bio

musical influence & history

Matt’s first instrument was the violin at age 6... then piano/keys through his teens. He picked up the bass in high school, and the guitar in college.

He played in several different bands in high-school and college. In the mid-90’s, his band Big Pink, produced by the late Michael Been (The Call), made some waves in the Northwest indie scene and was even courted by a few labels.

Matt was also heavily influenced by the late Roby Duke. He was extremely creative & not afraid to push the envelope.

Matt has written songs with Benji Cowart, Don Poythress, Tony Wood, Rick Cua, Andy Park, Joe Beck, Daniel Ornellas, Anadara Arnold and several others.

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In addition to those listed above, he has been equipped, trained & encouraged by the late Cindy Wilt Colville. Other mentors include Bob Kilpatrick, Bob Holden, Casey McGinty, Bill Gibson, Bruce Adolph, Dwayne Larring to name a few.