Mat & Kurt, nice show tonight at "Meet Virginia" (and also Laura & Josh!). I can now say "I was there!" at the official CD release party of "Plank Road Drag". Even though I was there, I SWEAR I never gave Curt any coffee... By the way, why does Kurt spell his name with K instead of C like normal people? Ooops, guess I answered my own question!
P.S. Twinkle Twinkle needs to go on the setlist...
Mat d. & kurt. Them basterd sons, sounded great again at the Cheasterfilds. My 2 dates had a orgasmic expierance.
I tried to get a free t-shirt out of the hot chick selling merch, but all she did was slap my face when I asked for a "freebie".... I don't think she got what I was asking for!
Great set(s) at the Biker Show!! I had a great time. Great to see you guys again and to meet Mat. Keep in touch... Shemp
P.S. - I still want a shirt!
Shanks for the GREAT TIME at the Phoenix! What wouldn't we do for this band?!
Mat D & The Profane Saints are cooler than a smoking ass monkey in a meat chair.
Just being at the Phoenix last night and seeing you guys got me pulled over by the PO-LICE in Harrisburg... I told him if he didn't let me go with just a warning that the whole band would come out and kick his butt! He went over there looking for you guys, don't know if he found you or not.
Can't wait to see you guys on the 19th definitely stoked to see how big of a crowd you bring in this time!
(see you soon Uncle Jeff :P)
shemp - you guys may have to cancel, last i heard they could only fit 4 full length mirrors on center stage. come early, we go on at six - that should give you almost enough time to primp.
Mat, I've been following you and your band since the nights you were playing in the window at Sweet Fanny's. You've got the best lyrics of anyone doing live music these days. Can't wait to hear the Plank Road CD. The swamps of Mississippi were once full of plank roads, it was how you got the timber out in the rainy season and how the oil drillers got to their rigs. Your music always hits-home for me.
Jeff mentioned some guy in a band full of pretty boys but he didn't want their mascara to run once he'd give notice...Biker Nights? it'll be a blast! Looking forward to it.
I see the 6-fingered man is back on guitar where he belongs, but you couldn't find anyone better than Birch to play bass? C'mon, really? I suppose if you have to follow that hack Deignan around his tempo changes than that probably makes sense. See you clowns at Awesome biker nights! Can't wait...
JV
We can't wait to see the band at Biker Nights this year. You kick ass boys.
I agree 100% Hands down that was one of the best shows Denny and I have seen in a very long while. Excellent. Next time you are in our neck of the woods play like you did in your home town.
Okay, okay. You freaking did it guys! I cannot believe how well you brought it at the Chestefeld a few weeks back. Holy shit. Hands down one of the best raw energy I've seen in YEARS! Kicked the shit out of what you did in Sioux Falls with Coe. HELL YES. New bass player is the FUCKING MAN. As my old freind Mojo always says "Kooler than a witches titty in a steel bra" GO SAINTS!!! Keep playing like that and you boys are bound to make it big.
Chesterfield was AWESOME saturday night! Great energy, you guys played strong! The four of you are amazing musicians. Thanks again for the show and the "Betty Got Saved" revival .......my personal fave : )
Thanks for the comments folks! We appreciate your feedback, honesty and support. Byron- we have good news for you. We've re-scheduled our show date in Harrisburg at the Phoenix for Friday June 11. Looking forward to seeing many of you there. We send all of you our sincere thanks and gratitude. -D.
Sad to hear you won't be in Harrisburg on the 14th. Will you be back in the area soon? Love the record.
I saw you kick it off for DAC. Best singer plus solid drummer and AWESOME guitar player really drove the music home. While the low end stayed pretty loose and muddy which I can only guess is what Denny and Missy are refferring to you guys fucking ROCKED. Bar none best local act I've seen in a decade or more. Not quite country, not quite southern rock but something new and LOUD. Going to bring a crowd to your next Sioux Falls show for sure. CD hasn't left my stereo since I bought it. Matt and co. KEEPIT UP!
Nice work at the Coe show boys. Caught you with Rev. Horton Heat a year or two back I agree with Missy we thought you sounded better with the Rev. but it was one hell of a good time. We'll be sure will catch you sometime soon, sad to hear Harrisburg was cancelled. We'll be watching for ya.
Cool to see you boys up in Soo Foo a week ago. I've heard you sound better in the past but it was great to see you're still holding strong. Your voice is better than ever Matt. My hats off to you boys.
Caught you last Fall at the Sioux River Folk Festival. Really great to hear you last night.. whatta voice and band. We had a good time! My girlfriend and I in the front-row treatseats! She has been wearing your signature t-shirt all day today (without the white hat).. hope to see you in the near future!!
