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matthew wright

Matthew Who?

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Music:

Member Since: 6/9/2005
Band Members: I've worked with several musicians in the last few years. I recorded my first album with Andrew Braun (guitar), Jeremy Fox (drums), Joel Gettys (drums), Ben Mars (bass), and Seth Hedquist (guitar). I recorded a solo demo (acoustic guitar and vocals) one weekend in January of this year. Since moving back to Iowa I've been working with Mars, Gettys, Sarah Grove (vocals and violin) and Sierra Soleil (percussion).
Influences: Jeff Buckley, Dave Matthews, Stevie Wonder, Beck, Josh Rouse, Prince, Rufus Wainwright I created my profile with Myspace Layouts+
Sounds Like: A variety of people depending on the song. I've been compared to Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Jamie Cullum, Stevie Wonder, Rickie Lee Jones, and Jack Johnson.
Record Label: independent
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New Stuff

Almost everything I've associated with living in Iowa City are going to be changing in the next month or two: I have a new job at a new store. I'm moving to a new house w/new roommates. I'll be start...
Posted by matthew wright on Fri, 23 Jun 2006 02:47:00 PST

Truth Log

I have a few guilty pleasures. I thought I might get them off my chest. TV: Full House Gilmore Girls Mad About You Growing Pains Film: Sleepless in Seattle Son in Law Mr. Mom Music: Queen The Darkn...
Posted by matthew wright on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:04:00 PST

secondhand shoes

Guess I haven't posted a blog since November. Oops. So here's what's up: The first week in April Ben, Joel, and I flew down to Orlando to record four tracks: trio arrangements of "Hold On" and "Runn...
Posted by matthew wright on Sat, 13 May 2006 10:37:00 PST

Java Blend, Volume 2

The second volume of Live Java Blend will be available this Tuesday, 11/15. My solo acoustic performance of Separation is the first track. I've listened to the first half of the album, and I've got t...
Posted by matthew wright on Mon, 14 Nov 2005 10:17:00 PST

Uh...so here's what's up

Thanks to everyone who's been coming out to the shows lately. I don't have much planned for the next couple months as far as gigging goes, but I'm spending a lot of time writing and playing on my own....
Posted by matthew wright on Thu, 27 Oct 2005 01:20:00 PST

Don't wake me. I plan on sleeping in.

Oh, man - I'm not used to this three gigs in a row thing. I'm a bit worn down. It was great to see all the baristas here in Iowa City and the SWCCers in Des Moines. We'll do it again soon. So, a few...
Posted by matthew wright on Sun, 28 Aug 2005 11:56:00 PST

Live Java Blend Compilation CD

The song "Separation" from my studio album will be featured on WSUI & KSUI's Live Java Blend, Volume 2, due this November. This solo acoustic version was recorded live last March on "Talk of Iowa"...
Posted by matthew wright on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

That rug really tied the room together.

Thanks everyone who came out to the Green Room Tuesday night, especially those of you (you know who you are) who left the campsite just to hear us play. Eric did a fine job literally filling in at the...
Posted by matthew wright on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

I've got a fever and the only cure is...more cowbell.

Welcome to the new site everyone. Put your feet up. Relax. Listen to a song or two, and make a comment if you like. There's more stuff on my personal website which will be updated ever so soon. It's l...
Posted by matthew wright on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST