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

Seydel Harmonicas: I am an endorser of Seydel Harmonicas https://www.seydel1847.de/matwalklate

YouTube link for excerpts from the Blues Harmonica History Night at The Met, Bury 16/01/2026: https://youtu.be/9MR80Le8KJg

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.

Friday 19th June: Mat Walklate. Alex Haynes & James Lawley at The Met, Bury 8pm.

Mat Walklate and Alex Haynes with James Lawley

Thu 2nd July: The House Devils at Sale Festival 7.30 pm.

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Sun 5th July: Mat Walklate & Alex Haynes at Den Engel, Leek, Staffs 3pm.

Sun 2nd August: Mat Walklate & Alex Haynes at Maryport Bowling Club, Maryport, Cumbria 4pm.

Sun 9th August: Mat Walklate & James Lawley at The Bakers Vaults, Stockport 3pm.

Fri 14th August: Mat Walklate & Richard Moss at Tea, Toast & Post, Robin Hood’s Bay 7.30 pm.

Tue 22nd Sep: Mat Walklate & James Lawley at Matt & Phred’s, Manchester 8pm.

Sun 4th Oct: Mat walklate, Alex Haynes & James Lawley ( as ‘Cryin’ Shame’ ) at Den Engel, Leek, Staffs 3pm.

“..brilliant harmonica blues..” “..excellent chromatic..” “..dazzling force on the harp!”

Don Crow donandsherylsbluesblog.wordpress.com

“..confident, with a versatile, mature and extremely refreshing production..” “The harmonica, in all its forms..becomes brilliant, played by one of the UK’s leading experts..” “..excellent soloist.”

Marco Piazzalonga Jazz’n’More Switzerland

“..his Blues is damn powerful, intense and explores all kinds of styles..” “.. a treat of intense moments..” “..impressive mastery..with sumptuous solos, but also with his deep and warm voice..”

Erick Diard Blues & Co France