The Matt Coffy Band has been playing the regional NYC/NJ scene for the last 20 years. With a trail of steady gigs behind them, the band continues to build, winning over new music fans. The band has blazed new sonic journeys into the southern rock and americana roots revival scene. The band features that classic “southern rock jam” singer and guitarist duo that combine a charismatic frontman and electrifying guitarist playing over the top. With crowd-friendly “sing-along” melodies and captivating engagement, they command the stage when they perform live.
With the band’s recent album "Dream Believer" in 2021 one can catch a glimpse of the great songwriting along with a familiar southern-fried boogie sound which has captured national radio attention and press accolades. Most Notably, the new album is supported with impressive star power, including grammy-nominated Scott Sharrard on slide guitar (Gregg Allman Band) Eric Finland on Keys ( Jaimoe’s Jazzy Band), and background vocals from Joe Blanton (Bluefields, Dan Baird of Georgia Satellites Fame) to pack a powerful southern soul punch. The band is into the "rock 'em until they drop" attitude while holding on to ride the Americana vibe, then peel off onto an ass stomping riff and tie it all together without a hint of pretense. The Matt Coffy Band puts on a high-wired, amped-up rocking show, filled with seasoned pros, this band is hot!
Fronted by “Rock ’til you drop” attitude, singer-songwriter, Matt Coffy who has shared the stage with Blackberry Smoke, 38 Special, George Thorogood, The Outlaws, Foghat, The Guess Who, Bob Weir, Atriums Pyle, Max Creek, Black Velvet, James Montgomery, James Cotton among other notables during his musical career.
With their recent rise into prominence, with shows played at the massive Balloon Festival of New Jersey (175,000 people over the weekend) and Rock, Ribs, and Ridges (10,000+ attendance) southern rock festival, this band is showing its legacy of skilled musicianship, charisma and staying power in todays changing music scene.
Andy's not only is a MASTER musician, but his Company FUCHS AMPS manufactures boutique guitar amps & effects used by professional musicians worldwide!! Andy has had the honor of jamming with musicians as diverse as Les Paul to Frankie Yankovic. Since he was 17, Andy's worked as a professional musician playing in genres from Rock, Jazz & Blues, Polka music. Andy's guitar style show influences from "The Kings" (Albert, Freddie, BB, and Martin Luther), to SRV, Robben Ford, Gary Moore, and many others. Andy has had the honor of jamming with musicians as diverse as Les Paul to Frankie Yankovic.
Charlie Doell began performing with tuba and bass in the mid-1990s and studied classical tuba with Steve Johns (NYC Ballet, Metropolitan Opera) at Montclair State University. He has worked as an active, freelance bassist and private instructor in North Jersey for the past 20 years, gaining experiences in a multitude of musical styles that include blues, Christian contemporary, country, funk, hardcore, heavy metal, hip-hop, metal, Motown, pop, punk, r&b, reggae, rock, ska, swing and more. Bass recording credits include John J. Peterson, JP & Co. Music, Emory’s Fall, On Cloud 9, Lone Wolf’s Blue Venom Band, and tuba on Braxton Hicks’ “Lie To Me” (2007).
Matt Coffy Band
