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The Stickswinger Matt Sobb
Rock / Blues / Folk Rock

Ottawa-based live & studio drummer



Ottawa, Ontario
Canada

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Member Since1/29/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.tonydband.com
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InfluencesDRUMMING INFLUENCES: Ringo Starr, Keith Moon, John Bonham, Max Weinberg, George Rains, Al Jackson Jr., Jim Keltner, Kenny Aronoff, Steve Jordan, Pat Steward, Mickey Curry, and many other drummers I've ever seen along the way - especially Ottawa drummers Miche Pouliot, Scott Milks and Steve Lund

HOCKEY INFLUENCES: Guy Lafleur, Wayne Gretzky, Mike Bossy, Daniel Alfredsson

OTHER: Ferris Bueller . . . . . . .
Sounds Like

MONKEYJUNK!

SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY:

Marty Sobb & the Mobb – No U-Turn 1996
Ottawa Recording Artists United Against AIDS – Unmuted II – 1996
Wonderwerks – self-titled EP – 1997
Wonderwerks – promo CD EP – 1997
Lil’ Al’s Combo – Ain’t Gonna Worry – 1998
Marty Sobb & the Mobb - Tech Rocks 98 – Live from the HardRock Café
Jupiter Ray Project – Grassfire – 2000
Lil’ Al’s Combo – Ready to Play – 2000
Southside Steve Marriner – Nothing But Love – 2001
JW Jones Blues Band – Bogart’s Bounce – 2002 (Northern Blues Music)
Domenic D’Arcy – Operation Go Home Promo – 2003
Tony D Band – The Jook Joint – 2004
Dan Tremblay – Electric – 2005
Eric Vieweg – The Silver Lining – 2006
Tony D Band - Shake For Me . . . Again - 2007
Jeff Meleras – The Cottage Sessions – 2008
Al Wood & The Woodsmen - Mood Swingin' Blues - 2008
MonkeyJunk - Tiger In Your Tank - 2009
Record Labelnone


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 23 2009 8:00P
Canal Bank Shuffle . . . . . w/MonkeyJunk Thorold, Ontario
Oct 24 2009 8:00P
Bruce County Blues - Sutton Park Inn w/MonkeyJunk Kincardine, Ontario
Nov 6 2009 10:00P
The Rainbow Bistro . . . . w/MonkeyJunk Ottawa, Ontario
Nov 17 2009 6:30P
Blues Sur Seine . . . . . . . . w/MonkeyJunk Mantes-la-Jolie, Ile-de-France
Nov 18 2009 8:00P
Blues-Sur-Seine . . . . . . . . w/MonkeyJunk Mantes-La-Jolie, Ile-de-France
Nov 19 2009 8:00P
Blues-Sur-Seine . . . . . . . . w/MonkeyJunk Mantes-La-Jolie, Ile-de-France
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
Blues-Sur-Seine . . . . . . . . w/MonkeyJunk Mantes-La-Jolie, Ile-de-France
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Blues-Sur-Seine . . . . . . . . w/MonkeyJunk Mantes-La-Jolie, Ile-de-France
Dec 11 2009 9:00P
Neat Coffee Shop . . . . . . . w/MonkeyJunk Burnstown, Ontario
Dec 12 2009 9:00P
Neat Coffee Shop . . . . . . . w/MonkeyJunk Burnstown, Ontario
Dec 31 2009 10:00P
Irene’s Pub . . . . . . . . . . . w/MonkeyJunk Ottawa, Ontario

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   About The Stickswinger Matt Sobb


MATT SOBB has been a student of the beat for nearly two decades. His “less-is-more” approach, power and versatility have made him a popular drummer on the Canadian music scene. Matt got a relatively late start playing drums but he's been making up for it ever since. Matt started playing in 1990 at the age of 18 just after he graduated from high school. He went from the frying pan into the fire by joining his brother's bar band "Bring Your Own Blues" one month later! He got into the Ottawa blues scene soon thereafter by attending most if not all of the local jams. In the years to come, he would play with almost all of the happening blues bands in Ottawa. Recording and touring with the MARTY SOBB BAND occupied much of the 90's and beyond but they are currently on indefinite hiatus.

