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Let The Pigs Fly

Matt Cox

"...one of the region’s most authentic and gifted voices, which he has proven again on his new album. “Let The Pigs Fly” showcases his respect for — and command of — roots music in its many iterations. The songs exude the wit, tenderness, humor and sharpness that have made Cox such a resonant writer and performer not to be missed." -Ryan Evans,

"...one of the region’s most authentic and gifted voices, which he has proven again on his new album. “Let The Pigs Fly” showcases his respect for — and command of — roots music in its many iterations. The songs exude the wit, tenderness, humor and sharpness that have made Cox such a resonant writer and performer not to be missed." -Ryan Evans, KZUM 89.3

Matt Cox - Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Harmonica, Banjo, Mandolin, Dobro, Ukulele, Percussion Colin Duckworth - Pedal Steel and Electric Guitar Jarron Wayne Storm, III - Drums, Vocals Craig Balderston - Upright and Electric Bass, Vocals Kevin Lloyd - Accordion, Piano, Hammond-B3 Organ

Recorded and Mixed at Fuse Recording, Lincoln, NE by Charlie Johnson. Mastered at Focus Mastering, Omaha, NE by Doug Van Sloan. Produced by Matt Cox and Charlie Johnson. Album Artwork by Josh Audiss.

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Pets

Matt Cox

Matt Cox - vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, slide guitar, harmonica, upright bass, drums, piano

Purchase/download here: https://mattcox.bandcamp.com/track/pets

“Pets” by Perry Farrell, Stephen Perkins, Peter Distefano, and Martyn Lenoble

Copyright Kiss Me Here Inc.

As a kid in the early 90’s I spent a lot of time watching MTV (120mns,

Matt Cox - vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, slide guitar, harmonica, upright bass, drums, piano

Purchase/download here: https://mattcox.bandcamp.com/track/pets

“Pets” by Perry Farrell, Stephen Perkins, Peter Distefano, and Martyn Lenoble

Copyright Kiss Me Here Inc.

As a kid in the early 90’s I spent a lot of time watching MTV (120mns, Alternative Nation, Head Bangers Ball) and “Pets” by Porno For Pyros was, and still is, one of my favorite songs and music videos of that era. I first heard Perry Farrell when my brother, introduced me to Jane’s Addiction’s Ritual de Habitual in 1990. When I was 14, or so, we went on a family vacation to Colorado, and whatever little mountain town we were staying in had an even littler record store, and I bought the first Jane’s album there, as well as the self-titled Porno For Pyros, with “Pets”. I burned through a lot of batteries listening to those songs with my headphones on that trip, and it’s standard mountain music to me now whenever I’m lucky enough to revisit those kinds of places. I think it was the line about dinosaurs that first really got to me, or the humble notion of us all just being pets in the universe. I’m still hoping aliens will come and teach us how to treat each other some day. Anyways, here’s a reimagined version of that song…

-MC

DISCLAIMER: Heads up for the two F-bombs in the first verse!

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It's a Very Monkey Summer!

Matt Cox

Recorded at home in the spring of 2020. All banjos, spoons, and other instruments performed by Matt Cox. Additional vocals by Lauren Lucille. Cover Art by Josh Audiss.

Howdy! Kids, parents, friends, and neighbors! Does the pandemic got you down? Are you feeling tired of the same old routine? Well, if you’ve been suffering from what feels like a

Recorded at home in the spring of 2020. All banjos, spoons, and other instruments performed by Matt Cox. Additional vocals by Lauren Lucille. Cover Art by Josh Audiss.

Howdy! Kids, parents, friends, and neighbors! Does the pandemic got you down? Are you feeling tired of the same old routine? Well, if you’ve been suffering from what feels like a permanent case of the Mondays, then it’s time to charge up your favorite listening devices and get ready to laugh, giggle, and sing-a-long to 11 brand new renditions of some of history’s most unforgettable classic songs!

Shake your bones and get loose with “The Hokey Pokey,” or saddle up and take a ride on “The Old Chisolm Trail.” Swing your partner round-and-round with “Skip To My Lou,” and get your engines going with “Riding In My Car (a.k.a. The Car Song).” Whether sitting around your favorite fishing hole, or just headed to the grocery, this little bundle of joy also pairs well with backyard campfires, socially distant birthday parties, and rainy days stuck inside baking with Mom.

Recorded at home (where else?) in the Spring of 2020 with all banjos, spoons, and other instruments performed by Matt Cox and additional vocals performed by Lauren “Baby Monkey” Lucille. We hope that these recordings will bring smiles to your faces, love in your hearts, and help to ease the burden of being cooped up during these uncertain times.

Until next time, Stay safe. Stay silly. Have fun!

