 "Photo: Photo courtesy of Matt Hires")
Matt Hires, a 22-year-old FL native, performed at The Double Door Inn last Wednesday. As an up and coming talent, while he may be new to the Charlotte music scene, he left the venue with them wanting more.
He is only a week and a half into his tour and his hopes are high. “Crowds have been good so far... and I’m excited for the next couple of months,” Hires said. Unfortunately due to a sore throat, his set had to be rearranged, although it defiantly was to no disappointment.
Hires started playing bass at around the age of 12 with the help of lessons. Then at the age of 16 he picked up the guitar and taught himself. “[Starting out] I only played the lower four strings, because that was what I knew from bass,” he said laughing. The passion for music wasn’t his alone in the Hires family.
His father has been on tour before as a drummer, and actually did some trading to get Matt a 1977 handmade acoustic guitar. “It’s a little beat up,” said Hires “but it has a lot of character.” This was the guitar he started the tour with but being too nervous about letting anything happen to it, he switched to a different acoustic.
With his upbeat attitude and pop/acoustic music there is much to love. His musical influences range from Bob Dyaln, The Band, Ryan Adams, The Birds, Tom Petty, The Beatles, to Chris Carrabba from Dashboard Confessional. His easy to love music is of full catchy melodies that are certain to be kept on repeat whether it’ll be on your iPod or simply in your head.
Off his newly released debut album Take Us to The Start, there are many songs that stand out. His song “Perfect Day” was featured on ABC’s Private Practice, and “You in the End” was both co-written and guest featured by Sara Barellies.
Though this is his debut album it cannot be disputed that he has raw talent. He was as much of joy to listen to on his album, as he was to meet. It can easily be understood that his winning personality shines through in his music. Though seeing him perform in person is an experience that should not be missed.
His album Take Us to The Start is on Itunes.
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