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Influences
Here we go. . .Counting Crows, Collective Soul, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Jeff Buckley, Ben Folds, Matchbox 20, U2, Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service, The Beach Boys, Jimmy Eat World, Elliot Smith, John Mayer, Gavin DeGraw, Edwin McCain, Chris Cornell, Duncan Sheik, Seal, Jeffrey Steele, Glen Tilbrook, Bruce Hornsby, XTC, Craig David, Chad Hugo, Dave Matthews Band and the expanded list goes on and on. . .
Sounds Like
John Mayer, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Mraz, Marc Broussard
Matt Jones is a singer/songwriter that looks to the idiosyncrasies in life and magnifies them to the point where listeners say, "Oh yeah, I can see that." Matt is originally from Albuquerque, NM and has performed in numerous areas all over the United States (he just needs to get the East Coast now) and in Canada. He would like his brand of light-hearted pop/rock to be challenging yet palatable in the ears of his listeners, and for them to be able to whistle his tunes the rest of the day.
The emphasis in Matts music is on songwriting, vocal ability, and rhythmic nuances. While Matts songs are resoundingly pop-oriented, he likes to entice listeners with interesting arrangements and subject matter. These elements tie together to make music that has great replay value, and is easy to remember.
Matt is currently touring with his latest musical effort, Passerby. Matt is a two-time New Mexico Music Industry Award nominee; in 2005 for Best Mainstream Rock song for his song Magic recorded with guitarist/producer Larry Mitchell (Tracy Chapman), and in 2006 for Best Rock/Alternative Song for his song Hang Around. Matt also played in the showcase for the 2006 Durango Songwriters Expo in Santa Barbara, and was also a featured performer at the 2004 Expo. Matt has shared the stage with a number of different artists including Paolo Nutini, Brett Dennen, Sister Hazel, Michael Martin Murphey and Matt has even opened for the great Rod Stewart. . .is this the Matt Jones for you?
". . .Albuquerques Matt Jones serves up a bevy of tunes that go down as easily as his two-syllable moniker." -Jennifer Clay, SPIN Magazine
". . .Matt Jones, another heartthrob-in-the-making, whose pop songs make you question just why he isn't signed yet." - Nicki Escudero, The Arizona Republic
". . .With catchy tunes, smart lyrics and vocal flexibility to rival stars like Jason Mraz, Jones brings his upbeat sound. . ." - Amanda Husson, The Las Cruces Sun
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Live @ Ralli's 7-19-08 "Something New"
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Aloha Matt, Thanks so much for listening, it was great hearing your music as well, I would love to colaborate with a tour sometime on the mainland if you have energy for an opening act sort of thing. Peace, Poni
Your welcome Matt!Things are pretty good up here! Its summer after all! Your music is definately palatable for my ears! I'll need to practice up on my whistling skills! Hope your week end is a good one!
Hi Matt Thank you so much for the request and friendship:) Your voice is really nice + warm and it lightens me up! (I didn't have a bad day but the hot weather in Japan is killing me....!) Thank you agian and keep up the great work!
It was a live recording of Something New I'm not sure which one I found first since there are more than a couple on there but it made me fall in love with ur music so I am very glad I did find it lol
seriously? :( dude! how can you not listen to ONE song lol? just pop it in while you brush your teeth :-D that way youll have minty fresh breath and a new song in your head, that will make you say,"matt, you need to learn this song." then youll learn it and sing it at your next show and everone will love it and then youll say,"kat, thanks for making me listen to that song, its my new fav!" and then youll make me buy another cd and then youll be more famous and live happily ever after! see, that song could change your life...jk
