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**A World-Class Vocalist, Acoustic Guitarist & Showman**

BearFootSoul is Matt White, a singer-songwriter and performer with 25+ years live music performance and entertainment industry experience, specialising in solo appearances for weddings and parties.

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5 October 2026

We hired Bearfoot Soul to play at our party after hearing Matt sing at Helmingham CarShow last year. He played a variety of tunes including some of his own compositions which were great. Thank you Matt and sound engineer Josh for helping to make our party such a great success!! More...

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14 September 2026

I had the pleasure of having BearFootSoul perform at my music festival here in Felixstowe. Everyone including myself thought his performance was outstanding. I should include the remarks from Peter Healey my sound engineer who's been in the business for 50 years saying his performance was fantastic. My favourite part is when he steps away from the stage singing amongst the crowd he makes it look effortless. Would I recommend BearFootSoul???100% YES! Hope he'll work his magic at Raysfest again and again More...

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5 September 2026

BearFootSoul delivered an incredible performance at BigDaySmallCountry Festival, not something we doubted as he is the consummate professional with an incredible voice and stage presence. It was great to hear his original music, I hope other festival and venue promoters take note. He was also kind enough to extend his set to fill in a gap of a cancelled artists. Thank you Matt. More...

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24 August 2026

Thanks so much …Absolutely brilliant singing and entertainment 🤩All our wedding party was dancing and loved every second. Bearfootsoul were so easy to work with and very professional . Highly recommend and we will definitely book them again. 🤩 More...

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23 August 2026

No party should be without him....absolutely brilliant.

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23 August 2026

Fantastic performance by BearFootSoul last night at Croxton Village Hall again can’t wait for next time 5*

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28 July 2026

Had the pleasure of watching barefoot soul playing in Southwold last weekend thought he was brilliant. Not only an extremely well rehearsed set and excellent vocals plus he is a really lovely individual interacted with the crowds and seemed to make everyone feel that little bit special. Will definitely watch out for his future performances . More...

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19 July 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Matt was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. He created an amazing atmosphere with a fantastic mix of songs, got everyone dancing, and really made our event special. His voice, professionalism and ability to read the crowd were first class!!Communication was excellent throughout, he arrived fully prepared, and everything ran seamlessly. We had so many guests commenting on how good he was.If you’re looking for someone to bring great vibes, fantastic songs and a memorable performance, I couldn’t recommend Matt highly enough. Thanks again for helping make it such a brilliant day! More...

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19 July 2026

We listened to Bearfoot Soul at my sister-in-law’s birthday party and he was amazing! We couldn’t stop saying how good he was. He is not only a pitch perfect singer with a wide range of songs in his repertoire, but he has the charisma to get the crowd going too. Everyone was enjoying themselves and dancing the night away. It was such a fun time and I would recommend him to anyone. I’ve also started following the Soundcloud original work and it’s also very very good. Taylor Sheridan, if you’re listening, you need to get the new track for your next show’s theme song! More...

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20 June 2026

Saw bearfootsoul at Flying Guardsman Hadleigh yesterday and this singer and entertainer is amazing.Also not forgetting his son🎤🤩🤩

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26 May 2026

Absolutely incredible! We hosted a Hoedown fundraising event and Matt was brilliant from start to finish, he got the crowd going with a mixture of his songs! Everyone loved him! Would highly recommend!!! More...

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26 May 2026

From the word go, the music was fantastic, Matt encouraged you to join in with the singing, and we all did, but it didn't take away from the wonderful show that BearFootSoul put on. Original songs were fantastic, such a great voice. Cover songs that you know and love, and sung with heart and soul. Everyone got up and danced along to the music. If you get the chance to see BearFootSoul go. More...

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31 March 2026

Where do I start…. Incredibly talented, professional, reliable and brought the best vibe Will continue to have you in our family events and hold you close to our heart! Absolutely outstanding evening. We can’t thank you enough x More...

