Biography
The Matinée has emerged as one of the west coast’s premier independent bands. Blending a passion for fine ale and finely crafted tunes, The Matinée offer a unique spin on a roots-rock sound that is quickly attracting both national and international audiences. Writing songs that paint pictures of empty bottles and broken hearts, & broken bottles and empty hearts, their collection of songs has now come to life.
"The Matinée are making some honest footprints across Canada. Their self-titled 2007 release is a clean and crisp collection of songs to drink, dance and live with.”
Darla Starvey, 92.7 CFFF FM
Following their first release in July 2007, The Matinée embarked on two highly successful cross-Canada tours. With songs ‘Mama’ and ‘San Diego’ charting nationwide on Canadian College Radio, the band’s live show struck a chord with audiences across the country. Combined with their recent addition to the B.C. Schizophrenia Society’s Reachout Program and the B.C. Arts Council’s ‘Artstarts’ Program, The Matinée has performed for more than 25,000 high school/college students this year in B.C. alone.
With four more Canadian tours under their belt and the release of their new EP ‘The Road’ scheduled for Fall, 2009 has proven to be a highly anticipated sequel for The Matinée. As they continue with their hard-nosed, do it yourself, blue collar work ethic, there is little doubt that this show is worth the price of admission. Hold on to your seats…it’s showtime for The Matinée!
Instrumentation
Matt Layzell - Vocals, Harmonica
Matt Rose - Guitar, Vocals, Banjo, Pedal Steel
Pete lemon - Drums, Vocals
Mike Young - Bass, Upright Bass, Vocals
Geoff Petrie - Guitar, Vocals, Percussion
Dave Young - Piano, Organ, Mandolin Vocals
Discography
'The Road' EP - Scheduled for release in Fall 2009.
The Matinée (Self-titled Release, July 2007)
Songs "Mama" and "San Diego" charting on college/university radio.
All tracks on both albums are availalble on Itunes.
Links
| http://www.thematineemusic.com |