About Matt Koon Foundation CARY ST. CAFE THURS. JUL 24!!
The Matt Koon Foundation is Song Oriented, Guitar Dominated, Instrumental Rock.
TRUE MUSIC!
THE MATT KOON FOUNDATION IS CELEBRATING THE RELEASE OF THEIR FIRST ALBUM "REBEL WITHOUT APPLAUSE" RELEASED APRIL 25TH 2008.
WE ARE CURRENTLY BOOKING OUR SUMMER TOUR, CONTACT US THROUGH MYSPACE IF YOU WANT YOUR VENUE TO BE ROCKED IN A UNIQUELY SATISFYING WAY.
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WE WILL LET OUR PRESS SPEAK FOR ITSELF. (REAL PRESS)
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"Instrumental Rock May not be the hottest trend these days, but The Matt Koon Foundation is here to say it is alive and well.
Fans of guitar legends Steve vai and Jimi Hendrix will find something to enjoy here, but the bottom line is a little more funky and a little southern, like ZZ Top at times, or occasionally throwing in a little latin flavor a la Santana. Koon's guitar is proficient without getting too technical; he's good and he knows it, but he doesn't indulge in over-complicated noodling just for noodling's sake. He's having fun and rocking out , not just showing off.
The band is surprisingly tight for having been together just over a year, Koon has put together a strong line-up, and it's no wonder, after a rumored four-month audition process. It's clear that the members are all experienced and talented musicians in their own for all that Koon takes center stage.
The band is likely to appeal to people more used to vocal rock, because unlike many instrumental bands, they actually write distinct songs, rather than jamming for ten minutes and then calling it a track. Each song is strongly written, not over-ling, and has an individual personality.
To paraphrase a quote from their web site sums them up succinctly, "Not a self-indulgant jam band or over-your-head prog, the songs are the star" With every video-gamer fancying himself a guitar hero these days, perhaps rock music with pyrotechnic guitar parts in place of vocals will experience a resurgance? If/when it does, Matt Koon is ready to take the lead.
" ....SARAH SHAY - BRICK WEEKLY
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"This local all instrumental rock/jam band was formed in late 2006 and quickly gained a following of dedicated fans. And for a good reason. Their guitar laden anthems roll with an amazing rhythm and are quick to get heads nodding and toes tapping. The Foundation can be likened to a vocal-less cross between Santana, the Allman Brothers and Widespread Panic (but without the annoying holier-than-thou fan base.) As they say, it's true music."
KENT BROCKWELL RICHMOND.COM
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"THE MATT KOON FOUNDATION ALWAYS KEEPS IT SMOOTH" ...MATT STANGAL, STYLE WEEKLY
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"THE MATT KOON FOUNDATION BREAKS NEW GROUND"... RYAN MULDOON RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH
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"THE MATT KOON FOUNDATION DON'T NEED NO STINKIN' SINGER" -ASH DANIEL BRICKWEEKLY
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"THE MATT KOON FOUNDATION'S SONGS ARE SPEECHLESS" HAYS DAVIS RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
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RANKING ON RICHMOND MUSIC JOURNALS HOT LIST: CURRENTLY NUMBER 4, AFTER HAVING THE TOP SPOT THROUGH JANUARY, FEBRUARY, DECEMBER 2008
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If you haven't already, jump on the bandwagon for the MATT KOON FOUNDATION....TRUE MUSIC.
Matt, I will personally come see you again just to see and hear some if the ish ya'll do. You are a monster on guitar and I can see why you are proud of this project. In the Light- SICK!
Heading to Nags Head to do video shoot for GSN Surf & Music Festival Sat. June 28th at The Pit.. Alot of the bands playing are from Va. Maria Director Of Promotions and Marketing On Location Coordinator HRMusic. tv
We are going to try to make the show. As you know, we are close to the ME bros (great opener!), and we have been looking for an opportunity to check you out. Only issue is that we have a big show on Sat and Fri is our only chance to practice. If we make it I look forward to finally meeting you in person. Keep hustlin- Hob
PS: here are some vids from our show opening for Mr. Dickey Betts at the National last weekend. What an honor!
Thank you very much for choosing us to be among your friends. Your site is pretty cool! Very good to hear your asskicking tunes as well - yeeeeaaah, you rock! Great to meet you, mates. Many greetz, keep in touch & rock ooooooooon! Alex
not a whole lot. just working a lot. two jobs, and two bands. a cover band and a new age band. how has everything been going with you? looks like you're doing well.
Hey everyone. the word BROWN wants to thank all of our new friends. We don't make a habit of sending out mass comments but we just want to welcome all the newcomers. Our debut album is being mastered as we speak and will be released this summer. Thanks again. Nate
HEY!!!! We have our new song "Wait Up" off of our upcoming album "Whatever Happened to Good TV?" and we'll be releasing a NEW SONG this Friday (the 13th) and the following Friday (The 20th). Stop By and check em out!! DO IT!!! CHECK EM OUT!!!!!
HEY MATT, Just stopping by to let you know we are airing the latest episode of Media Factory Show TV on our myspace pages or visit our web site at www. netshows. us With love for the world Peter and Chic
MEDIA FACTORY SHOW TV #25
This show features videos by
The Oskar and Psycholovers The Cellardoors Key of Mythras Toxic Wolfkin
The Couch: Peter interviews New York based blues sensation 'Bootleg Tonic'
Hey guys! Thanks for the request! I like your sound! I hope to meet you in france! If you want listen my band: http://www. myspace. com/norecessband I'm the lead guitarist of this band!
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