Matt Johnson/Boneyard

This band evolved in a slow, organic way. Matt played out often as a solo act and opened for the likes of Vance Gilbert, Kelly Joe Phelps and Tony furtado before being joined by Marc on Bass. They continued to play out as a duo and it was not long before Frank joined the band as a lead guitar and occasional shaker player. A couple of years later while playing a benefit, Matt invited the drummer from one of the other bands to sit in on three or four songs, and the match was a good one.

As the band tried to find the right groove for Matt's music, they were all quick to realize that whatever they did, the music should serve the original intent of the song rather than drown it out. Although this band can rock it, they tend to play more tastefully with an emphasis on the lyrical and sonic qualities of Matt's compositions. With that said, they are all over the map stylistically. One thread that seems to run through all of the music is a little Jazz influence, thanks in large part to Paul Valentine's awesome drumming. Many of Matt's songs stray from the straight up 4/4 beat, and all three members of the band do a great job capturing some of the idiosyncrasies.