Artist description Matthew Skoller Band rocks with a fierceness not felt since the likes of blues harp icons Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson II. Veteran musicians are at the forefront of a new generation who've come up schooled in Chicago's world-renowned and highly competitive blues scene.

Music Style Blues

Musical Influences Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson II

Similar Artists Sonny Boy Williamson or Walter Horton

Artist History The Matthew Skoller Band was started in 1992.The band won the International Blues Talent Competition in Memphis in 1997.

Group Members Matthew Skoller, harmonica/vocalsLarry Skoller, lead and rhythm guitarsAl "Get Down" Brown, bassTim "Awesome" Austin, drums

Instruments Harmonica, voice, guitar, bass, drums

Albums Shoulder to the Wind, Bone to Pick With You

Press Reviews "This new effort is a killer --full of keen observations, driving rhythms, desperate textures and cautionary messages." Niles Frantz host of "Comin' Home" on WBEZ 91.5 FM Chicago

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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