Matt Farrow

I’m a professional guitarist with a lifelong passion for music, particularly blues, rock ’n’ roll and guitar-driven music. My playing is rooted in feel, tone and expression, and I’ve always believed that great guitar playing isn’t simply about technique, it’s about serving the music and connecting with the people listening. Over many years as a working musician, I’ve performed an extensive repertoire of other artists’ music and cover songs at venues and events throughout the UK, Europe and South America. Those experiences have given me the opportunity to play with different musicians, for different audiences and in a wide variety of musical settings. Although blues and rock ’n’ roll are at the heart of my own musical identity, I’m a versatile guitarist and comfortable playing across many different styles and genres. Years of performing have taught me how to adapt my playing, sound and approach to suit the music, whether that means playing tasteful rhythm guitar, accompanying other musicians, recreating familiar guitar parts or stepping forward with expressive lead playing. Today, as guitarist and frontman with the Matt Farrow Group (MFG), I’m bringing those years of experience together with my own musical direction, performing a mixture of original material and carefully chosen blues and rock ’n’ roll songs. The guitar has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. After many years of playing other people’s music, I’m now particularly excited about putting more of my own musical personality, influences and ideas into what I do. For me, the guitar is more than an instrument. It’s my voice, my passion and one of the main ways I express who I am.