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12 Daze

Currently writing for the 7th album...

About Me

Updated Biography

Matt Theberge began recording with his band Warp in late 1995. The sessions took place at Mania Record Studios. The producers of the album were Dave Duchesne and Darel Rano. After completing the bands first demo, and befriending one of the producers, Matt found himself feeling as though he'd like to continue recording music, on his own. So, after seperating from his current band, Matt began recording his first solo CD, with the help of Producer Dave Duchesne. The album, rightfully titled Alone was completed in 1996. Matt performed all of the instruments on the album, as well as the vocals. This was the start of 12 Daze.
In between recording sessions, Matt and Dave founded the band Alien X . The band would record two albums together and tour for nearly 4 years. The band backed semi-major acts such as Great White and Blue Oyster Cult. Also during that time, Matt and Dave decided to work on a short term project titled Coldfire: A Tribute to the Band Rush. Matt would find himself playing drums for the band. Coldfire only played a few shows, two of which were with 80's guitar legend Rik Emmet.
During these 4 years, Matt attended Keene State College, located in Southern NH, and earned himself a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Management. Matt recorded his 2nd album, The 12 Chapters of Away - An Acoustic Collection Volume One, in his small 3 room apartment in Keene NH "in between skipping classes". Once Matt graduated, he stumbled back to his hometown of Berlin NH.
Back home, Matt found himself with the opportunity to open up his own business, with the help from a Co-Investor. The business was featured in New Hampshire Magazine. Gorham Billiards & Cigar was just how it sounds. Sporting 5 regulation Olhausen Pool Tables and offering a wide variety of cigars and accessories, the business did quite well, for about a year and a half. While working, Matt recorded his 3rd and 4th albums No Man's Field - Phase One and This Dark State. Soon after, the business went under. At least a shot was taken, right?
This gave Matt plenty of time to write and record in his home personal studio. Taken approximately three years to complete, Matt released his 5th CD titled Bring the New - An Acoustic Collection Volume Two. This album is Matt's personal favorite. Matt used Orchestrated Keys to help bring out the feel for each and every song on the album. This album, lyrically, is very revealing and a straight look into Matt's life.
Over the years, Matt has written and recorded over 100 songs. After going through some of the masters, Matt decided to release a 2 CD Set titled Unreleased & Uncut which features songs dating back to 1995. This album was released late in 2005.
Matt wrote a short story titled The 12 Chapters of Away, which is related to his 2nd album, also titled The 12 Chapters of Away. Matt also has plans to begin writing a screenplay about "life". The working title, Comfort's Therapy, is actually a song title that can be found on This Dark State.
Currently, Matt is itching to record a full blown studio album. Soon, his studio will be transformed into a "Mega-Studio". Expect the next 12 Daze CD to be quite rockin' and revealin'. During the recording stages of the new album, Matt will videotape each step of the way and will release a DVD, currently untitled. Matt also hosts a monthly 12 Daze Radio Show . Another project that Matt is very honored to be doing is creating and maintaining The Official Unified Theory MySpace Site .Interesting Fact: Matt has never performed live under the name of 12 Daze. The only bands he has performed live with are Oblideration, Peanut Butter & Jealousy (Ha!), Crescent Moon, Warp, Alien X, Coldfire, and Clockwork Orange.

I NEED YOUR HELP!


Help me improve my studio by making a small donation! Anything will help ( 1 dollar, 2 dollars, 5 dollars, 10 dollars, 50 dollars...)! If you donate, you will be credited as a Sponsor within the next CD. You will also receive a free CD (for those who donate 5 dollars or more...anything less will get you stickers and other small merch!), once the album is complete.
Thanks to all who have donated thus far. I am slowly getting closer to the first step in the upgrade!

Discography

Unreleased & Uncut (2005)
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Bring the New (2005)
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This Dark State (2004)
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No Man's Field - Phase 1 (2003)
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The 12 Chapters of Away (1998)
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Alone (1996)
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Past Bands

    D.A.C. Extirpate Oblideration PB&J Crescent Moon Warp Alien X Coldfire Clockwork Orange 12 Daze

Matt has sat in with:
    Members of Third Degree Members of Purenform Members of Burne Members of Masceo Plan B

More to come...
Matt has worked with:
    Gary Gagne Steve Galapo (Producer) Anthony Horne (Of Burne) Bobby-Joe Leclerc (Of Breather) Jody Houle Jeremy Larochelle (Formerly of Masceo) Karen Bradley Purenform

More to come...

Links

Official 12 Daze Site
12 Daze Radio
Rare 12 Daze Songs
Alien X Music
Unified Theory
Yakmusic's Blind Melon Tribute Album!
The Blind Melon Forum
Bee Melon - Blind Melon's Most Updated Site!

