![]() ![]() Having begun the process of leaving music as a full-time musician after fifteen years, four of which were with his former band, to pursue a career with an arbor company, he was invited out on the road with the amazing Lost Dog Street Band. Matt decided fairly recently to make sharing his own stories as a solo artist a full time pursuit. Many of those themes are included throughout his lyrics. Matt also related to Shane’s personal struggle with substance abuse, and then his sobriety, because he has taken a similar path in the past year. One of the lesser known songs by the band, he shared that its traditional Irish sound infused with Celtic folk punk, combined with historical storytelling, has informed his own songwriting and performance style. Heavily influenced both artistically and personally by the Pogues’ front man Shane MacGowan, he mentioned “The Young Ned of the Hill” as the song that inspired him most in their catalogue, and was a favorite to listen to as he was developing as a musician. Speaking to Matt for over an hour one Saturday afternoon, I learned about his journey to where he is now, and just what a phenomenal gift he is to the music community. He has a history that has given fire to his life’s purpose, and he wants to help change the world for the better through his music and actions. ![]() Matt Heckler’s passion for sharing his music goes well beyond his musicianship, lyrics and composition. ![]()
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