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Matt Hill

R.I.P. Nappy Brown

About Me


Matt Hill plays what some call that "mean old nasty sh!t." Matt fronts THE BUZZKILLZ , plays bass with Matt Walsh and occassionally plays bass and guitar with Bob Margolin. Matt is a vocalist/steel guitarist/guitarist and bassist, carrying on the deep Chicago Blues style, with a big helping of Rockabilly, and Rock N' Roll.

Matt won the won the 18th Annual PBPS Talent Showcase, and represented the PBPS at the international competition in Memphis. Matt has been interviewed by Bob in the well-known blues US publication Blues Revue magazine.

Matt has shared the stage with such blues legends as Bob Margolin, Hubert Sumlin, Lurrie Bell, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Big Jack Johnson, Calvin "Fuzz" Jones, Bob Stroger, Pinetop Perkins, and Carrie Bell to name a few.


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Member Since: 3/29/2006
Band Website: matthillblues.com
Band Members:
I play in a band called The Buzzkillz. That's myself, Max Drake on guitar, FJ Ventre on upright bass, and Chuck Cotton on drums.

I play bass with "my brother from another mother" Matt Walsh.

Occasionally I play with Bob Margolin, Gina Sicilia and Dave Gross.

Influences: Howlin' Wolf, Bob Margolin, Max Drake, Hop Wilson, Don Helms, JERRY LEE, Nappy Brown, Pat Hare, LINK WRAY, Willie Dixon, Joey Spampinato, Robert Nighthawk, Ernest Tubb, Mookie Brill, Bukka White, KEITH RICHARDS, Muddy Waters, Carl Perkins, Hank Williams Sr., Black Ace, Jimmy Rogers, Elmore James, Otis Redding, Eddie Hinton, Hubert Sumlin, Willie Johnson, Willie "Big Eyes' Smith, Pinetop Perkins, Non- Fat Elvis, Albert Collins, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Aubrey Ghent, Sonny Teadway, Calvin Cooke, Johnny Cash, Jimmie Vaughan, T-Bone Walker, Little Richard, Homesick James, Chuck Berry, and Christopher Walken to name a few.
Sounds Like: THE DEVIL'S MUSIC
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New Dates on Bass with Lurrie Bell and Bob Margolin

I've got some real cool gigs coming up in the next couple of months. The first batch is with Lurrie Bell which I'm really thrilled about. Lurrie is one of my favorite Chicago Blues guitarist out the...
Posted by Matt Hill on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:37:00 PST

Debut CD almost complete NEW SONGS ONLINE!!!

Hey y'all just wanted to give everybody an update about my upcoming debut solo CD. For the last couple of months I've been workin' on my debut solo effort "Poor Circle." I've been fortunate enough t...
Posted by Matt Hill on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PST

New Dates With Bob Margolin

Got some new dates backing up Bob Margolin. Bob, Matt Walsh, Chuck Cotton and myself will be in Tallahassee and Jacksonville in mid February so if you're in the area come check it out.
Posted by Matt Hill on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:23:00 PST

Jerry Lee Lewis Saturday in Charleston

Hey everyone just wanted everyone to know if you didn't, "THE KILLER" Jerry Lee Lewis is playing in Charleston SC this Saturday. Fortunately I got tickets and I'm going. There are few of my heroes s...
Posted by Matt Hill on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:39:00 PST

The Buzzkills Live @ Elvis Fest Friday 11:30pm 01/11/08

Hey Ya'll just a reminder that The Buzzkills will be playing @ Elvis Fest in Chapel Hill Friday @ 11:30pm. Come on out and pary for the King. http://elvisfest.loserville.net/Matt
Posted by Matt Hill on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:28:00 PST

Live 7/8/07 @Heavy Rebel Weekender This Sunday

I'll be playing with the band The Buzzkills this Sunday at the Heavy Rebel Weekender.  It will be located at the Millennium Center downtown Winston- Salem all weekend.  We'll be performing a...
Posted by Matt Hill on Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:54:00 PST

Matt wins Greensboro "King of the Blues" competition

Matt won the Greensboro finals in Guitar Center's "King of the Blues" competion, and will be heading to Atlanta for the District Finals April 18th.
Posted by Matt Hill on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:07:00 PST

NEW SONG ADDED!!!!

Just added a live cut of Magis Sam's "I don't want no woman." Recorded at the Rubber Soul in Winston-Salem by Alex Forsyth and Rob Slater. This features me taking all the leads and Terry V, Shiela, ...
Posted by Matt Hill on Mon, 05 Feb 2007 10:31:00 PST

matthillblues.com is up and running...finally

Hey everyone I'm finally done building matthillblues.com.  There is still a little bit under contruction but check it out when you get a chance.Matt
Posted by Matt Hill on Wed, 20 Sep 2006 06:52:00 PST

matthillblues.com is in the works

Hey everyone I'm working on getting a matthillblues.com up and running.  It should take a couple of days, but get ready because the internet will be under attack.Matt
Posted by Matt Hill on Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:30:00 PST