Matt Shockley
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Singing Guitarist
- 16 Verified Bookings
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Often compared to artists like Jack Johnson, G. Love, and Nick Drake, Graybill is the stage moniker of vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist Kevin Graybill. Though comparable to others, he’s developed his own unique sound and genre sometimes referred to as Coastal-Folk, or Ganja-Blues. Graybill takes this style and makes covers his own, surely to be a crowd pleaser and special memory at your upcoming event.
We hired Kevin Graybill to play at our brunch in the Oceano Dunes and he did not disappoint! The music really set the tone for a fun, yet relaxed event. Everyone really enjoyed the set and he kept the good vibes flowing until the end of our event. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for great live music.
Price Range: $525+
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - General Liability
A mix of covers and originals to fit the atmosphere of the event; all in Graybill's unique "Coastal Folk/Ganja Blues" style....it'll be a special vibe that no one forgets!
“Graybill's music reminds us that thinking deeply and having fun are not mutually exclusive categories. In one song, Graybill can make us smile, tap our feet, and make us ponder the universe, sometimes in a single verse! As a modern troubadour, Graybill's songs take us on journeys where we meet curious characters, lost loves, and future bar mates so that we come away with a feeling that we are all part of one big wide family destined to be together one day." -Stephen Lloyd Moffett
Often compared to Jack Johnson, G. Love, and Nick Drake, Graybill is the stage moniker of vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist Kevin Graybill. Though comparable to others, he’s developed his own unique sound and genre sometimes referred to as Coastal-Folk, or Ganja-Blues.
Although his passion for music and performing started in his late teens, he spent much of his 20s living in Seattle and exploring ways one might blur the lines between vocation and play. This meandering “path less traveled” weaved through experiences in mushroom foraging, tech startups, eastern philosophy, World Beard Championships, bio-hacking, dog walking, Uber driving, improv theatre, and even 200 mile bike rides. It wasn’t until his late 20s that his passion for music was rekindled along this path in the most unlikely of places.
It was at this point that Graybill started a "dialogue facilitation" business. As things evolved, he began performing some of his original songs at these dialogue workshops, and would use the lyrics as part of the conversations he would facilitate. This exercise opened the floodgates and songs began pouring out of him.
Moving to the central coast of California, he found the perfect place to allow his creativity to peak. Turning into a working musician, he started playing for tips at seafood shacks on the water, eventually building up to playing every stage in the area, over 150 shows a year.
2020 was set to be Graybill’s biggest year yet with a tour through the West coast and Montana booked. That’s when COVID hit. Instead of wallowing in disappointment, he redirected the ambition for touring into recording his debut album, High Tide/Low Tide. Recorded as two six-track EPs, together they strike a balance between High Tide’s sunny optimism and full-band arrangements and Low Tide’s more stripped down rainy introspection.
High Tide/Low Tide was self-released on April 16th, 2021, and went on to win Album of the Year on The Central Coast of California for the 2021 New Times Music Awards.
Graybill’s momentum continued into 2022 as he followed up a remix collaboration with electronic artist 9 Theory, with progress on his sophomore debut “The Path Less Traveled,” which includes the single “It’s Alright” featuring G. Love, which was released on Friday, March 18, 2022.
“It’s not every day you come across an artist who invites you in with a sound that is unassumingly familiar and comforting, and then gets you to stay with raw, heart-mending lyrics that capture a deep universal desire for hope and connection. Graybill is that artist and he has opened the door…walk on in!” -Barry Johnson
Sound is provided, just need a place to plug in. Having said that, I DO have a battery powered amp if need be. Lights are not provided.
Crazy Love-Van Morrison
Better Together-Jack Johnson
No Diggity-Black Street
Hotel California-The Eagles
Don't Stop Believing-Journey
Don't Worry, Be Happy-Bobby McFerrin
Georgia-Ray Charles
Sittin' On The Dock of The Bay-Otis Redding
Bring It On Home To Me-Sam Cooke
Rodeo Clowns-G. Love & Jack Johnson
Magnolia-JJ Cale
After Midnight-JJ Cale + Eric Clapton
Wonderful Tonight-Eric Clapton
Time After Time-Cyndi Lauper
Sex and Candy-Marcy Playground
Banana Pancakes-Jack Johnson
My Ladys House-Iron and Wine
On and On-Jack Johnson
Knockin on heavens door-Bob Dylan
Flake-Jack Johnson
And it Stoned me-Van Morrison
Traffic in the Sky-Jack Johnson
Last dance with Mary Jane-Tom Petty
Changes in Latitudes-Jimmy Buffett
5oclock somewhere-Jimmy Buffett
Waterfalls-TLC
Glycerine-Bush
**Lots of wonderful vibey Graybill originals too!!
Jack Johnson, Donavon Frankenreiter, Trevor Hall, John Mayer, G. Love, Nick Drake, Iron and Wine, Sean Hayes, Van Morrison, Bob Marley, Michael Franti.
A dedicated 15a circuit power outlet
Canopy tent, umbrella, or awning if performing outside.
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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