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Maurice Mattei & The Tempers
Americana / Blues / Crunk



Cincinnati, Ohio
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Maurice Mattei & The Tempers: General Info
Member Since3/26/2008
Band Websitemmattei.com/
InfluencesMusical influences:
Robert Johnson, Shirley & Lee, Hank Williams, Buddy Holly, ABBA, Eddie Cochran, Big Joe Turner, Sonic Youth, Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday, Shane MacGowan, Eric Bogel, Stephin Merritt, Gram Parsons, Jimmie Rodgers aka "the Singing Brakeman", The Sex Pistols, Tammy Wynette, The Rolling Stones, Charlie Patton, The Blue Sky Boys, Smokey Robinson, Jean Ritchie, Pete Townshend, Cole Porter, Jerry Lee Lewis, Hoagy Carmichael, Leadbelly, Rodgers & Hart, Darlene Love, The Beatles, Howlin' Wolf, Elmore James, Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry, Sam Cooke, Jack Nitzsche, Shooby Taylor, The Chantels, T.Rex, Elvis Presley, Phil Spector, Doc Boggs, The Carter Family, George Jones, Jerry Kennedy, Randy Newman, Gene Pitney & Melba Montgomery, Felice & Boudeleaux Bryant, Roy Orbison, The Troggs, Sly Stone, The Velvet Underground, Jonathan Richman, Mary Wells, Johnny Otis with Marie Adams and Three Tons Of Joy, Elvis Costello, The Kinks, John Prine, Loretta Lynn, The Everly Brothers, Mildred Bailey, The Boswell Sisters, The Mekons, Van Morrison, Bent Fabric, Jimmy Liftlock, Big Bling, Vig Blunt, Anwar Tardy, Mrs. Melt, Landmines 'r' Us, Lost Highway Hair Salon, My old friend Soupy, Velvet Chin Strap, Sergeant Lou, Cupcake, The big guy next door, Sit hear and eat somethin', I'll get the door, I fold, Stand up a second, Coconut Cream Pie, Antfarm Pendrake, Keep On The Sunnyside
Record LabelMarKey Records

Blue Jordan Records

Type of LabelIndie





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Jul 19 2008 10:00P
the Northside Tavern Cincinnati
Aug 9 2008 7:00P
St. Joe’s Festival CINCINNATI
Sep 20 2008 10:00P
the Comet Cincinnati

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   About Maurice Mattei & The Tempers
"You can hold the best of Maurice Mattei’s Material to the highest songwriting standards. His "Set The World On fire" would not only fit fine on Bob Dylan’s Love And Theft album, It would be a highlight. It was an ear-opening revelation when a career spanning package from this unsung songwriter arrived in the mail."--Don Mcleese, No Depression Magazine

"The best thing about his minimalist songs is that they’re anything but your slick, cliché, over-emotional coffeehouse crooner material. Mattei’s guitar melodies are as soothing and undiluted as his lyrics. It’s like the thrill of literature in the form of rock ’n’ roll, and without all the shaggy hair and distorted guitar posing to get in the way."--Kari Wethington of Cin Weekly

Maurice Mattei is a singer/song writer from Cincinnati, Ohio. Born in Italy, he immigrated to America as a child with his family. He started writing songs in his early teen years. After the release of his first recordings in 1983 and 1988 he abandoned music to pursue photography. His interest lay primarily in documentary photography and this led him into certain social circles (Bikers, Drug addicts, Debutantes, Wrestlers, Strippers, Socialites, Celebrities, etc.) that he found to be strangely new and oddly exciting. This vast and glorious parade of life re-ignited his desire to write songs.

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In 1995 he released his first CD of original material. He has since released 10 CD’s, the latest being "The Tempers Perform The Best Of Maurice Mattei Vol.3". In addition to CDs, Mr. Mattei has released three cassette tapes, two 7-inch singles, one tape-cassette single, two CD singles and a DVD since 1995. To see a complete discography, examples of photographic works, lyrics page, additional mp3’s, and miscellaneous writings.

