Matt Axton and Badmoon

Some say rock is dead, but fans of Matt Axton know that Mountain Soul – Rock & Roll is alive and kicking. Grown in the mountains of Tahoe and with The Axton Musical Legacy as his guide, this West Coast-based singer/songwriter and band leader’s music is a powerful mix of classic storytelling folk-roots with modern guitar-driven Americana rock twists. Matt is known for his distinct baritone voice, unique finger-picker guitar style and wealth of legacy stories.

Matt tours nationally playing large festivals and iconic institutions as well as opening up for acts like Midland, Paul Cauthen, Jim Lauderdale, and Nikki Lane. He has recorded with music legends Steve Feroni (Tom Petty), Hal Cragin (Iggy Pop), Durga McBroom (Pink Floyd) and collaborated on projects such as “Abbey Road Reimaged – A Tribute to the Beatles” where Aaron Badgley of Spill Magazine called Axton’s cover of ‘Octopus’ Garden’ “pure genius.”

“Joy to You,” Matt’s signature sign-off, is not just a reference to his father’s famous song, but a way of life. Matt strives to create community through music curating Americana Joy, a monthly live music series of local and touring bands in Los Angeles, spearheading the Tahoe Joy Music Festival benefitting local nonprofits, and piloting a showcase of up-and-coming acoustic artists with Americana Land , a music video channel.

Boasting over 300 original songs with some of L.A.’s best players behind him (Badmoon), Matt Axton continues to carve his path in the independent Americana scene and proudly celebrates the family tradition of bringing just a little more Joy To The World!