Chris Boerner (Chris Boerner Quartet, Mosadi Music): guitars.
Nic Slaton (Only Midnight, Mosadi Music): bass
Matt McCaughan (Portastatic, The Rosebuds): drums
Also on the album "Predispositions":
Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter, Erin Mckeown): organ, accordian, Wurlitzer, effects
Zack Hickman (Josh Ritter, Laura Cortese): bass, guitar, dobro, glock
Influences
Neil Diamond, Jenny Lewis, Spoon, Wilco, The National, The Black Keys, Calexico, Cat Power, Flaming Lips, Fiona Apple, Sufjan Stevens, The Roots, Gillian Welch, Dave Douglas, The Rosebuds, The Old Ceremony, Sigur Ros, Josh Ritter, Neko Case, M. Ward, Juana Molina, Iron & Wine.
"On his debut album, Predispositions, Matt Douglas--a Fulbright Scholar, an NYU jazz graduate and a classical composer--has written what may be the Triangle’s pop song of the year: "Your Secret" creeps and swells up and over, all from the strength of a beautiful soul girder, a pitch-perfect organ guiding Douglas’s deliberate acoustic and Chris Boerner’s map-burning electric atonality. It’s contagious and charismatic, and Douglas’s The Proclivities follow suit. One of the most exciting new bands in this state, no kidding."
--Grayson Currin, The Independent
"A true romantic possessed by candor and wit, Douglas turns complicated pop fare into a marathon of charm."
--The Independent
"Predispositions is the debut album from his recent association with Matt Douglas, a Fulbright Scholar and seasoned jazz musician. The new group, The Proclivities—also featuring Nic Slaton and Matt McCaughan—offers up an unprecedented sound measured by any of the foursome’s previous projects. Douglas’ songwriting is ambitious and serene with each track probing love lost and redemption found. You get the sense he is wise beyond his years."
--Dan Reeves, Metro Magazine
"Douglas isn’t overtly optimistic or pessimistic, but he moves with the ebb and flow of his emotion, highlighting the pain and the pleasure through his music. His expert band follows him through those changes like it’s their natural bent."
--Katherine Justice, The Independent
ey guys, thanks for listening and for your friendness, we really appreciate the support! if ya want, you can hear more songs at jameskatz. com happy belated hump day
Thanks for following The Woodlands trail to my music and for the request. I really appreciate it, and I hope that you are enjoying the songs. A great night to you in Raleigh.
thanks for the friend request,all the best opening for Josh,he used to play open mikes in Boston area,saw him in 2005 at Somerville Theater with the Frames
Yes..talk soon! We didn't cover it all last time:) and LIKEWISE...I want to come to one of your shows BAYAD! You know I love your music. I hope to catch a show of yours this summer when I come back for a visit or two. Big Hugs from left coast.
Sure wish I could see you live! All of your recordings are amazing and Handguns and Dancing Shoes is ...well unlike anything I've ever heard. I truly look forward to watching you continue to blow people out of the water. People need to must experience what is The Proclivities:) Congratulations on a beautiful record. Much Love from Cali
Let me add: Predispositions is a treasure, a treasure of amazing songs. Annie is simply beautiful with perfect guitar, Rubber Mouth: extraordinary. On to Handguns and Dancing shoes...Cannot wait for our next show together--Rich
Great solo performance last night, Mr. Douglas. Your songs are just so good. And I got the pick- one more and I got a pair of earrings. I am loving the cd-- I'll give a more thoughtful commentary soon.
Can't wait for 3/20 Pour House show. The show is going to be GREAT fun!