Matt is currently one third of Ottawa rootsy-bluesy uber trio MONKEYJUNK featuring Tony D and Steve Marriner. Matt has also been a member of the Ottawa-based TONY D BAND since the spring of 2001. He is also a busy freelance drummer. His latest endeavors include playing with soul-singing guitar slinging TREVOR FINLAY BAND, the acoustic bluesy, rag-a-billy styled AL WOOD and THE WOODSMEN, raw bluesy rootsman STEVE MARRINER, studio project turned live rockers THE CHEAP SEATS, rootsy funky songwriter GERRY WALL and pub rocking good time band THE UNINVITED GUESTS. Matt's freelancing over the last few years has also included acousti-lectric singer-songwriter JOSHUA MORIN, countrifried indiepop dude ERIC VIEWEG, rock-reggae band LOUDLOVE and ruralistas Jupiter Ray Project. He spent two years in DAVID GOGO's touring band and being one of Ottawa's "go-to guys", he has graced club and festival stages many times playing drums with artists such as Tom Wilson (Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, Junkhouse), Jeff Healey, Richard Bell (Janis Joplin, The Band), Bob Kemmis, Johnnie Johnson (Chuck Berry), Shaun Verrault (WideMouthMason), Guitar Shorty, Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, Paul James, Paul Deslauriers, Suzie Vinnick, The Mighty Popo, Andy J. Forest, Mark May (of Dickey Betts & Great Southern fame); Kaz Kazanoff & the Texas Horns, Lee Oskar (WAR), David Rotundo, Enrico Crivellaro and Michael Pickett. While a member of the JW Jones Blues Band, he recorded and played live with the likes of Gene Taylor and Kim Wilson, both members of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Being pretty heavily entrenched in the blues scene, Matt has had the great pleasure of jamming with many inspiring artists including Colin Linden, Anders Osborne, Otis Grand, Eric Webster (Colin James), Dawn Tyler Watson, Ricky Paquette, Roxanne Potvin, Rick Fines, Garrett Mason, Southside Steve Marriner, Harry Manx, Jimmy Bowskill, Sue Foley, Elmer Ferrer and Philip Sayce (Melissa Etheridge), Kid Ramos and Candye Cane. In 2003, Matt was hired to play some live beats for CHOCLAIR in his portion of the Ottawa show on the nationally touring Bluebird North songwriters showcase. After his set, Matt was invited to stay on stage and finished out the show in grand style backing a jam with all of the musicians featured including Sarah Slean, Neil Osborne of 54/40, Blair Packham, Damhnait Doyle, Shari Ulrich & Arlene Bishop. Matt has played with many more musicians (too many more to mention) in all styles - rock, blues, swing, funk, pop, Celtic, country, reggae - you name it

Check out Matt's grooves on the April 2009 debut from MonkeyJunk - TIGER IN YOUR TANK. Also check out the critically acclaimed release from the JW Jones Blues Band - Bogart's Bounce on Northern Blues Music and the latest offering from The Tony D Band entitled Shake For Me . . . Again. Also seek out Eric Vieweg's July 2006 release "The Silver Lining" that received a 4.5/5 star rating from the Ottawa Xpress (it mentions Matt's "lap-tapping percussion!")

With 18 years of live touring and recording experience including appearances at all types of venues from stadiums to festivals to concert halls to clubs, Matt is ready for anything that comes his way. Matt's professional, compatible and easy-going personality allows him to work enthusiastically and productively with many bands and artists. A solid yet tasteful approach is what he employs and what employs him! A genuine love to play music has provided him with the opportunity to enjoy many memorable musical experiences. With continued hard work and some luck, the future should prove to hold many more . . .

Matt proudly endorses LOS CABOS drumsticks and DREAM Cymbals

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The Stickswinger Matt Sobb's Friends Comments
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Evolution Drums

Evolution Drums



Sep 18 2009 9:19 PM

Geoff Hicks

Geoff Hicks



Sep 2 2009 2:38 PM

glad you enjoyed my 'acting'....a natural, eh?  i was really happy how that vid turned out.  coming out west anytime soon?  BTW, i really enjoyed the new disc, thanks for laying it on me.  best, geoff
Jonah Rocks

Jonah Rocks



Jul 2 2009 7:51 PM

Rock On Matt, from Jonah and Co. Glad you enjoyed the vids with the Odds. Cheers!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUMv_Y2hEa0
Virginie Cummins

Virginie Cummins



Jun 20 2009 4:51 PM

Thanks for the friendship! Your music is great! Check out to my songs produced and written by MATT CUSSON (Brian McKnight’s pianist)!
ARC Angels

ARC Angels



Jun 4 2009 2:48 AM

Thanks!
Gerry Wall

Gerry Wall



Apr 4 2009 2:54 PM

Knock 'em funky tonight and tomorrow Matt!
Acrylic Drums Heaven

Acrylic Drums Heaven



Mar 13 2009 7:05 PM




Sonorgirl

Sonorgirl



Mar 8 2009 4:54 PM

Hello from Saskatoon. Thanks for joining my friendlist Matt, I'm delighted to have you as a drummer friend.

