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Who: The Matavaras
What: Folk/rock with a mainstream kick. With a chill sound and catchy (but not pointless) lyrics, this is the perfect summer band.
On The Web: themataveras.com
Sounds Like: Nick Drake, just louder.
Stand Out Single: “If Not By Summer”
Link to site:
http://www.hearsay.cc/sub_pages/reviews_interviews/11-10-06-08/SonicBids.htm
- Hear/Say Magazine
The Matavaras kicked things off, and although based in Toronto, three of the members hail from Nova Scotia. They seemed pretty happy to be back in NS and even happier to be playing before a decent sized, receptive crowd. Sounds like they've played some less than stellar gigs on this tour, and I'm sure they were doubly pleased by all the friends and family that showed up. I knew nothing about these guys, but as I discovered, they play a riff-heavy, almost 70's sounding rock that was warmly received by the crowd. I thought they were solid, if not spectacular. - Herohill.com
Discography
The Matavaras EP- 2007
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Bio
The Matavaras are an alternative rock/folk band from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Toronto, Ontario. They were recently described by American college music magazine ’Hear/Say,’ as the ’perfect summer band.’ The same review also referenced their throwback sound as similar to ‘Nick Drake, just louder.’
Their musical influences draw from a very eclectic palate including The Clash, The Seeds, Simon and Garfunkel, The Band, and Big Star. A live show offers everything from upbeat garage-tinged rockers to finger picking 60’s style Greenwich Village folk.
Their self-titled EP (2007) has charted on Canadian college radio and has been extensively played on the CBC. The Matavaras were also among selected artists to have a song featured on the hit ABC Family/Global TV series, 'Falcon Beach.'
In the recent past they have shared the stage as openers for Jesse Malin, Matt Mays and El Torpedo, and The Trews, as well as having been invited to play such festivals as the Los Angeles based International Pop Overthrow Festival and The North By Northeast Festival.
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