Working On A New Album

Hey everyone,

Now that the new year is around the corner, I am happy to announce that I have been picked up by an independent label (Century Music Group)!!! I'm so excited! We are in the process of picking out songs for the next (my 2nd) album. I have been writing since October of last year and have so many great songs that I want to put on the album. Unfortunately, that's not how its done. I have to choose TEN. I've been sitting back listening to worktapes of my songs and playing some other ones that I've written that I really like. I have cut it down to 51....haha FIFTY-ONE....Now to cut 41 more off the list....Im gonna start with getting my top 20 first.... :)

1) Already Knew 2) Better By The Beer 3) Chasin' Me 4) Country Time 5) Dream Girl 6) Like I Am 7) Nashville 8) Play Along 9) Superman 10) Sometimes 11) Tough Like Denim 12) Love Is In The Beer 13) All She Wants 14)If The Devil Got His Way 15) Tonight 16) Come Back Home 17) I Just Don't Give A Dang 18) The Place I Call Home 19) Ten I See 20) While We're Still Young 21)Peace Of Mind 22) Gotta Getya Girl 23) Come Home 24) Do It Well 25) Catch You If You Fall 26) Good Side 27) Like There's No Tomorrow 28) Arizona 29) She's Mine 30) Kissin, Wishin, and Fishin 31) I Sing To You 32) This Bed 33) The Thing About Regret 34) Put The Bottle Down 35) Send Her Back To Me 36) Walk On 37) Don't Let Her Fool Ya 38) Around The Corner 39) Come On, Come On 40) Puttin' In Time 41) Greyhound 42) Big 43) Beer and Bottle Rockets 44) That's My Kind Of Beautiful 45) If You Let Me Go 46) Don't Waste Your Time 47) Fall In Love Again 48) Middle Of Nowhere 49) Life Goes On 50) Nowhere 51) Sweet Thing

I'd like to "Pre-Thank" all the writers who have helped me build up my catalog:
Aron Leigh, Kenneth Duncan, Jutt Huffman, Greg Johnson, Ben Robinette, J.P. Lourence, Heidi West, Jonathan Robinson, Cale Dodds, Bart Hansen, Meagan Rae Mitchell, Andrew Shaver, Steve Dorian, Dave Johnson, David Dulcie, Dawson Reigns, Casey Smalley, Jay Brunswick, Jeffrey Allen, Adam Wood, Corey Wagar, Emilee Allan, Alyssa Jacey, Tanya Sue Pollard,and last but certainly not least Athena Kittrell!!!

If you have any songs that you feel are DEFINITELY ones that should be on my album...please comment on here or on Facebook or on Twitter. :)

Thanksgiving in Ohio

Well this is my second Thanksgiving in Nashville, and this year, I was able to come home to see my family and celebrate! I left Tuesday night after a show at Margaritaville and drove 8 hrs. north to good ol' Hudson, Ohio.
This thanksgiving will be a happy AND sad one because it will be following my grandpa's funeral on Wednesday. I'm gonna miss him so much. He had such a great role in shaping me to who I am as a man. Today was a tough day as not having him around anymore really hit me. I always told people, if I knew ONE person that was DEFINITELY going to be in heaven without one doubt, it would be my grandfather. I grew up watching my dad and him, discuss/argue/fight about topics in the Bible and looking back, I learned to find my answers in "The Good Book" because of the way they sought for their answers the way they did in the Bible as well.
My grandpa was the most straight-shooting, honest, honorable, loving, God-fearing man I ever knew. It's hard to say enough about the man he was and how he has sculpted so many others in to great people. I know he's up in heaven loving his new life, but he is missed so much down here but that's how you know you did it right on this temporary stop before eternity.

Beside that, I cannot wait to show you guys everything that is going on down here in Nashville! BUT, I'm waiting until I can unleash a little more at once to ya'll!! Just know, that its alllll good things and I am so excited! Working hard everyday is paying off!
I hope everyone is enjoying their Thanksgiving with their friends and family. Hope to see you at a show sometime, somewhere!!!

BIG THINGS: UPDATE 10/14/12

Ive currently been playing at Nat'l Underground, Tin Roof 2, and Margaritaville regularly. I always post my show dates on Twitter (@MattMarinchick) and Facebook (Like my Facebook fan Page).
As songwriting goes, Im still plugging away writing awesome songs with amazing writers. Id love for alllll y'all to come listen at a show some time!!! Im very regularly playing with Jutt Huffman and Ben Robinette and it has been a blast!
Recently I got to take part as a paid extra in the ABC show 'Nashville'. I am on the sixth episode.... watch it! Im also a seat filler for awards shows.... Im writing this post while sitting at the INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS (shhh don't tell them I am blogging). Hopefully I'll get to go to the CMA's.
Im so excited for this next year in Nashville. God has blessed me with so many opportunities and open doors! Im just going to continue to let him push me down the path!
Hoping to fill all of you in with BIGGER news in the NEAR future!!!!

