Matt Rees
Singer - Musician - Songwriter - Performer
Click below to Connect or hear Matt's songs released as The Self-Depricants
Matt Rees has performed over 1,400 live shows and written over 100 songs in his lifetime as a professional musician and singer with Columbus, Ohio based bands - across the United States and some internationally.
HIRE MATT to perform at your venue or Event.
HIRE MATT to bring his Band.
HIRE MATT as a side man in your Band or as a fill-in for a sick member. Matt has performed live shows in bands that play Rock, Pop, R&B, Country, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Blues, Bluegrass & Folk.
HIRE MATT for Session work. He's a fast learner and knows how to serve the artist and the song. He can come to your studio or send you tracks recorded in his home studio, even help with tracking, mixing, and mastering.
There are nearly 500 songs to which he can expertly sing lead or harmony and play bass, electric guitar, acoustic guitar (even basic Keyboards, accordion & harmonica), but he can also learn your own songs - in any genre.
Customer Review 2021 (written to a booking agent): "The day was great! Matt could not have done a better job. Everyone loved him and the compliments kept coming. I would definitely refer him and use him again. Thank you for the great recommendation. He was just like family."
Customer Review 2022 (from the fundraiser organizer): "You were terrific! I heard so many people saying how much they loved the live music. We have had a band some years in the past but you were much better. Thanks for helping to make the day so great."
COMING UP:
Hofbräuhaus Columbus German Restaurant - Occasional Saturday night 7 to 10 (check their band calendar)
In earlier days, Matt has performed with bands at the Alrosa Villa, the Newport, Stache's, the Columbus Convention Center, Columbus Vets Memorial, and the Valley Dale.
But more recently at:
Madison County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting 23 September 2023
Holy Spirit Church Community Festival 11 August 2023
Butcher Block Restaurant, London, Ohio 20 July 2023
Bassist for the Jay Clark Band, Plain City Celebration 4 July 2023
Madison County Senior Center Celebration 16 June 2023
Random Precision Brewing Anniversary 18 March 2023
Boardroom Bar, Schottenstien Center [before Dave Chappelle] 31 December 2022
Bonanza Night, Madison County Chamber of Commerce 20 October 2022
Concourse (food court) of the Schottenstien Center [before The Who] 9 October 2022
Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus Columbus - 7pm Friday 16 September
Private Corporate lunch, Columbus - 1pm 17 September
Private Backyard Party, Upper Arlington - 4pm 17 September
Hired as Bassist for Jay Clark Band, Dayton - 23 Spetember
New Albany Country Club [Poolside] - 6:30 September 2, 2022
New Albany Country Club [Clubhouse] - 6:30 August 12, 2022
Private Wedding, Grandview - August 6
London Rhythm & Rib Fest - Noon August 5, 2022
Canal Winchester Blues & Rib Fest [Stradley Stage] - 7pm-8:30 July 29, 2022
New Albany Country Club [Poolside] - 6:30 July 22, 2022
Hired as Guitar Player for Billy Brown, Bristol Republic - 15 July 2022
Hollywood Casino [Sunset Stage] - 8pm July 8, 2022
Hofbrau Beer Run - 8am-11am June 4, 2022
New Albany Country Club - 6:30 June 10, 2022
Jack Roth 5k Rock-n-Run - 8am-11am June 12, 2022
Filling in with the Jay Clark Band at the Phone Booth in Kettering
New Year's Eve at Hofbräuhaus Columbus German Restaurant
Hired as Lead Singer and Guitar Player for No Doi, Grandview Ox Roast - 10 September 2021
Hired as Bass Player for Hi Fidelity, New Albany Amphitheater ribbon cutting - 31 August 2021
