Matson Jones: Biography

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• Discography
• Biography
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Formed:

Jan 1, 2003 in Fort Collins, CO

Genre:

Rock Music

Decades Active:

2000's

Matson Jones featured two cellists/vocalists, a drummer, and an upright bassist. No one was named Matson Jones the band's name was a sly art world reference. But with the intriguing harmonies and sawing cellos of Martina Grbac and Anna Mascorella out front and a straightforwardly driving rhythm section of Ross Harada (drums) and Matt Regan (bass), the Fort Collins, CObased quartet created a raw sound close to conventional indie rock. No guitars, of course, but still. There were also comparisons made to PJ Harvey and Rasputina. Though Grbac and Mascorella had collaborated previously, it was with the 2003 establishment of the quartet lineup that their sound really came together. Local buzz developed quickly, helped along by shows with prominent locals like DeVotchKa. Matson Jones issued their selftitled debut in June 2005 through Sympathy for the Record Industry. Touring followed.

- Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide