Hi, My name is Matt Tyler and I'm a 23 year old singer/songwriter from Birmingham.
Influenced by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, and Dylan I perform in the genre of Acoustic Rock/Folk.
I play Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Harmonica, Bouzouki, Ukulele, and Piano.
I record, write and produce on my own label Dannyboy Records and have a Worldwide Digital Distribution deal with Orchard Music of New York.
My music is available on all good digital music stores worldwide including iTunes, eMusic, Napster, Amazon, 7 Digital etc.. as well as my own website and eBay. Downloads are now in 5 figures worldwide (45,000+).
I have received airplay up and down the country (UK) on Radio Stations such as BBC Radio WM, BBC Radio Leicester, BBC Radio Shropshire, BRMB, Beacon FM, Isles FM (Record of the week), Loch Drummond FM, Radio Wolf and Vale FM amongst others. I was also twice a semi finalist in The UK Song Writing Contest (05 and 06).
I have been gigging for over 6 years now and played over 500 gigs. Playing venues such as The Birmingham Rep, The Crescent Theatre, The MAC, The Custard Factory,The Birmingham Library Theatre, The Old Rep, The Cavern (Liverpool) and The Hard Rock Cafe (Birmingham) and The Royal Spa Centre.
In addition I have also played festivals such as Oxjam, Warwick Folk Festival, Fuse Festival, Buskathon, Artsfest, Gigbeth, Sutton Arts Fest, Harbourne Carnival, and Sutton Coldfield Carnival.
In 2006 I completed a successful mini tour of The USA. Playing dates in Nashville, Memphis, and Florida.
In 2008 I embarked on a tour of the West Midlands on The Dead Flowers By Midnight Tour 2008.
I have been fortunate enough to have played with many big names in the music industry including the likes of Trevor Burton (The Move), Nizlopi, and Mick Feeney (Irish Folk Star).
As of 2008 I now play as one half of the duo/band "Lost Heroes" who are in my top friends. More news on what they are up to very soon!
I also run my own Internet radio station "Matt Tyler Radio". Its on air 24/7 and you can listen in at: www.live365.com/stations/matttylermusic
Additionally, I run "Matt Tyler T.V." at:
www.youtube.com/matttylermusic (New video added every week!).
Recent releases include:
“Brilliant Disguise” (Nov 06) DMB003, A Springsteen tribute album featuring songs from the Boss’ many eras of music with a Tyler twist.
My first all original material album “Dead Flowers By Midnight” (July 07) DBM005 http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=267590706&s=143444
And my latest release "Jonah's Revenge" DBM008. (Out Nov 08). Once again, all self-penned material.
For more info on myself and my music check out the website www.matttyler.co.uk
There you can find the latest news updates, gig listing, and online shop and much, much more.
For queries, booking enquiries or even just to say hi, you can message me on here or alternatively email me at matttyler4928@yahoo.co.uk I would love to hear from you
As well as on myspace I also have a group "Matt Tyler Music" on facebook.
If you want you can add me to your ilike artists and add/dedicate my songs to your facebook profile here:
http://apps.facebook.com/ilike/artist/MATT+TYLER
And finally, Im now on bebo too! At:
www.bebo.com/matttylermusic
Cheers for dropping by and many thanks for your support and friendship. I hope you enjoy my music !
“Friday night at BASE STUDIOS in Stourbridge we film
bands and musicians who come down to play the OPEN MIC and we
make promotional videos for FREE. Just turn up at 7pm to play the OPEN MIC. Filming begins at 7pm.
There's always a crew there. The Bar opens at 7pm too and if you want more
people in your video then bring a crowd down with you (It makes your videos
look better)” - Nick
Interview: Camera: Andy Watts
Music clip Director/editor/camera: Nick J.Townsend
Hey.Just to let ya know if you have any gigs coming up I'm still doing gig photography for only £30(not for too much longer though).Also doing portraiture/promo and documentary.I've added some new examples recently so have a look to see if you like it.Let me know if ya want owt doing.Cheers.Thanks for the add if I havent said so before.
This years festival is headlined by Billy Bragg (Friday), Seth Lakeman (Sunday) and Peatbog Faeries (Saturday) with many more top artists also performing incl the award winning The Demon Barbers.
Just a quick message to let you know that we're playing in Birmingham on Tuesday 21st Oct. We're playing at Island Bar, and it'll start at 9ish. It'd be great to see you there!
Hope everything is going well with you. Sorry to get in touch to shamelessly ask a favour but could you please vote for us in the Orange Unsigned/C4 Comp ? All help & votes are much appreciated & we promise will be repaid!
o my god no way that is so cute! would be ace to see you lot wen i get bk novemeber...we always say ths tho and never do it so wen i get bk we will def arange a time and place to meet up all togetehr lol yh u av got to see wnated its amazing!!! xxxxxxxx
aw wkd! so glad ur keeping busy and stuff then a per usual!!!! hee hee yh im still having sucha good time down here absolutly love it...singing and dancing 6 nights a week is ace!!! just got bak from watching a film called wanted...u sooooooooooo have to go and c it if ever u egt chance its amazing lol xxxxxxxxx
Worcester Music Festival 22nd - 24th August Free Entry - The Ultimate Celebration of Live Music In Worcester Also supporting local charities www. worcestermusicfestival. co. uk