“I’m always seeking to continually evolve in my playing and in my songwriting. I never want to remain stagnant - I just try to remain open.†– Matthew Barlow
Visual. Inviting. Beautiful. These are just a few words that have been used to describe the music of guitarist Matthew Barlow. His creations are innovative and multifaceted as he shifts from casual folk leanings, to intricate fingerstyle compositions, and ambient, electric, sonic textures.
Matthew (age 31) has been playing guitar for half of his life, and has had a variety of musical explorations and directions throughout those years. Raised in rural Pennsylvania, Barlow received his first electric guitar as a gift in his late teens. He quickly began writing songs, and soon formed (and fronted) Gas Jacket: a punk band that went on to last for several years. Soon after graduating high school, Matthew packed his bags and journeyed to northern Arizona where, over a period of 10 years, he slowly developed his sound and creativity as a musician. Having recently returned to Pennsylvania, Matthew continues to write original material for solo performance as well as other music projects that he is involved in. He is also music director at Lycoming Valley Baptist Church in Montoursville, PA.
Throughout all of the experiences, performances, and songs, there are always three elements which are a constant in Barlow’s music: quality in the musicianship, honesty in the expression, and creativity in the songwriting. Matthew will continue to consider himself and his music successful as long as those qualities remain at the center of his life as a musician.
Matthew plays Timberline acoustic guitars. Visit www.timberlineguitars.com
Matthew's current performances include his original songs as well as improvisational segments with any musicians that may be performing with him.
Some of the musicians and bands that Matthew has had the pleasure of making music with:
Brett Morin: www.myspace.com/djangojazz
Kelly Cole: www.myspace.com/kellycolemusic
Dylan Jung: www.myspace.com/dylanjungmusic
Joe Trepanowski: www.myspace.com/ghostslovegoblins
Rob Trepanowski: www.myspace.com/trepanowski
Dustin Barlow: www.myspace.com/felixthecoward
Nathan Knarr: www.myspace.com/reactionarymeasure
Ibis & Hare: www.myspace.com/ibisamphare
Yin Yang & Zen Some: www.myspace.com/yinyangshows
Plural Form: www.myspace.com/pluralformband
Matt invites you to come join in worship every Sunday morning @ Lycoming Valley Baptist Church - 10:45 am
(and if you'd like to hear the more experimental side of what Matthew does, check out "Buildings" in his Friends list)
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