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Matt Jennings

Rank #4 Minneapolis, MN World / Rock / Surf

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Sounds Like: Manu Chao, Dick Dale, Carlos Santana, Black Sabbath, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

Manager: mattjenningsmusic@gmail.com

Bio: Matt Jennings grew up in Pittsburgh mimicking hard rock guitarists as a kid. After moving to Minneapolis for college, he studied abroad in Mexico and later taught English in China. In Mexico, he was entranced by the sound of mariachi trumpeters and violinists practicing on the streets. And he lea... See Full Bio

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Matt Jennings has a show on 05/04/2013 at 05:00 PM @ Codfish Holl... in Maquoketa, IA http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/197458459 #concert

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"His guitar will simply transport you, to a plethora of places ... and many of them speak Spanish."

— CJ Gronner, No Depression

“He should be known as a musical conquistador, Matt Jennings new record Todavia is a unshakable album with a sound that gathers the Spanish caravan of delicate strums, lyrics and inquisition into the era of intermingled language barriers. From the Spanish musical armada intro to the blended finale track “Asi Es La Vida,” Matt Jennings shows that his voice, disposition and euphonious style is beautifully stark within the unmitigated album Todavia. ”

— Kaleb Bronson, Rift Magazine

“Even when he is singing in Spanish, however, Jennings's Latin influences are more of an undercurrent than a focus on Todavía. His guitar work is subtle and textured, balancing classical arpeggios and folk-inspired finger picking, and his voice is gentle and calm. Ultimately, the defining element in Jennings's music is his intricate songwriting. His melodies are constructed with a seemingly innate knack for structure and phrasing, and his songs are easily recognized after their first rotation. Jennings says his best songs are written in a matter of minutes, and that the songs he can recall the easiest are likely to be his most accessible. ”

— Andrea Swensson, City Pages

“On the guitar, he’s a wizard, going from Latin-style acoustic riffs, to classically-inspired Spanish flamenco guitar runs. ”

— Shaking Like a Mountain

““I’m a globe trekker, always trekking the globe, all on my own,” Matt Jennings explains, letting down easy the ladies who might hope to tag along. The singer/songwriter experienced an awakening of sorts while studying in Mexico, then teaching English in South China and Thailand, soaking up new cultures not unlike most daydreaming 20-somethings who “take a year off” to backpack around the world. But while Jennings has a perpetual case of wanderlust, he’s trained his professional sights on a solid music career. This is a very good thing if you dig stripped-down acoustics and straightforward melodies delivered with bilingual passion. Spanish guitar adds a saucy edge to his humorous, Jimmy Buffet narratives and Jack Johnson campfire appeal. Jennings might be a freebird, but for at least tonight he’s all ours.”

— Jamie Gadette, Salt Lake City Weekly

“What is this? It's acoustic reggae island music. Hmmm...my brain is wired to not like acoustic reggae island music. I really did not want to like this record. I tried to will myself into not liking this record. I sat for hours on my porch pondering just what it would mean if I liked this record. Truth be told, I like this record. ”

— Nick Leet, Rift Magazine

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Jun 1

TimeWarp Music
Venice, CA, US | 7:00pm
TimeWarp Music
Venice, CA, US
Sat Jun 01 7:00pm
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Jun 1

Timewarp Music
Los Angeles, CA, US | 8:00pm
Timewarp Music
Los Angeles, CA, US
Sat Jun 01 8:00pm
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Franchot Tone 'Thanks For This' CD release show 8:30 - Matt Jennings 9:30 - Franchot Tone 10:30 - Clayton Joseph Scott
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Jun 2

Cedros Fiesta del Sol
Solana Beach, CA, US | 12:00pm
Cedros Fiesta del Sol
Solana Beach, CA, US
Sun Jun 02 12:00pm
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Cedros Fiesta del Sol at David Alan Collection 241 S Cedros http://www.cedrosavenue.com/events2.html http://www.fiestadelsol.net/FIESTADELSOL/performers.aspx
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Jun 5

The Fox Theatre - Bould…
Boulder, CO, US | 8:30pm
The Fox Theatre - Boulder, CO
Boulder, CO, US
Wed Jun 05 8:30pm
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Colorado Daily presents... Anuhea with Matt Jennings Doors: 8:30 pm Show: 9:00 pm All Ages