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



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.

Thu 6th Nov: The Stables Tavern, Manchester with Alex Haynes & James Lawley 6.30 – 9.30 pm.

Sat 8th Nov: Hitchcox Cider, Oxfordshire with The House Devils 8 pm.

Sun 14th December: Bluefunk, Poynton with Alex Haynes 7pm.

Fri 16th Jan: Blues Harmonica Night at The Met, Bury 7.30pm.

A History of Blues Harmonica 1920s – 1960s

Sun 25th Jan: The Bakers Vaults, Stockport with James Lawley 3pm.

Sat 6th June: Spring Bank Arts, New Mills with Alex Haynes 8pm

Fri 19th June: The Met, Bury with Alex Haynes 7.30pm.

Thu 2nd July: Sale Festival with The House Devils 7pm

“..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