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Gann Matthews

happy and sad about the same old shit everyday

About Me

Gann Matthews hails from the city of Denver, CO. With songs reminiscent of the rich tradition of the great troubadours of the 60’s and 70’s, a rich and unique voice, and a style that isn’t afraid to bend genre Gann writes reflective songs that are hauntingly melodic and immediately memorable. After recording two albums of material in Denver ("Silent Sound" in 2006 and "The Thin Line" in 2004) and earning the title “Denver’s Best Singer-Songwriter” (Westword, March 2005) he relocated to New York City in the spring of 2006. He is currently finishing his new full-length album."Silent Sound" and "The Thin Line" available now on

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/14/2004
Band Website: myspace.com/gannmatthews
Band Members: Gann Matthews: acoustic and electric guitars, piano, harmonica, vocals, songsAND THESE MUSICIANS ON THE ABOVE TRACKSIan Hlatky: production, drums, bass, vibrophone, handclaps, percussion; Jenny Vail: background vocals; Jed Marrs: pianoAND THESE MUSICIANS SOMETIMES LIVEDan Costello: Piano and Harmony Vocals; Stephen Lopez: Electric Guitar; Josh Green: Drums and cool hair
Influences: The Beatles, Elliott Smith, my sister, my parents, Ian Hlatky, Sundance & Durango, cats, Neil Young, childhood memories, Neutral Milk Hotel, Mix-tapes from Katie Rogerson, Star Trek TNG, Rufus Wainwright, Badly Drawn Boy, Leonard Cohen, fantasy, postcards, Pilot Precise Rolling Ball V5 Extra Fine pens, The Zombies, Early Bowie, Tao Te Ching, old friends & new friends, Bob Dylan, Nick Drake, Tom Petty, The Byrds, dreams, social anxiety, Antifolk scene, Denver & the Denver scene, M Ward, traveling, Beck, hi-dive and Sputnik, The Wheel, self-reflection, The Beach Boys, music school, honesty, heartbreak, loneliness, bad mistakes, good mistakes, the beginning of Spring, the end of Summer, the changing of the leaves, the DEAD of winter, growing older.
Sounds Like: The questions you ask yourself and hope to someday answer.
Record Label: None
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Kaffeine Buzz Interview Aug 2007

A little over a year and a half ago Gann Matthews, one of Denver's shining musical artists, left the Midwest for the coast, the east coast that is. New York to be specific. As with most life changes, ...
Posted by Gann Matthews on Sun, 26 Aug 2007 08:53:00 PST

Looking for Musicians for Band

I'm looking for musicians for my band.  It would be best that anyone interested in this project have a strong singing voice so we can make the richest harmonies that we can. Here is what I'm...
Posted by Gann Matthews on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 04:40:00 PST

Gann Matthews now available on iTunes, Napster and Rhapsody

My albums "Silent Sound" and "The Thin Line" are now available for download on iTunes, iTunes UK, Napster and Rhapsody.  Help spread the word: Help me spread the word by writing me a review on i...
Posted by Gann Matthews on Sat, 19 Aug 2006 10:30:00 PST

Mailing List

Join the Mailing List! Send me a message with your e-mail address and I will send you updates about upcoming shows and other news.  
Posted by Gann Matthews on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 08:29:00 PST

"Silent Sound" Available Now at TWIST & SHOUT

4/1/06 NEW EP "SILENT SOUND" AVAILABLE NOW AT TWIST & SHOUT IN DENVER. Go to Twist & Shout's website HERE.
Posted by Gann Matthews on Sat, 01 Apr 2006 02:34:00 PST

Denver Post Article- "Silent Sound"

3/31/06 DENVER POST ARTICLE Pick up today's Denver Post for an article about the new EP "Silent Sound" and tonight's CD RELEASE SHOW at the hi-dive. To read the article online, click HERE. Thanks to R...
Posted by Gann Matthews on Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:52:00 PST

Kaffeine Buzz- "Silent Sound" Interview

KAFFEINE BUZZ INTERVIEW I sat down with Kim Owens of Kaffeine Buzz to talk about the new EP "Silent Sound" and my last show in Denver.  You can read the full article HERE. Thanks to Kim for writ...
Posted by Gann Matthews on Thu, 30 Mar 2006 02:27:00 PST

CD Release Show March 31st @ hi-dive

CD Release party for new EP "Silent Sound" Friday March 31st, 2006 @ hi-dive (7 S. Broadway) Featuring: Midwest Dilemma 9pm The Wheel 10pm Gann Matthews (with band) 11pm Uphollow 12am $6 and 21+ &nbs...
Posted by Gann Matthews on Wed, 29 Mar 2006 02:10:00 PST

Feb 17th at Larimer Lounge- FREE TICKETS

Hey guys- I have free 21 tickets for the Larimer Lounge show on Friday Feb 17th with Joshua Novak and All Capitals.  You can download and print them from my photos section or e-mail me. Thanks, G...
Posted by Gann Matthews on Thu, 02 Feb 2006 01:51:00 PST

Into the Studio...

The promised update about the new album: We go into the studio at Colorado Sound on Monday.  We'll be working all-day long for 10 days with a break for Chri$tmas Eve and Chri$$tmas Day. &nbs...
Posted by Gann Matthews on Sat, 17 Dec 2005 07:55:00 PST