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Matthew Kloss

About Me

Matthew Kloss is a freelance bassist, composer and arranger.

A chameleon of musical idioms, Kloss' groove, sensibility, and style make him in high demand as a sideman...from blues, rock, traditional styles, country, punk, and jazz.

Matthew Kloss has shared the stage with John Zorn, Marc Ribot, Glenn Mercer, Black 47, The Neville Brothers, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Norah Jones, Chris Thile, Eddie Palmieri, MC5, Marshall Crenshaw, Richard D. James, Ritchie Havens, Reggie Workman, Patrick Dawes, Lenny Kaye, Evan Parker, and Derek Bailey, among others.

Mr.Kloss is often sought as a composer/arranger: From chamber works to jazz groups to TV ads, his work has been heard on radio and TV the world over.

Matthew Kloss now plays and composes music he wants to hear.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 16/08/2005
Band Members: Matthew Kloss- Upright Bass, Bass Guitar, Tenor Guitar, Tenor Banjo, Violoncello, Mandocello, Percussion, Vocals

Influences: The list could go on forever about music I do enjoy, but I am equally, if not more so, influenced by music I don't enjoy. There are many musicians I don't want to sound like.

Record Label: Tummy Touch, (00:02:59), et al.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Special thanks to Glenn Mercer of The Feelies

Just wanted to thank Glenn for being mentioned with Ruby on the Vine in the liner notes on his newest album, "Wheels in Motion."This album is truly incredible, and I was lucky enough to catch Glenn's ...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 23:56:00 GMT

Chicago Sun-Times Gives Sandinista Project ****

Spin control(http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/383114,S HO-Sunday-spins13.article)May 13, 2007ROCK:Various Artists, "The 'Sandinista!' Project: A Tribute to the Clash" (00:02:59)Critic's rati...
Posted by on Wed, 16 May 2007 02:40:00 GMT

Sandinista Project Released Today!

You can get your copy here, order now! http://www.amazon.com/Sandinista-Project-Various-Artists/dp/ B000OZ2CVG/vineyarddevelopmA The album is finally finished! I'm on Track seven, Rebel Waltz with Myrn...
Posted by on Tue, 15 May 2007 02:37:00 GMT

W/ Myrna Marcarian and Friends, Clash Tribute Album

The latest song on my profile is with glitches, but it sounds better that way! (It was recorded live.)We recorded "Rebel Waltz" with Myrna Marcarian(vox and guitar), Geoff Feinberg (electric guitar), ...
Posted by on Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:12:00 GMT

Patrick and Eugene on VW Rabbit Commercial

The newest VW commercial for the Rabbit features the Birds and the Bees, by Patrick and Eugene.Check it out!
Posted by on Sun, 16 Jul 2006 13:37:00 GMT

MKloss/ Patrick & Eugene: Postcard from Summerisle in MOJO Magazine

There's a great review of Postcard from Summerisle by Patrick and Eugene,an album on which I played, in the July 2006 issue of MOJO Magazine.Thanks MOJO!MKloss
Posted by on Sun, 16 Jul 2006 13:35:00 GMT

Hoppin Haoles on 20/20

Hi Everyone-Just a note to let you know that the Hoppin' Haole Brothers (Scott&Linda Warnasch, Kurt Westphal, Matthew Kloss, AJ Faas)We be appearing on 20/20 on Channel 7 (ABC) on Friday, June 30 at 1...
Posted by on Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:49:00 GMT

The Sharky Favorite Band / Vice Mag Photo Blog

Follow this link to a nice write up VICE Magazine did on The Sharky Favorite Band from our gig at TRASH, 3-10-06http://viceland.com/viceDiary/photos/Sharky%20Favorit e%203-10-06/They make fun of me and...
Posted by on Sun, 23 Apr 2006 21:32:00 GMT

My part in Vince Williams' 'Breathe' EP...

Well, sadly, my buddy Vince Williams is moving away from Jersey, but on the positive, the quick departure led us to get ourselves in gear and get in the studio.I recorded cello and bass tracks for Vin...
Posted by on Sun, 23 Apr 2006 21:27:00 GMT

Evan Toth and the Excuses Article/ Interview!!!

Follow the link to a nice article about Evan Toth and the Excuses.http://exitweekly.com/entry.php?id=142Even a mention of yours truly!Thanks for the support!
Posted by on Wed, 12 Apr 2006 15:33:00 GMT