Matt Roach-Hello There

WELCOMES YOU...

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WELL, THIS IS ONE SECTION, OF MY SITE, I WOULD LIKE TO UPDATE MORE. THE LAST TIME I
UPDATED WAS TO WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2007!! SO, HOPEFULLY, I CAN UPDATE
MORE THEN ONCE A YEAR. 2007 WAS MY BUSIEST YEAR YET. I PLAYED 65 SHOWS ALONG
THE EAST COAST. I HAD A CHANCE TO OPEN FOR STEVE FORBERT AND MARSHALL
CRENSHAW. THAT WAS A BIG HONOR. I RELEASED MY NEW ALBUM "BORROWED TIME" AND
HAVE RECEIVED SOME NICE REVIEWS AND RADIO PLAY IN THE U.S. AND EUROPE. BUT, I
HAVE DECIDED TO TAKE A LITTLE BREAK IN 2008. I'VE PLAYED OVER 200 SHOWS THE LAST
FEW YEARS AND I HAVEN'T HAD A BLANK CALENDAR PAGE SINCE 2004. I APPRECIATE ALL
THE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES I'VE HAD. BUT, I FEEL I HAVE TO TAKE A BREATHER BEFORE I
BURN MYSELF OUT. THIS IS NOT A RETIREMENT. JUST A SHORT SABBATICAL UNTIL MARCH.
I ALREADY HAVE A NICE AMOUNT OF SHOWS BOOKED FOR 2008 AND I PLAN TO BOOK MORE.
PLUS, I HAVE SOME NICE OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP. BUT, I WILL SHARE THEM WITH YOU
LATER. FOR NOW, I AM GOING TO ENJOY MY TIME OFF AND REFLECT ON A VERY BUSY
YEAR. I THINK PEOPLE MOVE ON TOO FAST TO THE NEXT YEAR, BEFORE THEY APPRECIATE
THE LAST ONE. I HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU "OUT ON THE ROAD" LATER THIS YEAR.
A HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2008 TO ALL OF US!!!

BYE BYE,
MATT
JANUARY 2, 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2007!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW, TIME FLIES!! 2006 WAS A ROLLER COASTER RIDE OF UPS AND DOWNS.
BUT, I GUESS, EVERY YEAR IS LIKE THAT. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT FOR THE
CHRISTMAS SHOWS. THEY ARE ALWAYS GREAT FUN. THE "SANTA SONGS EP" SOLD OUT ON
CD BABY IN DECEMBER. SO, THAT WAS NICE TO HEAR. BUT, THEY ARE RE-STOCKED FOR
ANYONE WHO EITHER SHOPS REALLY EARLY OR REALLY LATE FOR CHRISTMAS. THE
2007 SHOWS ARE STARTING TO FILL OUT. THE HIGHLIGHT, SO FAR, IS OPENING FOR STEVE
FORBERT IN MAY. I'VE BEEN A FAN FOR YEARS. SO, THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY. LOTS
OF OTHER THINGS ON THE HORIZON AND, HOPEFULLY, A NEW ALBUM BY THE SUMMER. I'LL
KEEP YOU POSTED. IN THE MEANTIME, COME ON OUT TO SEE A SHOW. I HOPE EVERYONE
HAS A HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2007!!
LET IT BEGIN..................................

BYE BYE,
MATT
JANUARY 1, 2007

"SUMMER..IT TURNS ME UPSIDE DOWN"
WELL, IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I SAID "HELLO" TO EVERYONE. WHAT A YEAR SO FAR. BIG
UPS AND GIGANTIC DOWNS FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2006. THE PERSONAL DOWNS WILL
STAY PERSONAL. BUT, THE PROFESSIONAL UPS, I WILL BE HAPPY TO SHARE. I HAD THE
OPPORTUNITY TO OPEN FOR HAMELL ON TRIAL AT THE TIN ANGEL IN FEBRUARY. WHAT A
WACKY, COOL GUY ED HAMELL IS. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO MEET HIM AND TO OPEN FOR
HIM. THEN, IN APRIL, I OPENED FOR ONE OF MY IDOLS...MARSHALL CRENSHAW. THERE ARE
NOT MANY PEOPLE I'D DRIVE TO SYRACUSE, NY FOR. BUT, HE IS ONE OF THEM. HE IS A
GREAT GUY AND IT WAS BEYOND AN HONOR TO OPEN FOR HIM. I JUST COMPLETED A MINI
TOUR. IN MID JUNE, I PLAYED NEW YORK, MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINIA AND
MARYLAND. IT WAS NICE, LONG AND TIRING. SUCH IS THE JOYS OF TOURING!!! ON JULY 26,
I WILL BE RETURNING TO THE FANTASTIC TIN ANGEL IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. THIS TIME AS A
HEADLINER. THIS HAS BEEN A DREAM FOR MANY YEARS. PLEASE COME OUT TO THIS
SHOW. I KNOW IT'S A WEDNESDAY. BUT, I PROMISE YOU WILL BE HOME IN TIME FOR
LETTERMAN!! MY OPENING ACT IS MY FRIEND GED ROMAN. HE'S A VERY TALENTED GUY
AND HAS A GREAT BLEND OF ORIGINAL MUSIC. YOU WILL HAVE A GREAT NIGHT. I HOPE
EVERYONE IS WELL AND HAPPY. I WILL TALK TO YOU SOON.

