Matt Yeates

London, United Kingdom

Musician

28 year old, reliable, blues / jazz guitarist. Interested in many different projects in the areas of blues, jazz, musical theatre and session work. Full CV on request and examples of playing. Get in touch, Matt mattyeates@ymail.com

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Video

ONE NIGHT STAND- "Rocks" Promo
Hard hittin' down 'n' dirty Rockin' Rhythm 'n' Blues!!!!

Physical Details

Height:180 cm / 5ft 11in Shoe size:8.0 UK / 9.0 US / 42.0 Euro
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian Hair color:Black
Skin color:White Hair length:Medium
Eye color:Blue Hair type:Straight

Experience

2010

  • After 4 years, decides to leave Indie band to try different things with a different outfit.. : Has played up and down U.K and Europe - Now looking for other Gtr work etc, U.k and Europe, UK

2009

  • Short Tour Of Germany : Various venues, supporting Amy McDonald, Berlin, Hamburg etc, Germany
  • Recording E.P with Mercury Prize winning producer : More info available on request.. Blur / Placebo etc.., London, UK
  • Single Release on Indie Label : Gigs, promotional tour and radio play, London and further afield.., UK
  • N.M.E Tour : Playing venues such as KOKO (Camden), Brighton, London etc, Entire U.K, UK

2008

  • Recording with Mercury Prize nominated producer (signed Rough Trade) : More info available on request.. British Sea Power / Rough Trade etc.., London, UK
  • BBC6 live radio session : Playing live on BBC6, Manchester, UK
  • Single Release on 4AD : Gigs, promotional tour and radio play, London and further afield.., UK

2007

  • X.F.M live radio session : Played live for John Kennedy on X.F.M, London, UK
  • Single Release on Indie Label : Gigs, promotional tour and radio play, U.k and Europe, UK

2006

  • Joins up and coming Indie / New Wave band : More information available on request, Old Street, UK
  • Starts teaching as Pop / Rock specialist : Teaching for Thurrock Music Service, Thurrock, UK
  • Graduated Guitar Institute London : Bmus Degree - Popular Music Performance, Acton, UK

2001

  • Starts teaching private gtr lessons : Teaching various styles and students of various ages, Ilford and surrounding areas, UK

2000

  • Starts gigging around U.K and Europe : Lead Gtr player of working covers band., London and further afield.., UK

Music

01 Blow Up These Lights 7MB
Single released 2010
Guitar ability:ExpertLike to join a band:Yes

Favorite genres

PopRockIndieJazz
Highly experienced 28 year old guitar player with lots of recording and live experience.

Some highlights include.

- We Will Rock You (Tilbury) and other musicals.
- Former Guitar Institute (London) graduate.
- Played renowned London venues such as Koko, Barfly and the Enterprise etc, as well as shows in around U.K and Europe.
- Played shows for N.M.E (London & Brighton)
- Radio - XFM and BBC6 Live sessions etc.

For any more information please do not hesitate to get in contact.
Regards,
Matt Yeates

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