New Beginning

hey, hey...

So, it's been a little while! Sorry about that...

it's safe to say that I've been supercrazybusy these last few months with packing, moving, unpacking, getting married (!!!!!), going honeymooning, unpacking, working, and school.

all the while, the music never stopped. I'm actually in the middle of working on an EP. My plan is to write & record 5 songs in 7 days. So far, I've finished one song and I'm 2 days into the "experiment". This was inspired by one of my favorite artists, Damien Rice, who set out on the road from Dublin to Barcelona with the goal of writing and recording a song a day for 10 days and turning it into his next album. He's a bit more ambitious and talented than I am, so I scaled it back a bit. In any case, the 1st song, "Man from the mountain", is just about done & I'm already taking mental notes for the next song. This EP will be available for purchase eventually--and I'll let you know.

Some sad news....

End Result has come to an..well....End. No---we didn't have a huge fight or anything. It just happened. Life happened. James & his family moved back to Little Rock for a better life. We all miss his dry wit and quick solos and sense of humor. But he's doing well. When this started happening, the wheels just kind of stopped moving. The recording was paused, but we were still able to finish/master 9 songs, which is great. Ross is forming his own sound as I type this---he has a wealth of musical ability and there's no doubt that he'll do something truly amazing with it. Marc is great---they're expecting another child soon & he has been a rock of sorts for me in my life's transitions.

We had an awesome run---and a lot of fun & memories to take from the whole experience. I think our band was good. Not to sound snobby, but I really liked what we were doing and the direction that we took. We were around for almost 2 years and we played as much as we could. I know that it opened my eyes and helped me to become a better songwriter and a better person.

With that being said---
I'm still writing all the time. I'm still listening to music & words all the time. It never stops--and for that, I am grateful. I'll keep this thing going....I've already posted 2 new songs--"My, My" and "Coffee Black"--and will keep you posted & keep the music coming.

I just need to find an outlet for this music in Waco. It's not really a "music town". But...Austin is right down the road. Wow...this ended up being MUCH longer than I thought it would be.

Before I go, (and on behalf of the other 3/4 of End Result) I just want to say THANK YOU. Thank you for your love, support & encouragement over the last 2 years. A very special thank you to our wives & families...you helped us as we went on a very fun & amazing ride.

WE'D LIKE TO THANK:
Coffee Retreat, Rockstarz Patio, All Star, Babe's Sports Bar & Grill, Bruff's, Cafe Soleil, Fitzgerald's and especially MOJO RISIN. Also these fine folks that helped us along the way in one way or another: Mark, Robbie, Archie, Carl & Rob for roadtrippin', Erika, Jack & Terri, Jennifer, Alicia, Mari, Stephanie, Laurel, Tess, Mike, and Maura & Jake for the awesome website.

I'd Like to thank James, Ross & Marc. I had a blast and won't soon forget.

Ok---enough sappy stuff. I have to get back to writing. Take care & see you soon---

Matt