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15 February 2026

I honestly cannot thank Matt and his team enough for making our wedding reception so incredibly special.Matt sang during our buffet, our first dance, and a few songs afterwards to kick the party off — and from the very first note, he was just magical. He was an absolute delight and a true professional from start to finish throughout the whole process.He made everything feel so personal and meaningful, and truly made us feel so special. He got the crowd going effortlessly, yet still created that alive-but-chilled atmosphere we’d always dreamed of for our wedding. It was exactly the vibe we wanted.So many of our guests asked, “Where did this angel fall from?!” and wanted to know how we found him. If we could have him on repeat 24/7, we absolutely would.Matt and team — thank you so much for everything. You were unbelievably amazing, and we genuinely felt like little kids when you started performing. It’s a memory we’ll treasure forever. Eternally grateful 🤍 More...

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25 January 2026

I booked BareFootSoul (Matt White) to perform and DJ at my 50th birthday this January, having seen him perform at the Alex Café Bar in Felixstowe a couple of times. When my daughter and I met Matt and his son, we enjoyed chatting to them after their sets, and we thought they were lovely people, as well as a talented musician/performer and sound tech respectively.I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with all of the planning for my birthday party, so a friend of mine kindly contacted BareFootSoul on my behalf. My friend was very impressed by what Matt had to say and also remarked on how lovely Matt had been to speak to. I was provided with a quote and information about what BareFootSoul could offer, and Matt arranged to chat with me via video call closer to the date of my party. During that call, we talked through all of the information I’d been sent via email and WhatsApp, and Matt was very clear that they would tailor what they offered to my preferences and requirements. We discussed what kind of music I would like and how I’d like the live performance and DJing to fit around my sit-down meal at the Alex Brasserie. As BareFootSoul performs at the Alex Brasserie quite regularly, it was very easy to leave them to liaise with the venue.On the night of my birthday party, I arrived to find that Matt and his son had everything beautifully set up on stage, had completed the sound check, etc., and were ready to roll. The performance was absolutely amazing, as I’d come to expect, and the DJing and background music were exactly what I wanted.During the night, so many of my guests came up to me to ask where I’d found BareFootSoul! They all commented that he was “great” and told me how much they were enjoying the performance.My youngest nephew, Rian, immediately seemed to love the live performance! Matt let him play percussion instruments, do a little vocal work, and even gave him his plectrum at the end of the night. From the moment Matt started playing, while we were still seated at the dining table, Rian was dancing in his seat, and although he was a little shy, he later hit the dance floor! Rian became extremely enthusiastic with lip-syncing and air guitar during some of the performance. In fact, Rian was so taken with BareFootSoul that, a couple of days later, for his birthday, he requested a guitar! I turned up with his gifts to find him playing a realistic-looking toy guitar with the plectrum that Matt had given him. Rian was not the only member of my party who received attention and involvement during the performance, and this caused a great deal of amusement and enjoyment!Throughout the entire experience — from the initial enquiry, the booking, our video chat, the correspondence, and finally the performance on the night — BareFootSoul were not only very professional, but also incredibly warm, friendly, and sensitive to my needs and preferences. At the end of the night, I received a hug from both Matt and his son and felt as though I would always be welcome at any BareFootSoul performance 🥰I would not hesitate to recommend BareFootSoul to anybody looking to book music and entertainment for their party or other event. More...

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18 January 2026

Matt/Bearfoot Soul is a true gent and showman. Talented doesn’t even cover it! So pleased I booked him for our town centre Christmas event, he brought a really positive vibe, encouraged people to join in and had one of the most purest voices I had ever heard. Will defo be booking again for 2026! More...

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18 November 2025

We booked Matt to sing at our children’s joint 18th and 21st birthday party, and he was absolutely outstanding. From the very first song he had everyone on their feet — no easy task with a mixed crowd of ages and tastes. He completely read the room, creating the perfect atmosphere and keeping the energy high throughout the night.Matt is a truly talented, soulful singer with a brilliant ability to blend modern hits with older favourites, making sure there was something for everyone. Our guests were full of compliments, and the dance floor was never empty.We couldn’t have asked for better entertainment! More...

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2 November 2025

Bear foot Soul delivered an unforgettable musical experience that captivated us all from start to finish. From foot stomping grooves to tender ballads he knew exactly how to connect with his audience. A great night had by all. See you next year.Kay and Derek More...

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22 October 2025

Booked BearFootSoul for a 30th birthday party at Skylark and it was a great decision. Matt was great entertainment and the evening was all really well organised. It was a seamless process and I didn’t need to worry about anything on the night. The entertainment was excellent and the guests loved it! Everyone was up and dancing and it was a brilliant evening. More...

