Matt Noveskey
| Matt Noveskey | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 16, 1976 |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist-Bassist-Producer |
| Instruments |
vocals Guitar Bass |
| Labels | Universal Records |
| Associated acts |
Blue October (a+)machines Lambs to Lions Harvard of the South Wesley Lunsford Switch Toast Botfly Language Room IAmDynamite Courrier (band) Alpha Rev Paco Estrada |
William Matthew "Matt" Noveskey (born June 16, 1976 in Adrian, Michigan) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, guitarist, and bassist, best known for his work with the bands Blue October and (a+)machines.
Noveskey grew up in a very musical household in Northern Michigan. His uncle played bass guitar and sang in a touring rock band, his brother plays drums, and his grandparents played guitar, piano and accordion. Inspired by his uncle Jim Noveskey, Matt started playing bass at age eleven and has been playing in bands since he was a teenager. His first band was called Love Muscle and he also played in a band called Toast, which included his brother on drums. His early musical influences were bassists James Jamerson, Larry Graham, and Flea.
Noveskey graduated from Saint Francis High School in Traverse City in 1994. He attended various Michigan colleges and bartended while playing weekend shows with a variety of local acts, including the bands Switch and Botfly. Acting on a tip from his booking agent, in late 1998 he successfully auditioned for Blue October. His first show with Blue October was at Satellite Lounge in Houston, Texas in early 1999.
Noveskey joined Blue October in 1998 after the departure of the group's original bassist, Liz Mullally. Noveskey played guitar, bass and sang backing vocals on Blue October's 2000 major label debut Consent to Treatment. He also created the artwork for the album and along with Justin Furstenfeld, co-wrote the single "James" and the live fan-favorite "You Make Me Smile."
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