International Blues Challenge 2023 Semifinalist
Matt subsequently became the youngest artist ever invited to perform at a Woodstock Festival, taking the stage for Woodstock '99 alongside his brother at the age of 10. Through his teen years and young adulthood, Lomeo never stopped performing, following his muse to New York City and later Memphis, TN, where he held court at Beale Street's World-Famous Club Handy.
In the spring of 2018 Matt relocated to Los Angeles, CA, where he hosts the Backline Jam at Ireland's 32 Pub, frequented by some of the top Americana musicians in Southern California. The jam provides a valuable workshop for trying out new compositions and fostering connections in the musical community. Matt is a full-time member of Angela Petrilli & The Players and is featured on the up-and coming Blues Rock guitarist's all-original debut, The Voices EP (May 2023). No stranger to the world of Country music, Matt frequently collaborates with SoCal all-star group the California Cavalry Band, and plays harmonica throughout the Southwest in Tony Suraci's "Highwayman Show." In spring 2023, he joined the Los Angeles College of Music as an adjunct instructor, teaching Blues and Roots vocal styles to aspiring singers.
Matt's truest voice has emerged through his songwriting. His first all-original album produced by Grammy-nominee Terry Wilson (Teresa James, Eric Burdon, Jimmy Reed, Paul Kossoff) was released June 24, 2022.
Matt Lomeo and band represented the Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society in the International Blues Challenge 2023 in Memphis, TN, reaching semifinals.
Host/DJ @ "Sunday Night Blues" WAER Syracuse 88.3 FM 2012-14
Lead singer, bandleader, entertainment director @ Club Handy, Beale St., Memphis, TN 2015-16
"Lomeo+1" @ Nail Creek Pub, Utica, NY Thurday nights 2016-2018
"Hollywood Hayride" @ Maui Sugar Mill Saloon, Los Angeles, CA 2022-2023