Pat Angello Fan Club Music Blog

My brother has had a large influence on my musical tastes ever since I was a kid.  He introduced me to the Beatles, the Who, the Clash, the Monks, the B-52’s, and many others I can’t even think of right now.  I certainly had my own groups that I liked, but I blame/thank him for turning me into a music junkie!  And now, he’s done it again.

A local (Fort Collins) Colorado band called Matson Jones has just hit the scene.  Though the CD has a 2004 copyright on it, the release date was early June.  The coming out party is soon!  They are HUGE in Fort Collins, and there is a good reason – they are reshaping pop/punk/alternative music and have a bizarre concoction of instruments, harmonies, and style that will make you want to hear them over and over.

Matson Jones is:

Martina Grbac: Cello, Vocals

Anna Mascorella: Cello, Vocals

Matt Regan: Bass

Ross Harada: Drums, Casio

Yeah, two cellists!  So don’t think you’re going to hear yet another (insert random string quartet here) plays Metallica.  You may be reminded just a little of something like that until the vocals and drums kick in.  Then we’re off on a completely different and incredible sound.

The vocals are my favorite part – mostly done through a speaker box with awesome harmonies that are reminiscent of one of my other favorite bands, That Dog.  Also, the lyrics are very repetitive to keep the punk feeling to the group.

I want you to be the one of the cool kids – the first one to tell your other music loving buds about this band before they hit it huge, because they will.  So here’s what I want you to do:

Visit the official website.  There you can hear clips from about half of the songs on the CD.  If you like it, let me know and I can assist you in picking one up!  There are not many places that carry it so far.

In Denver:

Wax Trax 303.831.7246

Twist & Shout 303.722.1943

Black & Read 303.467.3236

Also, use the web site to see Matson Jones in concert! 

I love this CD – haven’t been able to turn it off since my bro handed it over to me!  Go to the website and listen for yourself.  If you want to send me some dough to pick one up for you here in town, I’d be happy to!  I certainly think the Bills need a copy each!  And NO I will not burn it for you.  I’d rather support these guys and girls and help them out!  Or, call/visit (via the web) one of the record stores above and ask them to ship one to you (I’m partial to T&S myself).

5 out of 5 (I love every tune – that never happens!)