Matt Wertz

Matt Wertz
Matt Wertz (2006)
Background information
Birth name	Matthew Stewart Wertz
Born	February 17, 1979 (1979-02-17) (age 32) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Origin	Liberty, Missouri, U.S.
Genres	Rock
Occupations	Singer-Songwriter
Instruments	Guitar Vocals
Years active	2001 – Present
Labels	formerly with Universal Republic
Associated acts	Dave Barnes Ben Rector
Website	mattwertz.com
Notable instruments
Guitar

Matt Wertz is a singer/songwriter. Originally from LaVale, MD he now calls Nashville, Tennessee, home. ^[1] Wertz's interest in music started when he was young, but it was his interest in visual art that led him to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he graduated with a degree in Industrial Design. It was while he was living in the dorms that his musical talents and ambitions grew.

Upon graduation, Wertz gained a considerable fan base by performing at Young Life camps, after releasing "Somedays", his first album, produced by Steve Wilson. His next two studio albums, and one EP, have all been produced by himself and Ed Cash with an exception on the EP where his best friend Dave Barnes helped produce the album. Aside from touring with such acts as Jon McLaughlin, Jason Mraz, Jamie Cullum, Gavin Degraw, Matt Nathanson and Jars of Clay, he has headlined several tours nationally in the early to mid-2000s.

Matt's songs have been featured on shows like Brothers and Sisters, Wildfire, and One Tree Hill. He can also be heard in the movies Employee of the Month and My Super Ex-Girlfriend.

On September 19, 2006, Matt released his third studio album, Everything in Between. In late 2007, Wertz went back on the road with fellow singer-songwriter and friend Dave Barnes. Their aptly named tour, Two Birds/One Stone, toured around the country, ending up in their hometown of Nashville.

In December 2007, Matt signed a record deal with Universal Republic Records. Matt announced this news to the media on The Mark Zito Show, a college radio show at Syracuse University. Matt released a new record in September 2008 called Under Summer Sun.^[2]

In November 2009, Matt announced on his website that he is no longer with Universal Republic and to celebrate, he began giving away a free album that had been recorded live at the Triple Door in Seattle on May 28, 2008, entitled "If It Ain't Broke...".

In January 2011, Matt released his latest single, "Feels So Right," as part of his album, "Weights & Wings," released on March 15, 2011 ^[3]. He kicked off a tour to promote the album on March 25th, 2011 in New York City. ^[4]

Discography

Album	Information
Damascus Road	Released: Independent
Somedays	Released: 2001 Debut Album Produced by Steve Wilson
Orange EP	Released: 2002 Independent
Twentythree Places	Released: 2003 Second Album Produced by Ed Cash and Matt Wertz
Live in Paradise	Released: 2004 Live from Boston, MA
Today & Tomorrow EP	Released: 2005 Independent EP Produced by Dave Barnes and Matt Wertz
Everything in Between	Released: 2006 Third Full Length Studio Album Produced by Ed Cash and Matt Wertz
Under Summer Sun	Released: 2008 Fourth Full Length Studio Album Universal Republic Records
Where We Started EP	Released: 2008 Universal Republic Records EP
If It Ain't Broke...	Released: 2009 Full Length Live Album Available free here: [1]
While We're Becoming EP	Released: 2010 Handwritten Records EP
Weights & Wings	Released: 2011 Nettwerk Music Group

References

1. ^ http://whowritesthisstuffpodcast.wordpress.com/2011/09/09/episode-14-matt-wertz/
2. ^ http://www.amazon.com/Under-Summer-Sun-Matt-Wertz/dp/B001COVD9U
3. ^ http://www.aolradioblog.com/2011/02/02/matt-wertz-feels-so-right/
4. ^ "Matt Wertz Premieres Second Track "Running Back To You" From Upcoming 'Weights & Wings'". Netwerk Press Blog. February 18, 2011. http://www.nettskinny.com/story/20110218/matt-wertz-premieres-second-track-running-back-you-upcoming-weights-wings. 

External links

• Official Website
• Official MySpace
• Matt Wertz collection at the Internet Archive's live music archive

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Date of birth	February 17, 1979
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