BYE BYE,
MATT
JUNE 19, 2006

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2006!!!!
I HOPE EVERYONE HAD A NICE CHRISTMAS. AM I ALLOWED TO SAY CHRISTMAS ANYMORE??
WELL, WHATEVER YOU CELEBRATE, I HOPE IT WAS FUN!! THE "ALL ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS
SHOW" TOUR WAS A LOT OF FUN. IT WAS A VERY BUSY MONTH. I PLAYED 11 SHOWS IN 3
WEEKS. BUT, IT WAS WELL WORTH IT. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT TO SEE
A SHOW AND FOR EVERYONE WHO BOUGHT "THE SANTA SONGS EP" THE ALBUM WENT
WELL. "CHRISTMAS IN FLORIDA" RECEIVED RADIO PLAY OVER SEAS AND " SANTA'S HO-H-HO"
WAS NAMED TRACK OF THE DAY ON GARAGEBAND.COM. 2005 WAS A GREAT YEAR. I
PLAYED 46 SHOWS AND HAD A CHANCE TO MEET A LOT OF GREAT PEOPLE. EACH SHOW
WAS ITS OWN EXPERIENCE. GOOD OR BAD IT WAS GREAT TO BE THERE. I AM TAKING A
LITTLE BREAK AND I'M ONLY DOING ONE SHOW IN JANUARY 2006. BUT, THE FUN TRAIN WILL
START ROLLING FULL SPEED IN FEBRUARY. THE WEB SITE HAS BEEN RE-DESIGNED AND
SHOWS ARE STARTING TO BE BOOKED. SO, I LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER GREAT YEAR
AND THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!!!

TALK TO YOU SOON,
MATT
JANUARY 5, 2006

SUMMER TIME HAS COME TO AN END AND WHAT A SUMMER IT'S BEEN!! I'VE HAD A GREAT
TIME PLAYING AT ALL THESE PLACES DURING THE STEAMY DAYS OF SUMMER. I'VE MET A
LOT OF GREAT PEOPLE AND PERFORMED AT A BUNCH OF GREAT PLACES. THE FALL LOOKS
LIKE IT IS GOING TO BE JUST AS BUSY. SO, KEEP CHECKING THE SHOW UPDATES AND
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS TAKEN THE TIME OUT OF THERE LIFE TO COME WATCH
ME PLAY. IN OTHER NEWS, I AM NOT A VERY POLITICAL PERSON AND I TRY TO KEEP MY
CHARITY WORK PRIVATE. BUT, WITH THE EVENTS IN LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI AND ALABAMA
I'VE DECIDED TO GET INVOLVED PUBLICALLY AS WELL. THE RED CROSS IS RAISING
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND EVERY WHERE YOU LOOK THERE ARE FUNDS BEING RAISED
FOR ALL THE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE HURRICANE. THIS IS GREAT WORK AND I
ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO DONATE TO THE RED CROSS. BUT, I WORRY ABOUT ALL THE
ANIMALS WHO WERE LOST AND ABANDONED DURING THE HURRICANE. MANY OF THESE
PETS HAVE BEEN PUT TO DEATH OR ARE FENDING FOR THEMSELVES WITHOUT FOOD OR
SHELTER. WITH THAT IN MIND, I AM DONATING ALL MONEY MADE FROM SALES OF MY
ALBUM DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER TO THE LOUISIANA SPCA. I HAVE 8 SHOWS IN
THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AND I HOPE TO SELL A BUNCH OF CD'S. THE MONEY RAISED
WILL,ALSO, COME FROM CD'S SOLD ON MY WEB SITE AND ANY SALES I RECEIVE FROM
TOWER RECORDS OR CD BABY. SO, IF YOU HAVEN'T BOUGHT MY NEW ALBUM YET, NOW IS
THE TIME TO DO IT. 100% OF THE MONEY I MAKE FROM CD'S IN SEPTEMBER WILL GO TO
HELP THE VICTIMS THAT ARE BEING LEFT OUT. MY SITE IS 100% SECURE AND YOU CAN
PURCHASE THE CD THROUGH PAYPAL. SO, DO WHAT YOU CAN TO HELP. OKAY, NO MORE
PREACHING. HAVE A GREAT FALL AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU AT MY UPCOMING SHOWS.
MATT
SEPTEMBER 2005