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26 July 2025

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BFS are professional masters of their craft. friendly , adaptable and brilliant. Great communication from the off and always working towards tailoring the evening to our requests. Matt is an awesome performer and singer and pitched it perfectly. The crowd loved it and We would do it all again in a heartbeat. More...

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22 July 2025

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We had the absolute pleasure in hiring this singer and his son Josh, they had the party up and dancing and were brilliant I think at least 4 bookings will be made by my friends Brilliant singer in all genres loved it will definitely be following him

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What better way to spend a Summer Sunday afternoon than singing & dancing the rain away? You good folks know how to let your hair down and made us feel so welcome - thanks for the kind words and sharing your home with us for the day. We'll be back any time you like!

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29 June 2025

Band Entertainment

Could not recommend highly enough. Absolutely fantastic performance and got everyone on their feet dancing at my wife's birthday party. All the guests commented on a brilliant singer but how well he engaged with the audience to make it a memorable evening. Thank you again and anyone considering booking don't hesitate this guy is amazing. More...

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Wowsers!!! When you mentioned it being Yellowstone-themed surprise party I thought it would be cool but your family took it stratospheric with amazing outfits, sing-alongs, warm atmosphere and even some line dancing - Cowboy hats off to you for organising! Amazing! When's the next one??? Thanks Damon.

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18 June 2025

Singing Lessons

Matt's holistic approach to Vocal Coaching is absolutely faultless.
The faith he shows and the confidence he builds is something truly inspiring.
So much more than a Vocal Coach, a Guru, Musical Therapist, you name it, Matt's got it. Highly recommend..!!
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Thanks Andy! It's been an absolute pleasure joining you on your vocal development journey so far. Keep up the amazing work - looking forward to seeing you at your gig in the future. Rock on, brother! -M

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1 May 2025

Band Entertainment

We’ve booked BearFootSoul for our event in September. All communication so far has been quick and easy. We’re looking forward to finalising details with Matt.

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27 April 2025

Wedding Entertainment

What an incredible evening we had with Matt! He made our wedding reception unforgettable, bringing amazing energy, fun, and brilliant entertainment from start to finish. Matt was fantastic at getting everyone involved, and his songs kept the party alive well into the night. He’s not just a great singer with a soulful voice, but also a truly great guy and entertainer. If you’re looking for someone to light up your event and create lasting memories, I can’t recommend Matt highly enough! More...

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That's super kind of you Stewart - we love what we do so much, it's a beautifully full circle when good folks like you and your welcoming friends & family get right into the flow of the party from the word go. If you need us again, just say the word. Warmest regards to you, Laura & family from the BearFootSoul crew. -M

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5 April 2025

Band Entertainment

We hired Matt of Bearfootsoul for my 50th birthday celebration. He was absolutely amazing. I can’t thank him enough he completely smashed it. Delivered a huge range of songs effortlessly. His voice and sound were smooth and I will definitely be watching him where he’s next playing. Top man Cheers Matt. More...

13 November 2024

The music was great. This guy has a great voice and played requests. It was a house party for my early birthday. 5 stars

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1 September 2024

Guitar Lessons

I met Matt; BearFootSoul through Bark, when looking for a
guitar teacher
I have been having lessons with Matt for 3 months now.
He is very supportive, and encouraging teacher
My playing and understanding of the guitar has really come on.
Matt has given me the confidence to work on new guitar
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But the main thing it has always been fun.
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17 July 2024

Matt was just amazing from start to finish. Super organised and really good communication. Made everything so easy for me. On the day Matt organised all the music for us and was fantastic. He was welcoming and got everyone up and dancing! He has such an amazing voice and I would highly recommend. More...

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Hey Rachel! Thank you so much - that was an amazing wedding!!! It was our honour to contribute to your celebrations!! Wish you all the very best. Warm Regards, -M

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9 June 2024

Event Entertainment

Awesome evening, thank you Matt . You really made the evening. You are a fantastic singer and entertainer. I woul have no hesitation to recommend you to anyone, will definitely book Matt again

24 April 2024

BearFootSoul... everything you could want in a musician. Ridiculously talented, cheeky, engaging and makes everyone smile ✌️

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19 April 2024

Event Entertainment

We booked BearFootSoul for my husbands birthday. Matt was fantastic a great evening had by all. Everybody commented on his spot on vocals. His performance was mesmerizing. Matt was professional from the start of the booking process right through to the end of the evening. If you have a wedding, birthday or any celebration get chatting to BareFootSoul you will not be disappointed. Thank you so much Matt, hope to see you again very soon. More...

