Bman's Blues Report

BLOOMINGTON — For most 18-year-olds, graduating from high school would ranks as the Big Life Experience of the Year. For Bloomington’s Matthew Curry, being handed his diploma with Bloomington High School’s Class of 2013 last string was just one in a series. The veteran blues prodigy is putting a capper on his amazing ’13 by headlining this year’s New Year’s Eve at the Castle party at 8 p.m. Tuesday, along with musical cronies the Turncoats and Kyle Yap. It’s Curry’s second NYE in a row headlining at the Castle — still, he notes, his favorite musical space. That’s saying something, since 2013 saw the singer-guitarist performing in major venues during his first national tour, opening for rock legends Foreigner in arena spaces and playing a flurry of summer blues fests, from the Chicago Blues Festival to the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival. “I love the Castle,” he says. “It’s so historic and not so huge like, say, the Coliseum (U.S. Cellular) … you get to be mor...

I just received the newest release, Electric Religion , from Matthew Fury and the Fury and it is a solid balance between clever, well written radio blues/rock tracks and hot bothered blues guitar tracks. Opening with radio rocker, Love Me Right , Curry puts out a very strong effort with a clever hook and strong vocals and guitar accents. Set Me Free has a real "southern blues rock swagger" and smoking hot guitar riffs that Curry is known for. Six String Broken Heart is a well crafted ballad really showing how strong a voice Curry has at such a young age and super key work from Erik Nelson. Put One Over is a real driving Texas style blues rocker. Jeff Paxton on bass and Greg Neville on drums hold down the bottom and Nelson really rolls the 88's but it's Curry who steps up strong on this track throwing down some monster guitar riffs! Excellent! Hundred Dollar Friend has a really cool bass line and the lead riff is really tight. This is the best ZZ Top song that ZZ...

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Lodging: If you're thinking about a motel, you need to book now and tell them that you are coming in for the blues fest, just in case we are blocking a room that they are not telling you about. You can even camp right at the fest grounds! Complete area lodging and camping information is available on our website . We hope to see you at the Fest! Tickets: You can order tickets online or over the phone toll-free at 1-888-567-1567 . The handling and processing cost is lower through our online shopping cart vs. by telephone. Tickets in advance are $25 for one day and $40 for both days. Advance pricing is good through July 14, 2012. Venue and Directions: The Festival is held on historic St. Feriole Island, right on the Mississippi River. Click here for detailed information on how to get to the Prairie Dog Blues Festival via automobile. Information: For additional information about accomodations or about the city of Prairie du Chien call 1-800-732-1673 or visit...

Matthew and The Fury played this weekend at Mississippi Valley (there was a front page article in the Quad City Times, photo with him in the crowd on his new wireless tearing it up on Voodoo Chile) and then at Blues Brews and BBQ's in Champaign, (and sat in with Ronnie Baker Brooks). The band has also been nominated for 3 awards: Best Debut CD, Sean Costello Rising Star, and Best Blues Song. If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! -  ”LIKE”

BLUES 1st PLACE Tommy Castro, Bonnie Hayes Belvedere Tiburon, CA, USA 2nd PLACE Matthew Curry - Matthew Curry and The Fury Normal, IL, USA 3rd PLACE Leeann Atherton Austin, TX, USA Here's the top 3. Matthew and the Fury are opening for Kenny Wayne Shepherd on May 8. If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! - ”LIKE”

Our friend Matthew Curry is still going strong having been named as a finalist International Songwriting competion in the Blues Category with Blinded By the Darkness and then in the Teen Category, If I Don't Got You .If you haven't had the chance to check out Matthew, now would be a great time. Bman Like my Facebook Page, Post your video on my Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! Share your favorite posting and get more exposure for your favorites band! - ”LIKE”

