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Matt Larson writes things here sometimes.

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About Me

Matt Larson is determined to avoid the cliché of the sullen, self-involved singer song-writer, both in his music and in his on-stage demeanor. He is thought provoking yet fun, intelligent yet unpretentious. The optimistic, affable tone that typifies his music is bal-anced and enriched by an underlying complexity and subtlety that make his songs more than a fleeting, superficial pleasure.

In concert, he uses his humor, gregarious nature and thoroughly eclectic repertoire of cover tunes to awake and engage everyone within earshot, going so far as to make members of the audience the focus of the show. Matt has been known to accompany his vocals with acoustic guitar, piano, loops, programming, banjo and mandolin. But whatever instrument he chooses, it is the warmth and wit expressed through his voice that reaches out and draws his audience in.

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Member Since: 8/4/2005
Band Website: mattlarson.net
Band Members:

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Matt Larson - Vox, A. Guitar, Keys

Robert Riggins - Bass, Vox

Mark Lockett - E. Guitar, Vox

Andrew Lightfoot - Drumset



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Influences: I grew up listening to the Beatles.. in fact one of my favorite gifts from my parents when I was little was a record player and 12 Beatles records... yup, vinyl... let's see.. Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, U2, Glen Phillips, Peter Gabriel, Matthew Sweet, The Samples, Charlie Christian, Alison Kraus, Bela Fleck, Travis, Wes Montgomery, James Taylor, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, J.S. Bach, Album Leaf, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Prince, Charlie Parker, Thelonius Monk, The Dead Milkmen, Depeche Mode(a.k.a. depress mode), Counting Crows, Yaz, Men at Work, Beastie Boys, Young MC, Gordon Sumner(a.k.a Sting), Billy Preston, Doobie Brothers, CSNY, The Police, David Gray, Quincy Jones, Imogen Heap, Bartok, Bill Withers, Violent Femmes, Dave Matthews, Coldplay, Sir Paul, ..I'll think on this and add more later.
Sounds Like: James Blunt, Ben Folds, Coldplay, etc.

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Reclaiming Innocence





Record Label: a.k.a. controlled-indebtedness
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Couchtime: Reflectivenessings from a tiny mirror

yes, I’m determined to alter our language, or at least communicate in my own world.. hmm.. that may actually be the fist signs of insanity.. not that I don’t have several other indications...
Posted by Matt Larson writes things here sometimes. on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:47:00 PST

It’s Time to Pay Attention

I was out getting some things done before I went over to Bloomington.  I started doing my errands at about 10 am.. after a while of doing things I glanced at my watch 11.. sweet.  Making gre...
Posted by Matt Larson writes things here sometimes. on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:51:00 PST

Peoria Journal Star Interview with Matt Larson: "Back Home After A Real Tour"

When Matt Larson takes the stage at Eamon Patricks Public House on Saturday, you may want to congratulate him. He survived 8,684 miles in a 31-foot RV with his wife, three young boys and a lab/chow mi...
Posted by Matt Larson writes things here sometimes. on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:55:00 PST

Invaluable

I want to let those of you who are regular subscribers to my blog know how much I value your input with regard to my music.  I am going to begin posting songs in a much more raw stage.  I ha...
Posted by Matt Larson writes things here sometimes. on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:12:00 PST

Musings & Thoughtlessnesses: Goodness

What is goodness?  How is/should it be measured?  Is there an inherent goodness in humanity?  I find life to be full of contridictions, most noticable in my own life.  I often thi...
Posted by Matt Larson writes things here sometimes. on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:45:00 PST

Couchtime: Nothing Particular

This is more of a "thankyou" to those of you who are regular readers and subscribe to my blog.  I'm honored to be able to entertain you, and enjoy the opportunity to share those things that trasp...
Posted by Matt Larson writes things here sometimes. on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:57:00 PST

Review: Beyond Race Magazine

Beyond Race MagazineMarch 2008 Album/Music Reviewby Shannon Carlin ..> Matt Larson ..> ..> Matt Larson makes pop music that you and your mom could like. It's cheesy, but in a pleasant, fun way....
Posted by Matt Larson writes things here sometimes. on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:57:00 PST

Review: "The Almagest" LSU Shreveport

Matt LarsonThis Living RoomAs Matt Larson takes the States by storm, SAB brings the singer/songwriter to the Port for the Coffeehouse Series Derick Jones : Managing Editor If Ben Folds and Ben Harper ...
Posted by Matt Larson writes things here sometimes. on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:16:00 PST

Housedaddy

So as it goes my wife will work some and I've embarked on domestication.  I made dinner the other night.. no it wasn't cereal.  nope not pizza.  thanks for thinking the worst.  I a...
Posted by Matt Larson writes things here sometimes. on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:02:00 PST

Monopoly Imitates Life

I was playing monopoly with my oldest son(7) and he was beating me with a strong hand, mostly due to his ownership of the darkblues that intimidate all the other properties.  I was down to my la...
Posted by Matt Larson writes things here sometimes. on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:32:00 PST