Hi!
I perform old country, new country, classic rock and top 40 hits from the 60's all the way to the present. I bring a sound system and make sure the sound is top-notch at all events I do.
While I am newer to gig-salad, I've been doing gigs professionally for the last 12 years. I've recorded and performed with many household names (Kenny Chesney Band, Luke Bryan Band, etc.) as I am beginning to build my own artist identity on all media platforms.
I love playing live and appreciate you considering me for your event.
Best,
-Freddy Matthews
1 review
Kristina B.
June 12, 2024Our guests enjoyed Freddy! He played a nice variety of music as background for our dinner. He was set up and ready to go when I got there. The volume was perfect! I never once had to ask him to adjust it and we were in a very small space. He texted me and stayed in contact with me up until the show day. Freddy was great and we would definitely use him again.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Price range: $200 and up
Languages: English
Hi! Here is what you can expect when you book with Freddy Matthews.
Communication:
Text is always best, particularly at first. You can reach me at (phone number hidden).
I'm happy to accommodate your needs to ensure a smooth process. :)
Day of Event:
I arrive 60-90 minutes early to events to ensure timely and smooth setup. Just let me know when I can be there, and I'll be there to set-up wherever you need me to be.
Equipment:
I can bring a full PA system, so you don't have to worry about anything regarding sound! If there is a house system, just let me know and I can plan to route my audio through the main house speakers.
If you have any other questions just let me know!
-Freddy Matthews
A Chicago native, Freddy grew up influenced by the jazz, blues, jam bands and Chicago-style house music popular in the 80's and 90's. His love for songwriting and playing guitar grew as he practiced to vinyl rock albums from the 60's and 70's. There, he found kindred spirits in songwriters such as Joni Mitchel, Paul Simon, Pete Townshend, Cat Stevens, and others.
Freddy continued honing his skills in the foothills of the Appallacian mountains where he breathed in the life, culture and music of the mountains. Eventually Freddy would find himself living in Tampa where he joined singer-songwriter Rich Allen as lead guitarist for the reggae-rock band Facility and later, the duo F. R. Music Project.
In 2021 Freddy partnered with Nashville producer Mark Duvall and launched his career as a solo recording and performing artist. He has worked and recorded with Peter Keys (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Sean Paddock (Kenny Chesney), Jerry Navarro (MuzikMafia), Kevin Arrowsmith (Luke Bryan), Pat Bergeson (Chet Atkins, Lyle Lovett), Ethan Pilzer (Jewel, Jack Johnson), Marcus Finnie (Keb Mo), and many others.
In 2022 Freddy also released his first solo EP "one" which is available on all streaming platforms.
Freddy continues to work full-time from his home studio in Tampa, Florida, where he writes, produces and arranges demo recordings. 2024 will see the release of at least three more singles with his first full album slated currently for 2025.
I provide all the audio equipment including PA system.
If there is a house system at your venue, I can route my audio signal to the main house inputs.
***Any specific questions, just let me know! :)
Saturday
House Party
11:00am - 3:30pm
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Tampa, FL
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Palm Harbor, FL
Thursday
Last Day Pinellas Schools
All-day event
SONGLIST:
"7 Years" - (Lucas Graham)
"A Bar Song (Tipsy)" - (Shaboozey)
"Africa" - (Toto)
"Ain't No Sunshine" - (Bill Withers)
"A Little Honey" - (Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats)
"Alone in My Home" - (Jack White)
"All of Me" - (John Legend)
"All Summer Long" - (Kid Rock)
"Another Day in Paradise" - (Phil Collins)
"Angel From Montgomery" - (John Prine)
"Austin" - (Blake Shelton)
"Beautiful Crazy" - (Luke Combs)
"Before He Cheats" - (Carrie Underwood)
"Behind Blue Eyes" - (The Who)
"Bell Bottom Blues" - (Eric Clapton)
"Blue Red and Grey" - (The Who)
"Body Like a Back Road" - (Sam Hunt)
"Bouncing Around the Room" - (Phish)
"Box of Rain" - (Grateful Dead)
"Burn One Down" - (Ben Harper)
