User:Hurricane420/Matt James and the Progress Notes

Matt James and the Progress Notes, is composed of Matt James (Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica), Jarod Eddy (Bass, Back-up Vocals, Psaltery, Various Percussion), and John Wass (Drums). Embracing a sound that they have self-titled as Punk-Coustic Black and Bluegrass, a mix of traditional bluegrass, funk, punk rock, alternative, and steeped in the traditions of the earliest of the '90s" music. Currently we are working on putting together a local tour in hopes of gaining a following that may spread past the borders of the Mid-Ohio Valley. We are currently promoting ourselves in hopes of finding new venues that support live music.  We are a three-piece band that plays music that may appeal to any age group.  Our youngest fan is seven, her name is Jocelyn, and she is our drummer’s daughter, however, we have experienced an incredible out-pouring of support at all of our show’s including headlining many local venues in our hometown of Parkersburg. Matt James previously was working as a solo musician playing a variety of coffee shops and bars in Parkersburg.  Jarod Eddy until this point was working with the band El Duderino. In fall of 2008, Matt James opened for Jarod at the Marietta Brewing Company. It was at this point that a mutual interest in music sparked as the two had overlapping songs in their setlists. Jarod while attending a Matt James acoustic night at Border’s Bookstore (Parkersburg) made the suggestion of providing percussion for an acoustic group (2 Guys with 4 First Names). This group played for a few months before inviting long time friend, and drummer John to join the group. The bands name pokes fun at the fact that the band all works together at a local Healthcare Provider, and are daily dealing with “Progress Notes.” www.myspace.com/progressnoteswv www.mattjamesandtheprogressnotes.com http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/campbisco?kick=793981#/mattjamesandtheprogressnotes