Matthew Jones

• Our ministry offers everything from a simple, stripped-down acoustic set to a full creative concert production of original material (with our own team providing production - sound, lights, and media; we travel with our own backline & frontline equipment). We love to share the stories behind our original songs.

• For church settings, we also provide nights of worship or lead today’s top current worship music in congregational settings (including music from Bethel, Elevation, Hillsong, Vertical Worship, Jesus Culture, Passion, Mosaic, etc.) at weekend services, conferences, youth rallies or camps, and retreats.

• Creative outreach events including our Christmas musical production “A Not-So-Silent Night”, a celebration including popular carols and original tunes that will leave you singing throughout the season!

• We have performed and are comfortable in a variety of settings including churches, large-scale festivals (including various main stages), youth rallies, special events, coffeehouses, outdoor beach amphitheaters, youth camps, schools/universities, private events, television programs, and more.

• While we work hard to be excellent entertainers, we are ministry-focused musicians; our main focus is to connect people spiritually in an authentic, current and relevant way. We use high energy production/entertainment elements (videos, lighting programs, and fog/haze machines for ambiance), and times of ministry & storytelling to accomplish this. Upon request, we partner with speakers to provide a full conference experience.

• We tailor each event to meet the needs of the people who will be in attendance. We consult with every venue in advance to assure your event is a memorable success.

Matthew Jones is a soulful Christian pop singer-songwriter and worship leader based in the Northeast. Labeled a powerhouse voice set on reminding people that God has a hope and a future for each of our lives, singer-songwriter Matthew Jones has been performing and leading worship for the better part of his life. Drawing inspiration from life experiences and blending musical influences ranging from pop to gospel/R&B, CCM and worship from such artists as Rachael Lampa, Unspoken, Jaci Velasquez and Tobymac, Matt fuses soulful vocals with precise artistry and masterful lyrics to create songs that are as catchy as they are relatable. Matt formed the band Right Hand Shade in 2016, going on to release two acclaimed full-length albums and several singles, touring the US East Coast and performing on stages before large crowds at high-profile festivals, beach amphitheaters and youth retreat weekends. During these years, Matt leaned full throttle into his God-given gifts and watched many dreams become realities: Recording with award-winning producers, receiving national radio airplay with multiple singles, and opening for such artists as Mike Weaver (Big Daddy Weave), Phil Joel (Newsboys), JJ Weeks, Mark Schultz, Love & the Outcome, John Tibbs, and others. It seemed like Matt’s voice was unstoppable.

But the fulfillment of these dreams and the band’s rise as one of the fastest-growing Christian acts in the Northeast also came with its share of losses and soul-searching questions. During the pandemic and following the departure of two band members from Right Hand Shade, Matt found himself searching for that voice that once seemed unshakeable. Through conversations with friends and mentors, God’s reminders to lean into Matt’s own unique story became clear. He began dreaming of new music that would reflect his gospel and worship roots, combined with his experiences on the mission field in Latin America, and as a parent of two children with a chronic illness. Amid healing, new songs were born. Soul-filled songs. Songs about grace. Songs that enable Matt to access the heart like nothing else can. Teaming up with award-winning producer Chris Hoisington (The Brothers McClurg), Matt released his long awaited full-length solo album in 2024. Signing with Nashville-based label A Thousand Hills Music, winning Christian Male Pop Artist of the Year at the 2024 WVIU Radio Music Awards, touring nationally, opening for such artists as Unspoken, Cade Thompson, and Jason Gray, and performing on the main stages of such festivals as SoulFest and Connect Festival, Matt is continuing his journey as a solo artist and advancing RHS’ mission of strength in a dark age. Today he tours the East Coast to share his story of hope and freedom with renewed authenticity and vulnerability. As it turns out, his voice is as strong now as it’s ever been.

The Matthew Jones Team Offers:
Corporate worship events, spoken messages, acoustic numbers within set and/or separate full acoustic set, prayer/ministry time as requested by venue, and/or full concert to include performances of original material. We are able to open for other acts or have other acts open for us (our honorarium does not include other acts opening for us). Honorarium is the same for Christmas production.

We are able to provide the following production:
● Sound – FOH speakers & subs, mixer, laptop & ipad, & sound engineer
● Media – Lyric projection via laptop & projector, portable screen, tech member to run slides
● Lights – Stage lighting (2 T-bar trusses with 4-led wash lights each, 4 front LED wash lights, 2 back wall strips, 2 moving laser combos)
● Backline & all instruments (drum set, keyboard, guitars, bass, cajón, microphones, stands, all cables, and in-ear monitor system), ipad for clicks/tracks.
***Specific production needs to be determined by event goals of the venue and MJ representative(s).

Travel Considerations:
● We request a meal for each band & crew member the day of performance (or cash buyout TBD in advance) for each performance set. For a full day with 2 performances, the Operator would provide 2 meals. For a full weekend conference or retreat, the Operator would provide 3 meals per day for full days and one meal per performance set on partial days.
● If traveling outside a 250-mile radius from Haverhill, MA, we request overnight accommodations (hotel rooms or Air BnB, dependent upon touring schedule, to be negotiated with Operator).
● Travel: We are able to travel up to 500 miles by car from Haverhill, MA. For distances beyond 500 miles, we are available for fly dates (Operator is responsible for air travel expenses for band & equipment and transportation to & from venue destination).
● Special pricing may be reasonably negotiated with individual venues or churches based upon their resources or extenuating circumstances (i.e. a church may only be able to afford a certain amount but they may also be able to take up a love offering at the event in addition to that reduced base rate). These situations should be discussed with the agent and/or band representative before a contract is agreed to.
● We offer Add-on VIP Status for ticketed events to include a Meet & Greet, a signed physical copy of the album, group photos with the band, a Q&A session, refreshments, and preferred seating for the concert, to be discussed with the agent and/or band representative before a contract is agreed to.

Weekend Conferences & Retreats:
We are able to tailor a program of multiple appearances suitable for a multi-day event, including performance concerts, worship, acoustic sets, spoken messages, group music lessons or jam sessions, ministry/prayer support, background music to accompany speakers, worship team development, and other services to meet the needs of the venue. Agent and band representatives will work with your venue representative to design a program that exceeds your expectations. Honorarium for multi-day events to be negotiated with venue representatives and based on number of appearances, set list length, and production requirements. We request meals and overnight accommodations for each day of multi-day events.

We tailor each event to meet the needs of the venue; each event requires different arrangements. These may include (but are not limited to): Deposit, honorarium, travel, lodging, and meals. In the case of a confirmation, further details (instrument input list, stage plot details, technical specifications, run list, etc.) will be made available and included with a final ministry commitment and associated rider.

Terms are negotiable depending upon length of set(s), travel expenses, equipment and personnel provided by venue vs. band. We offer full concerts to include performances of original material, spoken messages, acoustic numbers within set or separate full acoustic set, prayer/ministry time as requested by venue, and/or corporate worship sets. We are able to open for other acts or have other acts open for us (our honorarium does not include other acts opening for us). Matthew Jones may perform a set up to 2 hours in length as a support, headlining or solo act.

Matthew Jones travels with a sound system, in-ear monitors, basic lighting, laptop for lyric projection, drum kit, keyboards, & backline. Production details to be determined by needs of the venue and Matthew Jones Team representative in advance.