Great night!
by Britt on 12/17/23Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club - PortsmouthAmazing show as usual from the Matt Schofield Band! And the venue/ staff/ food and drinks were top notch. Lovely night!
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British Blues Hall of Fame Guitarist Matt Schofield - with 3 Consecutive Wins for "British Blues Guitarist of the Year” - continues to push the frontiers and reshape the boundaries of the British Blues tradition. A Multi Award-Winning Guitar Virtuoso, Singer, Songwriter, Producer and Bandleader with more than 30 years of performing, Schofield's impact as one of the most influential and distinctive guitarists of his generation is unquestionable.
The Los Angeles Daily News wrote, ‘In Schofield, the UK has produced the best Blues guitarist from any country in decades… head and shoulders above the herd."
Along with a storied career that has taken Schofield and his band to 30+ countries worldwide comes awards as well as industry and critical acclaim: 3x-"British Blues Guitarist of the Year", "British Blues Album of the Year"; the first guitarist inducted into the "British Blues Awards Hall of Fame", Mojo Magazine "Blues Album of the Year", and Guitar & Bass Magazine's "Top Ten British Blues Guitarist of All Time" alongside Eric Clapton and Peter Green.
Schofield's fluid and melodic playing and iconic tone has inspired legions of guitarists, and a sought-after line of signature instruments and equipment including a Two-Rock Matt Schofield amplifier. What remains ever impressive is Schofield live. From main stages at prestigious festivals to packed houses in legendary clubs, Schofield's ability to connect with audiences immediately and profoundly is unforgettable. His authenticity, mastery of guitar, emotive vocals, and improvisational brilliance are brought to life within his innovative original compositions.
Amazing show as usual from the Matt Schofield Band! And the venue/ staff/ food and drinks were top notch. Lovely night!
Matt and the band played a fantastic collection of new and old original tunes and Christina killed the Aretha Franklin classic Dr Feel good! Wolfe on the Hammond B3 with left hand bass was awesome. Will be back next time Matt’s playing Jimmy’s!
Music was good food not so much i really liked the music but the food we had and there was 4 of us was not good the venue was good and will return but plan to eat else where before show
Matt and company never fail to put on a great show.
First class venue. Sound couldn't have been better. We were in the bar, so somewhat limited view but this was overcome by closed circuit TV that showed things you wouldn't have seen from the front row. Matt was terrific, as expected. I hadn't seen him in over 10 years. Incredibly fluid guitar licks and playing. His new band (for me) did a solid job and are also excellent musicians.
Another great show from a truly gifted guitarist. I'm glad to see that more people are becoming aware of the hidden treasure that is Matt Schofield. He has much to offer a willing listener in the way of his passion and performance of the blues. I would recommend to Matt to incorporate some covers in his set to further highlight his talent which would also to his benefit draw more listeners...Loved the show...!!!
I saw Matt for the first time recently in Fairfield Ct and he played all Albert King covers and he was off the charts impressive. The trio at Chappaqua with hisown material was uninspiring. I didn’t stay until the end. Hes a very talentd and capable guitarist but this show was a yawner.
Scofield is a "master" guitarist/blues man. Exciting young musicians rounded out the trio. This was my first exposure to Matt Scofield, and the band exceeded my expectations. I hope that he will return to this venue, and I will make a point of getting the word out to others, about this incredibly talented musician. Don't miss him if he is playing at a venue near you!