Videos

12 Daze - Eli's Longest Poisson

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/15/2005
Band Website: 12Daze.com
Band Members:

Matt Theberge



    Vocals Backing Vocals Electric Guitars Acoustic Guitars Electric Bass Acoustic Bass Drums Piano Keyboards Percussion Harmonica Producer Reproduction Marketing CD Layouts & Design Merchandise Distribution


Click the above picture to check out the very cool art of Blair Smith! This picture is a work in progress. Smith's work is far beyond progressive. VISIT HIS SITE!
Influences: Blind Melon, Unified Theory, Chris Shinn, Candlebox, Kevin Martin & The Hiwatts, The Sound I Saw, Abandon Jalopy, Counting Crows, Jena Kraus, Fiona Apple, Poe, Starsailor, Mazzy Star, Robert Plant, Damien Rice, Anna Nalick, Mad Season, Maktub, Leo's Invention, Bush, Faith No More, Brad, Satchel, Pigeonhead, Rogers Stevens, Amie Mann, Dishwalla, Sarah Severson, Toadies, Pearl Jam, Cornell, Cantrell, Ray Lamontagne, Huffamoose, The Refreshments, Ten Pound Brown, Frank Sinatra, Under the Influence of Giants, OK Go, Joan Osbourne, Zakk Wylde, Dave Mustaine, August Annd, Move as a Verb, Brad Smith, Christopher Thorn, Shannon Hoon, The Tender Trio, Halo Complex, Alice in Chains, Joe Tullos, Annie Lenox, Andrea Bocelli, Tindersticks, Paula Cole, Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant, Beth Hart, Edie Brickel, Carly Simon, Ani Difranco, K's Choice, Norah Jones, Yo' Mama, My Mama, ..... Anything "moody" as hell...
Sounds Like: You decide...

Current 12 Daze Sponsors


    Tattoo Sue HUGE SUPPORTER!

    Rogers Stevens (of Blind Melon) Brad Smith (of Blind Melon) Christopher Thorn (of Blind Melon) Terry Theberge Paulette Theberge Kevin Theberge Leigh Bickerstaff Rick Bickerstaff Karen Bradley Vincent Bertin Eleanor Gambardella (signed musician) Melanie Thaxton Anne Langlois Jason LaBonte Mick Stockton Jill Davis Jasmine York Amber Davis The Drum Shop - Portland, Maine Ryan Conway John Mullins Ernie Blais Meredith Coleman Pamela Stone Jamie Vancour Larry Ward Daystar Music Marketplace Jeff Lobb Jeremy Boldery Jan Balsavage Jason Higdon Carolyn Watts Mike Stouffer Karen Rutt Brandy Weith Malachi Greiner Scott MacMillan Christina Pardi


Become a 12 Daze Sponsor!

Sponsor 12 Daze buy donating a dollar or more. If you would like to donate using a credit card or a PayPal account, please click the "Donation Button" found to your right. If you would like to make a donation via cash/check/money order, PM me and I'll send you a mailing address!
So, lift up those couch cushions and see if you can't scrounge a few bucks together to help support the construction of the new 12 Daze studio!

12 Daze now entered into the World Wide Band and Artist Directory' Annual Trade Publication


This annual, three-volume publication, featuring 12 Daze, is lodged with the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. and the British Reference Library in London.

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Record Label: New Color Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

It's my hobby...

Music is a hobby for me.  It's not a job.  I'm not looking to get noticed.  I'm writing music for fun.  It's my outlet..  Whether it sucks or it's good is everyone's opinion.&...
Posted by 12 Daze on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:42:00 PST

Thank you Hanover!

Well, some of you may know that back in 2001, I really fucked up my right hand.  To this day, I still have limited feeling and movement in my hand. Quick story...  This was back when I use t...
Posted by 12 Daze on Thu, 13 Jul 2006 06:07:00 PST

So, So

Just a song I did ...  funkin' around in the studio.  Not to good.. but something new for my listeners.
Posted by 12 Daze on Sat, 27 May 2006 04:53:00 PST

Tapping Into an Old Hobby

Well, it's been many years since I've stopped sketching, nearly 16 to be exact.  I've decided to start up again...  Gotta retrain my hand (even more-so since the surgery).  I'll be sket...
Posted by 12 Daze on Sun, 21 May 2006 09:25:00 PST

New Picture Added

Supporting my boy Kev!  His former band, Candlebox, will reunite this summer and tour for 3 months!!!!!!!!
Posted by 12 Daze on Tue, 25 Apr 2006 02:51:00 PST

My Top 10 Male Fronted Albums

Here is a list of my top 10 male fronted albums (today).  The list changes quite a bit, but these usually hover in their respective places.  Listed from 10th to 1st. Top 10 Male Fr...
Posted by 12 Daze on Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:47:00 PST

My Top 10 Female Fronted Albums

Here is a list of my top 10 female fronted albums (today).  The list changes quite a bit, but these usually hover in their respective places.  Listed from 10th to 1st. Top 10 Female Fronted ...
Posted by 12 Daze on Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:39:00 PST

A Collaborated "Interview" with Matt

Below are questions sent in by various fans.  I've collaborated a few and tossed them into a Q & A Blog. --------------------------------- Q: How do you go about writing your music and lyrics...
Posted by 12 Daze on Wed, 19 Apr 2006 10:23:00 PST

1st 12 Daze Song Ever Recorded, Added!

The first song ever recorded by Matt, as a solo artist, has been added to the playlist.  The song is called "Clearer" and received some pretty decent feedback from fans of 12 Daze Radio...
Posted by 12 Daze on Fri, 07 Apr 2006 04:50:00 PST

Jenny Romer made me do it...

1. Is your age on MySpace your real age?Yeah.  28, feeling 68.2. How many friends do you have?1448 3. How many profile views do you have?3415 4. When did you get a MySpace?4/15/055. Who told you ...
Posted by 12 Daze on Wed, 05 Apr 2006 02:54:00 PST