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Matt Miskie
- Lebanon, PA
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels up to 500 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
Music & memories spanning generations.
Matt’s family friendly, instantly recognizable repertoire is enjoyed by audiences of all ages and will have your guests singing along and sharing memories.
A typical performance will include selections from John Denver, James Taylor, Jim Croce, Simon and Garfunkle, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, CCR, Joni Mitchell, Johny Cash, The Beatles, Gordon Lightfoot, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Peter Paul and Mary, Eagles and more.
"Matt’s down-to-earth presence and style of communicating is an audience favorite…"
“I felt like I was just sitting in his living room and he was talking to me like I was family.” – Barbara, Sugarloaf Festivals
14 Reviews
Customer sensitive
Easy to work with
Flexible
Firm with me when appropriate—kept me from making mistakes
Singing Guitarist, 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, Oldies Music
Response from Matt Miskie:
This event is in my top 3 for the most fun of all time !!!!
David and i collaborated on the set list for his sister's surprise retirement party for days while he was on vacation - 7 time zones away !!!!
For other logistics I connected with his niece Jennifer.
Communication was great. Day of event we made adjustments while i was en-route for pending iffy weather. Family and friends were delightful. Lots of laughs, dancing and singing - and Jennifer's husband brought out an accordion to accompany on several songs - and he was GREAT !!!
Thank you David and Family for entrusting me with your special event.
Matt
Matt was great! He played for 3 hours and played some of our favorite music. He was so personable and really added to our evening, so much fun! Highly recommend Matt for your next get together.
Singing Guitarist, Folk Singer
Response from Matt Miskie:
Thank you so very much for having me as part of your celebration Jen. It was a fun night and a true joy to feature your song requests. Very much appreciated :)
So nice, so accommodating, and just an all-around pleasant and personable man. He made my parents anniversary party 10 times better than I imagined it could be. Thank you again Matt; you are wonderful, great tunes and great time because of it.
Singing Guitarist
Great Night - Highly Recommend
Folk Singer
Wonderful performance by Matt. Our seniors just loved it.
1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, Folk Singer, Singing Guitarist
The Annual Pennsylvania Firefly Festival has had the privilege and benefit of Matt's talent and generosity for 2 years. He consistently delivers an entertaining and engaging show. He uses his musical talents to revive the old standard folk/rock covers, and yet his originals seem like old favorites.
Folk Singer, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
My guests absolutely loved Matt and his music! Everyone enjoyed getting up to dance as well! He was perfect for our parent's 50th anniversary! He even took requests and played their favorite Elvis love songs!
Singing Guitarist
Matt has sung for us at the Historic Old Annville Day for the past two years and I recommend him highly. His repertoire is vast and varied, including some of his own compositions. And, his arrangements of popular covers make you want to listen like you’re hearing that favorite song for the first time.
He offers that wonderful combination of business professionalism, musical ability and audience interaction we who book talent always yearn for but only sometimes get. He is prompt, he’s a joy to listen to, and he is not fazed by the little glitches that always pop up.
Singing Guitarist
Matt is obviously an excellent performer, but is very flexible and a great person to work with. I'd highly recommend him in a festival setting, and as the music coordinator for our town's Fall Festival, it's always nice that I've received many kind words about Matt's performances.
Folk Singer, Singer/Songwriter
Matt Miskie is a natural. He plays with a keen self-awareness revealed through both his music and his general demeanor: he is sensitive to the environment in which he plays; this speaks to honest musicianship. Matt is kind, receptive, and gentle with his music and with people. I hope to hear him again!
Singing Guitarist
Matt is a great performer. He shows up on time, delivers a great set of awesome covers and well written originals. We've had him at the "Haycreek Festival at Joanna Furnace" in Morgantown, for 4 years in a row now, and have him booked already for next year for this event. We never fail to get compliments from people for having him back. His performance is easy to listen to and relate to, and his style is timeless, appealing to young and old alike.
1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, Folk Singer, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Miskie brought his folksy style to Duncannon, PA, delivering an interesting collection of original tunes about his love for nature, the outdoors, and his native Pennsylvania. His pleasant voice and engaging stage presence provided a fitting atmosphere for the Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community's celebration of the Appalachian Trail, that national treasure that passes through this rural Pennsylvania town.
Singer/Songwriter
Matt entertained for my father-in-law's 80th birthday party. I can't say enough about what a wonderful job he did. Everyone at the party has been talking about his great singing and the selection of music he played. He was very personable and we definitely would recommend him to anyone that is thinking of having him perform at a special event/occasion. We will definitely be calling him again.
We want to thank Matt for making a special day even more special. He was everything we were hoping for and more.
Singing Guitarist
Matt is an engaging performer who is great with an audience. Conversant about his songs and their inspiration, he is a master storyteller and his set holds your attention. Speaking as a venue owner, Matt is a pleasure to work with. He is prompt, polite and professional. It is apparent that he cares about his craft and has put in the time to hone his considerable skills. I highly recommend him for whatever event you are considering a singer/songwriter for.
