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Hubert O’Hearn – journalist Chronicle Journal (Thunder Bay, On ) “I was literally blown off my seat at this years (2004) Thunder Bay Blues Festival by Matt Minglewood…..the crowd gave him a well deserved standing ovation not usually seen at a Blues Festival” Vaughn O’Connor – Northumberland Sound Promotions (Moncton, NB) “Matt’s solo performance “The Story” provides an insight into his songs and his life that we as fans seldom get to witness. He truly is a living legend with a “must see” performance. “The Story” really is a pleasure for all. Timothy Gillespie, Osprey Arts Centre (Shelburne, NS) "From both a performance and management standpoint, Matt Minglewood's "The Story" show was the most pleasurable show I have produced at the Osprey Arts Centre. I hope we can have Matt back as soon as he is able and willing" Jennifer Crocker- Communication Director Savoy Theatre (Glace Bay, NS) “When you strip away the big end of production, take away the band and flashy lights and STILL end up with a gargantuan performance, you know then, you’re dealing with a real performer. A man with true ability to captivate his audience.” Chris Ball – manager The Astor Theatre (Liverpool, NS) “The Story gave me and my audience an opportunity to meet Matt Minglewood the person not just Matt the performer. His one on one relationship with the audience was great and the music was second to none…he is a true musician and songwriter.” Joel Wright – CKDU 97.5 Dalhousie Radio (Halifax, NS) “This was the show I least wanted to see end….and I’ve even seen Kiss. The songs you’ve heard before but not like this. And the stories, Matt makes you feel like it’s just you and him sitting down having a beer. Amazing! John Weir – manager The Decoste Centre (Pictou, NS) ‘The Story’ is a one-man show with the power of a five-piece band on full-tilt boogie. Matt is re-defining the future of ‘concert hall’ rock n’ roll……. unplugged, up close and stripped to reveal the singer—the songs --- and the stories.” Steve MacDonald – Steve MacDonald Productions (Lunenburg, NS) “Matt had us captivated from the moment he walked on stage. It was a terrific evening of entertainment. Matt has a way with a song and a way with a story. This was one of our best nights out in a long time.” Blues Beat Magazine, Lewiston, NY…. Tim Holek. Matt Minglewood - Live At Last (Norton Records) …If you enjoy a high energy double-barreled attack that rocks your blues, you’ll love this CD. The ashes left in your CD tray will confirm just how much this CD smokes Brian Mortimer- Co-producer of the London Chapter of Canada South Blues Society Matt Minglewood made a triumphant return to London to a sold-out crowd at the Wortley Road House. Somehow Matt may us all feel like we were sitting in his kitchen down home. How can such a talented man be so humble? He played with passion and showcased his immense writing skills and world class voice. Matt- come back soon- we love your stories and the way you present them! Greg Simpson- President Mindbenders Music and publicist for Canada South Blues Society- London chapter Watching Matt Minglewood turn a full house of Sunday afternoon blues fans into honorary Cape Bretoners is an experience that has to be seen as well as heard and felt. ……………..he is, primarily, a musician whose music speaks to the people. Wanda Earhard – What’s Goin On Magazine (Sydney, NS) “I actually heard people say they would have gladly paid the ticket price just to hear the stories, so join that with excellent music and it makes for one of the best shows the Savoy has ever hosted” Dan MacDonald – Cape Breton Post (Sydney, NS) “No band, no one to sing backup. Just the man, four guitars and a piano. What evolved was a wonderfully intimate evening with one of Cape Breton’s foremost rock and blues entertainers, a look inside his life, his travels and his music…..the audience sang and laughed and cheered.” Sam Moon – singer, songwriter (Dartmouth, NS) “The Story..a must see! This is an amazing insight into the mind and heart of a true Maritime musical legend ….you actually find out what was behind the writing and discovery of the music that has been for so long a part of our lives.” |
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Matt Minglewood & Rylee Madison at Judique Community Centre On April 23, on what still felt like a winter evening in Cape Breton Island, blues rocker Matt Minglewood laid down his repertoire for an intimate crowd in the Tartan Hall of the Judique Community Centre. ................ |
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A Night of Rock and Blues - A mini blizzard could not stop eager blues fans from braving the elements to fill the Savoy in aid of a cherished Cape Breton landmark. 'A NIGHT OF ROCK and BLUES' brought together a triple bill of artists, who played for over three hours to raise much needed funds for Two Rivers Wildlife Park in Marion Bridge................. |
