Matt Mays

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Halifax bred Matt Mays has made a career out of defying expectations. From his early days as a member of the seminal ‘alt-country’ group The Guthries, Mays has always zigged when the public has been expecting a zag.

After departing The Guthries to embark on a solo career Matt released his self-titled debut which maintained the rootsy, laid-back feel of his earlier work but also had a decidedly more rock vibe. The solo debut caused quite a stir across Canada and went on to be nominated to two Juno Awards (New Artist & Adult Alternative Album).

Matt followed this up with the first Matt Mays & El Torpedo album, recorded with the live band he had formed to tour in support of the Matt Mays album. Matt Mays & El Torpedo had quickly evolved into one of Canada’s best live acts. Produced with Grammy Award-winner Don Smith (Tom Petty, Keith Richards), the album’s first single “Cocaine Cowgirl” was a massive hit and the album went on to win four East Coast Music Awards in 2006. The band began working in the US as well, the highlight of which was an appearance on the Conan O’Brien show.

Just when everyone had him tagged as a Tom Petty inspired rock and roller Mays veered off in another direction, producing the music for ill-fated When the Angels Make Contact film. While it confounded many fans the album was a critical success and went on to be nominated for another Juno in the Adult Alternative Album of the Year category. Matt put together an eight piece band to tour the music and visuals from When The Angels Make Contact.

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groovecookie wrote:
November 2008

~<3 love and kisses ~<3

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August 2008

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GageAnstey wrote:
January 2008

Great band, truly overlooked. Keep on rocking for the Maritimes. \m/(>.<)\m/

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Fireworkss wrote:
January 2007

Wasn't meant to be is this week's Free Single of the week in the Canadian iTunes store, and it's not too bad.

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GG_NextMatt wrote:
November 2006

WHEN ANGELS MAKE CONTACT!

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Howie87 wrote:
October 2006

Was suggested him yeterday, he is excellent

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GG_NextMatt wrote:
October 2006

I love the Matt Mays song with Buck 65

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