stan matthews

     I'm a solo classic country artist. My music is stark, stripped bare, the lyrics are honest. I sing about life from the perspective of the working man. My music take you on life's journey; search for love, joy of a child's birth, the struggle of relationships, the anguish at the loss of a job, the sorrow at a loved one's passing. 

     I have been a Truck Driver for over 23 years. I have 5 children, 3 bio and 2 foster with my wife of 24 years, Tonya. I started a life long love of music at an early age thanks to both my Dad and my Grandpa. Together they exposed me to everything from Hank Williams to Jimi Hendrix. I started taking guitar lessons at age 11. I played in various bands with my friends. I performed with my high school's jazz band. I attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. I spent a good majority of my 20's writing my own songs. At age 28, I took a 20 year hiatus from music. 

     My latest CD titled "Truck Driving Man" was independently released in Sept. 2017. My first CD titled "Stan Matthews" was released in April of 2016. My music can be heard on internet radio stations worldwide. I perform locally in my home state of Massachusetts. In 2018, I was nominated for Best CD Artist in the Worcester Music Awards. I am currently working on my third CD.