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Welcome to the official MCP Band website!
The Best of Southern Rock, Classic Rock and Blues
The band has been playing around the NJ and NYC scene for the last 7 years. With a trail of steady gigs behind them, the band continues to build, winning over new music fans. Besides the 100 plus varied southern rock, blues, and classic rock cover songs the band has under their belt, they have also become known for their award winning, original songs of southern fried boogie rock that keeps butts shaken and moving all night. Seasoned Pro's, this band is hot!
Fronted by "Rock 'til you drop" attitude, singer-songwriter, Matt Coffy, who has warmed up for acts including Foghat and The Guess Who, Bob Weir, Max Creek among other notables during his musical career, the Matt Coffy Band has blazed new sonic journeys into the new southern rock revival scene. With two recent CD's - Above The Waterline (2007) and Scale Worthy (2009), one can catch a glimpse of the great songwriting and amped up melodies that have captured numerous awards and press accolades.
Their high spirited and unhinged live shows are an incredible blend of talent, guts and pure inspiration for those who dig the roots of Southern Rock and Boogie Blues. The bands getting ready to party, so bring your friends and get out on the dance floor.
The Matt Coffy Band: Matt Coffy- Lead Vocals, Guitar Andy Fuchs- Lead Guitar, Vocals John Trani- Bass Chuck Tumulty- Drums, Vocals
Thanks to the fans from across the planet that have purchased our material online or at a show, or just showed up to watch us perform. Tell us your stories- themcpband@hotmail.com
BAND MEMBER BIOS
1. Matt Coffy - Vocals, Guitar
Energetic and creative front man for the band, Matt Coffy, has been slinging guitar for over 20 years. His past history in the regional music community includes opening up for well known acts including Bob Weir, Foghat, The Guess Who, Treat Her Right, James Cotten, Max Creek, Black Velvet and a host of other notable bands. His real passion is writing music. Over the years he has written close to 100 songs several of which have been recorded for the bands debut CD "Above the Waterline". Being the fun and warm person he is, Matt, has had an easy time drawing people in while playing and singing on stage. His guitar influences are Part SRV and Part Rick Richards. He is a devoted Dan Baird maniac and sings with that "rock em until they drop" attitude. A experienced and true performer to lead the band in it's amazing live shows.
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2. JT - John Trani - Bass
JT has been playing bass for almost 30 years, and has played with many talented musicians over the years. As part of a several locally successful southern rock bands before joining The MCP Band this year. JT's sound was formed from playing in bands that echoed the sounds of groups like The Outlaws, CDB, Allman Brothers and Marshall Tucker. JT has played the scene for years at bars and clubs all over New York and New Jersey. Interesting recent note, he was befriended by his bass idol Tommy Shannon (Stevie Ray Vaughn's bass player) in Austin, Texas. Subsequently, he was personally invited backstage to the Austin City Limits music festival, where Tommy and the Arc Angels closed the festiva, as the headlining act for the year. JT excels at the challenge to perform high energy originals as well. JT plays Fender and MusicMan basses and uses Hartke and Fender amps.
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3. Andy Fuchs - Guitar, Vocals
Andy grew up in his parent's music store, bathed in the magical sounds of Black face Fenders & Blue Diamond Ampeg amps. He eventually learned both music and electronics from age of 12. Andy learned to repair, modify & eventually build his own equipment. He won an Industrial Arts award when he built an electric guitar as a his final high school shop project ! Eventually, Andy ended up on NYC's 48th street repairing amps in various NYC area music stores. He eventually started building his own custom amps part time, and growing demand eventually led him to go full time and start his own manufacturing and service company. Andy's company now manufactures boutique guitar amps & effects used by musicians worldwide !! Since he was 17, Andy's worked as a professional musician playing in genres from Rock, Jazz & Blues, Polka music and even weddings. Andy's guitar style show influences from "The Kings" (Albert, Freddie, BB, and Martin Luther), to SRV, Robben Ford, Gary Moore, and many others. Andy has had the honor of jamming with musicians as diverse as Les Paul to Frankie Yankovic.
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4. ChuckTumulty (Chuckstix) - Drums, Vocals
With 20 plus years behind the kit, Chuck started drumming in 1981 at age 10. His college years were filled with successful romps in 90's cover bands. Since then he has played the NJ/NYC club scene in many rock bands, blues bands, funk bands & tribute bands. Chucks influences include John Bonham, Stewart Copeland, Stanton Moore (Galactic), Billy Martin (MMW), Alex Van Halen, Lars Ulrich, and, of course, Neil Peart. Chuck is an incredible talent and we are lucky to have him as a solid back beat to our lineup.
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The Matt Coffy Band.. History
Matt Coffy Band- Roots
1987-1989: Flat Staney band
1989-1992: Strong Waters
1992-1993: Broke and Hungry
1993-2000: MCP
2000-2003: Fudge Puppets
2004-2009: The Matt Coffy Productions Band ( MCP band)
2010-Present: Matt Coffy Band
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