Matt & Co are a longrunning Northwest band performing Soul, Motown, Rock 'n' Roll, British Blues and 50s/60s classics. With decades of experience, warm stage presence and a lively, crowdfriendly atmosphere, they deliver a feelgood show perfect for venues, festivals and private events.
Matt & Co are one of the Northwest's most enduring and enjoyable live bands, keeping the classic sounds of Soul, Motown, Rock 'n' Roll, British Blues and 50s/60s favourites alive with heart, humour and a soul. They've spent decades playing the music people always say they miss - the songs that filled dancefloors for generations and still light up a room the moment they begin. Everywhere they go, they hear the same thing: "No one plays this music anymore." But Matt & Co do - and they do it with warmth, energy and a genuine love for the songs. Their gigs are loud, lively and full of life. Dancefloors fill early and stay full, Northern Soul dancers appear at the front, and whole rooms end up singing along to songs they haven't heard in years. It's a proper night out - nostalgic without being dated, energetic without being chaotic, and familiar without ever feeling predictable. Matt & Co aren't a tribute act, a function band or a nostalgia show. They're a group of seasoned musicians who play classic music the way it was meant to be played: live, warm, soulful and full of personality.
Matt & Co have been entertaining audiences for decades, becoming a trusted name for venues, festivals and private events looking for a band with personality, experience and a timeless sound. Their repertoire spans Soul, Motown, Rock 'n' Roll, British Blues and 50s/60s favourites - the songs that shaped generations and still fill dancefloors today. What sets them apart is the atmosphere they create. A Matt & Co gig isn't background music; it's a proper night out. The rooms are warm, lively and full of life. People dance early, sing loudly and stay until the last note. Northern Soul dancers spin at the front, couples sway at the back, and the whole room feels connected by songs they grew up with. At the centre of the band is Matt, a frontman with a theatre background, a comic's timing and a soulful voice that fits the music perfectly. He has a natural ability to read a room, guide a night and make audiences feel part of the show. Behind him is a lineup of seasoned musicians with real history. Justin, Antony and Carl have played across the UK and Europe, bringing years of experience and musicality to the stage. Neil, originally from Australia, adds drive, energy and a love for Rock 'n' Roll that keeps the band moving. Matt & Co are reliable, easy to work with and always deliver a show that feels warm, inclusive and full of life. They're not trying to reinvent the wheel - they're keeping it spinning, and they're having a great time doing it. REPERTOIRE OVERVIEW Matt & Co's repertoire is built on the classic sounds that shaped generations - the songs people grew up with, danced to, fell in love to and still know every word of. Their sets move through the golden eras of Soul, Motown, early Rock 'n' Roll and British Blues, blending the warmth of 50s and 60s songwriting with the energy of a modern live band. A typical night includes the unmistakable harmonies and feelgood charm of The Drifters, the smooth Soul of Sam Cooke, the timeless melodies of The Beatles, the swagger of The Rolling Stones, the groove of Otis Redding, the sunshinesoul of The Foundations, the earlyrock punch of Elvis Presley, and the upbeat, dancefloor magic of artists like Van Morrison, The Four Tops, The Searchers, The Bee Gees, Showaddywaddy, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Steve Harley and The Contours. The band move effortlessly from Northern Soul favourites to 60s beatgroup classics, from British R&B to American Soul, from early rock shuffles to big singalong anthems. Their sets are designed to keep a room moving - packed dancefloors, spinning Northern Soul dancers, couples swaying at the back and whole rooms singing together by the end of the night. Matt & Co tailor their repertoire to the venue and the crowd, but the heart of the show is always the same: classic songs played with authenticity, energy and a genuine love for the music. It's a warm, nostalgic, feelgood night built on the artists who defined an era - and the band who keep that era alive.
A natural-born entertainer with a theatre background and the timing of a comic. Matt has a soulful voice, a warm presence and the rare ability to make any room feel instantly at ease. He can hold a crowd with a story, a joke or a perfectly delivered classic.
A seasoned musician with UK and European touring experience. Justin brings the groove, the warmth and the steady backbone that keeps the whole night rolling. His playing is musical, confident and full of feel.
A tasteful, melodic guitarist with years of professional experience. Antony's playing brings clarity, tone and the perfect touch for every era the band covers - always serving the song, never overshadowing it.
A musician with deep roots in classic piano and organ sounds. Carl adds warmth, colour and the unmistakable textures that define Soul, Motown and early Rock 'n' Roll.
Originally from Australia, Neil came halfway around the world to play Rock 'n' Roll. His drumming is tight, energetic and full of character, giving the band the drive that fills a dancefloor.
