IDescribed by the Austin Chronicle as
"back-alley beatnik blues," Matt Hubbard wows audiences with his boogie-woogie
piano, harmonica, trombone and baritone voice. Matt is a rising star in
the Austin, Texas music scene as a solo performer, bandleader, sideman,
studio musician and producer. He has worked with Willie Nelson, Ray
Price, Fastball, Calvin Russell, Kimmie Rhodes and many others. Willie
Nelson wrote in his memoir The Facts of Life and Other Dirty Jokes:
"Matt Hubbard, remember that name. I believe you'll be hearing a
lot more from him in the future." You may have heard him already,
considering that his credits include co-producing Willie Nelson's "Rainbow
Connection" (Island 2001), Grammy-nominated for Country Album of the Year.
Matt played harmonica, keyboards, and
bass as well as recording and mixing the album. He also recorded
Willie and Ray Price's "Run That By Me One More Time" (Lost Highway 2003),
nominated for
Country Album of the Year. Matt
played keyboards on the "Babe: Pig in the City" movie soundtrack
album produced by Michael Orvitz (Pink Floyd's "The Wall"). As a
solo artist Matt was commissioned to write music for mtv.com, has appeared
on radio and television, and plays gigs regularly with his all-star
Austin-based band. He is also
a member of The Small Stars (www.thesmallstars.com), a new theatrical rock'n'roll
band.
For bookings or info, please call (512)
585-5122, write to PO Box 90416, Austin, TX USA 78709
or email Matt at matt@matthubbard.info
For current gigs, free sound files,
a video, pictures, press, and an electronic press package, visit: www.matthubbard.info |