"Callin Baton Rouge" - (Garth Brooks Version)
"Can't You See" - (Marshall Tucker Band)
"Cats in the Cradle" - (Harry Chapin)
"Chicken Fried" - (Zac Brown Band)
"Cigarette Daydreams" - (Cage the Elephant)
"Cover Me Up" - (Jason Isbell)
"Danny's Song" - (Loggins & Messina)
"El Paso" - (Marty Robbins)
"Falling Slowly" - (Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova)
"Farmhouse" - (Phish)
"Fast Car" - (Tracy Chapman / Luke Combs Version)
"Father and Son" - (Cat Stevens / Yusuf Islam)
"Feathered Indians" - (Tyler Childers)
"Fire and Rain" - (James Taylor)
"First Day of My Life" - (Bright Eyes)
"Flowers" - (Miley Cyrus)
"Flowers on the Wall" - (The Statler Brothers)
"Folsom Prison Blues" - (Johnny Cash)
"Free" - (Phish)
"Georgia" - (Vance Joy)
"Get Hurt" - (Gaslight Anthem)
"Gimme Three Steps" - (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
"Girl from the North Country" - (Bob Dylan)
"Great Expectations" - (The Gaslight Anthem)
"Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" - (Credence Clearwater Revival)
"Heart of Gold" - (Neil Young)
"Hey Good Lookin'" - (Hank Williams)
"Highwayman" - (The Highwaymen)
"Hotel California" - (The Eagles)
"Jolene" - (Dolly Parton)
"King of the Road" - (Roger Miller)
"Knocking on Heaven's Door" - (Eric Clapton)
"Landslide" - (Fleetwood Mac)
"Last Night" - (Morgan Wallen)
"Let Her Go" - (Passenger)
"Let My Love Open the Door" - (Pete Townshend)
"Lovesong" - (The Cure)
"Loving Cup" - (The Rolling Stones)
"Mama Tried" - (Merle Haggard)
"Margaritaville" - (Jimmy Buffet)
"Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" - (Paul Simon)
"Midnight Rider" - (Allman Brothers Band)
"Mr. Bojangles" - (Jerry Jeff Walker)
"My Girl" - (The Temptations)
"My Sweet Summer" - (Dirty Heads)
"Need a Favor" - (Jelly Roll)
"No Rain" - (Blind Melon)
"No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems" - (Kenny Chesney)
"Old Blue Chair" - (Kenny Chesney)
"Over the Rainbow" - (Israel Kamakawiwi'ole)
"Overtime" - (Zach Bryan)
"Part from Me" - (Avett Brothers)
"Piano Man" - (Billy Joel)
"Proud Mary" - (Credence Clearwater Revival)
"Ramblin Man" - (The Allman Brothers Band)
"Ring of Fire" - (Johnny Cash)
"Ripple" - (Grateful Dead)
"Rocket Man" - (Elton John)
"Santeria" - (Sublime)
"Save the Last Dance for Me" - (The Drifters)
"Secret Agent Man" - (Johnny Rivers / The Ventures)
"Seven Bridges Road" - (The Eagles)
"Shape of You" - (Ed Sheeran)
"Simple Twist of Fate" - (Bob Dylan)
"Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" - (Otis Redding)
"Something in the Orange" - (Zach Bryan)
"Son of a Sinner" - (Jelly Roll)
"Son's Gonna Rise" - (Citizen Cope)
"Starting Over" - (Chris Stapleton)
"Stuck in the Middle with You" - (Stealers Wheel)
"Summer's End" - (John Prine)
"Summertime" - (Sam Cooke)
"Sweet Caroline" - (Neil Diamond)
"Sweet Home Chicago" - (Robert Johnson / The Blues Brothers)
"Take Me Home, Country Roads" - (John Denver)
"Tangled Up in Blue" - (Bob Dylan)
"Tattoo" - (The Who)
"Tennessee Whiskey" - (Chris Stapleton)
"The 59th Street Bridge Song" - (Simon & Garfunkel)
"The Boxer" - (Simon & Garfunkel)
"The Gambler" - (Kenny Rogers)
"The Lime Tree" - (Trevor Hall)
"The Sound of Silence" - (Simon & Garfunkel)
"Try that in a Small Town" - (Jason Aldean)
"Turn the Page" - (Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band)
"Union Pacific Line" - (Lucero)
"Wagon Wheel" - (Darius Rucker)
"Whiskey Glasses" - (Morgan Wallen)
"Wild World" - (Cat Stevens / Yusuf Islam)
"Wish You Were Here" - (Pink Floyd)
"With a Little Help from My Friends" - (The Beatles)
"Yer So Bad" - (Tom Petty)
"You Can Call Me Al" - (Paul Simon)
"You're Beautiful" - (James Blunt)
"Your Man" - (Josh Turner)
"You Say" - (Lauren Daigle)
ORIGINAL SONGS
"Angel of Light"
"Dream is Calling Me"
"Fire"
"Fountain of Youth"
"Get Me Out of This"
"Green Eyes"
"I Can't Wait"
"Marriane" (So Long)
"Not Enough Time in the Day"
"One More Time"
"Overcome"
"Rise Up"
"Shadowlands" (Part 1 & 2)
"She is an Angel"
"She's the One"
"Stones" (History)
"Strong Enough"
"Take it Slow"
"There You Are"
"These are the Best Days of My Life" (Old Town)
"Tom Petty Song"
"Whiskey on My Shoes"
Old Country, New Country, Classic Rock, Modern Rock, Blues, Bluegrass, Folk, Jam Bands, Jazz, Funk, Soul, EDM (House Music, Techno, etc.)
2 XLR inputs
One 1/4" stereo input for performance tracks.
Singing Guitarist