Saw you last night in Sioux Falls. The show was great. We think you need to come play out in Rapid City..I know a great place for you to play..Thanks again for the great show...God Bles
Opening for David Allan Coe -- last night was sooooo perfect!! (Orpheum Theater-Sioux Falls SD) There is nothing more beautiful to the ears than words well said and a voice of passion...THANKS!! Love You'all
Saw you guys open for DAC last nite in Sioux Falls. Loved your songs and raw energy! Will be out of town when you come to the Phoenix Lounge other wise would definately be there to see you guys again! Now how about playing the Thirsty Duck in Sioux Falls?
Any chance on you fellas playing Biker Nights in the Sewer this year?
listened to you on line
your a great band
Thanks for the listening on your home page. I'm Originally from Sioux City, living out in Topsail Beach,NC.You Have a great Sound Matt. Good to hear some Hometown-sounds. Grew up listening To Tommy Bolin and his Brother John. Keep up the Great Works!
Hey.........this is great. Thanks for the e-mails and updates.
Howard and Cozy
Saw MDPS at the Chesterfield last night for the first time. Am I damn sorry I never heard them sooner!
This band will WRING YOU OUT (hey, the next CD title?) and spend 10 cents worth of your sanity nickle. There was no ratcheting up for Mat & the Saints last night… oh no… they popped the clutch from the start and layed down a rubber road through a valley of bramble covered goodness.
Tight like new shoes, every note drives home like a machine gun in a tunnel…it never misses.
Do yourself a favor and when Mat d. & the Profane Saints are playing, get your hide to whatever joint they’re in and get jumpin’. At the end of the night if you don’t feel more alive than dead, you might wanna check your pulse.
Heard you for the first time in my life last night at the June E. Nylen Cancer Benefit show at the Chesterfield and I can say without reservation that I am now a fan for life. The last 15 years of my life were spent living in Atlanta, seeing about every artist possible in most of the clubs in that town but last night was the first time I ever felt like I was smacked upside the head with a musical 2x4.
Just damn...
Matt, It was great fun doing the music club gig witcha. Love the disc, too.I bet the baby gets cuter each day (she doesn't look like you, does she? har-de-har). Check out jake shimabukura at central park doing while my guitar gently weeps and then his other live stuff (the g thing ?)on youtube. You will probably want to a. practice or b. cut off your fingers, at least that was my reaction. Maybe you already know about him but he is a mindblower. Also when you have about a hour watch the twelve part one world, one voice video that is posted on there. best of luck to you, t
Thanks Robin! Much appreciation!
Great job last night at the Bruce Hornsby concert. It was my introduction to hearing your music, and I've lived in Sioux City for 5 years! Where have I been!
I remember when I first heard Waylon Jennings in my younger days and the sound spoke to me. It's been over thirty years since, a lot of live, love , tears and triumphs but your music speaks to me like his did so long ago. Best of luck to all four of you. Continue the journey.
Goosebumps. Chills. I caught your music on the sixty one and had to hear more. Dead in New Orleans? My new favorite song of all time. I don't know if you have ever performed in NYC but you're the perfect fit. Bravo. I've purchased everythinbg I could find today at Cd baby. Getting the word out! Good luck!
Your CD has not left my player sice I bought it. INCREDIBLE music. Thank you. This is the best country I've heard in years.
Dude! I've listened to your stuff for awhile now and really dig it. Glad to see somebody could put Mullins back to work, no seriously, he's a killer gunslinger. I would love to have you guys play at the "Blue Room", Curt knows it well. Cherokee Iowa the birthplace of music.
Enjoying the music... will feature you on my show from time to time. Peace.
Jayson Tanner
Host/Producer
The Wrecking Ball Radio Show
always happy to feature new bands on my americana/folk show, now featured as a syndicated show over 5 stations w/more to come. details on where to send promo material on the blog: wreckingballradio.blogspot.com
I LOVE THE CD!!!!! Dead in New Orleans, Los Motel de Maybelle, and Motel City Limits are my favorites ^_^
P.S. Love you, daddy =)
Caught your solo set at Virginia last night. Nice sound. Good Voice. Been Enjoying that Merciful 66 disc today. Best of luck.
Counting the days til the album goes live on iTunes boys. Great work from what I've heard. Nice write up on Hickory Wind. From what I've listened to Jimbo in Arizona is dead-on. Do you guys tour at all? It would be great to see y'all down south sometime Oklahoma City for me. Anyhow, bottoms up Profane Saints. This Oklahoma girl is in LOVE with your music. Rock on!
