“Matt doesn’t shy away from putting in the work. His ability to be engaging and laser focused isn’t limited to the stage. Being a multi-faceted, multi-instrumentalist isn’t easy, and somehow he makes it feel natural. You can tell the stage show matters to him—especially growing in his understanding about how to connect with his fans from behind a drum kit. Reminiscent of a young Gavin Rossdale in his sound, he is familiar and fresh pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a lead singer.”
-Chrissy Reter
Chrissy was Taylor Swift’s lead assistant and has worked in various positions on the road with Taylor. She also has worked with Third Eye Blind, David Copperfield and Zealyn. The three most notable she has coached are Maggie rose (nominated for a Grammy 2025), Gord Bamford, and Meghan Linsey (the voice semi finalist).
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“He’s a little reminiscent of a younger Elvis Costello. ”The song — and his haunting but wry performance of it — hits a number of chords with viewers in the sense that it brings out a shared experience of both sadness about the present circumstances and hope for the future”
– The Eagle Tribune
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“Creativity and discipline…”
– NBC Boston