Promoter's Corner

Matt Bates is a solo multitrack performer. Southern Ontario is home territory

Matt’s style is folk-blues with a soulful talk-singing vocal style. His lyrics tell honest stories, and, well, they just tell honest stories. For a solo act Matt has a huge sound. Arrangements are strong on form, big on groove. The sound-alikes that he gets from fans at performances are John Prine, Lou Reed, Leonard Cohen, Johnny Cash, James McMurtry, Bob Dylan. His shows are alive with the sounds of his many self built, and vintage instruments.

Listen to Matt’s live performance demo reel….