Matt Shockley
- Laguna Niguel, CA
- Singing Guitarist
- 16 Verified Bookings
Yessica N. said “Matt was amazing! He has excellent communication skills. He is super friendly and just completely amazing! Everyone at our event enjoyed and loved his…”
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I am a professional musician with over twenty years of experience and performance. My unique musical style combines vocals and guitar alongside live looping drums, bass, and keys. This allows me to utilize these various instruments and orchestrate them into a breathtaking experience for the listener that both entices and excites in a way that they have never witnessed before.
Jake did a great job at our Super Bowl party. He arrived early, set up, and played a great variety of music to entertain my guests.
I would recommend him for future events.
Price Range: $80-$150
Gig Length: 40 - 120 minutes
Languages: English
If you were to stumble across one of my live performances, you would encounter an unparalleled high-energy exhibition. I have a strong connection with my audience, so I make to sure that I deliver beautiful original music along with eye contact with each audience member watching on. A stunning performance that captivates everyone watching, observers witness a spectacle that they have never before seen--and likely never will again.
A California native, music performance has always held a significant role in my life—dare I call it a love of mine? However, I was always told to get a degree even if my long-term plans always revolved around music, thus I graduated from UCSB with a B.S. in Psychology. Psychology was a great choice for me for a multitude of different reasons, but the critical thinking skills I acquired while earning my degree allowed me to become a still greater musician who is on a constant journey to develop and advance his artistry. Another reason psychology has had a profound impact on my musicianship is due to the fact that I deeply understand how the brain interprets music—both for the listener and the performer. Now, I have been playing music for over twenty years and teaching for over a decade. Psychology is still an integral part of my love of music—especially when it comes to guiding young musicians. How you ask? Well, I guess you'll have to find out. Reach out to me anytime.
All I need is a couple of three prong outlets I can plug my instruments into. I have all the necessary equipment to amplify the sound.
February 13, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | House Party |
My setlist falls into two categories--originals and covers. For covers, I have a diverse setlist including songs like Fly by Sugar Ray, The Scientist by Coldplay, Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson, I Will Follow You Into the Dark by Death Cab for Cutie, The Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix, Dear Brother by Nahko and Medicine for the People, Bowl for Two by The Expendables, The General by Dispatch, Wiseman by Slightly Stooped, Hey Yeah by Obadiah Parker, and much more. My originals include hits off my three albums. Some of the songs are entitled Chillin with the Homies, Solid Ground, Early Mornin Sunrise, and Star-Gazer.
In my performances I incorporate songs from several different genres, but happy, upbeat beach tunes and rock n' roll inspired melodies dominate much of my set lists. Jack Johnson, Jimi Hendrix and Sublime are just a few artists I draw inspiration from. I also find influence from lesser known bands like Nahko and Medicine for the People and The Beautiful Girls. Regardless your music preference, I curate an epic show guaranteed to entertain!
All I need is a performance area that is at least 5 feet deep with a width of 8 feet.
Yessica N. said “Matt was amazing! He has excellent communication skills. He is super friendly and just completely amazing! Everyone at our event enjoyed and loved his…”
Sherry G. said “Jack was amazing entertainer and great with kids. All the kids loved him!”
Laurie R. said “Matt is a pro and very experienced. We had a nonprofit event, and he needed very little direction, and it was exactly what we were looking for. I'm…”
Marissa C. said “This is the second time we've had Michael sing at one of our parties and everyone raves about him! Has a beautiful voice and a fantastic repertoire…”