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Live in '09

Matt Cox

A rock 'n roll-at-heart stampede of Country, Folk, and Blues delivered in 45mns of raw, whiskey-infused-energy that was the driving force behind this emerging singer/songwriter's earliest works.

Matt Cox - vocals, guitar, harmonica Ben Zinn - guitar, pedal steel, dojo Seth Ondracek - bass Nick Semrad - piano Matt Arbeiter - drums

Produced by

A rock 'n roll-at-heart stampede of Country, Folk, and Blues delivered in 45mns of raw, whiskey-infused-energy that was the driving force behind this emerging singer/songwriter's earliest works.

Matt Cox - vocals, guitar, harmonica Ben Zinn - guitar, pedal steel, dojo Seth Ondracek - bass Nick Semrad - piano Matt Arbeiter - drums

Produced by Jeremy Garrett and Matt Cox Recorded live at The Waiting Room Lounge in Omaha, NE in the Spring of 2009.

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It's a Very Monkey Christmas!

Matt Cox

Recorded at home November - December 2018. Vocals and all instruments by Matt Cox. Additional vocals by Lauren "Baby Monkey" Lucille.

It was a cold and bitter early December morning. The previous night's fire had refused to die, but the warmth from its coals could no longer be felt against the chill of the chimney’s draft.
Downstairs, beneath

Recorded at home November - December 2018. Vocals and all instruments by Matt Cox. Additional vocals by Lauren "Baby Monkey" Lucille.

It was a cold and bitter early December morning. The previous night's fire had refused to die, but the warmth from its coals could no longer be felt against the chill of the chimney’s draft.
Downstairs, beneath stocking hats and slippers, away from the winter winds that whipped outside, Daddy and Baby Monkey were filling their bellies with the days first round of hot cocoa. When they were finished, Baby Monkey grinned a big chocolate mustache grin, and in the spirit of the upcoming holiday, began singing The Wassail Song. “Wait!,” Daddy Monkey said with a surprise. A microphone stood like a Christmas tree in the corner of the room and he reached for his laptop. He pushed a small red ornament-looking button at the top of the screen making little lights on the microphone light up.
“I think we should record this! What do you think? Just for fun?” Daddy Monkey asked, hoping to not spoil the moment. He handed Baby Monkey a pair of black earmuff-looking headphones and said “Here. Try these on.” “One, two. Check. Check. One, two,” said Baby Monkey, recalling all of the times she had watched Daddy Monkey perform, and imitating his low voice. “I think we should record a whole Christmas album!” And so, as it was said, so it was done, and it’s been told that on Christmas Day relatives and neighbors rejoiced all across the land. No one had ever heard such a joyous sound, or received such a heartwarming gift before. A gift for the holidays that would truly keep on giving and be treasured for an eternity.

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High Places

Matt Cox

"Cox has again crafted an album of vivid songs that are layered, relatable, and as engaging as anything to come out this year.” -Ryan Evans, Tree with Roots KZUM 89.3

"Wonderful. Honest. Authentic." -Rick Galusha, Pacific Street Blues KIWR 89.7

Matt Cox - vocals, guitar, harmonica, banjo, percussion Colin Duckworth - electric and steel guitars,

"Cox has again crafted an album of vivid songs that are layered, relatable, and as engaging as anything to come out this year.” -Ryan Evans, Tree with Roots KZUM 89.3

"Wonderful. Honest. Authentic." -Rick Galusha, Pacific Street Blues KIWR 89.7

Matt Cox - vocals, guitar, harmonica, banjo, percussion Colin Duckworth - electric and steel guitars, mandolin Eric Elworth - upright bass, vocals, accordion, rhodes, organ Jarron Wayne Storm, III - drums and percussion, vocals Dan McCarthy - piano Gino Meyer - charango

Produced by Jeremy Garrett and Matt Cox Recorded at Hidden Tracks Studio, Omaha, NE

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The Cost of Everything and the Value of Nothing

Matt Cox

"...begins with the death of his mother and ends with the collapse of all humankind, and somewhere in between is a critique on the excesses of 21st-century America... oddly optimistic and slightly utopian." -James Walmsley, The Reader

Matt Cox - vocals, guitar, harmonica, banjo, percussion Colin Duckworth - guitar, mandolin, pedal steel Vern

"...begins with the death of his mother and ends with the collapse of all humankind, and somewhere in between is a critique on the excesses of 21st-century America... oddly optimistic and slightly utopian." -James Walmsley, The Reader

Matt Cox - vocals, guitar, harmonica, banjo, percussion Colin Duckworth - guitar, mandolin, pedal steel Vern Fergesen - accordion, piano Josh Dunwoody - upright bass

Produced by Jeremy Garrett and Matt Cox Recorded at Hidden Tracks Studio, Omaha, NE

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