Matt Woosey

Matt Woosey

Matt Woosey is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist from Truro and Malvern, born in 1984. His music sits around blues, folk, pop and rock, with acoustic, roots-based songwriting at its centre. He writes his own material and performs with a vocal style that draws praise from UK radio presenters and publications.

Style and sound

Woosey’s work is not confined to one genre. His songs range from ethereal folk and trippy passages to West Coast-influenced pop and blues-driven guitar music. His playing is often compared with Rory Gallagher for improvisation and with John Martyn for forceful acoustic guitar work. Despite the variety, his recordings retain a recognisable energy and a strong acoustic character.

Recordings and releases

By 2014, Woosey has released seven full-length albums since 2008. Wildest Dreams is his seventh studio album and his most recent studio release in the information provided. It includes a number of blues or blues-influenced songs, alongside broader and more mature songwriting than on earlier work. RoBar Music Records also releases his first live album, While The Cat’s Away…, recorded at The Gallimaufry in Bristol during a weekly residency in 2014.

Performing career

Woosey tours regularly in the UK and also performs across Europe, South Africa and Australia. His live work helps build a wider audience across different music scenes. He appears solo, as a duo with Big Dave Small, who plays percussion and sings, and with The Matt Woosey Band.

Recognition

His songwriting and performance attract praise from Paul Jones on BBC2, Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music, and publications in the UK and internationally.