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Dont Let Her Fool Ya - M.Marinchick/J.Imler

A link to a song that Jeff Imler and myself wrote.


Dont Let Her Fool Ya - M.Marinchick/J.Imler


I think its a good one...what do you think?

Walk On - Matt Marinchick/Aron Leigh

A link to a song Aron Leigh and myself wrote.


Walk On - Matt Marinchick/Aron Leigh


I really enjoy this song....do you?

Kind of Busy Down Here in Music City

Well, its been a LONG time. I apologize but I just hopped on here and noticed I havent posted in so long and SO MUCH has been going on. I just want you to see what my September was like so here it is. I guess I will start with the 26th of August. That day held the Nashville Independent Music Awards. I was nominated as Male Solo Country Artist of the Year. I was very excited to be nominated. It was a great moment in the first year of my life in Nashville.

AUGUST
26 - NIMA AWARDS
27 - Tin Roof Monday Night Social Writers Round
28 - Tin Roof 2 - Writers Showcase
29 - Nat'l Underground 9:30-10:00 and 11:00-2:00
31 - Longaberger Golf Club Show (Columbus)
SEPTEMBER
1 - Lucky's Stout House (Columbus)
3 - Nat'l Underground 9:00-10:00
4 - Co-Write with Corey Wagar
5 - Co-Write with Alyssa Jacey
6 - Shoop's (Huntington, WV)
7 - Chef Paul's Chimney Corner (Ashland, KY)
9 - Nat'l Underground 2:00-5:00 and 10:00-2:00
10 - Meeting with HMG Nashville and Co-Write with Dave Johnson
11 - Co-Write with Dawson Reigns, Hotel Indigo Writers Round, and Tin Roof 2 Writers Showcase
12 - Co-Write with Heidi West and Nat'l Underground 10:00-2:00
13 - ONE YEAR IN NASHVILLE!!!!
14 - Snapshots (Granville, OH)
15 - Street Folk Music Fest (Heath, OH)
16 - BROWNS VS. BENGALS GAME
17 - Co-Write with Stephen Salyers and Nat'l Underground 5:00-7:00
18 - Nat'l Underground 5:00-7:00 and Tin Roof 2 Writers Showcase
19 - Co-Write with Casey Edgar, Co-Write with Stephen Salyers, and Nat'l Underground 10:00-2:00
20 - Co-Write with Tanya Sue Pollard and Nat'l Underground 8:00-9:30
21 - Nat'l Underground 5:00-7:00
22 - SONGWRITERS ROUNDABOUT 9:00a-8:00p!!!!!
25 - Nat'l Underground 5:00-8:00
26 - Nat'l Underground 10:00-2:00
27 - Co-Write with Meagan Rae Mitchell
29 - Lucky's Stout House (Columbus, OH)
OCTOBER
1 - Co-Write with Heidi West
7 - Kasey Todd and Casey Wilson Wedding (Cincinnati, OH)
10 - Cincinnati, Ohio Corporate Gig
11 - Co-Write with Hannah Dasher

TOUR DATES (UPDATE 6-6-12)

At this point in time, These shows are confirmed. I will have more but I will add them as they come along.

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THE BETTER BY THE BEER TOUR DATES:
6/20 - Elbo Room (Chicago, IL) 9-12a
6/21 - The Horseshoe (Chicago, IL) 7-11p (Uptown)
6/22 - CHICAGO, IL (TBA)
6/24 - National Underground (Nashville, TN) 3-6p
Just Kickin Songwriter's Showcase (Nashville, TN) 9p
6/27 - National Underground (Nashville, TN) 10p-2a
6/29 - National Underground (Nashville, TN) 10p-2a
7/1 - National Underground (Nashville, TN) 3p-6p
7/4 - National Underground (Nashville, TN) 10p-2a
7/5 - Granville Music Festival (Granville, OH) 2-4p
7/7 - Tucci's (Dublin, OH) 7-10p
7/18 - Elbo Room (Chicago, IL) 9-12a
7/19 - The Horseshoe (Chicago, IL) 7-11p (Uptown)
8/18 - Kelly, KY - Kelly Green Men Music Fest - 3:30p (Festival)

There will be a lot more dates squeezed in between these shows at Whiskey Bent, Benchmark, and other spots in OH, TN, IL, and KY. I hope to see as many of my friends and fans that I can while playing out around these areas. Feel free to write me at my email address if you have any questions. marinchick54@yahoo.com

I am currently looking to book shows at Ohio State and Chicago area and should know shortly about a lot more possible spots to play! If you know any thing about a possible venue, please do NOT hesitate to fill me in!

