| Description | Price |
| Three piece band for one 45 minute set | $450 (CAD) |
| Three piece band for two 45 minute sets | $600 (CAD) |
| Three piece band for three 45 minute sets | $750 (CAD) |
| Solo acoustic performance for one 45 minute set | $150 (CAD) |
| Solo acoustic performance for two 45 minute sets | $200 (CAD) |
Matthew Jay is a passionate guitarist, singer, and songwriter based in Calgary, Alberta. With years of stage and studio experience, he brings a unique blend of stylistic influences to his own original material. Performing as a three-piece, the Matthew Jay Band fuses blues, funk, soul, and rock & roll into an energetic night of music fit for any occasion.
= areas covered (up to 780 miles)
= free travel (up to 25 miles)
Pride & Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Tightrope - Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Got to Get Better in a Little While - Derek & The Dominos
Spoonful - Cream / Robben Ford version
Voodoo Thing - Colin James
Keep On Loving Me - Colin James
Lie To Me - Jonny Lang
Wait Until Tomorrow - Jimi Hendrix / John Mayer Trio version
Fire - Jimi Hendrix
Spanish Castle Magic - Jimi Hendrix
Come When I Call - John Mayer Trio
Everyday I Have The Blues - John Mayer Trio version
It’s A Drag - Eric Lindell
Cissy Strut - The Meters
Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top
Get Out My Life Woman - Lee Dorsey / Derek Trucks Band version
Lady Love Divine - Philip Sayce
Ain’t Nothing You Can Do - Bobby Bland / Colin James version
Never Make A Move To Soon - BB King
How Blue Can You Get - BB King
So Excited - BB King
Let Me Love You Baby - Buddy Guy
Drowning On Dry Land - Albert King
A Real Mother For Ya - Johnny Guitar Watson
Lookin’ Back - Johnny Guitar Watson / Popa Chubby version
Anything You Want Me To Do - Popa Chubby
Sugar Sweet - Jeff Healey version
If You Love Me Like You Say - Gary Clark Jr version
One Way Out - The Allman Bros Band
I Will Remain - Colin James
Big Road Blues - Colin James version
Dig Myself A Hole - Colin James version
Ooh Baby Hold Me - Colin James version
Rocket to the Moon - Colin James version
I’ll See It Through - Colin James version
It Takes Time - Otis Rush / Colin James version
Fresh Out - Buddy Guy & Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
The most basic would be power supplied for amplifiers and a PA system
Venue location, where to load in, parking during the gig, and any amenities provided by the venue.
We are able to bring a PA system
Yes we are able to provide background music in between sets.
I performed at the 2025 Calgary Bluesfest, we opened the festival as the first band on the first day. It was my first time playing on such a large outdoor stage, and the entire festival was an amazing experience. I got to meet fantastic musicians from all over Canada and the US.
I love playing for engaged and attentive audiences anywhere. Seeing folks dancing and singing along brings me into the moment even more and elevates my performance.
I started playing paying gigs with my own original music in 2011. I was 19 at the time and didn't really know what I was doing, but I kept at it and have learned a tonne through the years. During that time I've performed at all kinds of venues and festivals, both fronting my own band and as a sideman.
I got really hooked on guitar when I learned the guitar riff to Sunshine Of Your Love. That introduced me to Eric Clapton, and was quickly followed by Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. I have added many more influences since then, but I always come back to these three.
We normally play as a three piece band (guitar, bass, drums). We need an hour to get set up and sound check. We usually play two to three 45 minute sets but we are happy to accommodate venues' requests in this regard.
Yes but we do require power
We are happy to listen to requests for specific songs, but we do not guarantee they will be performed.
Energetic, dynamic, tight and well rehearsed.
Absolutely! We'd love to play the songs you want to hear, however because we are a small three-piece band it may not sound like to record. We love arranging classic songs in fun new ways, so this may refresh a song you're already familiar with. Our ability to accommodate your request will depend on the timeline of your event.
Jazz Room YYC, Calgary, AB
Prairie Dog Brewing, Calgary, AB
Dockside Bar & Grill, Calgary, AB
The Blues Can, Calgary, AB
The Ironwood, Calgary, AB
Mikey's Juke Joint, Calgary, AB
South Block Barbeque, Calgary, AB
The King's Head, Calgary, AB
Gravity Cafe, Calgary, AB
The Texas Gate, Cochrane, AB
Mucky Duck Pub, High River, AB
Castle Mountain Resort, Pincher Creek, AB
Wedding
Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Recording Session
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Burns Night
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Film / TV
1960s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Rockabilly
Blues
Swing
Funk
Motown
R&B
Soul
Vintage
Rock
Classic Rock
Rock 'n' Roll
Instrumental
PA / sound system included
Male vocalist
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