Matthew the Percussionist - ProfilesArchive

About Me

Words can only describe. It's what I DO in the moment that you will remember me. The greatest joy for me is seeing people being moved by the vibrations from my music. I have a wonderful career as a drummer/percussionist sharing the stage and recording with so many talented folks. Some of my favorite memories have been working with: (In no particular order) Driving by Starlight, Pensativa, Damon Vonn, Preston Smith, Michelle Featherstone, Brett Mikels, Benise, Larry Bagby, Incendio, Daniella Bisutti, Blue Root, Underwood, Jason Cart/Woodchips, Skaie Zoe, Trevor Thompson, Aaron Paul and many many more... Plus, the beginning of 2007 I began playing for Yoga classes / workshops, Kirtans and humbles me every time I am thanked in this environment. Put me in front of an audience of one or thousands and I guarentee you'll be touched in some way.
Myspace CommentsI also live a double life on the production side of the entertainment world. Production/Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, Audio Engineer ....it kinda takes the fun out of seeing shows when you know all that goes into them, but I still love it and would jump back on a tour bus in a heart beat.I have toured and done events in the U.S., Europe, Dubai and amazed that every city feels the same yet is different. What makes a great show isn't where you are playing but rather the energy exchanged with those around you. If the vibe is right the clothes your are wearing, the people you came with, everything you need to do that day won't matter because you'll be in the moment of connection with something greater than yourself.
Myspace CommentsAnother passion of mine is doing body work on people with Energy, Reflexology, Thai Massage, Reiki, or even just holding space for someone by listening. This has been a wonderful addition to my life and keeps me more humble to all fellow humans. The more I allow energy to flow through me the more love is shared with the world.Live life by 2 motto's: Wherever you go, there you are and It's what you do NOW that affects the future for everyone.Namasta to all.

My Interests

Being passionate, Creating or listening to music, Yoga, walking with no destination, creating my own reality, empowering others to live their dreams I saw this show in New York on a day off from tour. One of the most brilliantly creative combinations of art that I have ever seen.

I'd like to meet:

People that speak from their heart, not their character being played on T.V. If you have passion the best thing to do is share it with the world. If you are looking for passion, first go within and then pass it on, and on....and on.............and on........................Because of the recent friend requests by ridiculous spammers and untruthful people from this point on I will only approve you as a friend if there is a message telling me something about YOU.
Myspace CommentsAll my live performance dates are listed below, and most of the groups can be found here on myspace.

Music:

Anything that has a groove or makes me stop, drop, and tune within. Recently I came across this group and their message and energy encompass everything worth supporting in a band. Ladies and Gent's I give you Mute Math...

Movies:

Always tend to watch one at the right time in my life that has meaning for me in that moment. Now I'm not much of a drinker but this clip just sums up pure comic genius..

Television:

Turned off my cable years ago and I have been so much more productive. However, if you are going to watch try view something of value:

Books:

Yoga Anatomy, Rise to Globalism, Biology of Belief, A New Earth, All I'm cracked up to be, Ask and it is Given, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, The Isaiah Effect, The God Code, and so many many more

Heroes:

My family!!!.. and anyone willing to speak the truth, especially when it is so clearly in front of you...

My Blog

Mute Math’s "How to Load a Trailer Video"

With almost 20 years of loading trailers and trucks this is just so hysterical to me... ...
Posted by Matthew the Percussionist on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:15:00 PST

Drumming up Starlight

Wow, tonight was an amazing experience playing music with my band Driving by Starlight. We've been together for a year now, occasionally rehearse, and do one gig a month.... but tonight there was a g...
Posted by Matthew the Percussionist on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:28:00 PST

The Pastors Ass..... a must read

The Pastor's Ass: I didn't write this but share the moral opinion. The pastor entered his donkey in a race and it won.The pastor was so pleased with the donkey that he entered it in the race again, a...
Posted by Matthew the Percussionist on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:54:00 PST

The sound of silence

Being you can sometimes be the hardest thing to ever accomplish in your life.With so much distractions listening to your inner voice can be a grand challenge. However, if you choose to make a connect...
Posted by Matthew the Percussionist on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:37:00 PST

Believing in me

I cannot deny who I am They have said there is so much to comeNo longer do I stand in the wayTogether we walk to the next spaceI leave nothing behind for I give all to who needFaith of my new home awa...
Posted by Matthew the Percussionist on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 12:56:00 PST

Grateful

As of now I am grateful during this growth of a year:expansion of breathholding only necessityallowing waves of changebeing in the momentseeing beyond my eyesfriends of many kindscreating all possibli...
Posted by Matthew the Percussionist on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 01:00:00 PST

When I hurt inside

Everything must die, for that I know is true....Pain inisde must be felt, or how do I know I am really alive...My mind tells me it only hurts for a moment....My heart tells me it will hurt forever.......
Posted by Matthew the Percussionist on Sat, 17 Feb 2007 03:13:00 PST

wandering mind

While most of you sleep I am awakeAs you work my mind is at restWhen you enjoy freedom I am assume your responsibilities Your entertainment is my sacrificeOur schedules rarely match one another yet th...
Posted by Matthew the Percussionist on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 03:10:00 PST

Loving yourself

I could try to tell no liesI could try to explain pain will stop hurting tonightI could try and try until we both crybut no matter what I say you will still be deniedLook not beyond yourself for the l...
Posted by Matthew the Percussionist on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:47:00 PST

right place, right time

I am not who I was before. New life has been breathed into my belly stirring the fire with in and now the coals are warming my soul. Trying to describe what has happened to me this past week would o...
Posted by Matthew the Percussionist on Sat, 09 Dec 2006 04:10:00 PST