Matthew Chambers

............I have been writing songs and playing my own music and that of others for the better part of thirty years so far with no end in sight on this journey through life, time and space. My basic philosophy on creativity is to make a statement that is relevant, intelligent, thought provoking, and meaningful to as broad a spectrum of humanity as possible regardless of how hip, trendy or popular it may or may not seem. I see myself as a messenger. Sometimes the message is well received sometimes not however I leave it to the recipient as to how they may interpret the meaning of what I deliver. My intent above all is to add to the range of what is possible in life although it so often seems that we as the human race fail to live up to the potential of our ideals, hopes and dreams. Despite all of our accomplishments in science, religion, art, music and literature we have yet to discover the path that will lead us away from war, power lust, predation and compromise with evil. With my pen and my guitar I intend to keep digging along with other seekers to reveal the truth of all things that will allow humanity to rise above itself until I pass from this existence into the next..........Currently Mike Williams and I are reforming Rusted Nails and writing and recording for our next cd collection. ............................................................ .............................................. From the spring of 08 to January 09 I played bass guitar with a Murfreesboro, NC band called The Duperz founded by Jon Royce, owner of Zakk's Coffeehouse, shredding the guitar with his progeny Zakk Royce on drums. The Duperz often opens shows at Zakk's Coffeehouse for many touring national acts and area bands (see...www.myspace.com/zakkscoffeehouse).................... ............................... ................ ..................Also I have hosted and participate in local open mic events that have brought together many talented performers from rock, folk, country, blues, and bluegrass among other styles as well. Open mics give musicians the opportunity to network with one another which greatly enhances the growing Roanoke Rapids local music scene....................................................... ..................................................... ..........................................I co-founded the local rock band Rusted Nails(2004-08) with bassist Mike Williams, now of SixFootOne, in which I played rhythm/lead guitar, harmonica, and vocals featuring many original songs, some of which you can listen to from the bands self titled cd on this websites music player. Prior to that I have been involved with various local bands and many fellow musicians such as The Rakes with Mike and Jan Volz and Dave Buck in which I played drums, Joe Bryant, and James Pratt of Salem, WV.