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Amidst the buzz of laptops and cell phones in the
business-student-filled dorms at Babson College in
Wellesley, MA, the sound of Matt Tobin's acoustic
guitar could always be heard. Besides keeping his dorm
up all night with his rhythms, Matt developed what is
now his signature sound of percussive guitar playing
with infectious melodies. In fact, it wasn't until
Matt's college days when his songwriting and guitar
playing began. "I felt like I needed to make up for
lost time," says Matt "It just hit me like a brick
that this is what I needed to do and I haven't really
stopped since."
While in school, Matt honed his skills at crowded
campus parties and events with his acoustic-guitar
infused rock. He also opened for college-scene
favorite Howie Day while at Babson College in spring
of 2001. His hard-strummed acoustic style and soaring
vocals draw on influences from Dave Matthews, Led
Zeppelin, U2, and Radiohead.
Matt's energetic one-man live show has been seen
in his regular spots such as Harpers Ferry in Allston,
MA and the Kendall Café in Cambridge, as well as in
the regional college scene and clubs all over New
England. Along the way, Matt has opened for acts
including Fighting Gravity, Sean Kelly of the Samples,
Averi, Labb, and Antigone Rising. "Playing live is
really what it's all about for me," Matt explains
"this is my life and my passion, and to go out and
share it with people really drives me." Though
currently working on his debut CD, some of Matt's
recordings completed at EMAN Music in Boston in
October of 2001 are available in the music section.
Still playing everywhere and anywhere, Matt is
concentrating on building a grass roots fan base, one
show at a time.
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