Matthew Finnish + Musician in Exeter, EN

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Singer, Songwriter, Musician - Matt performs excellent covers from 60's to present day and from his own 3 albums. Based in the South West he plays Theatres, Clubs, Socials, Weddings and Funerals (yes Funerals). 2 Top of The Pops appearances; ITV's New Faces Winner.
"With an excellent lived-in voice and a superior lyricist's winning way with image and metaphor" ~ Tony Cummings Cross Rhythms Magazine. Class in a box.

Screen name:

Matthew Finnish

Member since:

Jul 01 2014

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

45

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

I have been a musician since from about 11 years old when I was given my first guitar by a treasured Aunt and Uncle. Had three lessons, got bored with progress and figured that I could do it quicker myself ~ which I did. Long nights into early mornings ensued as I traded licks with the likes of Andy Powell and Ted Turner (Wishbone Ash); Walter Becker (Steely Dan); Jan Ackerman (Focus) and many other influencing guitarists of the time.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Advanced

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Background Singer:

Advanced

Rhythm Guitar:

Moderate

MUSIC