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 New England. 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 East Coast of the USA 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 & co-writer Chris Hoisington (The Brothers McClurg), Matt released his long awaited full-length solo album in 2024. Nominated for 2024 Christian Male Pop Artist of the Year and Pop Song of the Year at the 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.

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.