Matt Axton Americana Band from Los Angeles, CA

Matt Axton is the west coasts premier Americana Legacy artist. Weather its an acoustic solo singer/songwriter for intimate wedding and private parties, a 4 piece Bluegrass outfit for rustic shows or a full 10 piece " mountain- soul rock & roll" showcase for festivals & large events Matt Axton takes pride in providing a high end professional experience with top tier musicians for any kind of event on the west coast. with musical options in almost any style: Rock - Country - Bluegrass - Blues - Soul - Folk. Matt Axton music is a one stop shop for all of your musical entertainment and event needs!. What exactly is Americana Music? Americana music is a eclectic mix of traditional roots music with contemporary styles , lyrically driven stories with upbeat rhythm meant to get the minds and feat moving. Matt is known as the only " double Legacy" performers active today. Matt’s grandmother, Mae Boren Axton aka “The Queen Mother of Nashville”, co-penned Elvis Presley’s first chart topping hit “Heartbreak Hotel” and started the careers of countless musical legends like Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton, dolly Parton and Willie Nelson. While Matt's father, Hoyt Axton, was a entertainment legend, writing chart-topping songs like “Joy to the World,” “Never Been to Spain,” “The Pusher” and staring in iconic movies like Gremlins and Black Stallion.. This cemented the Axton legacy in history with Mae and Hoyt as the only parent and child to independently write #1 hits. In - Between National tours and With over 1,000 songs in the family library Matt is proud to keep this legacy alive and would love to spread musical joy at your next event. Thanks for reaching out and as always JOY TO YOU!