Matthew Curry & The Fury are headed to Springfield IL for the Illinois Central Blues Club jam with the MoJo Cats on Feb. 25. There's a nice little buzz going about that - Matthew is starting to play out of the local scene more. He's looking to work the St. Louis, Chicago and Indy scene and looking to make some contacts. Who's got some contacts... the booking agents are not into taking a 16yr old seriously. Jeff Beck went through this too... I'm resolute that they'll get it, and they'll be glad they did - especially whoever is first! The title track of his first CD "If I Don't Got You" will be on the Indie Music Reviewers Festival compilation CD. He's also getting considerable airplay around the US, but also in Australia, the UK and Spain on shows like Salty Dog's Blues Radio, and Terry Knott's "RoadRash Blues" show, also syndicated in the US on KCOR. happy to see that these are some of my largest markets (Sans Ger...

You all remember Matt Curry and the Fury. I wrote about him a while back, reviewed his new self produced cd and then caught an interview with him. Well, Matt is really rolling! His debut CD, "If I Don't Got You" is in the second round of the IBC Best Self-Produced CD; and one of the tracks "High Water Everywhere", was featured on the House of Blues Radio Hour. He's also just recently been booked for the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, which is pretty huge. He's working on some new songs and crafting some really fine lyrics for someone who hasn't had life knock him around too much yet. (He gets his drivers license in a month). He also received an extremely strong review for his new cd in Blues Review November/December issue! He also had the following review in Dutch Magazine Rootstime! (Excuse my translation) We have over the years, many CDs of promising young blues-artists but we were never so much floored as by this debut release of Matthew Curr...

Last week I interviewed Matthew Curry of Matthew Cury and the Fury. Matthew is a very talented performer with a sound well beyond his 16 years. I don't want to overplay Matthews age because I believe that his talent is strong for a performer at any age. I am very impressed with this cd actually feeling that it may be one of the best new recordings that I have listened to in the past year. Matthew has strong writing capabilities (writing 7 of the 9 tracks on this new release), a unique singing voice, and great guitar tone on top of excellent playing skills. Often there are a few strong tracks and a few fillers on even the best artists recordings. I truely feel that this is a great cd and am recommending it to all of my friends! I don't know if you get the idea that I really like this cd but if I haven't given you that impression... I REALLY LIKE THIS CD!!. The rest is up to you. If you don't listen to my advice and buy this now, don't wonder why you can't get s...

Liner Notes  Exclusive Interview with Matthew Curry I was lucky to catch up with Matthew Curry, band leader of "Matthew Curry and the Fury". I am really liking what I'm hearing from this kid and his band. They are extremely tight, his guitar tone is really rich, his playing is fluid and original and his vocals just feel right. Bman: I was checking out your sound and you really have it going! How long have you been playing? Matthew:I got my first guitar (a little Walmart one) when I was 4. I took some lessons when I was a little older, but mostly I'm self-taught. Bman: Yeah. It sounds like you were born with that thing in your hands. It's just great when you find a natural talent and also someone who is original. Do you come from a musical family... I mean... you have a very mature sound for such a young guy! Matthew: I got the guitar bug from my dad. He played guitar, listened to lots of music like Stevie Ray and Eric Clapton. Bman: Well, ...

This is a medley but i think you can see that these guys can cook and this kid can not only play but sing! Matthew Curry and The Fury deliver energized blues and blues rock along with great show. Matthew, at 16 and already a veteran performer, is astonishing audiences with his blazing guitar playing, original songs, and soulful voice. After a busy season of summer festivals, Matt and The Fury returned to the Castle Theatre on October 1 for their long-awaited CD Release Party. Audience favs like “Walk Out That Door” and“If I Don’t Got You” were on tap, and then the enthusiastic crowd was treated to the new Matthew Curry originals on the CD. Blues legend Bryan Lee says, “Hurry to hear Matthew Curry, he is the real deal! He plays from his heart, soul and mind.” Matthew has jammed with blues greats Coco Montoya, Tommy Castro, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Bernard Allison, and Bryan Lee. Ronnie Baker Brooks says, “Matthew is an awesome talent! He has a natural feel as if he was born with a guitar in...