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Mary

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About Me

I live in Jacksonville, Florida playing folk music with Ron Johnson. We have a new CD out and I'm very proud of it. It's called Sunshine State of Mind. I've written three songs on the CD including the one on my profile. I've performed at the Florida Folk Festival, Will McClean, Barberville and Gamble Roger's Folk Festivals here in Florida. Ron and I are looking forward to our next CD project. Stay tuned...RON JOHNSON & MARY MATHEWS: Sunshine State Of Mind

Acoustic, sand between your toes, margarita based original folk music, usually about Florida

My Interests

Music, I'm learning to play the guitar and pick the fiddle back up after way to many years. Painting, oils (mainly), learning water color and acrylics. I love the water, another plus in the Florida column since there's a lot of it. I had my own boat for awhile it was great. .
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I'd like to meet:

KIND, HONEST, FRIENDLY PEOPLE

Music:

I like all kinds of music. From classical to country, but my roots are in rock n roll. I was heavily influenced by the music of the late 60's the 70's. The Beatles of course, Stones, CNS, Fleetwoodmac, Cat Stevens, Leon Russell, Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan, Carol King, Lynard Skynard(I am from Jacksonville after all)and Stevie Ray Vaughn. I'm still into all kinds of music. I went to my first Reggae concert not to long ago and had a blast "Toots and the Maytals" at Freebird. I always liked reggae but it was great to see it live and feel the energy in the room. Allison krauss, John Prine, Johnny Lang, John Mayer to Godsmack. I don't care for rap. I played the violin (fiddle) long ago and I'm trying to pick it up again. Not as easy as riding a bike, but it's coming along. I think that's where the classical came in. Also I played piano when I was young. I am enjoying playing the guitar, which is new for me. I bought one about a year ago and have been having a lot of fun with it. Practice ..... Practice ..... Practice !!!

Movies:

I don't usually go to the movies. I wait for something I might want to see to come out on DVD. I did go see "Walk the Line" and really enjoyed it. My favorite movie must be the "Wizard of Oz." If I see it's on TV I'll stop what I'm doing to watch it.

Television:

I don't watch as much TV as I did. It keeps me from doing other things. I'd rather live my life than watch a pretend one on TV.

Books:

Lord of the Rings trilogy

Heroes:

Sick/ dying children. They are braver than any adult I've ever known.

My Blog

I heard it on the radio .....

I'm so excited !!! I was tuned into the Florida Folk Show on WMNF 88.5 FM out of Tampa/St. Pete. this morning on my computer.  Listening to Pete Gallager when he mentioned a new CD he'd received ...
Posted by Mary on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:50:00 PST

CD Release !!!

..> CD release! Ron and I have finally released our CD "Sunshine State of Mind."Yeah!!!We are very pleased with the results and happy to be able to share it with our friends. I hope you will click ...
Posted by Mary on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:31:00 PST

The CD's are here !!!

The CD's are here !!! The CD's are here !!!         &nb sp;  What a GREAT feeling !!!   Ron and I are so proud of our new baby (so to speak)...
Posted by Mary on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:43:00 PST

"Sunshine State of Mind"

I'm very excited about the CD that Ron and I are finishing up, "Sunshine State of Mind."  It's my first so it's been a real learning experience and a lot of fun.  I've actually written ...
Posted by Mary on Thu, 26 Oct 2006 09:00:00 PST