Matt Barber

• Matt Barber - Vocals / Keyboard

YOUNG CLASSIC CROONER MATT BARBER has been touring the U.S. coast to coast since 2005, performing classic Easy Listening/Jazz and Oldies from the 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond!

With a classic vocal style reminiscent of Barry Manilow and Michael Buble, Matt delivers songs from yesterday and today with a sincere, meaningful approach.

Matt's repertoir includes awesome classics by artists such as Andy Williams, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet, Perry Como, Johny Mathis, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble, Frankie Valli and many more!

Matt has appeared in thousands of retirement communities and senior events, wineries, ballroom events and upscale dinners. A young crooner, Matt is experienced in performing for audiences both big and small. Barber's passion for music and touching hearts comes through in every song.

The #1 reason you want to book Matt for your event: He is the real deal. Every time Matt puts on a show, a common response from an audience member will be "when are you coming back?" He is always asked back, every time. Matt is more than an entertainer. He provides a fun, unique, and uplifting experience that your guests will be talking about for weeks.

Matt's show, also known as "The Matt Barber Experience" consists of "fun, upbeat, and relaxing music from the heart." Matt provides an extensive repertoire of music, making for a fun, relaxing, and interesting experience for a romantic evening with that special person, or a fun night which you can bring your whole family to enjoy. Matt performs solo and, and occasionally with singer Valerie Penrod, and guests with trios, and other groups. Matt has always worked to deliver a heart-warming, yet powerful sound. "If I can help people forget their problems, feel uplifted, and bring them some happiness, then I've done my job," says Matt.

Matt was born in Peoria, Illinois, and took a deep interest in singing at the age of 10, listening to his dad Mark, a DJ on Oldies 101.3 KUUL-FM in the Quad Cities. Matt sang in school and church choirs, and was exposed to music through his grandmothers who grew up during the Big Band Area, and his mother, an amazing pianist. During high school, Matt began to hewn his craft by performing at various venues, such as coffee houses, and other local establishments. From attending school during the day and performing on a regular basis at night, he planned his first major US Tour. Since his debut album release in 2003, Matt has released 7 albums, the last 3 were produced by Daniel Dennis in Nashville, TN.

Matt's performances feature professional unique accompaniments, arranged by Alan McPike of Scotland. This has allowed Matt to provide a high caliber of entertainment at a more reasonable price than using a full band. These type of arrangements are not "karaoke tracks." (They can't be purchased at your local Walmart).

Matt also has access to high quality musicians and can perform with a duo (drums, piano) or trio (drums, piano, bass) and with a larger situation at an additonal fee for rehearsal time and musician fees.


His upscale, classic style is perfect for venues including festivals, wineries, retirement communities, upscale dinners and restaurants, wedding receptions, casinos, hotels, RV Parks, 55+ Communities, country clubs, resorts, reunions, American Legions, VFWs, Elks, Amvets, Moose Clubs, and other fraternal organizations, birthdays, colleges, holiday shows, TV and Movie soundtracks, and studio session work.

While Matt is based out of the Southern Illinois, MATT IS AVAILABLE TO PERFORM ANYWHERE IN THE U.S. AND CANADA. Matt represents a "best buy" in entertainment - rates vary based on length of performance and travel distance.


Here's what other people are saying about Matt:

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"Matt's vocal quality was outstanding, he made me relive in the 60s!"

--Don Taylor (former backup vocalist for Dean Martin)

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"Young singing sensation Matt Barber stole the show at our "Big Band Ball." Matt has great stage presence."

--Rich Hancock (Morning Personality, KRLI-FM - Carrollton, MO)

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"Hello Matt,
You are a genuine blessing to those you meet. Your professional performance and attitude towards your audience was excellent. Our residents were so inspired when they heard the songs of times gone by. Music and time are at one when Matt revives those fun loving memories. Matt Barber the time traveler took his audience back in time with songs of the past. Great job my friend. We definitely want more of Matt Barber in the future."

--Kendall Berry (Resident Services Director Westminster Village - Blytheville, AR)


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"We all enjoy the music and styling of Matt Barber we play on KRLI. Much, if not all the selections on his "Romancing Nashville" CD. I have also enjoyed two of Matt's live shows."

--Mike Carter (Owner & Music Historian, KRLI-FM - Carrollton, MO)

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"Matt performed at The Manor at Oakridge. His stage presence is enormous. I knew Frank Sinatra when he was Matt's age in New Jersey. Matt is more talented, he will go places..."

--Anette Lang - Harrisburg, PA

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"Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us once again. Our residents really enjoy your music and we all look forward to seeing you next time."

--Windlands South Retirement Community - Nashville, TN

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• All Of Me - Tony Bennett
• All The Way - Frank Sinatra
• And I Love Her - The Beatles
• Another Saturday Night - Sam Cooke
• Ain't That A Kick In The Head - Dean Martin
• Autumn Leaves - Andy Williams
• Always and Forever - Luther Vandross
• America The Beautiful - Ray Charles
• Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin
• By The Time I Get To Phoenix - Glen Campbell
• Can't Smile Without You - Barry Manilow
• Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli
• Copacabana - Barry Manilow
• Close To You - The Carpenters
• Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
• Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime - Dean Martin
• Everything - Michael Buble
• For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
• Fly Me To the Moon - Frank Sinatra
• Fields Of Gold - Sting
• Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - Rod Stewart
• Home - Michael Buble
• How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You - James Taylor
• Hey Good Lookin' - Hank Williams
• It's Impossible - Perry Como
• It Had To Be You - Perry Como
• It Might As Well Be Spring - Dick Haymes
• I've Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
• If - Bread
• I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
• I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love - Rita Coolidge
• I Write The Songs - Barry Manilow
• It's Been A Merry Christmas - Brother Day and Matt Barber
• L.O.V.E. - Nat King Cole
• Love Story - Andy Williams
• Lost - Michael Buble
• Luck Be A Lady - Frank Sinatra
• Little Miss Perfect - (Original by David Saelens)
• Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
• Make The World Go Away - Eddie Arnold
• Moon River - Andy Williams
• Misty - Johnny Mathis
• My Kind Of Town (Chicago Is) - Frank Sinatra
• My Girl - The Temptations
• My Funny Valentine - Frank Sinatra
• My Cherie Amore - Stevie Wonder
• New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
• Our Day Will Come - Frankie Valli
• Paper Doll - The Mills Brothers
• Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival
• San Francisco - Tony Bennet
• Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra
• Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
• That's Life - Frank Sinatra
• Twistin' The Night Away - Sam Cooke
• The More I See You - Chris Montez
• The Times Of Your Life - Paul Anka
• The Way You Look Tonight - Tony Bennet
• Till There Was You - Shirley Jones
• The Look Of Love - Dusty Springfield
• Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
• Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
• What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
• When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole
• Witchita Lineman - Glen Campbell
• Welcome To My World - Jim Reeves
• World On A String - Frank Sinatra
• You Don't Know Me - Ray Charles
• You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You - Dean Martin
• You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
• *Always adding new songs and open to suggestions!*

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