The Matt Steady crash course!

Below is a very brief introduction to my live and studio work. I'm available to perform solo gigs throughout the year, and also for remote session work (vocals, guitar, violin etc.). 

If you'd like to book me, or just to get in touch, you can reach me on mailto:[email protected]

Latest Studio Album:

"Here be Dragons is a strong mix of Celtic folk and good-old fashioned blues!

In his 5th studio album, Matt Steady has clearly found his chosen course. Melding Celtic blues with airy instrumentation, Steady creates intriguing stories, integrating history and nature, that will hold you spellbound.

Truly unique, professional performance and production, a solid listen from start to finish."

  1. Buen Camino Matt Steady 3:46
  2. Here Be Dragons Matt Steady 3:52
  3. Durdle Door Matt Steady 6:19
  4. Holding My Breath Matt Steady 2:31
  5. Blackwater Matt Steady 4:11
  6. The Piper Matt Steady 4:12
  7. Becalmed Matt Steady 6:34
  8. The Clearing Matt Steady 4:55
  9. The Turn of the tide Matt Steady 4:32
  10. Apollo Matt Steady 6:18
  11. Durdle Door Reprise Matt Steady 3:23

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"Live at the 6 Degrees" is a professional recording of meplaying a once-off, unique gig with a wonderful band of "accidental musicians". This will give you an idea of the songs and the vibe that you will experience at one of my gigs!

  1. The Green Man Matt Steady 3:51
  2. Here be Dragons Matt Steady 3:57
  3. The Roamer Matt Steady 4:00
  4. Black Dog Matt Steady 5:36
  5. Theory of Ruins Matt Steady 5:01
  6. Hello Old Friend Matt Steady 3:02
  7. Funny old World Matt Steady 4:54
  8. July of 69 Matt Steady 3:40
  9. Plura Matt Steady 3:38
  10. Holding my Breath Matt Steady 3:23
  11. The Piper Matt Steady 4:07
  12. Buen Camino Matt Steady 4:20

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Reviews

As chief shouter and occasional cittern player on Matt’s music, I need to declare an interest. If I didn’t like Matt’s music I wouldn’t play on his records or be an occasional sounding board as he tries to give his fans and listeners the best possible experience. For me ‘Here be Dragons’ is Matt’s most accomplished and polished work to date, and in this context ‘polished’ doesn’t mean squeaky clean or over-produced, it means that Matt has found his true music soul. 
 
The greatest achievement of this album is its blend: Matt is a folk musician, a trained classical musician, a blues musician, and a rock musician whose diverse taste and experience of playing music often reflects in his recorded works. Sometimes it can occasionally feel jagged, and I don’t mean that disrespectfully because I love his songs, but this time he has absolutely nailed it. 
 
It was my huge privilege to make a small contribution to this fabulous album because make no mistake Matt Steady’s music is very much owned by him. He knows what he wants to achieve but is never afraid to listen to the opinions of others before carefully crafting his songs into their final shape. I love this album.
 
John Reed
 
You can hear John Reed's music at https://johnreed.bandcamp.com/
 
 
Other review snippets:
 
"Wonderful mixture of textures, historic folk sound with a tinge of blues/modern rhythmic structure"
 
"One emphatic word: WOW. This album is a tour-de-force, superb musically, intense lyrically, and truly captures the broad subject matter exquisitely."
 
"I truly enjoy the melancholy and restlessness of your music."
 
".... worthy composing and excellent execution of vocal technique."
 
"Melodies of your compositions are  beautiful and interesting, sounds of acoustical instruments impress. Great work!"
 
"Here Be Dragons has a swashbuckling feel. It's a journey daring and romantic, fearless and dangerous. Bold, like a pirate ship cutting through a defiant storm on its hungry voyage to uncharted shores."
 
"The new CD by Matt Steady, Here be Dragons, is extraordinary. Matt has produced an incredible piece of music that is filled with adventures, hardships, journeys, and discoveries. He puts the listener right in the middle of the song. I can listen to it over and over; I love it!"     Sandra Jeffrey