MATTHEW JAMES::BIO http://www.sonicbids.com/MatthewJames Style of Music: Industrial Pop Rock with a twist of Canadian Angst You could say it sounds like: Gym Class Hero, Coldplay, , Switchfoot Self-proclaimed Influences: Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, Janice Joplin, (Pearl Jam, Blind Melon) What Others Are Saying: "This Is Music." - Christian Lowensprung, Gods of Music.com "I need to find out how to get a copy of this album." - Clint Gaige, Gods of Music.com "I think Matthew will make it far in music..." - Larry Norman "Nice Work!" - Scott Kirkwood, The Zone "Fan-freakin-tastic." - delpoon, Huntington NY "We really liked your work." - The Panel, Mp3Songs.org.uk "I got the CD, and I think 'You Don't Know About Me' is KILLER!" - Scott James, The Q Accolades: Track of The Day, GarageBand.com - June 2003 Featured on the Best of The Q's New Music Lab - July 26-28, 2003 Band of The Year - Island Music Awards, 2004 Has Played With: Larry Norman, 70's Jesus Rock Pioneer, 2000 CreationFest West Writing and producing for Solid Rock Records 2002 Brandon Bee, producer, musician - worked with producers Lou Carteau in Las Vegas, who produced artists such as Whitney Houston, Harry Connick Jr., Celine Dione. Worked for Premiere Records in Nashville, Tennessee studying under Morgan Cryar. Currently working with Tim Minor, who is Known for production with Mariah Carey, Brandi and others. Worked with Tanis Band (Eclectic Folk Rock) Sault Symphony Orchestra (Classical) Algoma Jazz Shannon Bright (Jazz) Specializing in Folk, Jazz, Acoustic, Rock, and Blues, with experience in all genres, Matthew is well versed in lyrical composition and song-writing. Matthew James Bio If you asked him, Matthew James would probably say he's a singer/songwriter. But that hardly does justice to the fact that, as well as writing exceptional and original songs which he sings with passion and finesse, he is an accomplished guitarist, producer and arranger. The reality is, though, through a wealth of experience and real world education over the past several years, Matthew has shown himself to be a first class musician and songwriter, as well as an excellent performer. From working as a writer and producer for Larry Norman (Solid Rock Records), to performing to a crowd of 30,000 at Creation Fest West. Terrible Terrible News: The Album Matthew's latest album, the much-anticipated release of "Terrible Terrible News" is poised to be one of the best new releases of the year. The album is a collaborative effort with producer Brandon Bee, who as a producer has rubbed shoulders with Lou Carteau, producer for Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, and Harry Connick Jr., and Tim Minor, who is known for his production work with Mariah Carey and Amy Grant. Brandon is known for his intuitive grasp of today's contemporary sound, which he applied to his work with Switchfoot's debut albulm, and his abilities show through in flying colors on "Terrible Terrible News". The album flows seamlessly from track to spectacular track, and miraculously, there is not a song on this album that is designed to "fill the space". Each bears the mark of true inspiration and precision songwriting. Recently, Matthew was awarded "Band of the Year, 2004" at the Island Music Awards in Victoria, BC, where Matthew now resides. His album "Terrible, Terrible News" was the winner of the Q's New Music Lab from the Victoria radio station 100.3 The Q!. His song "I Like the Pane" has been highlighted as the track of the day at Garageband.com, after receiving very enthusiastic reviews. So watch out world, as Matthew is on a mission to make so much noise that even success will have to stop and take a look.