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Matt Downes

About Me

I'm a singer/songwriter living in Stockport. Originally from Leicester, I've been based in the North West since 2006. Have played as a solo artist and also with a few different bands covering rock, indie, funk, acoustic. I enjoy lots of different music, and hope somewhere along the line those influences come through in what I write. I'm currently writing some new acoustic material and hope to get gigging in 2009. I will try and get some new material up online very soon. In the meantime feel free to add any comments on my music, and watch out for upcoming gigs.

If you want to book me for any gigs please message me via myspace and I will message you back.
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Member Since: 28/01/2006
Band Website: www.myspace.com/mattdownesmusic
Band Members: Matt Downes - Guitar/Vocals/Lyrics
Influences: In no particular order;
Scott Matthews, John Martyn, Fleet Foxes, Cinematic Orchestra, Andy McKee, Fink, Jose Gonzalez, Tunng, Ryan Adams, Feist, Kings of Convenience, Nick Drake, Seasick Steve, Noah & The Whale, Adem, Zero 7, Crosby Stills & Nash, Breaks Co-Op, Fionn Regan, Stephen Fretwell, Turin Brakes.
Sounds Like: Me trying to somehow form reasonable pieces of music.
Record Label: Yes please
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

VOTE FOR ME TO PLAY AT SUMMER SUNDAE

Well after registering to open Summer Sundae in Leicester this year, I have now been shortlisted as a possibility.By going to http://www.beat.co.uk/ssvote.php you can register your vote for to open th...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Jun 2007 01:44:00 GMT

Folks Fest

Folks Fest in Abbey Park, Leicester yesterday went pretty well. Very different setting to play in. Had a few people ask about the website etc so that was promising. I feel the next step for me is to g...
Posted by on Sun, 10 Jun 2007 08:57:00 GMT

4 New Songs

After months of not being in the slightest bit creative, I've now been working on four new acoustic songs. Two are taking a slightly different direction for me, with elements of swing/jazz (I think). ...
Posted by on Mon, 28 May 2007 20:36:00 GMT

Folks Fest date confirmed!

Well I've now been asked to play at 3.15pm on Saturday 9th June at the Folks Fest German Beer Festival. The festival opens on 8th June and finishes on 10th June. Starts at 12 noon till 9pm and is free...
Posted by on Sun, 27 May 2007 05:05:00 GMT

FolksFest, Abbey Park, Leicester

I have been as ked to play as part of the Folks Fest German Beer Festival in Leicester at Abbey Park between 8th-10th June. I'm still waiting for confirmation of the exact date I'll be playing but as ...
Posted by on Sat, 26 May 2007 20:37:00 GMT

New song

Well its been far too long since I got some material written, recorded and uploaded to my site, but hopefully I shall be there very soon. I've been working on a new track which incoporates some of my ...
Posted by on Sun, 20 May 2007 02:24:00 GMT

NEW MUSIC PROJECT

As mentioned in my previous blog entry, I'm looking to develop a new music project in the form of a band. Very early days, as I'm still in discussions with other musicians but I'm hoping it'...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Oct 2006 03:41:00 GMT

LIFE IN LANCASHIRE

So I've been in Preston for about 3 weeks now. Good thing is I've already had two acoustic gigs. One at the Adelphi in Preston, which went pretty well, last minute thing but enjoyed it! My second gig ...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 02:49:00 GMT

Getting nearer

So my first proper solo gig is getting closer. I'm currently practicing all my songs, to have them as good as possible for the night. Been suffering from a bit of a cold which has been getting on my n...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Mar 2006 04:45:00 GMT

New material

So I've now been working on my new material for the past few weeks. Now have 5 new songs, excluding the two I had before. I've really been inspired by recent events in my life, and I feel I'm writing ...
Posted by on Sun, 05 Mar 2006 03:35:00 GMT