The Real Matt Jones
Singer-Songwriter This alt-country/new-country band from Albuquerque, NM has more than likely touched some corner of the musical world where you hail from or have at least visited - the 4 members in the band have collectively appeared on over 1000 recording projects. Easily one of the most palatable bands you will hear this year, The Real Matt Jones has played shows all over the world, won awards for musicality and songwriting, and has shared the stage with multiple international acts including Colin Hay of Men at Work, Sister Hazel, and Rod Stewart (yes, that Rod Stewart!)
When did you first get into music? Please explain. I’ve been singing ever since I could talk. I started playing guitar when I was 13 after I saw the music video for “HeartShaped Box” by Nirvana (oddly enough on a network TV station called “The Box” that came in fuzzy on my 13-inch TV) - I had never heard anything like that before, and thought, “ Wow...I want to do that.” Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in music? When I started playing, and always thought I had something to contribute - whether that be musically or lyrically, to someone’s experience. If you have a unique story to tell or a unique way to tell a story, usually people are interested in hearing it.
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