Matthew Stark Discography of CDs

Matthew Stark music CDs These recordings are piece meal bringing Portland's Power of County from their inception to the present. David Rives Curtright (ex-Goddamn Gentlemen) and Matthew Stark (Clampitt, Gaddis & Buck) met at a bar where Matt had been bartending, after a while, they figured out they both knew hundreds of old traditional country, bluegrass folk songs. With the assistance of James Haselhofer on washboard they recorded "Misery Sessions" in an old abandoned house in north Portland. They were soon heard in every dive bar, street corner, backyard barbecue, and after hour party across Portland. Other musicians soon picked up their instruments and joined in. Gathering a loyal following of old punks, hippies, cowboys, and bikers, they soon started packing clubs and began to add electricity to their sets, which really added fuel to the fire. Dirty Western features studio material from the last Oneonta Sessions recorded by Sean Burke, along withanother Oneonta Session, live material recorded in 2005, and tracks off the unavailable Misery Sessions. Also noted is Jack of Diamonds and Ain't Going Back to Jail from the 7" vinyl split with Clampitt, Gaddis & Buck available through Jealous Butcher / Extra Ball Records. "For my money, Power of County is Portland's best classic country band. The players ...

Matthew Stark CD discography Portland, Oregon's POWER OF COUNTY bring us their "first real studio" album, "Dream Destroyer For Life",an epic eleven songs of dark cosmic rebel music. All songs are originals penned by D. Rives Curtright and Matthew Stark with the exception "High School" which is based on a Blaze Foley number, and "The Ballad of Zeke and Ned" which was co-authored by ...

Matthew Stark albums With their second full-length release "Cascade Serenade!", Portland, Oregon's acoustic five-piece Clampitt, Gaddis & Buck display their growth - and not just in terms of members... but keeping true to their Country / American Roots sound that so many fans & critics love. Recorded by Adam Selzer at Portland's Type Foundry Studio, Cascade Serenade is a heady blend of old-time country , bluegrass, gospel, and American folk. The album features 11 original and three cover songs that showcase the sincere and stirring vocal harmonies and well-structured instrumental interplay the band has become known for. Previously a trio, Erik Clampitt (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Marley Gaddis (vocals, jaw harp), and Sean ...

Matthew Stark discography Unknown Contributor Roles: Matt Bakula; Brian Conner. Personnel: Erik Clampitt (vocals, guitar, harp, harmonica); Sean Burke (vocals, mandolin, fiddle); Matt Stark, Matthew Stark (banjo); Rob Jones (mandolin); Lucas Jones (double bass, upright bass); Katie Barrier (rub-board, washboard); Jennifer Stefanick (rub-board); Jamie Barrier (vocals, guitar); Marley Gaddis (vocals); Matt Bakula (banjo); Mike Posey (accordion). Recording information: Oneonta Studios (01/29/2005-01/30/2005).