Since 1990, Mattei has been quietly releasing some of the best story-songs in the region. Mattei’s tawdry, insightful tales were released to minimal fanfare, masking an unsung talent that was part Dylan, part Bukowski, only smarter and of better voice. Also a noted photographer, Mattei’s examination of the seedier side of the human condition in his songs is even more effective than his photographs exploring similar ground.Mike Breen of City Beat

Please go to the Maurice Mattei web site - www.mmattei.com

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Jul 6 2008 12:09 AM

Hey, how are you?
Suzanne





Jul 4 2008 11:23 AM

Hi Maurice.
Happy fourth!
Greg Spence Wolf


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Jun 29 2008 11:36 PM

It's a beautiful day under that older summer sun
beating it's rays down on everyone
Warming the earth
Feeding the plants
i wish everyday were a sunday
with a little rain at 3AM

© Greg Spence Wolf
6/29/08 11:32 PM
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Jun 18 2008 4:42 PM

Hi Maurice, How are you today?

Greg





peace and love

peace_sign
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May 31 2008 10:41 PM

Summer's almost here and the time is right
For dancing in the street,
I hope you get a smile from everyone you meet
I hope rocj=k and roll never lets you down,
I hope your soul feels comfortable all over town

© Greg Spence Wolf dot com 5/31/08 10:35 PM



David Brookings





May 26 2008 2:50 PM

i like your stuff, it is love and thefty, which is great
Brandon


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May 26 2008 2:37 PM

Hey Maurice Mattei & The Tempers, I'm worth $605!
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May 23 2008 9:22 AM

Thank you . Great to hear your quality .
xx
Melissa Laveaux





May 19 2008 2:20 AM

i love your lyrics and your voice :)
i'm not sure i get the picture of the lady in the sucker... but i do love your lyrics and voice...
Curious Jean Low: M.F. Hooligan





May 11 2008 1:28 PM

Well, that's just lovely.
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May 9 2008 11:46 AM

Oh oh oh, tell me all about your day job!
Curious Jean Low: M.F. Hooligan





May 8 2008 8:41 AM

Hey, thanks.


What are your big plans for the day?
Dave G





May 6 2008 2:47 PM

Thanks! Your music is so cool!
Curious Jean Low: M.F. Hooligan





May 6 2008 11:00 AM

I do love these songs, mister.
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Apr 27 2008 12:45 AM

Lol. There is a book called "Earthquake in Cincinnati".


http://www. amazon. com/Earthquake-Cincinnati-Disaster-American-Adventure/dp/157748231X
Curious Jean Low: M.F. Hooligan





Apr 26 2008 5:27 PM

It's a done deal, MM.
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Apr 25 2008 6:34 PM

Oh Mauricio, I'll have some free time on Sunday. Just let me know what you need, mister.
Curious Jean Low: M.F. Hooligan





Apr 24 2008 4:58 PM

Hiya, Maurice.
How is your day?
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Apr 19 2008 1:45 PM

Earthquake?!
WHiTE G!RLS





Apr 18 2008 2:18 PM

Very nice.
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Lara





Apr 16 2008 9:37 AM

Hi Maurice, thanks for your kind request! Good music, L.
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Apr 15 2008 10:45 PM

I hope you had a good morning
i hope you had a good day,
i hope you have a good evening
I hope Good things come your way,
Curious Jean Low: M.F. Hooligan





Apr 14 2008 1:23 PM

It's perfectly blue-sky-semi-windy-cool here, the kind of weather that could offend no one.
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Apr 14 2008 10:52 AM

Maurice, I think we are in the same time zone, yes?
Curious Jean Low: M.F. Hooligan





Apr 14 2008 5:48 AM

Hey, good morning to you!
House & Bird





Apr 11 2008 7:11 AM

awesome songs...thanks for finding us.
sweet folk noir.

ryan
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Apr 10 2008 6:30 PM

Hi Maurica
Nice to meet you

I hope the sunshine of spring.
makes you feel really good,
I hope all your friends,
Are sending good vibes to you,
I wish you good fortune in all that you do
© Greg Spence Wolf
2008
Drybones Music





Apr 10 2008 5:36 PM

Dearest Maurice & the Tempers,

thank you so much for befriending the Drybones. we are so pleased to make your acquaintance and are honored to be your friend.

-rachael ann
Adam Dvorak





Apr 10 2008 10:06 AM

Thanks!
Hope to hear from you soon.
Peace,
Adam
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Apr 9 2008 10:46 AM

Harpo's King Bee gets into my head every other day or so, as it goes.
Curious Jean Low: M.F. Hooligan





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