London, Ohio Rhythm & Rib Fest - 6 August 2021
The Grainery Barbecue Restaurant, Plain City - 25 July 2021
Columbus Beer Run - 24 July 2021
Hired as Guitar Player for Billy Brown, Bristol Republic - 17 July 2021
Private Party - July 4th 2021
Hired as Bass Player for Billy Brown, Bristol Republic - 5 June 2021
Hollywood Casino Columbus - June 2021
The Grainery. Plain City, Ohio - June 2021
Columbus Recreation and Parks, Pop-up Concerts - June 2021
New Albany Country Club - June 2021
Curbside Concerts - May 2020, Various central Ohio locations (through Greater Columbus Arts Council)
St. Patrick School Fundraiser - February 2019
Bluebird Retirement Community - January & March 2019
Sycamore Creek Retirement Community, Christmas Dinner Party - 16 December 2018
Bluebird Retirement Community - 20 June 2018
Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure, Madison County Fairgrounds - 17 June 2018
Bluebird Retirement Community, Birthday Party - 14 October 2017
Skully's Music Diner, Opening for Avondale - 24 July 2017
Hop Yard 62 "Nashville Night" - 29 June 2017
The Tree Bar Opening for Antiøch - 22 June 2017
Bluebird Retirement Community Fathers' Day Celebration - 18 June 2017
Private Rockin' 50th birthday party, London, Ohio - June 2017
Beer Tapping Ceremony, Hofbrauhaus Columbus - 6 June 2017
Private Wedding, Columbus, Ohio - 27 May 2017
Fundraiser with Second Story Anthem, Donatos Basement - 27 April 2017
Songwriter Showcase. Notes, Columbus - 4 March 2017
Oktoberfest, Hamilton, Ohio - 3 September 2016
Rib & Jazz Fest. London, Ohio - 6 August 2016
Private Party. Columbus, Ohio - 25 August 2016
Independents' Day Festival - September 20th 2015
Choctaw Lake Lodge - August 22nd 2015
Release Event for new Album "Dreams" by Matt's Band The Self-Depricants, Opening for Quiet Hollers - August 2015
Springfield Rotary Food Truck Competition - August 15th 2015
Madison Health Hog Roast - August 13th 2015
Victory's Live with Clubhouse - July 25th 2015
Madison County Fair - Thursday, July 16th 2015
London Country Club Beer Tasting - Friday, June 26th, 2015
Keystone Pub (Polaris) - Thursday, June 25th 2015
Choctaw Lake Lodge - Saturday, June 20th, 2015
Keystone Pub (Polaris) - Saturday, Nov 29th, 2014
Private Wedding - morning, October 11th, 2014
Madison County 4-H Fundraiser - evening, October 11th, 2014
Hamilton's Pub & Patio (Columbus) - Friday, Sept 19th, 2014
Oktoberfest, Columbus, Ohio. Columbus Songwriters Association - September 26th 2014
Private Wine Tasting. September 9th, 2014 - West Jefferson, Ohio
Private OSU Football Party. September 6th, 2014
Private Fundraising Event, London, Ohio - Saturday, August 23rd, 2014
Springfield, Ohio Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition - August 16th, 2014
London Ohio Rib & Jazz Fest - Saturday, August 2nd, 2014
Bike Night at the Crown Sports Lounge - Thursday, July 17th, 2014 at 7pm
Madison County Fair - London, Ohio - Tuesday, July 8th, 2014 at 7pm
Private Wedding - June 6th, 2014
Private Funeral - May 31st, 2014
Kafe Kerouac - Columbus, Ohio - Friday, May 23rd, 2014. 9pm-12
Woodland's Tavern - Columbus, Ohio - Thursday, May 8th, 2014. 6-8pm
Domestic Violence Shelter Fundraiser - London, Ohio - Friday, May 2nd 2014 at 8pm
Oldfield's North Fourth Tavern - Columbus, Ohio - Sunday, April 20th 2014
The Spirited Goat Coffee House - Yellow Springs, Ohio. Friday, April 4th 2014 at 7pm
In earlier days, Matt has performed with bands at the Alrosa Villa, the Newport, Stache's, the Columbus Convention Center, Columbus Vets Memorial, and the Valley Dale.
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