Be well and keep groovin'!
ANGELO DOMINICK

angelo dominick



Mar 8 2009 4:38 PM

CHEERS FROM HUMBOLDT...HAVE A GREAT WEEK...FILLED WITH LOTS OF GOOD TIMES...YOUR FRIEND...ANGELO
THE ELECTROROOTS PROJECT

THE ELECTROROOTS PROJECT



Mar 1 2009 6:46 PM

ETHNIC GROOVES, FUNKY STUFF, WATHEVER YOU WANNA CALL IT. A HUGE CALF SKIN BASS DRUM THAT CAN'T LIE, VIRTUOSO GUITARS, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES COMING OUT OF THAT HAMMOND B3 MONSTER. REAL MUSICIANS RAISED ON A STEADY DIET OF CHICAGO BLUES, MEMPHIS ROCKABILLY, STAX SOUL & KINGSTON DUB PLAYING THE KINDA MUSIC WHERE EVERY NOTE COUNTS. FANTASTIC DRUM SOLOS, ABSTRACT MOODS, NASHVILLE GUITAR LICKS, A TOUCH OF BE-BOP. NEW ORLEANS GUMBO, DEEP BASS, BOOM-BOOM-BOOM LOVERS, A SWAMPY BLUESY BACKGROUND, ORGANIC SOUNDS>THE ELECTROROOTS PROJECT by Fabian Jolivet - Featuring Rick Holmstrom, Skip Edwards, Freddy Koella, Deacon Jones, T. Nakamura, Pete Mazich, Jah Faith, Tony Martin, Oliver Steinberg, Geoffrey 'Mouth' Grange, Carmelo Luggeri, Botafogo, Ciro Fogliata, Michael Tempo, etc...
Yannick Lambert

Yannick Lambert



Feb 3 2009 3:48 AM

good luck in Memphis!
John Hendrickson

John Hendrickson



Feb 1 2009 11:13 PM

Thanks for the add man!

-John Hendrickson
Jonah Rocks

Jonah Rocks



Dec 23 2008 4:52 AM

Rock On and Merry Christmas Matt! Have a Rockin' New Year from Jonah & Co.
Tim Der

Tim Der



Dec 10 2008 5:14 AM


The New Odds - Cloud Full of Rocks

Available at maplemusic. com
Al Wood Music

Al Wood Music



Dec 8 2008 4:14 AM

Great stuff!!!! Odd it would have taken me this long to say this via this forum - but hey..
Jonah Rocks

Jonah Rocks



Dec 2 2008 1:50 AM

Thanks, Jonah really likes Pat and is also featured on Mickey's site. You can check out more of his work on
http://www. youtube. com/user/neils4
Thanks for becoming Jonah's friend.
Neil(Jonah's DAD)
Drummer Tim Staump

Tim Staump



Nov 26 2008 1:43 AM

Hey,
Thanks For The Add!

Cheers,
Tim
www. TimStaump. com
Gerry Wall

Gerry Wall



Nov 6 2008 6:05 PM

Hey Matt - you are on a roll! Sorry to have to miss you at the Blacksheep this weekend but I'll watch for the smoke as it billows into the Gatineau sky . . .
Rod Williams

Rod Williams



Oct 23 2008 2:22 AM

Hi Matt,

Just had to comment on the jam at Irene's last week. Once in awhile at a jam something happens when things just seem to Gel. It was Frickin' magical.

Cheersman, and thanks, I had a blast.

Rev.
nessi

nessi



Oct 19 2008 4:32 PM

Hey Matt
coool sounds!! greatings from a Canadian in Germany
all the best william and nessi
David Gogo

David Gogo



Oct 8 2008 11:16 PM

Hey , Fuckwad !
Fear and Loathing in Ottawa

A. Franklin



Oct 8 2008 6:43 PM

Congratulations on all your success. Thanks for the add.

Support local artists.
Check out Ottawa's best podcast - Fear and Loathing in Ottawa.
Geoff Hicks

Geoff Hicks



Sep 24 2008 9:16 PM

i didn't realise it was earl on 'la bamba' either! killer.
be safe out there on the road and i look forward to hanging with you in ontario in a couple weeks.
geoff
Geoff Hicks

Geoff Hicks



Sep 22 2008 2:29 PM

hey matt - i'm with you, it's a sad day when we lose one like the master, earl palmer....
just heading out with CJ on a train tour.
you around this month? best, geoff
Chaotic Sound Studio

Chaotic Sound Studio



Aug 9 2008 3:34 PM

Thanks for adding us!
Please feel free to inquire about the studio if you are looking to record in the near future.
Cheers!

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