So many to thank! Robert Atwood, Adrian Rollini, Al Bowlly, Harry Von Tilzer, The New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra, Bix Beiderbecke, Vince Giordano, Sousa, Scott Joplin, Charley Straight, King Oliver, Glen Gray and his Casa Loma Orchestra, Paul Whiteman, Ted Snyder, Ruth Etting, George Gershwin, Connie Boswell, Harry Reser, Tiny Parham, Desylva, Brown, and Henderson, Nacio Herb Brown, Arthur Freed, Artie Shaw, Lawrence Welk, Myron Floren, The California Ramblers, The Goofus Five, Jean Goldkette, Duke Ellington, Jesse Stafford, Hoagy Carmichael, Lionel Belasco, Irving Berlin, Mills Brothers, Annette Hanshaw, Ukulele Ike, Joe Bussard's record collection, Joe Venuti, Roy Fox, all those guys on my 78s, and of course my friends who I've learned a lot from over the years!
How's tricks! It's Matt here coming to you from sunny Dallas, Texas. I'm what you call an 'old soul', and I've been into nostalgia and all things old for as long as I can remember.
I started down this musical journey on clarinet, later adding saxophone to the mix- 8 years ago I took up the accordion and there's been no turning back! To my arsenal I've added all saxes, piano, tuba, tenor guitar, tenor banjo, uke, vibes, and xylophone, but accordion's the main attraction. I play a lot of solo jobs, but I also play with a few groups and I'm always looking for new folks to jam with. I specialize in vintage music of 1895-1935, but I play a myriad of styles including rags, jazz, novelty, marches, Latin, swing, classical, 50s/60s rock, ska, classical, fox trots, and all points in between. I'm also an avid collector of 78 rpm records, as well as vintage sheet music from the 1890s- 1940s, that's where I find a lot of my material, great composers like Berlin, Tilzer, DeSylva, Brown, Henderson, and so on.
So if you're in town, swing by and take a listen at any of the places I'm playing. I'm currently working on some new recordings, I'll definitely put the word out when the CD is finished! I play all the instruments (accordion, bass/alto/tenor saxes, piano, banjo, etc.) with the exception of a few exceptional guest stars.
Should you be looking for some TRULY unique entertainment, feel free to give me a shout, (469) 235-9658, or drop a line at bornaramblerman@hotmail.com- I am for hire!
In the mean time, enjoy the tunes- the old, the odd, and the obscure!
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Come see me Friday @ Muddy Waters live on stage! Activities start around 9:00 with Def Point a rock/blues band and I will take the stage at 10:00! LOVE TO SEE YOU THERE... FUN WILL BE HAD BY ALL!!
Hey! Thank you for supporting my music. Check out my web site at www.vanessathompson.net and my music videos at www.youtube.com. One of my youtube videos is below for you to hear. If you like it, feel free to put it on your page and share it with your friends. There are also some banners on my page if you want to use them on your page. If you have Facebook, please add me. Some are putting me in their top friends. The support is really appreciated. Hope you liked the cover on Hollywood Celebrity Magazine. If you like my music, please add it to your play list for others to hear. Thank you :)
My new music video to my song "Heartbreakin Game" will be out later today or tomorrow. It will first show up on www.youtube.com. Let me know what you think. There is also a fanpop page for me that has been set up. If you get a chance visit it at http://lnk.ms/0zvbC . You can also sign up to follow me on twitter :)
Thank you to all those who supported my live performance at Club Heaven in Seattle, Washington for the Seattle Music Revival. This is an event that will help define the Seattle music scene.
I will be playing with my rough sax group on Friday the 14th starting at 10:00pm at the new Muddy Warters on Live Oak and Haskell ave. Love to see you!
"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
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not mind a little shameless self promotion, please allow me to post
this message on your comments.
I would like to personally invite you to my next big show on July
18, 2009 at the Lakewood Theater. Please check out the blog on my page
about the 2009 Atomic Frolic. It is going to be a really fun event.
Hope to see you there.
