Matt Minglewood

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Matt Minglewood Canadian singer, songster and guitarist, creates a music that inspires, excites and exclaims with

every note, phrase and guitar chord and has you dancing in the aisles. He pulls a trail of devoted

fans with his tide seduced by his rockin’ blues sound and a style hard to resist once experienced.

His voice connects with a deep strength and perseverance that echoes the real truth of his life

experiences. He has earned the respect and loyalty of thousands of devoted fans that love more

than just his music, they love his heart.

Minglewood is a musical hybrid, a four-member band with one foot steeped in the musical roots

of blues and country and the other knee-deep in rock. They are masters of improv and genre

bending and their constant touring has earned them the well-deserved reputation of ‘ down to

earth bearers of good will and good times’.

Over the years, Minglewood has released 10 recordings, sold more than 350,000

records in Canada alone and has amassed numerous awards along the way including:

• Three gold records • Two Juno nominations • Two Canadian Country Music nominations • Lifetime Achievement Award from the East Coast Music Association along

with numerous nominations • Canadian Country Music Songwriter of the Year award for Me and The Boys • CBC 's National radio show, Saturday Night Blues awarded Matt the "Great

Canadian Blues Award". • A readers poll of "The Twenty Best Atlantic Canada Albums of All Time" in

the Halifax Coast readers placed both Minglewood’s latest release 'Drivin' Wheel' and the 'Minglewood Red Album' in the top twenty!

• Last but not least Matt was recently bestowed with an honorary Doctorate Degree

www.mattminglewood.com 757 Main Street, Glace Bay, NS B1A 4Y7

Ph: 902 849-5290, Fax 902 849-1033 minglewood@ns.sympatico.ca

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MATT MINGLEWOOD is a powerful blues-rock performer who never gives less than everything he has each time he takes the stage. After ten recordings and twenty years of touring from Cape Breton to Vancouver, Europe and across the United States he has earned the respect and loyalty of thousands of devoted fans who love more than just his music ------they love his heart. Over the years, Minglewood has earned three gold

records and two Juno nominations, two Canadian Country Music nominations, Lifetime Achievement Award from the East Coast Music Association and Canadian Country Music Songwriter of the Year award for Me and The Boys. A readers poll of "The Twenty Best of Atlantic Canada Albums of All Time" in the Halifax Coast readers placed both 'Drivin' Wheel' and 'Minglewood Red Album' in the top twenty. CBC 's National radio show, Saturday Night Blues, awarded Matt the "Great Canadian Blues Award". The award, which was voted on by the listeners, honored Matt for his contribution to the blues. To finish off the year Matt was nominated for ‘Male Artist of the Year’ and ‘Entertainer of the Year’ by the East Coast Music Association.

Whether he is singing blues, rock or country Matt Minglewood remains one of Canada’s most remarkable and significant singers. Through his voice, he opens his heart to the world with each new song he writes. An extraordinary singer and songwriter, his music has always reflected his life around him and what he is feeling at the time. Nowhere is this more evident than on his last album, Drivin’ Wheel, which also is a return to his blues-rock musical roots.

His current band which have been with him for the past 17 years include: laying down the bottom end and giving the band its driving force, veteran bassist Grant Leslie, from New Minas, Nova Scotia, and drummer Neil Robertson, one of Canada’s premier drummers, Neil is a consummate musician and a master drummer and hails from St. John New Brunswick. Newest to the fold and a man who can sure tickle the ivories is Jim Ralph from the Annapolis Valley.

The Minglewood Band brings both passion and hard-won perspective to their soon to be released CD, ‘ Live at MingleFest’. It is an Cd charged with the earnest live energy of musicians who rocked night after night throughout the clubs of the North and with the addition of Jeff Healey on guitar and Michael Pickett on harp the band cooks!

November 10, 2002 Page 4 What you can expect from The Minglewood Band today is a high-energy show that

blends all the hits from the past with new material from his new album. Don’t expect to go home early from one of Matt’s shows----He’s at home on stage and closing time always comes too soon.

Minglewood’s career momentum continues to grow, fueled by sold-out shows across Canada. Matt is highly respected within the musical community as a performer and songwriter. His soon to be released latest recording ‘ Live at MingleFest’ featuring Jeff Healey and Michael Pickett. His song, “Me & The Boys” was recorded by southern-rock legend Charlie Daniels on his CD of the same name. Many major artists (such as Jeff Healy, Jimmie Rankin, Duck Dunn, (Bassist for Eric Claptan, Neil Young and the Blues Brothers), Colin James, ZZ Top, Downchild Blues Band and Grammy award winning Blues harp player Charlie Musselwhite) just to name a few have joined Matt on stage and CD. You never know who may show up to “ sit in “ on any given night!! Matt Minglewood is a living legend in the Canadian music scene and his popularity across the country are a testimony to his timeless appeal that transcends all ages and musical boundaries. Ask any Minglewood fan why they keep going back to his shows time and time again ---it’s because the band is always cookin’ and you can count on a rockin’ good time!!!

