues Audience Magazine and was a 2009 Boston Music Award Nominee for Blues Act of the Year. As a bandleader and composer, Stubbs has earned himself a reputation for penning soul-drenched Roots & Blues guitar instrumentals. His well-crafted songs are melodic and original; echoing the sounds of historic greats such as Booker T and the MGs, Earl Hooker, Lonnie Mack, and Freddie King. Blues guitarist Rick Holmstrom sums it up best: "The thing I like best about Matt Stubbs playing is that he leaves space. There are plenty of young blues guitarists who can play a whole lot of guitar, and Matt can hang with 'em all, but there are very few who understand that it's important to let it breathe. I dig the economy and simplicity of Matt's playing. He's got an old soul." Matthew Stubbs released his first solo record “Soul Bender” on the VizzTone label group in August 2008, which received much critical acclaim. He will be following this with a new release in March 2010 entitled “Medford & Main” on Chicago based label Blue Bella Records. In addition to playing with The Charlie Musselwhite band, Stubbs has also toured and recorded with many top Blues and Soul acts such as Junior Watson, John Nemeth, Janiva Magness, Lynwood Slim, Brian Templeton and Sax Gordon. Stubbs continues to maintain a full touring schedule, both as a bandleader and sideman. With the release of Medford & Main and many upcoming tours, 2010 looks to be one of his busiest years yet. ..

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Member Since:

September 29, 2006

Members:

........................................................................................ THE MATTHEW STUBBS BAND "PISTOL WHIP" LIVE AT CHAN'S 2/12/10...... THE MATTHEW STUBBS BAND "STUBBZILLA" lIVE AT CHAN'S 2/12/10..... THE MATTHEW STUBBS BAND "YIKES IKE" LIVE AT TUPELO MUSIC HALL 2/11/10... THE MATTHEW STUBBS BAND "TUBE TOP TEMPTATION" TUPELO MUSIC HALL 2/11/10....... Matthew Stubbs with The Charlie Musselwhite Band Chicago Blues Fest 2009. Song title "Wild Wild Woman"............................................

Influences:

Lonnie Mack, Willie Mitchell, The Mar-Keys, Earl Hooker, Ike Turner, Booker T & MGs, Teenie Hodges, Steve Cropper, The Bar-Kays,Johnny Guitar Watson, Freddie King, The Meters, James Brown, The JBs, Tiny Grimes, BB King, Junior Watson, Duke Robillard, Dick Dale, The Ventures, Steve Jordan Sax Gordon, Jimmy Reed, Dave Haley, Billy Butler, Magic Sam, Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, T-Bone, Pee Wee, Hollywood Fats,The Champs, The Thunderbirds, Albert Collins, Little Walter, Guitar Slim, Bill Doggett, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Ike Turner, Albert King, Robert Cray, Joe Turner, Albert King, Bo Didley, Charles Brown, Buddy Guy, ,Chuck Berry, Gatemouth, Wolf, Jimmie Vaughn, The Who, Junior Parker, Sonny Boy, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks .....to many to list

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Matthew Stubbs

Record Label:

Blue Bella Records