Matthew Prozialeck
Matthew Prozialeck | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Matthew Charles Prozialeck |
| Born | September 3, 1989 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Harmonica, Vocals |
| Associated acts | Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers Matthew Stubbs GA-20 |
Matthew "Matt Charles" Prozialeck (also known as Matt Charles & Matt Prozialeck) is an American Blues Harmonica player and Singer. Born September 3, 1989 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for being a member of Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers and his work as a sideman[1] He primarily plays Chicago Blues.
Background
Matthew Prozialeck grew up outside of Chicago, Illinois.[2] He graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2013. He played trumpet as a kid. He never played the harmonica until he lived in the college art dormitory.[3]
Career
He took harmonica up at age 18 after hearing Howlin’ Wolf, The Yardbirds, Muddy Waters & The Paul Butterfield Blues Band on the radio.[4] He started playing professionally in college. He learned to play the harmonica and played around the local blues scene for years. In 2015 Prozialeck relocated to Boston, Massachusetts to join the band Erin Harpe & The Delta Swingers. The Delta Swingers toured nationally and were semifinalists in the International Blues Challenge in 2017. At the age of 27 he was the second youngest harmonica player in the competition and the youngest to reach the semifinals that year. His first album with the Delta Swingers, Big Road was released on Vizztone in October of 2017 to positive reviews[5] and chart performance[6]. In a review of the album by Daniel Pavlica of The Rocktologist, his playing was recognized and the reviewer said he played with poignancy and lusty confidence.[7] Two albums he has played on have made national blues charts [8] A 2018 article in Blues Blast Magazine described Prozialeck the band's "secret weapon" [9] 'In November 2017 he became an official endorser for Seydel Harmonicas [10]. The Delta Swingers were Nominated for a Boston Music Award during his final year with them in 2018 [11]
Post Erin Harpe & The Delta Swingers
In January 2019 he left Erin Harpe & The Delta Swingers to record and focus on solo work. In 2018 Prozialeck began collaborating with Matthew Stubbs and working on his own solo album. In May 2018 he played on the sessions GA-20’s debut album as a guest which also featured Charlie Musselwhite and Luther Dickinson, on their debut single. Their first album which will be released in 2019. In January he recorded his first solo album; which is planned for release in 2019.
Discography
Albums
| Artist | Release title | Catalogue | Year | Fmt | Role | Notes # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers |
Big Road Big Road |
Vizztone Label Group 634457798410 Vizztone Label Group – VTJJ02 |
2017 2017 |
LP CD |
Acoustic and electric harmonica | Band member [12][13] | |
| Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers | Christmas Swing | Vizztone Label Group CDVTJJ 003 | 2018 | CD | Electric harmonica, engineer | Band Member | [14] |
| GA-20 | Title TBA | Karma Chief Records | 2019 | LP CD |
harmonica, backing vocals | Sideman | |
| Matt Charles | TBA | Lead Vocals, Harmonica | Band Leader Songwriter |
[15] |
| Artist | Release title | Catalogue | Year | Fmt | Role | Notes # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pariah feat. Smitty Spits & Daisy Chains |
"Royal Stoned" | Ninth Order Productions | 2018 | Digital single | Harmonica | [16][17] |
References
- ↑ Bill Copeland Music News, November 3, 2017 - Harmonica man Matt Prozialeck shines as member of Erin Harpe & The Delta Swingers
- ↑ Mattcharles2.bandzoogle.com - Bio
- ↑ The Chicago Tribune, July 31, 2015 - Blues band gig becomes permanent for Naperville resident by By Sarah Freishtat
- ↑ Mattcharles2.bandzoogle.com - Bio
- ↑ Blues Blast Magazine, Issue 12- 5 February 1, 2018Issue 12- 5 February 1, 2018 - Featured Interview – Erin Harpe
- ↑ Erinharpe.com - Music, The Christmas Swing
- ↑ The Rocktologist - Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers - Big Road Review by: Daniel Pavlica
- ↑ Positively Naperville, Friday, November 10, 2017 - ‘Harmonica man’ from Naperville is playing blues big time in Boston
- ↑ http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/issue-12-5-february-1-2018/
- ↑ C.A. SEYDEL SÖHNE - Matt Charles Prozialeck
- ↑ https://bostonmusicawards.com/nominees/
- ↑ Discogs - Matt Prozialeck
- ↑ AllMusic - Erin Harpe / Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers, Big Road, Credits
- ↑ AllMusic - Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers, The Christmas Swing, Credits
- ↑ Mattcharles2.bandzoogle.com - Home
- ↑ Sound Cloud - Pariah Official, Pariah - Royal Stoned (feat. Smitty Spits & Daisy Chains)
- ↑ iTunes - Royal Stoned (feat. Smitty Spits & Daisy Chains) - Single
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