Better By The Beer Tour (UPDATE)

THE BETTER BY THE BEER TOUR DATES:
4/14 - Decatur, TN - Music on the Menu - 4p (w/ Tyler Barham)
4/15 - Nashville, TN - National Underground - 12p (Broadway)
4/18 - Eaton, OH - Taffy's - 7:30p (Dayton Area)
4/19 - Pataskala, OH - O'Malley's - 9p (Columbus Area)
4/20 - Granville, OH - Snapshots - 7:30p (Columbus Area)
4/21 - Akron, OH - Musica - 6:30p (w/ Joe Firstman)
4/26 - Chicago, IL - The Horseshoe - 7p (Uptown)
4/29 - Nashville, TN - National Underground - 1p (Broadway)
5/17 - Chicago, IL - The Horseshoe - 7p (Uptown)
6/2 - Dublin, OH - Tucci's - 7p (Columbus Area)
6/21 - Chicago, IL - The Horseshoe - 7p (Uptown)
7/4 - OHIO - TBA
7/19 - Chicago, IL - The Horseshoe - 7p (Uptown)
8/18 - Kelly, KY - Kelly Green Men Music Fest - 3:30p (Festival)

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Show Dates - Updated as of April 2nd...

Im still looking to book more shows and there will be more show dates in between but mark your calendars for these dates at least.. I will keep ya'll posted when more bookings come in. Thanks everyone!
April 6th (Friday) Nashville That's Cool - Songs Behind the Stars
April 8th (Sunday) Nat'l Underground 1p-4p
April 14 (Saturday) Decatur, TN - Music on the Menu (TV & Radio)
April 15 (Sunday) Nat'l Underground 12p-3p
April 19 (Thursday) Pataskala, OH - O'Malley's 9p-12a
April 20 (Friday) Granville, OH - Snapshots 7p-9:30a
April 21 (Saturday) Akron, OH - Musica w/ Joe Firstman 8p
April 29 (Sunday) Nat'l Underground 1p-4p
May 26 (Saturday) Lucas, OH Stootsies Mohawk Saloon
June 2 (Saturday) Dublin, OH Tucci's 7p-10p

Lots Going On! (Feb. 28, 2012)

Well, here comes another blog entry.
Last week was CRS Week (Country Radio Seminar) and it was a blast! Lots of radio personalities, Country Music Singers, and all the management/production/marketing teams were out and about roaming Broadway for 4 days. I never really saw any seminars, but there were a TON of performances, brunches, mixers, and dinners. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend some great "seminars" last week and meet some great people, all thanks to my Grassroots Promotion team helping me out! I got to meet Brad Paisley (for a split second), Thompson Square, Tracy Lawrence, and dozens of other up-and-coming artists like myself! Beside all of the glitz and glamor and star-sightings, I was able to connect with some great people who can help me along the way in these upcoming months! Im excited to see whats coming up next for me!!!
This week I think will end up being my craziest week since I've been in Nashville. Writing Sessions, Meetings, and Shows have filled up my calendar and I couldn't be happier. Along with my other co-writing sessions this week, I am fortunate enough to write with some new artist/writers that I never have before. That is always so fun for me because it gives me a little twist to my style of writing, and usually gives me a whole new sounding song!
I'm sitting in Panera at the moment, writing down song ideas and waiting to head over to Flat Earth Music to write with my friend and fellow singer/songwriter/artist Dawson Reigns.
The rest of the week is similar, but throw in a LIVE internet radio show on Wednesday at 7:30 Central (8:30p for you Ohioans). Renegade Radio will be hosting a night of Live performances at The Listening Room. Then also throw in some meetings and I'm sure that I will have lots more to write about next week!!!

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SongWriting in Nashville

These last few months have been jam packed full of great writing sessions and I just wanted to send a shout out to all the great writers I have worked with and had the chance to create fun, beautiful, and/or rockin' songs with. This list goes as follows:

Kenneth Duncan
Around The Corner
Better By The Beer
Chasin' Me
Fall In Love Again
Middle of Nowhere
Road to Nowhere
Send Her Back To Me
The State I'm In
The Thing About Regret

Jay Brunswick
Middle of Nowhere
Road to Nowhere
The Thing About Regret

Jutt Huffman
Country Time
Nashville
The Right Girl At The Wrong Time
Tough Like Denim

Cale Dodds
Hold On
If The Devil Got His Way

Athena McDowell Kitterell
Fall In Love Again
The Man I Want To Be

Tanya Sue Pollard
Somebody's Maybe
Just In Time

Bart Hansen
Tonight

Zach Neil
Tonight

J.P. Lawrence
The Right Girl At The Wrong Time

Aron Leigh
Already Knew

Greg Johnson
Dream Girl

Check my stuff out at ReverbNation, or YouTube....

