2026 Finalist!
I Made it! Thank you to everyone who helped me get to this point in my musical career. Winners will be announced August 22nd in Atlanta.
2026 International Singer Songwriter's Association Awards.
I'm a nominee for my song "Old Guys Rule". I'll find out May 2nd if I made it to the next round. You don't know if you don't try.
2026
Music, life and more
Late November 2025, I was the lucky recipient of rotator cuff surgery. The surgery team also repaired a torn bicep. As a result, not only am I unable to work for 6 months, But I'm obviously unable to play guitar. I was working on a new song in the studio titled "Redemption". I probably won't be able to perform at 100% until early summer. Stay tuned here for updates and the new song.
Thanks for listening,
Stan
New Music Release!
"Old Guys Rule"
Produced, recorded and mixed by Bruce Pierce
at Mooncusser Recording, Upton,Ma.
Assistant Producer Alannah Matthews
Mastered by Bob St. John
Released May 30, 2025
Stan Matthews Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Bob Sarkala Lead Guitar
Kevin Christenson bass and drums
Sarah Backing Vocals
2025
2024.
2023 saw fewer gigs, primarily due to my workplace. 2024 started off with recording a new song “Long White Line”. I reunited with an old friend and former bandmate, Bruce Pierce. We recorded at his studio Mooncusser Recording. Bob Sarkala contributed slide and lead guitar. Kevin Christenson contributed bass and drums. Mastered by Bob St. John, he has worked with such notables as David Bowie and Duran Duran.
I had a great interview with my friend Tom Hilton in his online music magazine Aldora Britain Records issue 161.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1unWvwTPZWn124x7HJKsMSKrPWjslG108/view?usp=sharing
The current economic conditions have really done a number on the music venues and restaurants. Many are struggling, some have closed. I've got 2 years left working my truck driving job. Gigs are few and far between however I have been able to get a day off here and there. And I've used the time to play my original songs at singer/songwriter events and open mics. I participated in various singer/songwriter events at Deep Roots Distillery in Sturbridge, Otter River Pub in Templeton and Lost Towns Brewing in Gilbertville.
I finished the year with a release, “True Love”.
I continue to record new songs in the hope of releasing a album during 2025. Thank you for listening and supporting my music.