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Matthew Hoover

"The sun's not yellow...it's chicken."

About Me

Ohio based singer/song-writer currently recording an album to be realeased in early 2009. MyGen Profile Generator

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/31/2004
Band Members: Most of the time, just me; however, from time to time, I have been employing the great talents of my friends in the studio and on the stage.On drums, NYC’s finest, Mark Stepro (Ben Kweller and many others) and Pat McGann (Big Back Forty, Greenhorn, Big Red Sun, 80 Hour Work Week and The SuperSaints). Guitars are Sean Beal (Big Back Forty, Train Meets Truck, Feversmile, The SuperSaints) and John Kengla (Pulp Empire, Red Wanting Blue, Madison Square Gardeners). Bass Guitar is Steve McGann (Big Back Forty, Greenhorn, Big Red Sun, The SuperSaints) and Mark McCallaugh (Red Wanting Blue). Pedal Steel is played by Barry Hensley (Sparks From the Wheel, Big Back Forty, Hensley Sturgis, Moviola, The Razers, The Woosley Band). Keys, Rhodes, Wurly, B3 and accordian are tickled by Tim "Doc" Rowland. (While Supplies Last, 80 Hour Work Week, Big Back Forty, The SuperSaints).
Influences: The following are my influences, inspirations and heroes. Bob Dylan, Nick Drake, Lucinda Williams, Woody Guthrie, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Neil Young, Hank Willams I, Jeff Tweedy, Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, Jay Farrar, Wilco, The Jayhawks, Big Star, The Rolling Stones, Steve Earle, Gram Parsons, Whiskey Town, Ryan Adams, Tommy Womack, The Boss, Big Back Forty, Sean Beal, Tim Easton, J.P Olsen, Sean Woosley, Barry Hensley, Elvis Costello, Doc Watson, Greenhorn, Pete Yorn, Radiohead, Sparklehorse, GBV, The Drive By Truckers,Patterson Hood, Steve Earle, Tom Petty, David Anslow, Jerry Ulrich, Mark Stepro, John Kengla, Aaron Tashjian, Pat and Steve McGann, new records, live shows, conversations, the Atlantic Coast and Carolinas, water, vintage guitars, warm rides on my HD, my girls, love and war...
Sounds Like: You decide.
Record Label: ummm...maybe.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Antihistimen and wrist braces.

So as you may have noticed, I haven't had any shows posted for a while.  I have been dealing with a couple health issues that have taken me out of the game a bit.  Nothing too serious, no wo...
Posted by Matthew Hoover on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:30:00 PST

Sweet Violin

Friday, Megan Palmer met me at Joe Vier's Sonic Lounge Studios to do some tracking.  I must say, it was a real treat getting to work with her.  She is a total pro and super cool.  ...
Posted by Matthew Hoover on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:00:00 PST

New "old" songs!

I am still plugging along on the new record but I don't have any songs mixed to post, so I thought it would be fun to post a few old rockers that I did back with The Peachbones on ...
Posted by Matthew Hoover on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:57:00 PST

The SuperSaints sees off Pat McGann in True Rock and Roll Fashion!

Well, a bitter sweet end is wrapped up.  The SuperSaints played their last couple shows with Pat "The Surgeon" McGann, at least for a while anyway.  He is off to Atlanta, GA for the next 2 y...
Posted by Matthew Hoover on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:56:00 PST

Update for Saturday 6/21 show

Just wanted to give you a heads up about the show this Saturday at Andyman's Tree Bar.  The Razers are going to be joining in on the fun.  The SuperSaints and BB40 will be starting as close ...
Posted by Matthew Hoover on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:44:00 PST

The Peachbones

As you may all know, for nearly 13 years I fronted the rock band The Peachbones.  I usually don't talk about TPB on this site but I have received a few questions lately so I thought that I would ...
Posted by Matthew Hoover on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:21:00 PST

Busy week

Well the next couple of weeks should be a hoot.  I am headed back to the studio on Wednesday to work on some tracks w/ Joe Viers.  The record is getting close to completi...
Posted by Matthew Hoover on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:25:00 PST

The SuperSaints/Big Back Forty and Greenhorn....TOGETHER!!!

There is a great show in just one week on Saturday, 6/21 at Andyman's. The SuperSaints, Big Back Forty and Greenhorn...all on one bill!!!! This is the only time that these bands have all been on the s...
Posted by Matthew Hoover on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:34:00 PST

Decongestants, lemon tea,and $$$.

Well, yesterday I was scheduled to track some vocals for a couple songs; however, I woke up with a head full of junk and sounding like Elmer Fudd.  I tried to load up on decongestants and drown t...
Posted by Matthew Hoover on Sun, 25 May 2008 01:17:00 PST

Keep plugn away...

This past weekend I did some more tracking for the record. I worked with a new engineer, Jay Alton.  He was super cool.  Joe Viers has really built himself  top notch staff th...
Posted by Matthew Hoover on Tue, 13 May 2008 05:54:00 PST