Matt Bates is a solo artist in the singer-songwriter style with a principal radio category of adult contemporary. Matt will perform original songs about relationships, art, and personal enlightenment...feel-good and “hummable” tunes. Matt plays at farmer's markets, festivals and restaurant venues in South Western Ontario. For the opening of the Wasaga beach Farmers Market he will be singing and playing guitar from 4 to 6 pm, Tues, Jun 4.

As a songwriter Matt has been influenced by many genre's; Jazz standards, for their complex harmonic motions and tension filled melodies. 60's pop, for breaking free from typical chord progressions and accentuation of bass and beat. Electronica and ambient music, for its ability to create space and to place time. Country, for emotions worn on your sleeve.

We'll see you at the market!
(song samples at MarkerPoint.ca/MBMusic/Music)