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16 February 2024

Band Entertainment

Very helpful and efficient, hoping to work with him in the future

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8 October 2023

Band Entertainment

Matt, thank you so much for playing our party yesterday. Everyone had a fantastic time, and were so complimentary of you, you really made it a great party 🥳 thank you. I was very impressed from the beginning with your professionalism, it's so rare to deal with someone so organised! But your initial contact email was very reassuring, and I felt confident all the way through the journey that you'd deliver a great service, and you really did. A great all round experience, topped off by an amazing party! More...

25 August 2023

I hired Matt to play at my son's wedding party. I was able to chose the songs for the playlist, which personalised the set.
Matt is an excellent performer, his voice is amazing and he engages well with the crowd. I would highly recommend Bearfoot Soul to add magic to any party you're planning.
A very happy customer
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20 August 2023

Chose Matt for my summer garden party, professional, talented and really made our afternoon perfect. Roll on next year…. 😁

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16 July 2023

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Matt is unbelievably talented and engaged with the whole party and really personalised our event. Nothing was an effort for him, such a genuine class act

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Carrie - what can I say - that was a spectacular evening to remember. The whole family on the dance floor singing along was something to behold. Hope to see you all again very soon. Thank you for being so welcoming! -M

8 June 2023

Matt is a truly talented musician, engages with the crowd, incredible vocal range, would recommend hands down! True professional too can’t wait to have him back.

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The pleasure is all mine Dom, so lovely to have the opportunity to play to a home-town crowd regularly. Thanks for looking after us so well and for supporting local live music. Nice one! -M

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6 June 2023

Band Entertainment

From start to finish Matt was a complete professional to deal with. We own a busy pub where our customers love live music. To say Matt didn’t disappoint is an understatement!! Absolutely superb performance and we are looking forward to seeing him again on the 5th August at our Greyfest festival and hopefully again towards the back end of the year. Thank you Matt 👏🏻👏🏻 More...

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Thank you Jimmy - what a great vibe you, your family & punters have going there at Greystones. I had a superb evening and can't wait to come back soon. All the best, -M

17 May 2023

Bearfoot Soul helped make our day fantastic. from contact to the ceremony, there was constant contact and demos of the song list we wanted. We had Matt with us all day. his professionalism is second to none. Timings for when the music was needed were spot on and a happy, cheery guy. I would recommend him for anything not just weddings. The name is well suited to Matt, he has a real passion for what he does and sang from his soul, which shows in his work.
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Thank you Dan! That's so very kind of you to say and much appreciated. It was a grand ceremony and a perfect day. So happy to have been a part of it. Let me know when the anniversary party is planned! :) All the best to you, -Matt

16 May 2023

Matt sang at our wedding including when the guests were being seated, while I walked down the aisle and our first dance. Matt has left us with such special memories as he made the ceremony more intimate. I highly recommend BearFootSoul, thank you very much. More...

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Hi Sarah, It was a great honour to be part of your wedding ceremony and reception. Your song choices were top notch and a real pleasure to perform. Wishing you all the very best! -Matt

10 May 2023

Matt performed at a Coronation party I held for 150 guests and was the star attraction. He did three brilliant sets and everyone has been contacting me since to say how good the band was. He interacted with the guests through his music and got everyone dancing all night long. I would thoroughly recommend Matt for any function as the band were 5 star More...

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Hi Jonathan! What a glorious day that was indeed. Thanks so much for inviting BearFootSoul to participate in your celebrations. Let's do it again soon! All the best, -Matt

9 May 2023

BearFootSoul is an outstanding performer, who can get any crowd up on their feet. Matt did to turns at our Coronation Event which the village are still talking about. Top performer and a really nice approachable guy. 5 star from me and throughly recommended. Thank you Matt for helping to make our day a great success. More...

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That's very kind of you Paul, thanks a million! It was a grand day on the Millennium Green for sure and was my honour to participate. The sun shone on that beautiful crowd for the perfect finish. Hats off to you, Kelly, Phil and your team for putting it all together. Warmest Regards, -M

3 May 2023

Matt!! Thank you so much for an amazing afternoon of music and you being you! All our guests said how wonderful the music was and how much they enjoyed it. You have the best ability to gauge the vibe and perform accordingly. You really made the day. We will defo catch up with you when you perform locally. Much love. More...

