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Matthew Kerstein

You're deaf Beethoven with your ear to the floor.

About Me


MATTHEW KERSTEIN

For most, the reaction of Matt leaving the Scotland Yard Gospel Choir was that of sadness as a short lived legacy was coming to an end. SYGC was well on their way to indie rock success, supporting such acts as Spoon, Arcade Fire, Tegan & Sara, The Walkmen and many many more. As Co-Founder of The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, Matt has gained the respect of fans and members of the press for his unique perspective in songwriting. Now, as Matt, Sam Koentopp (drums) and Devon Bryant (Production/Guitar/Bass/Vocals), have left SYGC and have added Jim Tuerk (Arrangements/Guitar/Keys) they hope to continue on and take their new project to new heights. Matt will continue to play solo shows around town so keep checking in and seeing what he and the band have been up to.
BRIGHTON, MA ( website ) ( myspace )



CONTACT: Neptali Figueroa
neptali (a) rwimchicago.com
RWIMChicago

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Member Since: 11/7/2005
Band Website: brightonma.net
Band Members:
Matt Kerstein

Live footage of "Graceland" & "War of The Roses"
(opening of the show - Schubas 3.5.06!!)
Hit Play Then Let File Load... It gets a little distorted by War of The Roses...
See More Live Footage!!
Record Label: Loose Tooth Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Tune Update

Hey All,Jim here writing for our illustrious Mr. Kerstein who is temporarily sans computer.  He asked me to post this new tune, Eskimos, that him and I had worked on awhile back that is starting ...
Posted by Matthew Kerstein on Wed, 23 May 2007 02:01:00 PST

Old / New Tunes

These three songs that we just posted are the first demos that Jim and I ever recorded back in August and September of 2005.  I was working with Jim on string arrangements for the SYGC record at ...
Posted by Matthew Kerstein on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:28:00 PST

NEW SINGLE + UPCOMING SHOW WITH ESSEX GREEN!!!

Hey Everyone,We have some new tracks on the Brighton, MA page [Click Here] and of course don't forget our upcoming show with Essex Green & Tapes 'n Tapes on Friday, April 28th @ Subterranean (Chic...
Posted by Matthew Kerstein on Sat, 22 Apr 2006 08:38:00 PST

WE'RE NOW BRIGHTON MA!! + UPCOMING FREE SHOW @ EMPTY BOTTLE!!

We're now Brighton, MA!! For now look out for MATTHEW KERSTEIN as the billing, but watch out, Brighton, MA is coming!  Thanks to everyone who has been writing to us and telling us how much the...
Posted by Matthew Kerstein on Tue, 07 Mar 2006 10:28:00 PST

SUPPORTING ISOBEL CAMPBELL!!!

Thanks to everyone that came out, we really loved having you guys there last night (Feb. 4th) at Subterranean!  Sorry for those that waited in line, I know it was cold and sorry to everyone that ...
Posted by Matthew Kerstein on Sun, 05 Feb 2006 01:47:00 PST

New Shows Announced!!!

Hey Everyone!!!We some new shows announced including one in Toronto! 2.10 - Chicago, IL - At South Union Arts Center 2.25 - Madison, WI - At The Wisconsin Union (W/ The M's)  3.03 ...
Posted by Matthew Kerstein on Thu, 02 Feb 2006 10:38:00 PST

New Pictures!!!

Hey Everyone, we have new pictures online!  Sorry it took me so long to post them up, but they're up now... Thanks to our friend Jon Randolph for the great pics!  These were taken at my Holi...
Posted by Matthew Kerstein on Sun, 15 Jan 2006 12:04:00 PST

UPCOMING SHOWS!!! (Where do you live?)

So we're going to be touring in March/April, and realy looking forward to seeing everyone out there.  For now, we will be in madison, and iowa city... I need some suggestions though, tell us wher...
Posted by Matthew Kerstein on Sun, 15 Jan 2006 12:36:00 PST

Great Show and more to come!!!

Thanks to everyone that made it out on Thursday, Dec. 15 - the show was a great!  We're going to be working extra hard, so check back with us often.  First off, I hope everyone can make it o...
Posted by Matthew Kerstein on Sun, 18 Dec 2005 01:56:00 PST