News & Blog
26th January 2012
1st Dutch TV appearance today @ 3pm GMT
http://www.tvl.nl/nl/programmas/limburg-vandaag/
25th January 2012
Breaking news from Holland!!!
Holland is good!!!
8th January 2012
Happy new year pop pickers!
After another fabulous year on the road, I have decided to do it all again!
This year sees me take on dates in Holland, France and Belgium and a tour of Germany is in the pipeline too.
Do you have any contacts in any of these countries?? I’m always looking for more gigs and to fill any gaps in my diary.
NEW!!!!!! available at gigs:
All or Nothing (Cd, £10)
Head Over Wheels (Double dvd, £15)
A free copy of "Live at The Acoustic Club" (cd) with any purchase of the above.
See you on the road,
Matt
15th December 2011
I have recorded my 3rd solo album entitled : All or Nothing and it is off at the pressing plant to be available at gigs only from Jan onwards ready for my European tour.
Also of interest may be the double dvd entitled : Head over Wheels which is also only available at gigs and contains over 3 hours of footage from gigs to afterpartys, interviews and rehearsals with the band and our first performance at Ronnie Scott’s.
Over next day or two my web guy should be putting up some radio interviews and recordings in the Media seaction of my website.
If anyone can help me get some more gigs in Holland please get in touch as I have gaps I need filling.
Matron!!
Best wishes
M
20th November 2011
New song on youtube - "she Just Called" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsIVZrDmZJ8&feature=feedu
18th November 2011
Thanks to everyone who came to see us at Ronnie Scott’s, we really appreciated the fantastic support!
Cheers to Adji for playing, big commitment!! Really enjoying gigs with Alan Parker on Bass too, he has fitted in with the vibe like a duck on water. Anybody with gig contacts in Holland please get in touch, tour coming along well but need more gigs.
Matt
18th October 2011
Found a solo video I’ve not seen before - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAvh_btPP9A
18th October 2011
wow wow wow, what a blinding gig last night with the band at the Bell in Bath. We rocked the place and had a ball. Hope to return in the NTD future.
16th October 2011
Thank you to the guys at Keighley Blues club for accomodating me after arriving 25 mins late for my set. Had a mega journey and had to phone from a service station to say I was on my way. Hate being late, thanks to Dad for passing on message. Hope to return someday for a headline when rich and famous!! Set was great in the end though and I think I piced up a couple new fans!?!? Cheers for getting me drunk and putting me up for the night!
Also had a fab time at the Fighting Cocks in Stottesdon - what a great traditional pub with top food, friendly people and genuine music enthusiasts. Looking forward to returning when I get back from France leg of tour.
Speaking of my European tour....if anyonw has any gig contacts please do get in touch :)
M
12th October 2011
Just got back from mad 12 date stint taking in London, York, Derby, Worcester, Gloucester and Manchester. Thanks to everyone who put me up for the night! Holland tour coming along nicely.
Hope to see you on the road
M
10th September 2011
Another mega weekend with a lot of driving but it was all worth it and hopefully we picked up a few new fans!
Drove down to Exeter to stay the night with my friends Andy and Rachael (still owe you a tenner!), watched a bit of ‘Play Your Cards Right’ – as you do, and headed off to see James S down in Cornwall. James does the artwork designs for my albums and you can find a link to his website on the Links section. Fri 2nd - The first gig that evening was only 4 miles from his house so worked out nicely, playing a double headliner with ‘Sun on Water’. Gig was ok and generally well received. So after the biggest kebab you’ve ever seen, back to James to watch Cool Runnings – as you do!
Sat 3rd – Hour drive over to the next gig in Camelford which was a 50th birthday party Adji had got us involved in. Apart from the dear old lady asking us to turn it down as she was having to write notes to communicate, it was a great gig and a nice little warm up for the gig in the evening. Playing 2 gigs in 1 day with the band makes Matt Woosey a happy boy . We all left together in James’ van to head to Penryn for the gig at Miss Peapods. I hope it is not just my own opinion of the night that we played really well and impressed a few people?!?! I think we did and the guys seemed to be nice and limber from our gig in the arvo. We jammed a couple things at the end cuz we were feeling groovy like that! Also on the bill that night was Nina Bailey who was excellent as was Bethia Beadman. Exhausted and hungry, we jumped back in the van, headed back to Camelford and slept the night there while James headed back to his family who were on holls in Devon. Thank you cornwall!
