Matthew Santos "Hummingburd" Live in Chicago

Matthew Santos www.matthewsantos.com

"If you ... all » haven't heard of [Matthew Santos]...you will soon." ~Richard Milne, 93.1 XRT Local Anesthetics

"If I had one word...it would be captivating. It's not just talent, or skill...there's something more profound there..." ~John Sebastian, Jack FM— (from live critique at Columbia College's Backline Battle of the Bands, November 16th, 2006

Young singer/songwriter Matthew Santos reveals a soulful voice unlike any other in popular music. With seemingly endless versatility, his distinctive sound is emotionally complex, delicate and lyrically profound. Santos' continues to seduce music-lovers of all ages as a true artist before his time.

He was recently featured on the song "American Terrorist" from Lupe Fiasco's 3 time Grammy nominated, debut album Food 'N Liquor under First and Fifteenth/Atlantic Records and performed live with him at his Chicago CD Release party at the Metro.

"Santos' vocals lend a cracking sparkle to the chorus that forces you to sit back and take notice." ~Jack Foley of IndieLondon, speaking of the "hook" on "American Terrorist".

Santos has also played with the infamous blues legend/activist Reverend Goat of New Orleans and has opened up for jazz legend Dr. John for the acclaimed New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund at The Black Orchid.

"[Matthew Santos] embodies the spirit of Chicago. I like to call him...The Saint." ~Reverend Goat (Legendary musician/activist of New Orleans)

www.matthewsantos.com

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[Medium0Rare]

i don't know about john mayer.. maybe the next jeff buckley or something.. i like what he does way too much to compare him to john mayer.

[bamboodrifting4u]

Actually I met his manger recently and he says his vocals even better then john mayers... the range that is.

[BaasStuart]

@bamboodrifting4u Who cares, I like them both but don't really care who has the better range..

[zachguy]

i hear some dave matthews influence??

[sweden92]

So why is his music bad?

[KohlerCampellSL]

matthew santos is class and he makes good music! i love it

[qwertykeyface]

wow!!

[deschainct]

Cm7, F9, A#m7 and G9, as far as I can tell.

[neetpooh]

i love love love love love this...he can play his tail off!!! goodness