IT IS FINALLY DONE!!!!! AT LONG LAST MY ALBUM HAS BEEN COMPLETED. THIS WAS
RECORDED OVER A MONTH AGO. BUT, THERE WAS A HOLD UP ON THE ART WORK. SO, I
HOPE YOU WILL TAKE A LOOK AND A LISTEN. I'VE ADDED A NEW PAGE JUST ABOUT THE
NEW ALBUM. ON THAT PAGE YOU WILL FIND THE COVER PICTURE, TRACK LISTING WITH
SONG SAMPLES, SOME ALBUM INFO. AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, HOW TO PURCHASE THIS
RARE GEM. ALL PURCHASES GO THROUGH PAYPAL. IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH
PAYPAL, IT IS A 100% SECURE SIGHT. THIS IS THE SAME SITE USED ALL OVER ON E-BAY.
SO, I HOPE YOU BUY A COPY. THAT WAY I CAN CONTINUE TO DO THIS FOR MANY YEARS TO
COME. IF NOT, I WILL BE FORCED TO GROW UP AND NO ONE WANTS THAT!!!!
THANKS,
MATT JUNE 2005

WELL, HERE IS A PRE-SUMMER HELLO FROM
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD MATT. THE NEXT COUPLE MONTHS ARE BUSY WITH SHOWS. I HOPE
TO SEE ALL OF YOU THERE. STOP BY AND SAY HELLO AFTER THE SHOW. I'M WORKING ON
A CD RIGHT NOW AND IT WILL BE SOLD AT ALL SHOWS AND THROUGH THIS WEB SITE. PLUS,
T-SHIRTS, ETC. IF THERE IS A PIECE OF MERCHANDISE TO BE FOUND, MY NAME WILL GO ON
IT!!! I WILL BE SENDING OUT E-MAILS WITH ANY UPDATES ABOUT SHOWS OR ANYTHING
ELSE ME-RELATED. IF YOU ARE NOT ON MY E-MAIL LIST, PLEASE JOIN UP BY E-MAILING ME
AT unclematt@mattroachmusic.com
TALK TO YOU SOON,
MATT
APRIL 19, 2005

HAPPY FEBRUARY EVERYONE. I KNOW THAT IT'S ALMOST FINISHED
BUT, EITHER WAY. TODAY, FEBRUARY 19, IS MY 33RD BIRTHDAY.
SO, HERE'S A SONG, I WROTE,
FOR THIS WONDERFUL OCCASION.
ENJOY,
MATT
FEBRUARY 2005

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TO CHECK OUT MY NEW WEBSITE. I WAS HOPING IT WOULD
BECOME THE BIGGEST PORN SITE OUT THERE. BUT, SINCE I HAD NO VOLUNTEERS, I'LL
HAVE TO FOCUS ON MUSIC!!! HERE YOU WILL FIND SOME INFO ON ME, MY MUSIC , MY
SHOWS AND MY RECIPE FOR DAMN FINE BISCUITS!!! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME
FOR ANY INFO OR JUST TO SAY, "HEY THERE YOU HANDSOME FELLER" CHECK THE SITE,
OFTEN, FOR UPDATES.
THANKS AGAIN,
MATT
JANUARY 2005

