Matt Jones
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!) Their latest release, One Day (2017), shows that melody is not dead, storytelling is not just for Merle Haggard, and guitar solos are not just for NFL bumper music. From the ganjo-heavy opening track, “The Way it Should Be” to the Springsteen-esque riff of the closing “Shot at Greatness,” here is a record that marks the best parts of summers past and those yet to come. Look for them in a Southwestern U.S. venue near you, and raise a glass to this ‘Burque band! Mountains, hot air balloons, and Breaking Bad are the typical things that come to mind when one thinks of Albuquerque. However, The Real Matt Jones Band is changing that. Having played shows all over the world, winning awards for both musicality and songwriting, and sharing the stage with multiple international acts including Colin Hay of Men at Work, Sister Hazel, and Rod Stewart (The Rod Steward); they are redefining what it means to be an “Albuquerque band.” The 4 members in this alt-country band have collectively appeared on over 1000 recording projects and have undoubtedly touched some corner of the musical world where you hail from. The Real Matt Jones Band is easily one of the most palatable bands you will hear this year. Their latest release, One Day (2017), shows that melody is not dead, storytelling is not just for Merle Haggard, and guitar solos are not just for monday night football intros. From the initial ganjo-heavy track, “The Way it Should Be”, to the closing with a Springsteen-esque riff of the “Shot at Greatness,” this is a record that will mark the best parts of summer, those past and those yet to come. Keep an eye out for them in a Southwestern U.S. city near you, and raise a glass to this ‘Burque’ band!