New Happenings (Jan. 26, 2012)

It's been awhile. Time to let you guys know whats going on.....
ALBUM FOR SALE ON iTUNES

Well, I just got to go on Wall-to-Wall Sports 10TV in Columbus, Ohio. Talk some basketball and perform my song Chasin' Me. That was a great experience and I had a great interview with Beau Bishop! As an Ohio State Buckeye Basketball Player I always wanted to be on this TV Show... Even though it was after my basketball career, I still had a blast and I fulfilled a dream of mine.
I had driven there from Nashville so I put a lot of miles on the highway but I enjoyed the solitude of the long ride and listened to a lot of albums. With 14 hours of driving round trip I was able to get a lot of good music in!
I had a biography written up wonderfully by Chuck Dauphin of Billboard and I can't wait to start throwing it all over my websites for people to read. Its well written and tells a good bit about myself.
I am booked for the Music Fest in Kelly, Kentucky. I am booked for the Ohio Cattlemen's Expo in Columbus, Ohio. I am waiting to hear back from GastroPub in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am hoping to book some shows in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi soon!
I am still in search of a full-time bassist for my band. Anyone know of anyone? I would greatly appreciate any help towards finding a solid one.
Last night I played at the Church of Scientology for a couple hours with Jutt and Logan. Sounds strange to play there but they hold a writers night and even though that place isnt my thing, Some cool people got to hear my music and I may have sparked some more interest in the movement.
I am playing tonight (Jan. 26) at Hotel Indigo. Its a Writers Round so I will play 3 songs along with 2 other writers in Nashville. Its a great opportunity to get my songs out to people who have never heard me play! Anyone in Nashville tonight, I go on at 7:30pm..... Come on in, the water is warm!

Acoustic Sessions with Matt Marinchick

Starting last week I began what will be a series of acoustic versions of new songs with my band. Jutt Huffman on Guitar and back-up vocals and Logan Snedeker on percussion will perform with me the new stuff I've written down in Nashville with some other great writers. So far I have posted 'Chasin Me' and 'Better by the Beer'. I almost have enough to do this weekly for 6 months!!!! So keep checking in on the new music and tell your friends about it! This should be a very fun way to get the word out about my music and my life down in Nashville! Enjoy!
Chasin Me - Matt Marinchick


Better By The Beer - Matt Marinchick

American Hero: Ed Freeman (Jan. 4th)

Every once in awhile you get a story that inspires you and touches you in a way that motivates you. This was one of those stories. My Dad sent me this email today with this in it and I have to share it with you all! I hope you take the time to read about this man who stepped up when so many would never imagine doing so....

You're a 19 year old kid.
You're critically wounded and dying in
the jungle somewhere in the Central Highlands of Vietnam
It's November 11, 1967.
LZ (landing zone) X-ray.
Your unit is outnumbered 8-1 and the enemy fire is so intense from 100 yards away, that your CO (commanding officer) has ordered the MedEvac helicopters to stop coming in.
You're lying there, listening to the enemy machine guns and you know you're not getting out.
Your family is half way around the world, 12,000 miles away, and you'll never see them again.
As the world starts to fade in and out, you know this is the day.
Then - over the machine gun noise - you faintly hear that sound of a helicopter.
You look up to see a Huey coming in. But.. It doesn't seem real because no MedEvac markings are on it.
Captain Ed Freeman is coming in for you.
He's not MedEvac so it's not his job, but he heard the radio call and decided he's flying his Huey down into the machine gun fire anyway.
Even after the MedEvacs were ordered not to come. He's coming anyway.
And he drops it in and sits there in the machine gun fire, as they load 3 of you at a time on board.
Then he flies you up and out through the gunfire to the doctors and nurses and safety.
And, he kept coming back!! 13 more times!!
Until all the wounded were out. No one knew until the mission was over that the Captain had been hit 4 times in the legs and left arm.
He took 29 of you and your buddies out that day. Some would not have made it without the Captain and his Huey.
Medal of Honor Recipient, Captain Ed Freeman, United States Air Force, died last Wednesday at the age of 70, in Boise , Idaho
May God Bless and Rest His Soul.
I bet you didn't hear about this hero's passing, but we've sure seen a whole bunch about Lindsay Lohan, Tiger Woods and the bickering of congress over Health Reform.
Medal of Honor Winner Captain Ed Freeman
Shame on the American media !!!