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 website: www.MattEpp.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

BIO (Fall 2012)
Manitoba native Matt Epp is irrefutably one of the most extraordinary in a generation of emerging artists to come out of this country in the past decade. A rock poet with his distinguished soulful folk sounds infused with a hint of alt-rock aesthetic, child-like and sometimes off-beat humour, Epp carries the torch of a rich Canadian songwriting tradition that hails back to the likes of Lightfoot, Mitchell, Cohen, Young and Cockburn.

Charismatic and commanding, with a vibrant, creative initiative and empathetic ear, he is a consummate showman who has toured extensively, amassing an admiring audience that spans across the globe. Winning over listeners with intimate acoustic sessions or plugged in with his formidable backing band The Amorian Assembly, Matt Epp, with his effective and soothing voice, is accessible, clever, poetic and faithful to sharing his stories that are brimming with messages of love, hope, and humanity.

If you haven’t already fallen for this critically acclaimed artist, you will soon. Armed with an arsenal of new music, Matt Epp has returned from Europe with two groundbreaking studio albums. A new release with his talented transnational band The Amorian Assembly produced by Jamie Candiloro whose resume includes alt-country darling Ryan Adams and R.E.M., set to be unleashed in early 2013. He’s collaborated with Peter Finger’s Acoustic Music Records, a renowned German record label, for a solo acoustic album for an October release. Epp has played hundreds of shows, forged friendships and turned impressive collaborations into unforgettable performances with world class artists ranging from Eliza Gilkyson, Jesse DeNatale, Serena Ryder, Lori Meyers and more. With a reputation as an outstanding singer/songwriter with unbridled passion, he is an undeniable musical force.

Matt Epp is an accomplished, self-taught musician who writes songs with the intent to uplift and enrich. Endowed with infinite capacity to engage an audience with soul-inspiring, beautifully honest stories set to music and his genial disposition, Epp is one of the gifted forerunners defining the future landscape of Canadian music.

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

-'Never Have I Loved Like This' - released Sept 7, 2012 in Germany on Acoustic Music Records

-'Valentine' single released 02/12 (Digital only, iTunes)

-'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

Official Website

http://www.MattEpp.com

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

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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

6 albums of originals

Basic Requirements

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