Matt Wilson Blog

Happy Spring Everybody! Now, who wants to mow my yard?

I just wanted to remind you to check the calendar at http://www.wilsonband.com/calendar.php

For example, you will find that I am at Mulligan's out in Lakeway Monday and Thursday of this week. And, the band is at Sullivan's Ringside this Saturday. I know that there are a ton of people I haven't seen in a while... This is a good week to reconnect.

Bring it!

Also, we have decided to change the name of the band. Mainly because we don't feel "Wilson" has the complete punch. In fact, I bet most of you don't even know the name of the band is currently "Wilson". ("Currently Wilson" could be a good choice for a band name..) Anyway, it's not uncommon for this to happen. The Almann Brothers changed their name a few times. They were the "Almann Joys". Then they became "Hour Glass". Followed by the 'Almann Brothers Band". The most recent change to "The Almann Brother" (thanks ray)

The deal is that we need a name. We have decided that we want to be "Matt Wilson and the...." See, we need to fill in the blank. That's where you come in. I would suggest a "contest'" to name the band. However, I'm not sure anyone reads these emails. So, lets just say that there is an "unofficial" contest to name the band. I can't wait for the suggestions to begin pouring in. By the way, Be Nice!

Everyone still awake?

See you soon,
matt

Posted by Matt at 8:19 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for supporting the band over the past two months. We've been playing a bunch lately and relying on you guys to come out. The turn-out has been great.

Thanks! We look forward to a great Spring 2008.

Cheers,
matt

Posted by Matt at 11:51 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

what good is a blog if you don't use it...

my life recently became highly unproductive. that's right, football season is here. i feel directly responsible for the success of the Dallas Cowboys. so i spend a great amount of time monitoring their situation. (don't tell my management)

when i am not dorking out on football, i am playing a ton of music in austin and around the country. the past six months has been very busy for me, the band, and my show.

my band "Wilson" has played a steady flow of local Austin gigs as well as many private parties. a sincere "thank you" goes out to all of those people who have attended our shows and have allowed us to entertain you.

"Wilson" will be traveling to palm springs, ca at the end of this month. we will be headlining a major corporate function. in addition, we will be sharing the stage with some really talented musicians. i'll blog again as we get closer. stay tuned.

i have just completed the second stage of production of "My Baby Grand". this is a show that i began writing and producing about two years ago. we will be showcasing the show beginning in oct. if you are in the austin area, check in with me. maybe we will be performing the show. we are currently looking at some dates. we are all extremely excited about how cool this thing is. (if i may say so myself)

today i was cleaning my back porch. i decided to get rid of some old hornet's nest hanging from my roof. one of the nest had two little guys buzzing around it. i thought, "how much harm can two little hornet dudes cause? and besides, they are at least 5 feet away. AND, i am right by the back door."

well, let me tell you. within a second (yes, 1 second) of bulldozing their 1 bed, 1bath... STING!
right in the EYE! $%&&*^ and &^%$@!.

after 6 hours, a trip to the clinic, pain killers, steroids, ice, whataburger combo 1, and a canceled gig, i think i can see the light at the end of the tunnel. (literally)

so far, i am blogging once a year. i'll try to change that.

love,
matt

Posted by Matt at 10:05 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

can you believe its already summer 2007!

i'll be playing all around austin, so check out the calendar. come on out, and let's have a great time.

cheers,
matt

Posted by Matt at 9:15 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Come check out my new show at Jazz on 6th St. See you soon.

matt

Posted by Matt at 8:27 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

happy holidays,

its been a while. the last time i said yo from the site was september. the crew at matt wilson entertainment has been very busy. i returned from myrtle beach, sc in nov. i've been a free agent piano bar dude over the past two months while we are producing my show "my baby grand". we will open the show in feb in austin. more details to come...

thanks for checking in. see you in 2007!

cheers,
matt

Posted by Matt at 10:39 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

surfin the web...minding my own business...and this pops up.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=I37KppLrthQ&search=school%20of%20fame

check it out

Posted by Matt at 11:40 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)