A
gig
on Wednesday 2nd September. The event starts at 20:00.
The wonderful Matt Woosey returns to Bristol, performing his new live album'While The Cat's Away... ' which was recorded right here in the city, and will be his only date in Bristol.
For those who don't know, Matt's refreshing musical song writing and playing style combines acoustic blues, folk and rock conveyed with an accomplished vocal delivery which has been defined as The WooseyBlues. His ability to combine originality with a broad musical knowledge has gained him praise from sources as varied as Paul Jones (BBC2), Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music).
Matt's song writing focuses strongly on combining the meaning and message of the lyrics with the composition and atmosphere of the music. His catalogue covers a wide spectrum delivering a powerful blend of tracks spanning 8 albums. With tours in Europe, South Africa and Australia he has expanded his fan base and so far, in 2014, has appeared on the Paul Jones Blues show on BBC 2 with his EP'Hook, Line and Sinker'.
'Wildest Dreams' is Matt's most recent and seventh full length release since 2008. This album honours his previous material as it contains a certain number of blues and/or blues influenced songs although the overall spectrum of his song writing is broader and more mature than before. Ranging from ethereal folk to Pink Floyd-esque vibes and from Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac to full-on blues riffage, Wildest Dreams takes Woosey fans and new listeners alike on a journey through the man's soul and musical heritage.
Matt's music career started aged 15 when he played the drums in a Thin Lizzy tribute band, 'Black Rose', which was paramount to Matt's appreciation and understanding of rock'n'roll. Matt swears that it was the finest education a young man could have when starting out on the circuit!! He was soon frequenting open mic gigs and local clubs crafting his acoustic guitar playing style, including his own slap & pick right hand technique.