Overview
I’m a professional musician, singer, composer, & songwriter. I work mainly as a vocalist and harmonica-player. I also play flute, tin whistle, uilleann pipes.
Predominantly in the fields of Blues and Irish traditional music.
The new EP, “Ain’t That The Truth” by Mat Walklate & Alex Haynes is now available on Bandcamp: https://walklatehaynes.bandcamp.com/album/aint-that-the-truth-e-p
EP Reviews:
“..a beautiful, diverse sound..” “..they are both virtuosos..” “..it is special..”
Bluesmagazine.nl
” The duo achieves the unlikely feat of pushing the boundaries of the Blues…whilst also sounding like they are keepers of the traditional down-home Blues flame.” “..excellent amplified blues harp playing.” “..fine vocals by both men.”
Blues In Britain
“..exceptional harmonica playing.”
Blues In The South
“..brilliant vocalist..” “..technically gifted..” “..intense blues with precious originality.”
Gianandrea Pasquinelli www.bluestime.it
Further Information.
Within the Blues, I work with Alex Haynes, and Tom Attah. I run the Irish band The House Devils. I teach harmonica privately and I run classes at The Met, Bury. I’m also a harmonica lecturer at Leeds Conservatoire.
“..beautiful harp solos..” “Fantastic.” www.bluesmagazine.nl
I have written dozens of songs and tunes on numerous albums. I have composed for TV, theatre and film and I have created lots of library music.
“Master harmonicist” “..brilliant way of playing..” “..his warm voice is rather pleasant to the ear.” Gilles Blampain www.bluesagain.com
Here are some of my upcoming gigs.
Wednesday 12th March: Matt & Phred’s, Manchester with James Lawley. 8pm.
Sunday 23rd March: The Bakers Vaults, Stockport with James Lawley 3pm
Friday 2nd May: Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Festival with Alex Haynes.
Friday 9th May: The Met, Bury with Alex Haynes. 8pm.