Sunday 4th – Afternoon gig at the newish venue – Ye Olde Farmhouse, Bath. Great to meet some of the local songwriters of Bath and I hope to do a lot more there having done so much in Bristol. Nice to meet Doug who I think might book the band in for a Friday gig here. Nice little gig in the corner of the room and people just sat and listened at the bar. Great also, to bump into Rob the landlord who was also the landlord at the infamous ‘Lamb’ in West Malvern. Ahhh the memories….or not!
5th September 2011
29th August 2011
Now, that’s how to do a weekend!!!! Thursday 25th August - A return to The Boat in Penalt, Nr Monmouth. Made the trip down with my mate Adam, got there early, went for a bit of a walk along the river, over the bridge into England and around the beautiful Welsh surroundings too. We discussed plans of shooting a video there and laughed about how we will never actually do it but instead add it to the list of things we never did! Did this gig with Adji and ran out of songs to play so we jammed a couple of new ones at the end including what I hope will become a standard in the set, a new funky version of Rory Gallagher’s ’Too Much Alcohol’. Adji also played ’Black Smoke Rising’ with me flawlessly having never heard it before. It’s only rock’n’roll after all!! Nice one Adj. Thanks to those of you who came along to see us having been to gigs elsewhere.
Friday 26th - Big old boring drive up to Shambala Festival Nr Kettering. Arrived in the pouring rain but had an overwhelming feeling that there was nothing, including the weather, that was going to make this festival anything but a great big laugh and a fab gig. Turned out to be a justified feeling, performing on the Compass Tent Stage at 8.40 run ablehandedly (is that a word?)by Barny and Tara (who I met when I played at their wedding with Oli Dennison and Dave Johns). I didn’t want to stop playing that night as the crowd were great and the atmosphere was jolly, if you know what I mean :) Finished the gig with a couple of encores and headed over to another stage to have a second slot which Lady Nade secured for me earlier in the day. Completely different gig and a different set of songs for this quiet venue. It was a ’shoes off’ and tranquil kind of tent. Also played a set with Lady Nade who called me up to play a version of John Martyn’s ’I don’t Wanna Know’. Nice to play with Adam on double bass too and the 3 of us had a groovy vibe going on even if the sound was a bit dodgy. Performing out of the way, we partied til 6 in the morning and enjoyed being alive!!
Saturday 27th - Having slept the night off and watched ’The Princess Bride’ in the Compass tent, I hopped over to Grantham, where I had another little kip in the back of the car, picked up an LP player from Big Rog to take back to Bristol and start a record collection with Bada. Having been double booked at The Nobody Inn, I didn’t need the pa so dumped it at my friend Luke Hadlow’s house where I had an impromptu BBQ with Scouse, Harriet, Luke and Sam (not forgetting Dylan and Jack the dogs). The other dude, Micky Flynn, and I decided to share the bill and played half the night each. The gig was ok, but had it not been for the guys all coming along and some Cambridge Folk Festival friends turning up I think it would have been a wash out. So back to have a few cold ones at the Hadlow’s and watch MOTD with Luke and Scouse.
Sunday 28th - Drove back down South to Shirenewton for ShireFest which was a Help for Heros do. Full MW band gig which took place in a pub as the arctic with the Pa on was having crossover problems and power issues. Did the new tunes, which Adji had played once already by now, and which James was about to learn, sharpish!! It went well, if a little fast paced at points. Bumped into a friend from a long time ago, Nick Lapit, who was the guitar player in the Thin Lizzy tribute (Vlack Rose) I played in as the drummer when I was still at school. Nick is one of the best guitar players I have seen to this date and now plays in The Ha Ha’s. It was nice to see him and it brought back a lot of good memories about my introduction to Ronk’n’Roll. The other guys in that band were a couple decades older than me and taught me a lot about playing and performing. Nice to play with James and Adj, if only we did some practices we could capitalise on the ground we are covering. Time is tight though and we are all busy people.
