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Matt Toka

THE REVOLUTION STARTS NOW!!!!!

About Me


Ok here’s a lil somethin... the name’s Toka... I was born and raised in the most glamorous part of Ohio...Youngstown... in 1984. Been playin instruments and writin songs since the age of 12. I was always in rock bands until the point my mom and grandfather got sent to prison.
The whole period made such a huge impact on me as a person and as a songwriter. I had to grow up real quick and I really wasn’t ready to but what can ya do.... Ive seen shit I didnt want to see, I heard shit I didnt want to hear, and I did a lot of things I knew I shouldnt have done... but all in all its who I am today. So in the mean time...I write my life through song...
So as for now, I am a one man show, the only one behind the wheel and gonna keep driving till I get to where I want to be. I keep an OASIS quote in my wallet that I live by..."IF YOU’RE NOT IN IT TO BE BIGGER THAN THE BEATLES, ITS JUST A HOBBY."



My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/28/2006
Band Website: Matttoka.com
Band Members:
Matt Toka..........vocals/guitar
Ryan Hahn.........guitar
Mike Hewitt........guitar
Ben Schilling......bass
Kent Ross..........drums

Influences:

All these folks are influential to me...they’re not it any special order: Bert Campaneris, Ricky Gervais, Bob Dylan, Bobby Darin, Oasis, U2, Pearl Jam,Johnny Cash, Lucero, Kenna, Ben Nichols, Jeff Buckley,City and Colour, Radiohead, Chris Isaak,T. Rex, The Caesars, Damien Rice, Drag the River, Pedro the Lion, David Bazan, Coldplay, Athlete, Mew, Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Cory Branan, Doors, Kinks, Ian Brown, Stone Roses, The Blue Van, Cat Power, Stereophonics, The Rolling Stones, Velvet Underground, DoF iamdof, Neil Young, The Pixies, The White Stripes, Kings of Leon, The Who, Nirvana, Black Sabbath, Stooges, Daniel Johnston, Neil Young, John Mayer, Pistols, Guns n Roses, Smiths, Radiohead, Muse, My Bloody Valetine, Jesus and Mary Chain, New Order, Joy Division, Ladytron, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Felix the house cat, Basement Jaxx, Daft Punk, Carpark North, Korn, Slipknot, Deftones, Tool, Depeche Mode, The Verve, Kent, Refused, A.I., Riley Martin, Charles Bukowski, Dennis Johnson, Paula Deen, Banksy,Tennessee Williams, Jane Roberts, Oprah, The Twilight Zone and all the shared stories
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Type of Label: None

My Blog

Stories Of Struggle

As you may or may not know, my mom and grandfather were recently incarcerated. This album is reflection of those fears and challenges I faced. The loss of security, the loss of love, a delusion of h...
Posted by Matt Toka on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:28:00 PST

SPIN Show

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who came out  and showed their support this past Saturday. It was the first time Ryan and I played together and we had a blast. Here's some footage Holly took of ...
Posted by Matt Toka on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:01:00 PST

SPIN MAGAZINE SHOW !!!!!!!!!!

This is a snip from SPIN..."Spin magazine and Original Penguin are teaming up to showcase the nation's best emerging talent during a series of free weekly acoustic performances. ... catch rare, unplug...
Posted by Matt Toka on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:29:00 PST

>>>>>>>RANK MY SONGS<<<<<<<<<<

Ello Ello!!!!I now have 5 songs posted on my playerI would love to hear your feedbackIf you could please rank them by putting them in orderYour favorite firstThank you so much for all your support. Th...
Posted by Matt Toka on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:50:00 PST

__________EX-GIRLFRIENDS____________

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Posted by Matt Toka on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:12:00 PST

____WANNA BE IN MY TOP 8?_____

Ok so you wanna be in my TOP 8?.....Tell me why I should put you up there ( in the blog section only)Im gonna pick the best fuckin reason soBe creative, crazy, funny, hungry, sexy, furry, ect.Write as...
Posted by Matt Toka on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:51:00 PST

IN ONE SONG DESCRIBE HOW YOU FEEL AT THIS VERY MOMENT

Hey Hey!!!What a crazy week...bc I was in AZ last week for thanksgiving visiting fam...I had to spend this week catching up on everything while being at the studio. OMGG I cant wait for you all to hea...
Posted by Matt Toka on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:30:00 PST

R.I.P. CASEY

R.I.P. CaseySo terribly sad. Great Guy. MTVMusic VideosMTV ShowsEntertainment News MTV
  • Posted by Matt Toka on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:56:00 PST

    LAUGH OFF CONSTIPATION BABY

    Wet socks for snifflesTo clear congestion when you have a cold, first warm your feet in hotwater, then soak a thin pair of socks in cold water, wring them out andput them on. Put a pair of thick, dry ...
    Posted by Matt Toka on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:11:00 PST

    __MY PRODIGY________Ive taught this girl everything she knows

    glumbert - Korean Freestyle Slalom Rollerblading...
    Posted by Matt Toka on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:39:00 PST