Matt Irvin

With roots based somewhere between the port city of Fremantle, Western Australia & Winnipeg, Manitoba- singer songwriter Matt Irvin has recently released his debut EP "Now A Lover" through Canopy Records. The ex-instrumentalist from defunct roots outfit 'Dusk' has embarked upon his solo career with a newfound enthusiasm. Drawing influences from the likes of Ryan Adams, Jeff Buckley, David Ford and Damien Rice, Matt's sometimes fragile yet sometimes soaring vocals, sketch a powerful journey in the audiences' mind. The live experience see's Matt incorporating elements of live trumpet and vocal harmonies with the creative use of a loop station.The EP recorded at Studio Couch in North Fremantle with renowned producer and engineer Shaun O'Callaghan (John Butler Trio, Gyroscope), features Warren Page (The Dirty Secrets), Glenn Sarangapany(Dyslexic Fish, Birds of Tokyo), Gavin Shoesmith (Groovesmiths, ex-John Butler Trio) & Benn Landers (ex-Dusk)As a successfull and inspired applicant of the innagrual JB Seed Management Workshop (2006), he is now touring full time. Currently on tour in Canada, 2007 has already seen Matt tour around Australia and play numerous successful shows in many famous NYC venues. Stay tuned to this page for upcoming Canadian tour dates. 'He will get down under your skin' - Jennifer Bill, 24Hours Toronto'Few performers allow the audience in so far to see the raw flesh' - Jason Kenny- Xpress Mag