Same day, different gig. Up to the Highbury Vaults on St Michael’s Hill in Bristol as part of the Party on the Hill which involved closing the street off and, well, partying on the hill. Most people seemed to be a little wobbly by the time I was due to start at half 7 out in the garden. I tried to use this to my advantage and just did an hour and half of the more footstomping stuff, got the obligitory request to play a Johnny Cash song, which I politely declined. Nailed this set and really felt like I had the audience on my side, ran out of songs so did ’Grinnin in Your Face’ to finish up and then hung out with a couple new friends I met that evening, then headed home. In all, lots of driving, lots of playing and lots of fun. Bring on the next!
25th August 2011
A Wednesday night off, hmmmm, what to do?!?! No decision really, it has to be the open mic at the Leftbank in Bristol. Got there early, about 9ish, but didn’t get on till half 11 so nicely lubricated for the 4 songs I played. Match fit indeed! Went down well though, enjoyed playing. Hung out with the guys from Bel Espirit, great night out and I look forward to collaborating with them in the future. Off to wales now for the gig tonight.
23rd August 2011
So, for those of you who know me you’ll be surprised to hear I ended up in a fight after last nights open mic at the Huntsman in Bath. Just hanging out with my French friend Amy when 2 guys started bugging us ending up in my favourite Led Zeppelin top in the world being ripped from my back. Was a shame as the evening up to that point was really great. John Martyn would be proud!! Played my new tune ’Black Smoke Rising’ and I look forward to playing it again soon in a town near you.
11th July 2011
Live at the Swan, jamming with ’Lady Nade’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkN6gnEgWU4&feature=player_embedded
7th July 2011
Check out my Sky News Feature!
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Somerset-Shed-Wins-Award-After-Becoming-Acoustic-Music-Venue-With-Internet-Following/Article/201107116024194?lpos=UK_News_First_Home_Article_Teaser_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_16024194_Somerset_Shed_Wins_Award_After_Becoming_Acoustic_Music_Venue_With_Internet_Following
14th June 2011
New song. Not great audio or video and 2nd outing for the song, but think it comes across ok. Let me know if you like it :)
http://blip.tv/yourmusic-productions/rolling-stage-presents-the-park-hotel-matt-woosey-pt-1-5270366
8th June 2011
2 weeks till Ronnie’s Bar @ Ronnie Scott’s gig! Tell your friends!
See listings for details.
1st June 2011
New Song on Myspace : www.myspace.com/mattwooseysolo
10th May 2011
http://blip.tv/file/5120948
3rd April 2011
29th March 2011
25th March 2011
So, saved up enough to get these cd’s done :)
soon to be available (I am aware I’ve been saying that for years!! See earlier posts!):
White Lies and Black Ice - 2009 album
Frame of Mind - 2010 album
Head over Wheels - DVD
Live from Ronnie’s Bar, Ronnie Scott’s London - DVD
Please email if you would like a signed posted copy of any of these. Special deals on multiples - cuz that’s how we like it!!
Cheers
Matt
Oh and check out some of our new band videos on youtube of the above London gig. We were smokin’
23rd February 2011
Should have the wanderful Lori Campbell joining us on stage for some backing vocals at Ronnie Scotts!
8th February 2011
Band sorted for Ronnie Scott’s, gonna be a good’n!
28th January 2011
Ronnie Scott’s!! 1st March, be there!!
6th January 2011
Happy New year everyone. Thanks for all your support last year and lets hope this one is a good’n.
Right, off to go wardrobe shopping
8th December 2010
4 new tunes on the way, Just got to stop chickening out of debuting them!
Blues night - Thursday 9th December, Number 51 Stokes Croft, Bristol - come
3rd November 2010
Off to London now, then back to sort out getting these bloody albums printed!!
3rd September 2010
New album up on iTunes and : 
2nd August 2010
Had a ball at Cambridge Folk Festival, played twice - amazing!
Lots of new dates added, hope to see you at a gig soon
M
13th July 2010
Right, I know I’ve been saying this for ages but......
1) 1st solo album "White Lies and Black Ice" is (and has been for ages)recorded and being mastered on Friday. Available soon - only 100 copies being printed!
