DRUMMING 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 . . . . . . .
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with Tony D, Trevor Finlay & Andy J Forest - Ottawa Bluesfest
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
HEY! I'm a drummer that loves to play music live and I love to record music too . . . I also love to play & watch hockey; ski the bumps; hang at the cottage, and do other fun things with my crazy family . . . . . . now on to the BIO!
Matt got a relatively late start playing drums but he's been making up for it ever since. Matt started playing 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 a member of the Ottawa-based TONY D BAND and has been since the spring of 2001. Matt is one third of Ottawa roots uber trio MONKEYJUNK! featuring Tony D and Steve Marriner. 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 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 keep your eyes peeled for 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 . . .
Saying a big thanks for supporting basement homegrown music.New material up, stop in if time allows.All the best from down the line.Wishing you peace, happiness in all you do.
Can't wait to hear this CD. Al told me he had some tunes in the can at yer stag -- he moved fast -- kool! I got the final Art for the Cottage Sessions back from Pierre 2 days ago - It was worth the wait- will be pressing in a couple of weeks -- Gonna try to get everyone together when it comes back from press..IT looks sounds good me thinks -- Pierre did an awesome job with the art -- you will like I hope.. Take it easy Jeff
Hi Matt... Nice to have finally met you~ you guys played a great set! Hopefully we'll meet again~ Be Good... Be Dashing... All the best to you and yours~ Mrs. Fyfe xo
That is quite a resume you have listed.Hope you had a good go at Bluesfest.Thanks for being a friend and a mighty big hello from near Merrickville.Take care and continued success.
It was sweet dude, thank you guys for having me! Too fun, when my friends told me i was on the big screens i laughed my ass off... too cool! Cheers, Jeff
