The Beatles, Beck, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, Johnny Cash, Howlin' Wolf, Tom Waits, Jon Brion, Butch Vig, Rick Rubin, The Neptunes, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins, Doug E. Fresh, De La Soul, Jonathan Richman
Sounds Like
Ben Harper, The Jayhawks, Crowded House, Elliott Smith, Beck, Jack Johnson, Aimee Mann, G. Love, Ray LaMontagne, Wilco, Sublime, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jon Mayer, The Decemberists, Cat Power, Lyrics Born, Lee Dorsey, Jonathan Richman, Money Mark, Willie West, Bill Withers, Squeeze
“He can belt out a soul-felt growl as effectively as a heart-touching melody. The guitar playing is clean and refined”
- Jason Riggs of The Weekly and 91X
"San Diego’s acoustic music scene has grown to enormous proportions... While it’s gotten harder to sift through their numbers to find the truly talented ones, certain performers have begun to stand out. One such musician [is] Terry Matsuoka..."
- Bart Mendoza of San Diego Downtown News
“His name is Terry Matsuoka and he is so cute and super-talented. He sings, plays guitar, performs beatbox, writes his own songs, and is funny”
- Virginia Loh of Asia The Journal of Culture and Commerce
“Matsuoka’s effect on the audience is akin to that of a cool cousin you only see twice a year, yet wished would never leave”
- Fernando Ramos of The Daily Aztec
Biography
Terry Matsuoka is a singer-songwriter with an indie mentality, intricate musicianship, tight pop songwriting and a soulful voice. His solo live performances far exceed normal expectations of what one might think could be accomplished musically and entertainment –wise with just a singer and his guitar. In addition to performing his songs passionately, he will improvise, rap, perform stunts, play percussion on his guitar and human beatbox with remarkable ability. At some venues he will also play with his incredibly skilled 4-piece band.
Matsuoka’s sophomore solo album delves further into the breadth of his musicianship, delivering soulful lyricism backed by a full band sound. His last album, Raw Acoustic Stylee, introduced his indie style with a truly stripped “down to basics” sound, using only acoustic instrumentation (i.e. no electric-powered instruments or manipulation). Totally Rad features Matsuoka playing all instruments (except for percussion by Aaron Irwin on “El Cajon”, and percussion by Irwin and human beatbox by Joe Naval on “Sour Cream and Chives”) which include acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drums, pianica and Rhodes keyboard. The result is an eclectic new sound.
Hey you're in the Asia: The Journal of CUlture and COmmerce for the beer and Sake festival. Looks like you're in line for food =D That was a fun night haha
Some friends and I really enjoyed your performance on Tuesday evening, July 1 at the San Diego County Fair. I didn't get the chance to talk with you after your set, since I left earlier than planned when one of my friends was feeling really sick (too much fair food!), but I hope to catch up with you another time.
dammit i missed your TV appearance because your newsletter said Sunday 6/21. My DVR was a day late. I should've just recorded Saturday anyway to be sure. Oh well, guess this means I'll have to see you live.
hey long time no talk Mr . Matsuoka! i dont know if u remember me , but its Rodman Young u taught me about 2 yrs back..well im finally graduatin and i got accepted to the art istitute of orange county, i just wanted to thank u again..
My name is J. I save all my poops and have them arranged in order of most gratifying to least gratifying. It's especially difficult because it's so subjective.
~ If you can't make this one, stop by to see me perform at ArtWalk 2008 in Little Italy on Saturday from 2:30pm - 3:30pm. I'll be at Stage 3 at India and Cedar!
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