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That's so kind of you to say Charley. It was a honour to perform at your celebrations - such a welcoming and lovely gathering of friends and family, and then the May Day sun shone through, completing a magical afternoon. Wishing you all the best. -M

12 March 2023

I would happily recommend Bearfootsoul for any celebratory event. Power voice, suitable for mixed ages and interacts with his audience. A truly memorable night for my 70th birthday celebration. Highly recommended. More...

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Wow Dympna - massive thanks!! You were all so much fun to perform for. Let's not wait another 10 years, shall we?!! There were some great shapes being thrown by your lovely family & friends on the dance floor. It was all I could do not to put down the guitar and join in! Wishing you all the best! -M

12 March 2023

Matt is a true entertainer, he is a great singer and made our birthday 🥳 party dinner/party very special. Would highly recommend him. I would definitely book him again. We had age ranges from 18- 85 he appealed to all of them. Loads of compliments from family and friends regarding Matt More...

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It was my honour and pleasure to perform at your party, Ethna! The warm and friendly reception from your friends and family made my work easy - great singers & dancers - every one! Hoping to see you again soon. All the best to you. -M

5 March 2023

Wow!! Matt is super talented. Awesome sound, vocals and style. Booked him for a birthday would definitely hire him again.

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Hey Michael!! That was a fabulous gathering and evening for Zoe's birthday - what a super-lovely group of folks! It was my pleasure to sing along with you all. Let's do it again very soon!

23 January 2023

Mat, huge thank you for making our daughters birthday a day to remember! It was a wonderful occasion, finally, being able to gather all our friends and family together. The sunshine was shinning and there was awesome music provided by yourself! Great mix of genres and eras to engage everyone there. Thank you so much again! More...

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Hey Chris! It was such an honour to celebrate her 1st birthday with your lovely bunch! Looking forward to some of that sunshine right about now!! Thanks for your kind words. Warm Wishes, -M

20 January 2023

Amazing vocals, guitar and performance as always by Matt. This set was a wonderful mix of music, with something for everyone. Matts presence and ability to entertain are always with authenticity. It’s special.
Absolutely recommend Matt for all your live music needs at any venue, any celebration and anytime!
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Thank you Hannah, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the show. Music in the open air is what it's all about! Looking forward to another beautiful summer day like that and some sun-soaked weather to do it all again! Warmest wishes, -M

16 January 2023

Matt, the biggest thanks to you for the most incredible evening and making our military Christmas function one to remember. You kept us all dancing and singing all night long and we couldn't have wished for anything more, you are genuinely a great person who wants nothing more than to entertain and make the event special. Thank you again so much!

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What a lovely message Paul, that's so kind of you. It was an amazing night from start to finish, no doubt down to a lot of hard work and careful planning on your part - congratulations. I especially loved the oompah band playing Beatles...wonderful, and the DJ was absolutely top notch. Thanks for the opportunity to contribute to your celebrations. What's next?? Let's do it! Warm Regards, -M

Q&As

Music is one of the deepest joys of my life. Combining my love for music and performance with my working life was the best decision I ever made. That positivity and freedom flows into the songs I write, the performances I give and the new relationships I make when finding new work. Who could ask for more?

I was working in musical projects as a sideline for many years while holding down an executive corporate job. When I gave my full time attention to music, I gained the flexibility to work for myself and provide for my family whilst expressing and focusing my creative energy on the pastime I love most.

I have 25+ years live music performing experience and have worked all over the world in many different settings to great positive response from all my clients. I'm happy to oblige any requested song or style that I can perform. My shows provide an eclectic and entertaining mix of material, adaptable to suite all occasions and venues. I use professional sound reinforcement and pride myself on a superbly clear sound, delivered at a volume appropriate to the occasion and client requirements.

Services

- Matt White -
Untamed, Unplugged & Unabashed!
Whether solo with professionally recorded backing or totally unplugged and organic - Matt bares his BearFootSoul with a One man, One guitar show, giving One hell of a performance to remember! Covers and originals intimately shared in a riveting, captivating and engagingly spellbinding solo act.