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Mat Leland

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About Me

“Every big event in our life starts with a single breakthrough”
This is the core of Mat Leland’s songwriting. Influenced by such legendary songwriters as James Taylor and Sam Cooke, his music is a blend of acoustic folk and blues with an old style feel. Originally from Detroit Michigan, he has traveled the world playing his music. Now based out of New York City, and with the release of his debut self produced album ANOTHER DAY he is ready to take America by storm. Mat has played great venues such as THE BITTER END and the world famous CBGB’s in New York.
His sound ranges from piano driven gospel (TIL YOU CAME ALONG) to hard acoustic rock (SEARCH YOURSELF).
“You don’t need a life changing experience to write a song. There are moments everyday worth writing about. You just have to pay attention.”
Mat also works as a producer/engineer in New York City. He is co-owner of Haven Studios.
YOU CAN PURCHASE THE DEBUT ALBUM: ANOTHER DAY ON ITUNES OR YOU CAN PURCHASE A HARDCOPY OF IT BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW.. CDBABY LINK for MAT LELAND: Another Day --__________________________________________________________ ________________

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Member Since: 8/16/2006
Band Website: matleland.com
Band Members: Mat Leland
Influences: James Taylor, Sam Cooke, Marc Cohn, Elliot Smith, Amos Lee, Duncan Sheik
Sounds Like: ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT
View Mat Leland's EPK

Type of Label: None

My Blog

In Memory of...

Tonight I lost something very important. I was with 2 friends playing guitar, and I looked down at my guitar. The only real guitar I have ever had, given to me by a large group of friends.I noticed a ...
Posted by Mat Leland on Sat, 06 Jan 2007 12:53:00 PST

The Berkley Front

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who showed up for the gig. It went great in my opinion. I was glad to see everyone there. Some of you I haven't seen in a long time. Sorry I wasn't able to real...
Posted by Mat Leland on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 08:40:00 PST

Tuesday Night

Tonight I played a Sam Cooke cover. Then I played "Til You Came Along" (song I wrote). I couldn't get the tempo of the first song out of my head and completely re wrote my song on the spot(out of nece...
Posted by Mat Leland on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:53:00 PST