Matt Joe Gow and The Dead Leaves
Matt Joe Gow and The Dead Leaves
Genres: Alt-country, australian
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About Matt Joe Gow and The Dead Leaves
Matt Joe Gow grew up in Dunedin, New Zealand. A city famous for its independent music scene sited on land which gives visual evidence of the natural forces which formed and shaped it. Land and the elements, a common theme in country music and a firm platform for Joe Gow’s heartfelt lyrical approach. A keen interest in the world outside led Matt to travel overseas heading through Asia, Europe and into North America. Most evenings were spent playing or writing new material all the while trying to develop a sound of his own. After spending three years playing in bars and clubs the world over Matt was eager to document some of his songwriting. He formed a band in Vancouver, Canada and set about making his first record. The band was called Tearlighter and their finished EP ‘The Truth This Winter’ went on to receive national airplay. Following a year of playing shows in Canada the next stop was England where the time had come to record an album of his own. Matt entered the studio in August 2005 and after one month of intense recording, his first solo project was finished. His debut EP, ‘Bullet’, was a collection of five songs all written within the space of a week. The sound is raw and in keeping with the live show whilst its lyrical content reflects Matt’s time overseas. The next step took place closer to home. Matt relocated to Melbourne, Australia and began developing ideas and readjusting to life in the southern hemisphere. Matt Joe Gow (Vocals/Guitar) Andy Pollock (Guitar/Vocals) Kain Borlase (Bass) Joel Witenberg (Drums)
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