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About Matthew James Banks

Singer / Songwriter & Covers Artist from Bristol, UK with 10+ years experience in live performance!
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Matthew James Banks is a singer-songwriter / covers artist from Cambridge currently living in Bristol. A firm believer in the power and joy of live performance, he puts puts 110% into every gig he does which has given him quite the reputation in Bristol's up and coming acoustic scene. With incredibly soulful vocals, tender guitar playing and an on stage confidence that is hard to find nowadays, Matt's talent truly speaks for itself. He spent his younger years cutting his teeth on the busking circuit in his hometown, learning how to handle a crowd through late night performances to partygoers stumbling out of nightclubs in Cambridge city centre. Since moving to the South West in 2015 to start a course in Commercial Music at Bath Spa University he has performed in most of Bath / Bristol’s top venues; Komedia, Thekla, The Louisiana, Rough Trade and Moles to name a few. He has also landed support slots for notable acts such as Brothers Moving and Carl Barat & The Jackals. Matt’s influences range from classic British rock bands like Oasis, The Stone Roses & The Beatles to contemporary folk in the realm of Bon Iver and Passenger. He also loves seminal soul and reggae singers such as Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley. His knowledge of popular covers is wide and varied from back the busking days and needing to always have another song up your sleeve to get the crowd going. He has released three solo EP’s, and most recently a 10 track album titled "Young Man" which includes spoken . word poetry alongside his original songs. His second album is currently in the process of being recorded and is due for release early 2023. From small pubs to big stages to large wedding venues, Matt has seen all there is to see in his ten year career and always has something to offer. Why not give him a try?

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Genres:
Acoustic, Folk, Country, Covers, Soul, Rock 'n' Roll, 1990s era music, 1960s era music
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Charity event, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Cruise, Concert
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Actor, MC
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Matthew James Banks' Song list

Modern Pop:
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Shotgun - George Ezra
1999 - Charlie XCX
What Do You Mean / Sorry / Love Yourself (Mash Up)- Justin Bieber
Budapest - George Ezra
Whole Again - Atomic Kitten
Latch - Disclosure ft Sam Smith
Stay With Me - Sam Smith
American Boy - Estelle
Hey Ya - Outkast
Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People
No One Knows Me (Like The Piano) - Sampha
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
No Diggity - Blackstreet ft Dr Dre
Flowers - Sweet Female Attitude
Dancing On My Own - Robyn
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Let It Go - James Bay
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Electric Feel - MGMT
Cherry Wine - Hozier
All Of Me - John Legend
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
Don't - Ed Sheeran
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars
Soul:
Stand By Me - Ben E King
What A Wonderful World - Sam Cooke
My Girl - The Temptations
Your Love Is Lifting Me Higher - Jackie Wilson
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Cupid - Same Cooke
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Love Really Hurts Without You - Billy Ocean
Everybody Loves The Sunshine - Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Rock And Roll / Blues:
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Everyday - Buddy Holly
Boom Boom - John Lee Hooker
Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
Walkin' Man - Seasick Steve
Country:
Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver
Can’t Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley
Heart Of Gold - Neil Young
60s:
Something Good - Herman’s Hermits
With A Little Help From My Friends - The Beatles
All Along The Watchtower - Bob Dylan
All My Loving - The Beatles
Daydream Believer - The Monkees
70s:
Your Song - Elton John
Songbird - Fleetwood Mac
I'm On Fire - Bruce Springsteen
Free Fallin - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Is This Love - Bob Marley
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie
No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
The Weakness In Me - Joan Armatrading
90s:
Wonderwall - Oasis
Sweet Child of Mine - Guns 'N' Roses
Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) - Green Day
Believe - Cher
Yellow - Coldplay
Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Freed From Desire - Gala
Babylon - David Gray
Whatever - Oasis
Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
Angels - Robbie Williams
Indie:
Naive - The Kooks
Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon
Skinny Love - Bon Iver
Mardy Bum - Arctic Monkeys
Not Nineteen Forever - The Courteeners
Your Girlfriend - Blossoms
Dublin City Sky - Fontaines D.C
Lightening Bolt - Jake Bugg
Sally Cinnamon - The Stones Roses
There She Goes - The La's
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths
Just Like Heaven - The Cure
Christmas:
Stay Another Day - East 17
Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin' Stevens
The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
Fairytale Of New York - The Pogues ft Kirsty MacColl
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - John Lennon
I Believe In Father Christmas - Greg Lake
Last Christmas - Wham!
White Christmas - Bing Crosby
All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
Let It Snow - Dean Martin

Matthew James Banks' Prices

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Short performance (up to 15 min)£120
Up to 1 hour£175
Up to 2 hours£350
Up to 3 hours£450
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Matthew James Banks' Reviews

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Kirstie H
1 year ago, for a Hotel / Restaurant event in Aztec W
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5 out of 5

We have been working with Matt for the last year at Curious Kitchen as part of our Saturday Night Live feature. Matt is really reliable and we have received some great feedback from our diners.

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Drew H
1 year ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in 14 James St W
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5 out of 5

Matt is a unique and rare talent, and a natural, gifted front man with an excellent stage presence. His song choices are eclectic and entertaining. Matt is very professional and easy to work with.

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