matthaysguitar
CONTACT

SEEKING

Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.

ABOUT

Matt Hays is a guitarist working in New York City and the surrounding metro area. Extremely well-versed musician, Matt is comfortable in any setting; rock, blues, country, bluegrass, indie rock, jazz, punk, ska, reggae, folk, prog, dub, metal, funk, soul, r+b, hip-hop. Matt has perfect pitch which allows him to sing harmonies and lead with confidence, and pick up any material very quickly. Great hang, no ego, with outstanding gigging/touring/recording experience.

Screen name:
matthaysguitar
Member since:
Apr 23 2017
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Touring
Years playing music:
10
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
6-7 nights a week

Influences

Eric Johnson, David Gilmour, Jimi Hendrix, Brad Paisley, Brent Mason, Jerry Garcia, Robert Randolph, Bradley Nowell, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Ace Frehley, Kirk Hammett.

Instrument experience:

Background Singer:
Expert
Vocalist:
Expert
Rhythm Guitar:
Expert
Lead Guitar:
Expert

EQUIPMENT

2 Fender Eric Johnson Strats
1 52 Telecaster
2 Pedalboards
2 DR Z Amps