Just me with guest performances from friends. OR with Cold Shot OR with TNT
The Stumble
Influences
All guitars players who do it with feeling Rory Gallagher, Jan Akerman, Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, David Gilmour, Peter Green, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, Walter Trout, Robin Trower, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Paul Kossoff, Alvin Lee, Stevie Ray, Lee Ritenour, John Mayer
Matt has an overriding passion for the Blues although some of his music reflects other interests in rock, jazz and fusion. The music is mainly instrumental. Matt is known for his emotive guitar soloing which ranges from a cry to a growl! Based in the UK he markets his music via the internet as an independent artist.
The music is self produced, recorded, written and performed.
Matt Thorpe - All Guitars, programming, production, recording and mixing. Instruments : Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Synths, Drums
Matt has been playing and writing music for too many years now and has worked with some incredibly talented people through many bands and recording sessions. First real band was probably Raw Deal. This was followed by Lautrec. Next Matt found himself playing, writing and recording with Phil Savage in Savage. During this time Phil and Matt recorded with Ruby Turner, Steve Palmer and others. Next came a brief spell with Visa but again linked up with Phil in Phil Savage and The Accountants. The Blues Association was the next band and was fronted by Pete Zimmer. Following the New Flyers yet another band with Phil! Matt formed Down'n'Dirty, a formidable blues outfit, with singer Dave Edwards. During early 1999 Matt then persued a solo career spanning 8 cd albums marketed through the intenet gaining international recognition. Also during this period, Sept 2001, Matt recorded and produced The Nashville Sessions CD in the USA with the Blues Allstars and also many song collaborations with mp3.com artists in the USA & Canada including Patti Sterling, Jasper Mills Band, Bob Johnson and The Funkdawgs amongst many others. Recently Matt has been active playing with local electric pub band Cold Shot and also as part of TNT with acoustic bluesman Tony Portlock.
Hey Matt! Been a while so I thought I stop by for a dose of your Saaaweeet Chops. Nice Vid. Love the harmony hook & as usual the fingers are as Great as ever, Brother. Take care & have a Great Weekend! Later, Cliff
Hiya Matt, Hope life is good to ya lately. Love the videos. I was wondering how you were fingering a couple licks I've heard you do on some tuness before, now I've "seen" them. ;-) Don't worry, I won't steal them. Although I've seen them I still can't play them. LOL Sounding better than ever, Brother, Take care & stay in touch. Cliff
Hi Matt, Enjoyed your playing tonite at The Paradise Lounge. Nice to 'go electric' for a change (for me that is!! ). Will try and get down on Saturday to see you guys if I can.
Hi Matt, Yes good to meet you too. Wasn't sure, thought it might be you when you walked in (just a few pics and a bit of myspace audio to go on!) - was pretty obvious when you started playing mind! Good stuff. Catch you at an electric jam sometime soon. Cheers