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Matt Minglewood Band Live at Last (Norton Records) - It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here. The Matt Minglewood Band live! Recorded at "Minglefest" in Sydney, Nova Scotia, the energy of a live Matt Minglewood show is captured here for all to experience. After over ten records and a couple or three decade, a live release was long overdue. The wait has been worth it............ |
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Matt Minglewood Band Live at Last (Norton Records) - Road warrior Minglewood invited a few friends to Sydney NS for his first live recording. Dubbed "Minglefest", Jeff Healey, Michael Pickett, Billy Joe Green and Rita Chiarelli were all on hand to celebrate his eleventh album and all ensured that it was a memorable event. .......... |
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Matt Minglewood Band Live at Last (Norton Records) SOMEBODY HELP ME IT’S MINGLEWOOD LIVE AT LAST - The very latest recording from Matt Minglewood serves several purposes, besides providing a rockin good session of trademark tunes from ‘the man’ himself. First, for those who were present during the taping of this LIVE album on the Sydney Waterfront, at Minglefest, it will surely take you back to one of “the” happenin parties of the summer.......... |
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Matt Minglewood Band Live at Last (Norton Records) Minglewood Live at Last one of my top 10 picks of 2003 - Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Minglewood is a living Canadian music legend. He combines Southern rock, country, Celtic and blues into each and every performance. With 10 previous albums out (dating back to 1976), he has just released his first live CD. Recorded in September 2002, the 74-minute set includes a few guest artists.... |
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Matt Minglewood Band The Magic of Matt Minglewood is finally revealed on Live at Last Matt Minglewood fans will tell you that while his recordings are great, they never seem to properly capture the magic of the music, the essence of Minglewood live on stage. Finally, that has all changed with the release of Live at Last, recorded directly off the stage at MingleFest on the Government Wharf in Sydney, one chilly night in September of 2002...................... |
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Minglewood Tribute Rocks Sydney Thought I'd pass on some info on how the Minglewood Tribute went. Well on Saturday, Sept.1 the Government Wharf took on an air of excitement early in the day. .................. |
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Matt Minglewood Drivin' Wheel - These 11 diverse tracks cover many musical bases without diminishing the impact of guitarist/composer/singer Minglewood's unique talent. Minglewood, one of Maritime Canada's best kept musical secrets for the past two decades, is in solid form here. .................. |
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Matt Minglewood Drivin' Wheel - Hailing from North Sydney on Cape Breton Island, Matt Minglewood has "down east" culture oozing from his story-telling tunes. Canada's Maritimes are a musical gumbo (not unlike New Orleans) that includes southern rock, country, Celtic and blues, and all are embraced in this Canadian music legend's sound.............. |
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Matt Minglewood Drivin' Wheel - Matt Minglewood is one of this country's finest performers. His over 350,000 sold records in Canada are testament to that. He's not someone you immediately classify as a Cape Breton performer................ |
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Matt Minglewood Drivin' Wheel Norton NORT99-1 - Matt Minglewood's unique East Coast blend of country, blues and rock'n'roll returns to the spotlight with a 10th album that emphasizes his blues-rock roots. His last album, 1997's One Caper After Another (BMG) is a best-of collection and is the only other one since 1988's The Promise. ....................... |
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Matt Minglewood Drivin' Wheel - Drivin' Wheel marks the return to the studio for this music industry maverick. This self-produced collection of raw and honest blues rock comes from years of touring, writing and singing the old fashioned way - straight from the heart and soul................................. |
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Matt Minglewood Drivin' Wheel (Norton) - When I say that the blues are still number one, hipsters will single out the scrawny New York art rockers while scholars will point to the musicians that entertained the workers in an old lumber camp in Tennessee. I, however, would give props to the one and only universal powerhouse known professionally as Matt Minglewood............................ |
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