The Matt Swanton Band
BIO
A Musical Journey
At 9 years old, he was inspired to pick up the guitar after going to shows at The Bull Run in his home town of Shirley, MA. He spent his teen years practicing in his bedroom, playing in high school groups, and sitting in at blues jams. He continued his musical endeavors into college, attending UMass Lowell, where he earned a degree in Sound Engineering and performed in many ensembles with his peers. In 2023, he released his debut self titled album "The Matt Swanton Band" and competed in the Internation Blues Challenge representing the Boston Blues Society, where the band made it to the semi-finals. He has shared the stage with the likes of Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia, Papa Chubby, and Ronnie Earl. The band is happy to welcome their second release "Growing Pains."
