Matt Epp

Artist Information

Biography

--"...Matt claims Dylan and Jonathan Richman as two predominant influences. While he is in their tradition of superb storytelling, he sounds and writes like neither. He sounds like… Matt Epp." - Gary Cristall, 2011 -

-- New official websites: www.MattEpp.com & www.AmorianAssembly.com

--Epp is available to perform solo or with the new band.

--Matt Epp was the Sirius Backstage Artist of the month of May, his interview aired at all Cineplex pre-shows

--Brand new music video for the new single "Met Someone" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEujo8s5n4o

--His 2009 release "Safe or Free" was released and toured across Canada and Europe. The song 'They Won't Find The Bodies' from this release had a viral music video, and 'This Old House', the love-song duet with Eliza Gilkyson, opened wide doors to radio in the U.S.

--New band website with videos, music and more: www.AmorianAssembly.com

SHORT BIO:
From Amoria with Love- Matt Epp Releases Fifth Album 'At Dawn' in April 2011

An exceptional songwriter and a transnational band in service of an “Empire of Love”; the story behind the new Matt Epp recording sounds like great cinema. Amoria, which was given it’s name from the Latin root for ‘Love’, is not a city, not a country; it’s an Empire. But don’t look for Amoria on any map except the one Matt draws on his new album, At Dawn.

The album was recorded live-off-the-floor in Winnipeg, with additional tracking done in Granada, Spain and around Canada. The songs have incredible diversity sonically, while topically they remain loyal to the matters of the heart and soul Epp is known for. They range from a plea for communication with a lover in Don’t Let The Sun Go Down, to the ominous confession of the hit-song Met Someone. Come To My House carries on in the tradition of They Won’t Find The Bodies from his last release, while New Sunglasses joyfully announces a new accessible growth in his musical vision. From the cajon-driven, acoustic declaration of love Never Have I Loved Like This to the almost-punk rocker Trap Me, this is sophisticated songwriting.

The heartbeat of the band consists of Joel Couture, a captivating French-Canadian bassist from Winnipeg, Canada, and Antonio Lomas, the charismatic drummer/percussionist that Epp recruited from Granada, Spain. Several other musicians fill out the band and the album- most notably Spanish piano/Hammond/Wurlitzer wizard Raul “El Profesor” Bernal, and guitarist Brent Warren, who worked in Epp’s band on his critically acclaimed 2009 release, Safe Or Free.

Special guests include Toronto’s Bahamas on the opening track, and Halifax chanteuse Rose Cousins on Never Have I Loved Like This. Antonio Lomas’ famed Spanish band Lori Meyers helped on New Sunglasses, and The Weber Brothers, the current manifestation of the legendary Ronnie Hawkins’ Hawks, joined in on Come To My House.

Instrumentation

Matt Epp - Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, and Piano
Matt plays solo or with his band, The Amorian Assembly:
Joel Couture - Bass
Antonio Lomas - Percussion and Drums

Discography

-'At Dawn' - released on April 12, 2011

-'Safe or Free' Matt Epp's fourth full-length - 11/2009

-'Orphan Horse' Matt Epp's third album, a stripped-down performance-based record - 09/04 2008

-'Love In Such Strong Words' Matt Epp sophomore album - 09/03 2006

-'You'll Find Me Alone' Matt Epp solo debut - 09/01 2005

Links

• Facebook
• MySpace
• Twitter
• Last.fm
• Official Band Website

Audio

• Met Someone
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• This Old House
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• Supply & Demand
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• Don't Let The Sun Go Down
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• Set Sail
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• Orphan Horse
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• My Love Will Come
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• Red Winged Blackbird
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• She's High Water
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• Never Have I Loved Like This
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• Working Holiday
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• They Won't Find The Bodies
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Lyrics

• Met Someone
• Don't Let The Sun Go Down
• Red Winged Blackbird
• Never Have I Loved Like This
• Supply & Demand

Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• Safe or Free review Feb / 2010 [+ Show ]
  

  EXCLAIM! Review Feb/2010 Matt Epp Safe or Free By Nereida Fernandes Matt Epp is the quintesse...EXCLAIM! Review Feb/2010
  Matt Epp
  Safe or Free
  By Nereida Fernandes
  
  Matt Epp is the quintessential itinerant troubadour. Committed to his musical craft, he gave up his Winnipeg, MB apartment two years ago for the privilege of performing and connecting with people around the world. From his choice of lifestyle to his tousled mane it's obvious he'd rather be free than safe, but songs like "Cover Me," "They Won't Find The Bodies" or "This Old House" contradict such posturing, at least when it comes to matters of the heart. The silhouette of a hobo's careless ease grows faint with every listen, and what emerges from his poetry are fierce loyalty and romantic idealism. Safe or Free isn't the kind of album that will instantly hook you. Rather, with Epp's soothing voice, its gentle ballads will linger in your mind, coaxing you into lending your ear. This is where Matt Epp carves out his home. In return for your hospitality, he'll whisper reassuringly that, with some faith and an open heart, you too can be both safe and free. (Independent)
  

• A+ review of Orphan Horse [+ Show ]
  

  Matt Epp Orphan Horse (Indpendent) A+ Website: http://www.mattepp.com According to its li...Matt Epp
  Orphan Horse
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  Website: http://www.mattepp.com
  
  According to its liner notes, Orphan Horse was recorded live off the floor during a "frigid winter storm." Methinks the weather rubbed off a little on Matt Epp that day. While songs such as Love is a Camel and You Should Know are anything but pessimistic, one can't help but feel a little reflective listening to Orphan Horse, just as one gets when they're cooped in on a cold night. It's not so much the lyrics that cause this bittersweet reaction - and Epp's are excellent, by the way - but more so the tone. Not unlike Ryan Adams, Epp has this weighty pitch that travels right to the core, and can either make your heart feel incredibly heavy or lift you right to your feet. If you like music, you'll like this.
  — Jared Story

Setlist

Original List:

NEW SONGS:
Don't Let the Sun Go Down
Met Someone
Red Winged Blackbird
Never have I loved like this
Supply & Demand
Trap Me
New Sunglasses
Die for you
Come to My house
Set Sail


SAFE OR FREE album:
This Old House
Working Holiday
Life For Life
Hallelujah
Follow Me
Travel By Ground
Crying In Mexico
They Won't Find The Bodies
Cover Me
Emergency Kiss
Too Cool
I Am The Wind

ORPHAN HORSE album:
She's High Water
Orphan Horse
Junction City
My Love Will Come
Come Clean
You Should Know
The Mom Song
Sophia
Love Is A Camel
Falling Is Easy


YOU'LL FIND ME ALONE album:
You'll Find Me Alone
Boy Oughta Be In New York
Kissing & Drinking Wine
We Can Be In Love
Empty Page
Faith The Bow
Lonesome 'Till I'm Home
You're A Feather
Religion Of Sand
Waiting Is The Easy Part

LOVE IN SUCH STRONG WORDS album:
Untitled Dream
Bad Deal
Across The Border
Cleaning My Heart Out
Honeybaby (Don't You Worry)
Just Like A Photograph
For God's Sake Irene
The Family Farm
Grandpa Blue
Hard To Believe

RESCUE MOTORBOAT (Epp's side-project):
Anna
Valentine
Time Machine
What Song This Is (Goodbye Corydon Avenue)
At The Show
Roses

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