Singing Guitarist
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Commercial General Liability
What to Expect
Matt provides songs of varying tempo, mood and texture. He switches between flat top strumming and picking to finger-style guitar.
His sets flow from song to song and his performances pack a lot of music and memories into the time allotted. Customized set list creation is offered for your event. He is engaging, easy going, friendly, and genuinely enjoys people.
Matt is a stickler for high quality sound at a comfortable and appropriate volume for your needs as determined by you and your guests. Matt will provide a quality sound system suited for your venue or event.
He is detail oriented, and a good communicator. He will arrive early and be ready to go well in advance of the start of your event. Set-up and take-down time generally only takes 20 to 30 minutes.
About
Music and memories spanning generations - skillfully and thoughtfully delivered with tender love and care.
Matt’s repertoire is family friendly, instantly recognizable and enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Specializing primarily in singer/songwriters and folk/rock artists of the 60's and 70's - Matt’s extensive repertoire features familiar selections from John Denver, James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkle, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, CCR, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Gordon Lightfoot, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Peter Paul and Mary, The Byrds, Jesse Colin Young, Jim Croce, Eagles and many more. Everyone from the Grannies to the Grandies enjoy Matt's performances and repertoire.
He is a seasoned veteran of the road, performing an average of nearly 200 performances annually. He has been a featured performer at many major arts festivals and has performed at venues and events in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina.
Additional Booking Notes
Matt's set up is high quality, yet simple to set up and take down. He will only require a single 110V grounded outlet.
No special lighting is required other than existing ambient light.
If the client is providing sound - a single microphone [Shure sm 57 or 58 preferred] on a boom stand, and a single DI will be required. A description of the in-house system will be required prior to agreement.
Services Offered
Set List
Matt Miskie - typical set list - song order is interchangeable and selections may be added or deleted depending on the event/venue and audience. His repertoire includes over 1,000 songs
This is just a fraction of Matt's catalogue:
Looking Out My Back Door/ Bad Moon Rising - CCR
Teach Your Children / Southern Cross - Crosby Stills & Nash
Me & Julio Down by the Schoolyard - Simon & Garfunkle
Son of a Son of a Sailor - Jimmy Buffett
Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
Get Together - Jesse Colin Young
California Dreamin’ - The Mamas and The Papas
Back Home Again / You Fill Up My Senses - John Denver
Summer Breeze - Seals & Crofts
I Got A Name - Jim Croce
Carefree Highway - Gordon Lightfoot
City of New Orleans - Arlo Guthrie
Heart of Gold - Neil Young
Across the Great Divide - Kate Wolf
Monkey & The Engineer - Jesse Fuller
The Gambler - Kenny Rodgers
Cats In The Cradle - Harry Chapin
Folsom Prison Blues / Sea of Heartbreak /Ring of Fire
Desperado - The Eagles
Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right - Bob Dylan
Homeward Bound / Scarborough Fair - Simon & Garfunkle
Dust in The Wind - Kansas
Blackbird - Paul McCartney
Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce
You Got A Friend - Carol King
Fire & Rain / Copper Line / Sweet Baby James - James Taylor
If You Could Read My Mind - Gordon Lightfoot
Turn Turn Turn / Hey Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds
Me And Bobby Magee - Kris Kristofferson
Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell
Here Comes the Sun / Norwegian Wood - The Beatles
America - Paul Simon
Horse With No Name - America
Sixteen Tons / King of the Road - Merle Travis / Roger Miller
Mr. Bojangles - The Dirt Band
Country Roads / For Baby - John Denver
Leaving on A Jet Plane - Peter Paul and Mary
Paradise / Angel From Montgomery - John Prine
You Wear It Well - Rod Stewart
Blue Sky / Ramblin Man - Allman Brothers
Dixie Chicken - Little Feat
The Waiting - Tom Petty
Back In The Highlife - Steve Windwood
Morning Morgantown / Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
Gentle On My Mind - Glen Campbell
Everybody’s Talkin’ - Harry Nilson
Longer - Dan Fogelberg
O’l 55 - Tom Waits / Eagles
A Pirate Looks At 40 - Jimmy Buffett
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Tumblin’ Dice - Rolling Stones
South City Midnight Lady - Doobie Brothers
Buckets of Rain - Bob Dylan
We Just Disagree - Dave Mason
I Can’t Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
Influences & Inspiration
Matt's musical style is influenced largely by the singer/songwriters and folk/rock artists of the 60's and 70's including James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkle, John Denver, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jim Croce, Joni Mitchell, Van Morison and similar artists.
Setup Requirements
For events that are providing sound reinforcement, Matt will require a single vocal mic - Shure 57, 58 or equivalent with wind screen and boom stand. One XLR line to run from his DI, and a single 110 grounded outlet.
If the event is outdoors, adequate cover is to be provided - such as an easy-up. If cover is not provided, please notify in advance so that protective gear for instruments and equipment can be brought along in the event of a weather event.