Harmonica Matt + Musician in London, EN

SEEKING

ABOUT

Experienced Blues /Blues Rock /Americana musician in SE London with many gigs and a few albums under his belt, looking for a new band or regular jam with like-minded artists. Great at improvising and happiest playing 'blues-ey' tunes.

I'm primarily a vocalist and harmonica player - I also play a little guitar here and there. Most of my music history is in Blues and Americana bands (Rory Gallagher, Larkin Poe), but I've also fronted a Blues-Rock covers band (The Black Keys, Thin Lizzy) and currently sing with alternative mens choir - Chaps Choir. Over the years I've also worked as a session musician and guested in countless bands ranging from alternative /indie to soul and funk, to country /folk.

I've experience songwriting and have written and recorded a few dozen originals over the years. Particularly good at writing lyrics and helping bandmates turn a rough idea into a gig-ready song.

SE London based, and work 2 days a week in the city. Happy to travel a little bit for rehearsals, jams and of course gigs!

Screen name:

Harmonica Matt

Member since:

Jun 22 2016

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

30

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

The Black Keys
Tom Waits
Little Walter
Paul Butterfield
The Milk
The Night Beats
Black River Delta
Larkin Poe
Son of Dave
Rory Gallagher
Blues Traveler

Instrument experience:

Harmonica:

Expert

Vocalist:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Diatonic harmonicas in all major and some minor keys,
Vocal mic, harmonica mic, stand, small amp. Acoustic guitar.

MUSIC