Matt Williams: Guitars, Violins, Mandolin, Lap-Steel, Bass, Percussion, and Voice.
Matt Williams and The Ocean for "Symphonies In Sea":
Shane Parreco : Drums, Guitar, Bass, Vocals.
Frank Mapstone: Keyboards, Guitar, Trumpet, Vocals.
Matt Fagen: Bass, Saxophones, Guitar, Vocals.
Matt Williams Band for "Particles":
Jeff Browning: Drums
Pat McNeill: Keyboards, Percussion.
"Particles" Guests:
Steven Foster: Woodwinds
Pavel Wlosok: Piano
Sarah Steb: Vocals
Krystal Jillson: Vocals
Jacob Keller: Bass
Marc Hallisey: Bass
Sean K. Smith: Trumpets
BOOKING/MANAGEMENT:
Mended Heart Records - Info@MendedHeartRecords.com
PRESS CONTACT:
Chris Tutino - Chris@MendedHeartRecords.com
Influences
John Lennon, David Gray, Radiohead, Roger Waters, Soundgarden, George Harrison, Pat Metheny, James Brown, Wilco, Herbie Hancock, Coldplay, Muse, Ben Harper, Chris Thile, Fionna Apple, Mazzy Star, Paul McCartney, Seal.
Sounds Like
Frank Mapstone says,
"Nu-Pop/Jazz/Folk."
Others vote for,
"Folk/Rock/Jazz/Pop."
Some might say,
"Indie/Rock/Americana."
BIO:
Asheville, North Carolina based recording artist, Matt Williams, has released four original albums in his efforts to reach listeners with his own brand of world-conscious Folk/Rock/Jazz/Pop.
His debut album, "First Light", recorded when he was just sixteen years old, opened a window for Matt's creativity that he has chosen never to close. Since it's release, in 2002, Williams has independently produced three additional records, each exploring new concepts and uniquely blending music genres.
Because of his varying approaches to music, Matt's live shows have remained variety-filled and continually interesting for fans that have followed his career. Using the art of live loop-sampling, Matt layers the colors of his full array of string instruments (guitars, violins, mandolin, lap-slide, and bass) alongside various percussion elements (guitar percussion, hand drums, bells and shakers) to create the surprisingly-thick sound of his solo performances. Above this symphony rises a tenor voice, honest and intimate, yet soulful at all the right moments.
His latest release, "Particles - Volume 1" (2007), boasts contrasting tunes of mass and simplicity, preaching the album's concept that "All of us are ONE" while his 2005 effort, "Your Last Make-Believe", is just a reminder to keep dreams alive.
Coming in 2009, is the awaited project "Symphonies In Sea"; a tale of woman's ocean-like essence and her moonman's struggles to rhythm her ever-changing waves. A return to marketability, the upcoming album promises to be a listener's record. However, enlisting the stylings of Asheville's most talented Jazz and Funk players, this one will also be sure to turn the heads of even the best musicians.
just sitting back marinating on the particles album. Damnit we were jammin, hope everything is going good your way. Im trying to get back to playing....I hear your in ashville.....im not working right now...if you want to hang out we should rendezvous, hit me up sometime I got a new number (704) 796 4043.I dream of LA fine music and madd jamz. Aight bro peace out
Hello Handsome! How are you? Long time no see :-( I have no idea when I'll be back but definitely some time this summer... Hope all is well with you. Miss you. Take care!!
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