Matthew Fox
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Matthew Fox is a guitarist and songwriter whose Georgia and Texas roots run deep. He has steeped himself in a variety of styles from acoustic blues to swing and his acclaimed originals are rooted in the great Texas story-song tradition. Matthew has appeared on stages, radio programs and at workshops throughout the US, UK and Scandinavia and has recently released his second solo project, the all-original Tall Tales & Plain Lies, featuring the stellar playing of Peter Ostroushko on violin and mandolin, Clint Hoover on harmonica and Gary Raynor of "A Prairie Home Companion" on bass. Matthew is a proud endorser of Langejans Guitars, Diamond Bottlenecks and Elixir Strings.Have you performed in front of an audience?I play live solo around the US, UK and Scandinavia and in the Midwest with a great band called The Copperheads (www.thecopperheads.com). I love it! There's nothing like meeting folks in new places and geting to know them (and hopefully pick a few tunes!).
Your musical influences
Many and varied! The great writers of Texas (Van Zandt, Clark, Lovett, et.al.); Doc Watson; Django Reinhardt; Mississippi John Hurt; Big Bill Broonzy; John Prine; Allman Brothers; Jerry Garcia; Mike Marshall; most everything I've ever heard. My music is most often compared to the Texas sounds of Lyle Lovett. A mix of blues feeling, jazz ideas and Southern accent.What equipment do you use?
I'm an endorser for Langejans Guitars (I play an RGC-6), Diamond Bottlenecks (the "Ultimate") and Elixir Strings (.012-.056). I also play a National Reso-Phonic Style O -- the folks at National are fantastic.
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