Look for his soon to be released ‘Live at MingleFest' recording that is guaranteed to please new and old Minglewood fans alike.

Matt Minglewood 757 Main Street Glace Bay, NS B1A 4Y7 Ph: (902) 849-5290 Fax: (902) 849-1033 Email: minglewood@ns.sympatico.ca

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Matt Minglewood Discography

Minglewood Red Album 1975 Solar Records Minglewood Band 1979 RCA Records Movin 1980 RCA Records Out on a Limb 1981 RCA Records Minglewood Smokers (Best of) 1984 RCA Records M5 1985 CBS Records Me & The Boys 1986 Savannah Records The Promise 1988 Savannah Records One Caper After Another (Best of) 1997 BMG Records Drivin’ Wheel 2000 Norton Records Live at MingleFest 2003 Norton Records

Matt Minglewood

Norton Records 757 Main Street Glace Bay, NS B1A 4Y7 Ph: (902) 849-5290 Fax: (902) 849-1033 Email: minglewood@ns.sympatico.ca

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Matt Minglewood (guitar, slide guitar, lead vocals) Matt is the singer, songwriter and lead guitarist for the band. Although Matt was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, he was raised in North Sydney, Nova Scotia. His musical influences were Scottish Fiddlers, Gaelic folk songs, Hank Williams, Muddy Waters, John Mayall, BB King and of course Rock and Roll. Grant Leslie (bass guitar, back-up vocals) Grant is part of Matt Minglewood's musical foundation, this Annapolis Valley mainstay is from New Minas, Nova Scotia. Grant plays a Fender Precision Bass and his musical influences range from the Alman Brothers to Bruce Springstein. Neil Robertson (drums, back-up vocals) Neil hails from Saint John, New Brunswick. His solid drumming and driving rhythms lay the foundation for the band. Drummers who greatly influenced his playing are John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Ian Paice (Deep Purple), Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, the Crusaders and John Mayall. Jim Ralph (piano, back-up vocals) Jim, a man who can keep his eighty-eights straight, is the newest member of the group. He is a native of Comox, British Columbia but spent his formative years growing up in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. Before he joined Matt, he attended the famed Berklee School of Music in Boston where he graduated, Magna Cum Laude. Dylan McCarron

Matt Minglewood Music Reviews

• Review of ‘ Travelin Man’ on godsof music .com …… “I don’t give out 9’s … at least until now. This record is of the type you’d expect a Grammy level recording to be. This song left me aching for more. When a song suspends time the way this song does, and leaves you wanting it to continue on one more time, then there is some serious magic taking place. …… Matt’s rough, road weary, gruff voice, singing about missing his lady is strong enough to send shivers up the spine and down the arms…. this song absolutely takes my breadth away… I’m sold…. damn this is some fine music and one I cannot get enough of ……BRAVO!!!”

Chris K.

• “How do you describe the Minglewood sound? It’s simple… take some rock & roll, some country, and a mess of blues, melt them down and pour them into an Alexander Keith’s bottle, and break it over someone’s head. BAM, Minglewood.”.. Ken Larocque, Thunder Bay, Canada

• Reviews of Matt Minglewood on MP3.com …

”Driving, southern rock stylings! This artist has a distinct pro sheen to his

recordings and song craftings…this music is very accessible and easy for even casual music listeners to get right into and enjoy.”… Dan Simes

“Whether you’re into blues, rock or country Matt serves up them all. Be sure

and check out Matt’s latest, ‘Drivin’Wheel’ you will not be disappointed!” Tony Smith

“‘How High Is High Enough’ is an absolute classic, a down to earth sing along

anthem! The whole show is well balanced, well produced and pleasantly varied. I think the world will be hearing a lot more of Matt Minglewood. I hope they’re listening!”.. David Sidley

• Reviews from Amazon.com..

“The songs are raw powerful and makes you want to drive a lil faster. Got to

see him live a few years ago and he is still the king of the stage. This music is a must for people who like to boogie woogie….Darren Powless

“Minglewood fans, rejoice! Matt and the boys have released their long-

awaited new album, and it is a classic! Fabulous new material…” …Lynee Ottawa

“Drivin’ Wheel is without question the best that Minglewood has produced.

