SEEKING
Rhythm Guitar, Drums, Keyboard, Background Singer, Trombone.ABOUT
President of Wundurfunk Records and lead vocalist for The Soul Shack, and Monkeys In A Zoo Acoustic Duo. I also work with lots of other bands including Jaybee & The Routine, The Blue Water Kings, and Bella Diva. I'm always looking for new opportunities to collaborate; especially on original material. I'm a lyricist without a music partner.
- Screen name:
- matthew542973
- Member since:
- Aug 03 2013
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
I enjoy covering a diverse range of artists such as
the Commodores, Prince, The Time, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, KC & The Sunshine Band, The Gap Band, EW&F, Bill Withers, Rick James, O'Jays, Doobies, Clapton, Santana, Steve Miller Band, Boz Scaggs, Van Morrison and Joe Cocker, but also Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Elton John, Sting/The Police, Paul Carrack, Steely Dan, and Bobby Caldwell.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
A microphone, cord, stand and tambourine.
MUSIC
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Winding Wheel
Winding Wheel Year: 2013 Genre: Acoustic
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Wild Nights
Wild Nights Year: 2016 Genre: Classic Rock
Duet with female singer Kathy Sorenson and our annual fundraiser band, The Locals. Covering in the style of John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello.
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How Long (Has This Been Going On)
How Long (Has This Been Going On) Year: 2016 Genre: Classic Rock
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Undun
Undun Year: 2016 Genre: Classic Rock
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Message In A Bottle (Video)
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Ain't Wastin' Time (Video)
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Nothing Compares 2 U (Video)
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Human Nature (Video)
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Green-Eyed Lady (Video)
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Sunshine of Your Love (Video)
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Demons (Video)
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Masquerade (Video)
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Past Events
The Soul Shack returns downtown Mpls and this time, we feature the INCREDIBLE Tony Axtell on bass.
This is a show you DO NOT WANT TO MISS!
A double-bill with the great Beatles tribute group "Come Together". The Soul Shack will be closing the night with choice cuts from the Funk/R&B/Soul cannon. Come on down to the legendary Lee's Liquor Lounge in downtown Mpls, Saturday night 4-22-17. $6 cover.
Our acoustic duo will dazzle you with passionate renditions of your favorites from the 60's, 70's, 80's and beyond!
Prince? Yep.
Stevie Wonder? Uhuh.
White Snake? Surprisingly, yes!
Bon Jovi? If you stick around long enough.
In fact, SO MANY of your favorite artists and songs, that it'd be impossible to list them all. But, since we're at it......
U2, Bob Marley, Allman Brothers, Men at Work, Simply Red, Michael Jackson, Level 42, The Police, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, Otis Redding and that's just the first two sets!!?
The Soul Shack's triumphant return to our home base @ Glueck's!
Playing a bittersweet "goodbye" gig for our beloved Sax/Flute player Sten Johnson, at his former company's holiday party.
Playing for our 3rd consecutive Augeo holiday party.
Playing the New Year's dinner event in Onamia, MN at the beautiful Izaty's resort.
Playing for the good people of The Windows Store at their annual holiday party at Elsie's Bowling Alley in NW Mpls. This is the 3rd year of the past 4 that we've played this gig! What a great group of people.
Rush Creek in Maple Grove
Interlacchen Country Club
Lead vocals on some classic, old-school tunes at the LCO Casino in Hayward, WI
Lead vocals on some classic, old-school tunes at the LCO Casino in Hayward, WI
Will be singing co-lead vocals with the great Kendra Glenn in J.D.Lee's band The Mixx (MN).
Playing classic rock, R&B and funk hits from the 60's through today!
Playing 3-sets in the Cabaret Lounge, at The Northern Lights Casino in Walker, MN.
Will be singing co-lead vocals with the great Kendra Glenn in J.D.Lee's band The Mixx (MN).
Playing classic rock, R&B and funk hits from the 60's through today!
Playing 3-sets in the Cabaret Lounge, at The Northern Lights Casino in Walker, MN.
Come on out and jam with #TheSoulShack to all your favorite R&B, Funk and Soul hits from the 60's, 70's and 80's.
Come on out and jam with #TheSoulShack to all your favorite R&B, Funk and Soul hits from the 60's, 70's and 80's.
For Dodge Nature Center Fundraiser
North Mpls.
Come on out and jam with #TheSoulShack to all your favorite R&B, Funk and Soul hits from the 60's, 70's and 80's.
Come on out and jam with #TheSoulShack to all your favorite R&B, Funk and Soul hits from the 60's, 70's and 80's.
Come on out and jam with #TheSoulShack to all your favorite R&B, Funk and Soul hits from the 60's, 70's and 80's.
Playing for the RiverRats
Edina Fund Raiser
Annual gig at the Lake St./Marshall Bridge in St. Paul (Mile 20-21 spot on River Road)
The Locals/Rhythm & Q's fundraiser event in Champlin, MN
Downtown Mpls. Annual Gig.
Marriott City Center- Downtown Mpls
U.S.O.-themed, beach party on the banks of the St. Croix
Acoustic Gig
Wedding at Carpenter Nature Preserve
Mermaid Event Center- Atlantis Ballroom
Post-work, outdoor mixer
Wedding
Playing with Twin Cities SouthSide Band at The Happy Gnome.
