With his genuine combination of American soul and upbeat rock & roll, Matt MacKelcan has emerged as one of the most prominent indie front men out of the southeastern U.S. He first broke into the music scene in the Orlando Florida area while earning a degree in vocals, composition and guitar at Rollins College before moving on to Charleston along the South Carolina coast—where his single “Drive” is now featured on regular radio rotation at 105.5 The Bridge. Matt’s big voice and authentic songwriting have become trademarks, along with his personable nature and extra dose of humor, have become trademarks.
As his popularity spreads far beyond his roots, Matt’s sophomore CD No Turning Back (produced by 2-time Dove Award nominee Randall Shreve) continues to meet embracing live audiences across the country—from Boston to Austin, from Park City to New York City. He’s no stranger to crowds of thousands either, headlining with his band at college football’s famed Capital One Citrus Bowl pregame event.
While building his reputation as one of the hardest working musicians around, Matt received recognition in his early days by Singer Songwriter of America as the 2005 “Male Vocalist of the Year”. In the time since, ample touring has given him the opportunity to share the stage with some of his own professional inspirations including Matt Nathanson, Edwin McCain, Gavin DeGraw, Martin Sexton, Brett Dennen, Jon McLaughlin, Will Hoge, Howie Day, Rusted Root, Third Eye Blind and Virginia Coalition.
With recent career highlights at venues like Sundance Film Festival and South by Southwest Film Festival as well as House of Blues and Hard Rock Live performances, Matt now plays a regular schedule of urban and collegiate music venues around the east coast and beyond. With new songs and rising popularity, he’s enjoyed successful appearances at the renowned South by Southwest Music Festival and recently made his west coast debut at the LA Film Festival.
www.mattmackelcan.com
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Additional notes: -Radio Play. "Drive" is Currently in full rotation on 105.5 The Bridge Charleston
“These Days” on OROCK 105.9 Orlando, including live studio performance.“Three Words” in rotation on 98.9 WMMO featured artist of the month on WMMO playing a special Acoustic show.“Waiting” featured on Nationally syndicated podcasts for “musicians on the rise”, also been played in Macon Ga, Valdosta GA, Columbia SC, Northern Virginia
-Promotional ties. Spotlighted on Dominos website (www.Dominos.com) “Summer Roadtrip Mix” (2.5 million registered users).Featured artist on Awarestore.com.
-Press coverage/accolades… Best Bet 2007 Orlando City Beat, “Show to watch” in Creative Loafing papers Tampa Bay, Atlanta, Columbia, SC and also The Village Voice NYC.Cover of Axis magazine “new music issue”
“On the stage the good natured Matt MacKelcan, spills his soul in four minute intervals to endearing local crowds. His infectious personality and hook laden storytelling have garnered him a college following and a string of dates throughout the southeast." (Axis Magazine Orlando)
"Tell you what I did see that moved my soul (because there was plenty that didn't), Matt Mackelcan he grabs a guitar and jams like Dave Matthews." (Orlando City Beat on Florida Music Festival)
"Matt's [band] music toes the delicate line between jam band and acoustic pop with soulful vocals and a happy vibe, which should be just what the doctor ordered." (Orlando City Beat)
