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Matt Dragstrem

Stop Matt Dragin Around

About Me


you best be followin me on twitter or else. you know. things will happen. just trust me on that one. But most likely not. I am a bit of a wimp. I was never the bully, but I always thought that it'd be cool to be one, but i was like way small for my age, so it threw away that option. I'm glad we're bonding. I feel we are getting to know one another. And im done.
Paranoid Kanye West cover by Matt Dragstrem from Matt Dragstrem on Vimeo .
How I wake myself up in the mornings segment
Another Day from Matt Dragstrem on Vimeo .
My Bio

Hey!

My middle name is Peters. Yes there is an 'S' at the end. Thanks parents.
My last name is Dragstrem (Drag-Stir-M) little pronunciation help.
I have more nicknames than anyone and most of them don't make sense. Thanks to my older brothers and my middle name.
I never went to Pre-School. So don't ask me to finger paint.
At 5 years old I took ballet, and all I remember is that I felt very lucky I was the only guy in the class.
Unfortunately ballet lasted 2 weeks
I grew up with cornfields in my backyard. I used to run so far into the corn fields until I couldn't see my house but then I'd get too scared and run back home.
There's a school in that cornfield now.
I love love rain. A lot. Here's a little video of some rain exploration.
Oh yeah I have a BLOG. It is my lil journal if you will.
I love French toast. It's become somewhat of an unhealthy obsession.
First dates should be over French toast. I mean it makes sense to me.
My fav clothing attire is an old shirt, jeans, and my Beatle boots.
I used to have the zigzag line haircut. I also took it a step further and put Michael Jordan's number 23 on the back of my giant melon of a head.
I have ADD. I diagnosed myself. You'll know within 10 minutes of meeting me.
I think when u have more than 2 inside jokes with a friend it's safe to call them one of your best friends, sorry to break it to you Paris.
I love to make people feel comfortable. I think that's why I like performing so much.
I like but mainly love, anyone at anytime who says nice things about my music.
I love people who love my music
I love seeing others succeed.
I have secret handshakes with 2 of my friends. And both of those friends are far away right now. Tear.
I date too much.
I write songs that are about me or my friends or french toast but mainly the toast.
I may not have everything figured out but I know exactly where I'm going.
My first name is plain ole Matt and I'm down with that. Oh no i just rhymed
I'm attempting to make a new myspace but I have know idea what i'm doing. It feels a lot like math class or a carnival game, except the game where you throw the ping-pong ball in a jug and get a goldfish, that one was always pretty straight forward.
REVIEWS
"With an impending debut EP set for release in the coming weeks, Matt Dragstrem stands at the forefront of something potentially very special. Inspired by folk-rock greats of the past, Dragstrem seems to have inherited the best elements of his heroes work before moulding them into a sound of purity and innocence all his own. Born in Chicago, Dragstrem underwent a musical education whilst developing his talent in Nashville some years later. His subtle, dulcet vocal style favours the playful, finger-picking way he approaches his guitar work - similarities with a young, raw Rod Stewart aren't too far wide of the mark. At only twenty-one years of age, Matt Dragstrem possesses a future of immeasurable promise." -JOEL CRANE (NME, Q, Mojo)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 29/11/2004
Band Website: www.mattdrag.com
Band Members:

Influences: Friends, Family, Nice People, Mean People, Lovely people, Lovely singers and their beautiful melodies, summer nights, snow, rain, children laughing, people smiling, funny signs, long drives, gold skies, sunrises, sunsets, long convos, short convos, sadness, happiness, right now, and new days.
Sounds Like: If Tom Petty and Rod Stewart had a child and Frank Sinatra was the Godfather.
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

May UPDATES AND CUPCAKES

Boo! I wrote this long lengthy blog about some really cool stuff i've been doing and then out of nowhere it got deleted. BUMMER.Anyhoo this will be shorterand less funnyAnyway short sweet post: Im rec...
Posted by on Mon, 25 May 2009 16:08:00 GMT

Okay I'll Blog here too

And I'M back.I mean i never left i was over at my tumblr blog (which i will still post on!) but my tumblr is random musings so here are my updates, that will be music related in some way or another (h...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:03:00 GMT