There is something for everyone, great ballads, rock and roll and lots of Minglewood rhythm. Drivin Wheel has top notch sound and production, you definitely don’t have to be a Minglewood fan to love this one.”….Music fan from Dieppe, NB

Matt Minglewood Music Reviews

“Buy it, listen to it, and you will be an instant fan of a brilliant

musician/singer/songwriter. And don’t forget to go see Minglewood live whenever you can!”…. Red Curtis

“This CD was, by far the best purchase I have ever made, I never tire of

listening to it. It is like a good novel in a series, you can hardly wait to see what is coming up next.”….Lynn Moore, Halifax NS

“It was a long wait but worth it, this is the cd of the year, it is of international

quality. It won’t be long before the rest of the world catches on.”…..Neil Mitchell

“Minglewood’s latest, ‘Drivin’ Wheel’, is an excellent example of his ability

to write and perform hard driving blues to ballads that bring the listener along with Matt, on the road and away form home. If you are going to invest in one new cd, ‘Drivin’ Wheel ‘ should be it, you certainly will not be disappointed!”……Paul MacDonald, Sydney NS

• “This CD is a treasure. Somewhere between the early Alman Brothers and latter day

Gary Moore you’ll find the tone that is all Minglewood. Matt Minglewood has been one of Canada’s best kept secrets for more than twenty years.”……Phonse Jessome, Halifax,NS

• “It should be noted that not only is he an awesome talent, but the musicians he puts

behind him, both on stage and in the studio, are masters of their craft. I play the cd enough that I may wear it out. I look forward to his next project. I am sure it will be as great, if not better.”…..Roy Dawson, Sackville, NB

• The Coast/Reverb “Drivin’Wheel marks the return to the studio for this music industry maverick. This is a collection of raw and honest blues-rock… straight from the heart and soul. It seems like the only thing you won’t find on this cd is bull and that’s part of the Minglewood guarantee!”…

Iain K. MacLeod

www.mattminglewood.com 757 Main Street, Glace Bay, NS B1A 4Y7

Ph: 902 849-5290, Fax 902 849-1033 minglewood@ns.sympatioc.ca

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Minglewood, one of Maritime Canada's best-kept musical secrets for the past two decades… Scene Roots and Blues Magazine "Not only is Matt Minglewood a great singer, songwriter, guitar player and performer, he is a Canadian treasure." Jeff Healey (blues artist) "I was completely blown away by his new CD, 'Drivin Wheel'. Can't wait to see Matt's next live performance." Red Curtis - What's Goin On Magazine "Received Matt Minglewood's new CD and my ears can't believe it. I am definitely a convert, can't wait to rush out and see if I can find some of his earlier stuff." Yanick Theriault (Universite de Moncton) "Drivin' Wheel is a drivin' CD. Minglewood is a master bluesman. This is a high-energy performance that leaves you entirely satisfied. " Anthony Ring--Atlantic Gig Readers polled "The Twenty Best of Atlantic Canada Albums of All Time" in the Halifax Coast placed both ‘Drivin’ Wheel’ and 'Minglewood Red Album' in the top twenty. Reverb-Halifax

www.mattminglewood.com 757 Main Street, Glace Bay, NS B1A 4Y7

Ph: 902 849-5290, Fax 902 849-1033 minglewood@ns.sympatico.ca

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"Matt has been one of the brightest musical talents in Atlantic Canada for many years" Brookes Diamond (concert promoter) "Matt Minglewood has played our room for a number of years. During this time, he has demonstrated a rare blend of talent, craftsmanship as well as a high degree of professionalism. As a club owner one of the most important points I consider is this band's ability to draw customers." Sandy Chisholm - St. George's Arm, St.John's NF "Matt Minglewood never fails to fill the house and then rock the house." Mike Jameson - Main Event Club, Glace Bay NS Matt Minglewood is a god damn great Canadian mother****** rock and " blues cat." Duck Dunn (producer, bass player-Booker T & MGs, the Blues Brothers, Eric Clapton) "Matt is an artist that I have the utmost respect for. He is one of the most exciting and engaging performers I have ever seen. Matt can be considered a true pioneer of the Canadian music scene, as his ECMA Lifetime Achievement Award would indicate. He maintains the urgency and excitement that enables him to grow and explore new boundaries as an artist." Max MacDonald - Rave Entertainment "His name is Matt Minglewood, and he's a singer with the kind of quicksilver voice, arsenal of guitar licks and on stage spontaneity that quickly is putting him and his band into the front ranks of Canadian blues rock groups." RPM Magazine

www.mattminglewood.com 757 Main Street, Glace Bay, NS B1A 4Y7

Ph: 902 849-5290, Fax 902 849-1033 minglewood@ns.sympatico.ca