2008/2009 Completed Productions:
02/20089th Annual Billboard and CUN Oscars Party at the Beverly Hills Hilton, Producer
03/2008Pilot developed with Nicole Sherwin Celebrity Soul, Sound Designer
05/2008Pangea Day at Sony Picture Studios, Featured Film Maker
06/2008Short film titled "Voiceless", writer, director and Producer
06/2008The Wilmington, N.C. WIFI Film Festival (two on camera celeb interviews), Producer
08/2008 Dodger Day to benefit Children Uniting Nations, Videographer/Editor
08/2008Burning Keys, an Albert Antonio Lopez Short filmed in Death Valley, CA, Gaffer
10/2008Slash promo video shoot for Sam Ash music video production, Videographer/Editor
11/2008Day Of The Child Colby Odonis, Aaron Carter live videos, Videographer/Editor
12/200893.5 The Beat fm Book and Toy Drive, Videographer/Editor
02/2009Melky Jean concert for US Marines, Producer
02/2009Los Lobos concert to honor Chong of Cheech and Chong, Producer
02/200910th Annual Billboard and CUN Oscars Party at the Beverly Hills Hilton, Producer
03/2009Fast and The Furious for footage for Gal Godat and Channel 2 Israel, Videographer/Editor
03/2009Ace Club Promo Featuring Bad Azz, Videographer/Editor
03/2009icandi Styles Promo, Videographer/Editor
MattG, aka Matthew Gonzales, was born in Atwater, CA in 1967. With a father fighting in Vietnam and a mother and two older sisters trying to fill the void, Matthew remembers at an early age of five hearing his first inspirational song while living in Fort Hood, TX. I dont remember quite what I was doing but I remember that train shuffle the drummer was playing. It was hot, man. Electrifying, you know? I ran down the stairs and just started air drumming.
His desire to learn was not endorsed by his father or mother but MattG was determined to play. At the age of twelve, MattG began running away to pursue his music which ended him up on the streets of Hollywood in 1979. He learned to survive with an eclectic group of runaway youth from around the country known as The Family. The Family had all come to Hollywood to become famous actors and rock stars and took to each other for security, food and shelter.
In 1983, he joined his first real band and began playing for friends at back yard parties. Playing covers by Krokus, Quiet Riot and AC/DC, MattG suffered a tragic loss which in turn put him in a new role, lead singer.
I was living in Canyon Country and attending Canyon High. Our singer was in the same group home as I and we were out playing a show at a buddies house. After our second set, Ralph, our singer, wanted some beer but the party was nearly dry. So Ralph jumped on his motorcycle and took off toward the store. Not more than two blocks is where we saw him. He died on impact.
The band, known as 2112 Live Wire, quickly retreated to their favorite hang, a camper shell and began to talk about what they should do next. Krokus Screaming In The Night was on 95.5 KLOS at the time and MattG began to sing the lyrics. The band really had no idea I could keep a tune and in key! He exclaims. It was like a light bulb went off in everyones head. Youre gonna sing! They shouted at me. Its really the wrong way to get the gig.
Eventually, MattG found his way through many different bands on the LA scene and even played shows with the then unknown Warrant and Guns and Roses. With the LA scene turning trends in the 1990s and grunge turning on the masses, MattG turned to radio. Id always been blessed with a great set of pipes and so without any prior training, I just went for it. Soon his radio show became a local success and he found his way from Oldies formats to Country and Western. He also co-hosted the Modesto Graffitti Weekend in Modesto, CA for KABX 97.5 with Wolfman Jack.
But MattG had his sights and talents set on music, only this time as a Producer. Taking time after returning from tour in 1996, MattG decided to go back to school and attended the Los Angeles Recording Workshop. Soon MattG was working with Hen Gee Garcia and in 1998 helped to launch 25th Precinct Records with Ice T and Hen Gee.
MattG quickly became known as a guy who gets things done, a rare breed in LA. Having developed his own talents now as a drummer, guitarist, bass player and singer, MattG has Produced music for La Chicanita and Ike Turner among others. His contacts go even further as he has worked with Mila Kunis, The Black Crows, Gal Godat, Slash, and many more including large events and or concerts productions and development. I am really excited about MattG Productions partnering with such a talented crew lead by Johnny Matrix and Ace Club Entertainment Group. This is a company dedicated to building a creative awareness for all ethnicities and backgrounds. Something where all people can come together, much like The Family in Hollywood did many years ago.
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