Some say rock is dead, but fans of Matt Axton know that Mountain Soul – Rock & Roll is alive and kicking. Grown in the mountains of Tahoe and with The Axton Musical Legacy as his guide, this West Coast-based singer/songwriter and band leader’s music is a powerful mix of classic storytelling folk with modern guitar-driven Americana rock twists.
Matt’s distinct baritone voice, unique finger-picker guitar style and wealth of legacy stories lands perfectly in an intimate listening room, a late night honky-tonk or large festivals opening for acts like Midland, Paul Cauthen and Leftover Salmon. Matt has recorded with music legends Steve Feroni (Tom Petty), Hal Cragin (Iggy Pop), Durga McBroom (Pink Floyd) and collaborated on projects such as “Abbey Road Reimaged – A Tribute to the Beatles” (Fernando Perdomo).
“Joy to You,” Matt’s signature sign-off, is not just a reference to his father Hoyt Axton’s most famous song, but a way of life. Matt strives to create community through music curating Americana Joy, a monthly live music series of local and touring bands in Los Angeles, spearheading the Tahoe Joy Music Festival benefitting local nonprofits, and showcasing upcoming acoustic artists with Americana Land , a music video channel. Boasting over 300 original songs with some of L.A.’s best players behind him (Badmoon), Matt Axton continues to carve his path in the independent Americana scene and proudly celebrates the family tradition of bringing just a little more Joy To The World!
