Matthew P

ABOUT MATT Matthew P from Suffolk, England delivers a unique brand of infectious acoustic folk pop. He has the ability to transport you from the strains of everyday life to a far more honest, carefree place. A troubadour in the true sense of the word, Matt’s songs come from the heart, about the experiences and people that make him stop, and think. Matt Lists Paul Simon, Neil Young, Elliot Smith, Frank Turner and many more as inspiration but maintains a unique style of his own. Having written tracks with the likes of Joel Pott (Athlete), Iain Archer (Snow Patrol) and the Hoosiers, Matt is securing a reputation as an eclectic and talented song writer, releasing two e.p's with critical acclaim on Fiction Records, Polydor - the ‘Swimming’ e.p. (2010). & ‘The Breakfast’ e.p (2011). Summer 2012 Matt releases his debut album Long Straight Lines containing an array of acoustic tracks such as 'Little you Little me', and full band performances including ‘Gilly’ & 'Long Straight Lines'. Most people in the UK will have heard his tune 'The Girl on the Platform Smiled / She Began to Dance' which featured on the Match.com advert. 'End of the World' from the Long Straight Lines album has already gained cult success through Ch4's use of it on ‘The Watchmen’ advert late 2011. Matt always delivers an eclectic mix of songs during a live performance, always willing to get to know the audience and entertain with his own brand of folk pop. Having played some big festivals and some big support tours (Stereophonics, Reef) Matt enjoys mixing it up with rural shows and smaller lazy summer festivals, meeting people and making friends, and if there’s a chance of a surf along the way, then all the better. Matt finds himself a part of a genre finding its self a home amongst a new generation. SHOWS 2012 Living Room Tour 3rd December - 9th December Suffolk, London, Chesham, Swindon, Bournemouth, Devon, Cornwall. 13th December Epic Studios, Norwich 14th December The Thatch, Croyde 2013 SPAIN with Neil Halstead Feb 3rd - 9th To book Matthew P - email [email protected] MUSIC The Breakfast EP: Gilly:

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Interview - Matthew P: The musician on local influences, why surfing matters and playing the TNT 30th birthday bash

You’re playing the TNT 30th birthday show, are you looking forward to it? Yeah, I’ve not played with Ash [Grunwald] or Polly [Money] before, so I’m looking forward to it. It works out nicely, as I’m off to Holland the week after for four dates on ...

Really enjoyed doing this interview with TNT magazine. Good questions.

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Touring with Ash Grunwald July 20th!!!!!!

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Really glad to be getting involved with Approaching Line's in the near future. If you like #Surfing then you have a look at this site as they are right on the button!

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Strumming in Bali 2013

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Great few day's surfing here in Bali. One week to go and then back for spring in England and a fun tour!

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Jamming with the locals in Bali!

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A tour of pubs and bars in England! All gigs are free and i will be accompanied by the great Leo Altarelli who will be playing a few of his own songs as well as blowing his trumpet over some of mine. Looking forward to this!

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A new free download on soundcloud! Enjoy

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Good evening all! I am putting a new track on http://noisetrade.com/matthewp for you to download. It is done by donation so its up to you if you like the track and want to pay or download for free. Its a track that i did'nt put on my album called '100 heartbeats'. I hope you like it x

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Spanish Tour February!

 I will touring Spain with Neil Halstead in Feb! Cant wait.

Here are the dates -

01.02.2013 ES - Ourense - Café Pop Torgal

02.02.2013 ES - Vigo - La Iguana Club

03.02.2013 ES - Zaragosa - La Lata de Bombillas

04.02.2013 ES - Madrid - Siroco

05.02.2013 ES - Granada - Planta Baja

06.02.2013 ES - Murcia - 12 y Medio

07.02.2013 ES - Castellón - Tanned Tin Festival

08.02.2013 ES - Barcelona - TBC

09.02.2013 ES - San Sebastian - Altxerri

10.02.2013 ES - Aviles - Centro Niemeyer

22.02.2013 FR - Nantes - Le Lieu Unique

woop woop!

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Its the end of the world!!!!!! oh well

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Great gig last night in Croyde at The Thatch with Leo Altarelli who played a great set. Thanks to Museum of British Surfing and to the thatch for looking after us! Was a lot of fun.

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Big thanks to Jason shaw and his friends for a great night in Bournemouth last night. Was wicked! Great bunch of people. The lamb tagine was awesome thanks Chris! Thanks everyone for coming and listening. This tour is the awesome! Really looking forward to playing in Jim's house tonight in Winkleigh Devon.

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December dates include the 13th at Epic Studios Norwich which will be a band performance with Leo on drums / guitar / trumpet and Feeler on bass, and then the 14th straight to Devon for the Museum of British Surfing Xmas Party at the Thatch, Croyde with Leo. Looking forward to it. Cheers and hope to see you.

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Great first night of the living room tour at Oli Batts place in Mellis! Oli was a great host and his mum cooked us the finest cuisine we could have hoped for! (Take note all London venues that don't feed your musicians!). All the folks we met were super nice. Thanks to Tom, George, Taylor and Chloe for playing aswell. To Amys house in Tooting tomorrow! Looking forward to it.

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Well the tour with Neil Halstead is finished. It was great fun, cruising round the country with neil in his van. A lot of laughs were had and the gigs were great so thanks to Manchester, York, Liverpool, Brighton, Dunwich, Norwich, Falmouth, Cornwall, Cardiff and London. Really looking forward to the Living room tour in a couple of weeks!