2) 2nd Solo Album "Frame of Mind" is recorded being mastered on Friday and will be available soon - only 100 copies being printed.
3) Both albums will be available on iTunes soon too.
4) recorded a dvd of a gig in bedford last week which will be interspersed with footage, performances and interviews and general tidbits, from my mega tour last year. This will also be available soon!!
See you soon
Matt
soon soon soon soon soon soon soon. it’s always soon!!!
4th June 2010
Loads of gigs coming up in Bristol and all over really. Come along. Started new job, should be able to afford to get my 2 solo albums out there soon. Only printing 100 of each.
8th May 2010
5th May 2010
All going well in Bristol, hope to see you at some gigs! Now have 2 solo albums and a dvd ready to put out there. Just need some capital now.....any rich fans??
5th March 2010
Yo! I’m now living and playing most nights in Bristol. Setting up some blues nights (Leftbank 16th April) and playing all the open mics hopeing to get gigs....here goes nothing.....again!
21st February 2010
Hi folks. Sad to say the Strange Rain is no more due to my move to Bristol. I am now looking for a new band and will be playing solo wherever possibe too.
16th November 2009
album now on iTunes!
30th April 2009
Unfortunately, I ran into a spot of bother with a vehicle impounder. Have had to cancel all of my unpaid gigs. I am very sad about this, but see it as an opportunity to get some money behimd me now and buy another guitar. I’ll be mostly seen behind the bar at the Nags Head in Malvern til August now. I am still doing a lot of gigs but the tour isn’t as full as I was hoping it would be. Oh Rock and roll is dragging me where I don’t know and you can’t see..... (Wishbone Ash)
Love
Matt
20th March 2009
for up-to-date info on the tour and all my wanderful adventures please see my blogs on the myspace www.myspace.com/mattwooseyandthestrangerain
Also I have some new videos on Yoytube - Here’s one of ’em
New solo album done too, ready to buy soon!
Cheers
Matt
3rd February 2009
Tour Booked up, all gigs listen in the gigs section www.mattwoosey.co.uk/gigs. All open dates are open mics or private parties etc so are not listed. Van bought. Off I go!!!!! Bring it on. Several Radio interviews coming up. See gig listings for details.
Norway Leg of tour in the pipeline.
Please come visit me on the road!! (I drink Guinness!)
16th December 2008
Matt was interviewed on BBC devon for the tour. To listen to it, skip to the last 10 minutes of the show. Here’s the link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p001q13k/BBC_Devon_Introducing_15_12_2008/
5th November 2008
New Album Being completed this week. Watch this space for details of how you can get a copy.
3rd September 2008
James and I are pleased to announce the Arrival of Gary Cutis on bass, he recently came into the fold at a whopping 22 stone!
We look foward to the dimentions his playing will bring to my songs and hope he can make as many gigs with us as possible, although he is getting on a bit!!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=766980&id=611343196&op=1&view=all&subj=533585623&oid=66002280716
3rd July 2008
The planning our the ’Last Man Standing tour’ is now well and truely under way, with interest form all sorts of different venues and festivals.
5th November 2007
A couple of videos from Matt’s solo performance at the No. 15 Club in Penrith on 18th October:
On A Roll
For You
5th October 2007
Malvern musicians Matt Woosey and James Elliot-Williams have teamed up to work on a new music project “Matt Woosey and the Strange Rain”. After playing an impromptu set at The Lamb Inn as apart of West Fest back in August and fuelled by the reaction from the crowd coupled with the buzz the two got from the performance led them into discussing the formation of this new project.
Demo work has already begun on an album which will be based around Matt’s acoustic based songs, augmented by James’ percussion and drum playing. The recorded works will also feature special guest appearances from friends of the band. The album is scheduled to be finished by January and will be followed by extensive live work to promote the release. To join the mailing list and to be kept in contact with the latest news send an e-mail to: mattwooseyandthestrangerain@hotmail.co.uk
The duo will be doing a few gigs to play in the material, including a performance on Sunday 14th October at Worcester’s, The Marr’s Bar. Tickets are available from the band or on the door, anyone interested please e-mail: drumluv@hotmail.com to reserve your tickets.