Artist description Matt is passionately different from typical mainstream music. Recently, Matt has expirimented with wierd time signatures like 5/4, 7/8, and 11/8. He performs and records using natural instrumentation, to create a unique rhythmic sound mixed with guitar, bass and other instruments. To hear more of his music, please visit http://mp3.washingtonpost.com/bands/matt_shell.shtml

Music Style Matthew is unique, but is influenced by Classical Guitarists, Jazz Drummers, Fusion Stylings, Soul, Rock, Roots and other forms of Classical and World Music.

Musical Influences Al Di Meola, Joaquin Rodrigo, Carlos Bonell, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Charlie Byrd and others.

Similar Artists None come to mind. Matt is quite unique. His goal is to be passionately different from anything you have ever heard, but still be true to what makes him unique.

Artist History To read Matt's autobiography, download the Quintessential mp3 player, see his favorite quotes, or just sign his guest book, go here: www.geocities.com/lassierocks Thank you for downloading "My Angel" and making it the #1 most requested song (Not to mention #4-Vessel, #5-The Friendship Song, and #6-Tribute) on the week of 3/2/3-3/9/3, on mp3.washingtonpost.com. Thanks God, Mum, Dad and You for spreading word of mouth about my music. I hope you enjoyed my musical autobiography written in the 3rd person. If you would like to purchase my 13 song CD for $10 (+$2 for postage if you want it mailed to you), please email me at MatthewShell@hotmail.com with "Re: CD" as the subject. I will reply. If you would like for me to perfom live, or if you have any information on how I can get my music on the radio, please email me with the subject "Re: Live" or "Re: Radio," and I will email you back with my phone number so we can converse further. God bless you for showing your love and support by downloading "My Angel" and my other songs, in an effort to get me into the Washington Post top 10.

Group Members Just Matt for now.

Instruments Drums, guitar, bass, piano, African harp, windchimes, African drum, Congas, and other various rhythm instruments.

Albums Rhythmic Journey - (13 Song Version 3)

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Additional Info Matthew Thanks: God, Mum, and Dad.

Location Washington, DC - USA

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