DATE: 09/09/07
NAME: Matt Walsh
INSTRUMENT(s): Vocals/Guitar
CURRENT RELEASE: ‘Hard Luck’
WEBSITE: www.mattwalshblues.com
1. Biggest Influence(s)?
Muddy Waters, Robert Nighthawk, Howlin' Wolf, basically, 50's Chicago Blues, Rockabilly and Roots Rock.
2. Favourite records/tracks old or new?
No favorites, too many.
3. What would you be if not a musician?
Someone who actually makes a lot of money.
4. Career high point so far?
There's lots of highpoints ranging from a great review to hanging with real legends like Buddy Guy. Sometimes highpoints come in more simplistic packages though, like playing an inspiring set to folks who reallly appreciate what the Blues is about, or just making good music.
5. Perfect night off?
Doing anything that is far away from the computer
6. Most recent CD in your CD player?
Either John Brim or Spear Head...I can't remember, I had three gigs yesterday.
7. Favourite book/film?
Movie- I liked Drugstore Cowboy a lot. Book - Deep Blues by Robert Palmer.
8. Whiskey - Jack or Jim?
Homebrew