MATT ROACH

Hello,

I hope everyone had a great Summer. Another Season draws to a close and I wish I could say it was a
good one. Unfortunately, it wasn't. Over the past few years I've played close to 200 shows. I did 65
last year alone. This year, I've done one. It wasn't because of the normal frustrations musicians deal
with. In January, I had a full schedule booked for this year. At least 50 Bookings and counting. Then, I
started to have health issues. Month by Month, I postponed my shows. I was hoping the next Month
would bring better news. But, it never did. I know this sounds fatal. But, it's not. As far as I know, I'm
not dying. But, it is extremely frustrating. It is just annoying enough to prevent me from driving and
performing. I've spent more time in Doctor's offices then performing this year. So, I apologize to
everyone. To the fans who have missed seeing me play. To the very cooperative Booking Agents for
being understanding with me rescheduling. I have decided to cancel the majority of my shows up until
December. I made this decision mostly out of respect to the fans and the venues. It is not right to have
them expect me to be there and, then, find out I'm not going to be. I have kept all my scheduled shows
for the 2008 All Original Christmas Show. This is a tradition I don't want to break. I have, also, kept my
scheduled show Opening for Steve Forbert on November 6. Even if they have to bring me in with a
Guitar strapped to the stretcher...I'll be there.

I have some good news to report. I have decided to start working on my much delayed live album.
People have asked me why I don't put out a live album. I always avoided it because I was never crazy
over live albums. Playing live is a very "you had to be there" thing. The recordings are never as good
as the real thing. But, with the real thing being delayed, I thought this may be a good time to try it. So,
I am in the process of getting it together. I've recorded various shows off the sound boards of different
venues. The CD will be taken from shows between 2005-2007, from New York to Virginia. It will
include many unreleased songs. I'm hoping to have it available by the end of October. I will keep you
posted. Until we meet again...

Take Care,
Matt
August 13, 2008

LONG TIME NO WRITE. SOMEONE POINTED OUT TO ME, YESTERDAY, THAT I HAVEN'T
UPDATED THIS SECTION SINCE AUGUST 2008. I DIDN'T REALIZE HOW LONG IT'S BEEN. I
GUESS WITH THE ADDITION OF FACEBOOK, TWITTER, ETC. I'M ABLE TO THROW OUT THINGS
AS THEY HAPPEN. I'M SORRY FOR THE DELAY. SINCE MY LAST ENTRY I QUIETLY RELEASED
MY LIVE ALBUM "HITCHHIKING ON THE TRAIN TRACKS". IT RECEIVED SOME DECENT PRESS
AND RADIO PLAY. NONE IN MY HOMETOWN OF PHILADELPHIA, OF COURSE. BUT, I'VE COME
TO EXPECT THAT. I DID A HANDFUL OF SHOWS TO PROMOTE THE ALBUM. BUT, I DIDN'T DO A
FULL ON TOUR. JUST A FEW SHOWS HERE AND THERE. THE LIVE ALBUM WAS A WAY FOR ME
TO GET OUT A BUNCH OF MATERIAL THAT MAY NEVER BE HEARD OTHERWISE. I HAVE OVER
400 SONGS AND MANY OF THOSE WON'T MAKE IT TO MY STUDIO ALBUMS. SO, IT WAS A NICE
WAY FOR PEOPLE TO GET A FEEL OF MY LIVE SHOWS. WE ARE COMING UP ON THE END OF
ANOTHER DECADE. THAT'S HARD TO BELIEVE. IT SEEMS DIFFERENT THEN SAYING THE 80'S
OR 90'S. THE 00'S JUST DON'T SEEM RIGHT. BUT, NEVERTHELESS, IT IS ANOTHER 10 YEARS
GONE. THIS DECADE HAS BEEN A BLESSING AND A CURSE FOR ME. WITH HUGE DOWNS AND
EVEN HUGER UPS. I NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT 10 YEARS AGO THAT I WOULD OF HAD
THE FORTUNE TO PURSUE MY DREAM TO THIS EXTENT. I HOPE TO CONTINUE THIS FOR
MANY YEARS TO COME. I COULDN'T THINK OF A BETTER WAY TO END THE 00'S (SEE
SOUNDS WEIRD) THEN TO DO MY ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW. THIS WILL BE THE 5TH YEAR
I'M DOING THIS SHOW. THIS YEAR IT IS AT THE LEGENDARY TIN ANGEL IN PHILADELPHIA, PA.
THE SHOW IS ON DECEMBER 20. I'M GETTING SOME REALLY NICE PRESS IN PRINT AND ON
THE RADIO FOR THE SHOW. ALL THE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THIS SITE. I HOPE
EVERYONE HAS A HAPPY AND HEALTHY CHRISTMAS. TAKE TIME TO LAUGH. TRY TO FIND
HUMOR IN ANYTHING YOU CAN. IT KEEPS YOU FROM GOING OFF THE DEEP END. I'LL SEE
YOU IN THE 10'S. NOW, THAT SOUNDS EVEN STRANGER!!!
TAKE CARE,
MATT
DECEMBER 8, 2009