Your music is some of THE VERY BEST alt country my bleeding ears have heard in a very long time! Hallelujah Saints. I believe!
I attended the CD release show and was blown away. It's nice to see some top shelf musicians kick some ass on stage. I've been hooked ever since Ross n Rey spun your tunes on the airwaves and the whole record is killer from beginning to end. Keep up the good work Saints. I've got you on heavy rotation in the pick-up.
Matt, you have one of the most incredible rock n roll voices I have ever heard. A marriage of gravel and honey. Bad enough for an all nighter and sweet enough take home to momma. I'm in love with the new CD. So glad to have caught the show in Aberdeen. Come back to South Dakota soon! We miss you!
I've been around awhile and seldom have I seen a band like Mat D and The Profane Saints come in and kick some serious ass like they did on July 17th at The Sioux City Music Club. Mat stuck his chin out and dared the crowd to take a shot, the band kicked in and it was a FANTASTIC 2+ hours - you guys delivered! Amen, bro.
I miss Mr. D and the Saints, as we have not been able to come to a show in awhile, but I like the new look and sound! Papa Chester's proud of you.
Your lyrics paint such beautiful pictures, Mat. So glad to have discovered your music. Much admiration and respect.
Great sound.
You guys rock my world!
Snakes or No Snakes Elvis bit or no Elvis bit you all performed one of the best rock n roll shows I've seen in a very long time. Instant fan. Good luck to you all
Dear 'Concerned'
I hope so.
Sincerely,
Mat D
I love your guys' music and I really, really enjoyed the show BUT do you think the whole sanke handling thing could be offensive to people? Do you think your taking it a bit too far?
You guys certainly kicked off the party right. Yes-we will have to do that again sometime. Thanks Corey. I enjoyed your performance too.
Great show guys! You are all very fine musicians. Thanks for letting Stealing Mercury be a part of it. Let's do it again soon!
Not only did I see one of the most kick ass shows in Sioux City history, but I walked away with a free cd and rubber snake you guys were unbelievably good PLAY MORE SHOWS!
Hey fellas. Great show Saturday. It was good to see you had a nice crowd.
Loved the snake handling tonight! What a fantastic show!
Brian-
wishing both you and Lindsay success with the morning show! You're both great hosts and made me feel so welcome! Hope to jam with you onstage soon-bring your blues chops!
Thanks again-
Mat D.
Mat, thanks for doing the interview with us (Ross n' Rey) on Kool 99.5. You are truly a class act and I truly hope the very best for the you and the Saints. Hope to have you on the show again and again and again and... well, I think you get that you're always welcome on the show. I popped the CD's in and really enjoyed em!
Maybe I'll jump in with you on stage sometime and play some sax with you and the band.
Stay Kool and Keep Kickin'
Brian Ross
You were sounding good on the radio yesterday. Really good voice Matt. I can't wait to see you live with the band this weekend. What inspired you to write that Road-Show Queen song?
WE are so happy for you! That was awesome news and we are very proud of you. God Bless you Mat and your family.
Love ya!
Aunt Sherryl
Hello to all ! Greetings From Poland. very Good Page !
And what is about snake handling at the show?!
yes we are. no strings. no ploy. 100 free discs to the first hundred people we'll hand out the free CD tickets at 9pm
Are you really giving out free CDs on the 14th?
Al, we'll have a CD release at Nutty's North most likley in late spring, but nothing is booked yet. We've got to finish it first! After that look for us at a few cafes and clubs around Sioux Falls. Our fan base has been steadily growing there and the Argus Leader recently wrote that I was a "Sioux Falls Musician" I look to meeting you at a show soon. -D.
I enjoy your music. Do you ever plan on making it up to Sioux Falls
soon?
Based on what I had heard from someone that despises this band I visited your site to hear how terrible you all were or to at least have a good laugh at your expense only to find that you guys kick some serious butt. Damn. I'm blown away by what you guys are doing. Rock on Profaine Saints.
I read about the award in the Weekender. Well done Matt. Enjoying the CD very much.
I think you are the best band that I've ever heard come out of little ol Sioux City. Happy 2009 boys.
I'm really looking forward to the show this weekend boys. No idea who Mrs. M is but you can sign my tits too if you rock it right I always have a marker on hand -wink-
it's been a long, long time since I was moved by a song the way I have been by Mudflap Mamma. Fantastic stuff Profaine Saints. Two thumbs up all the way. I hope to hear more from you guys very soon. If there is anything I can do to get you to El Paso, let me know.
Mike Maxwell
El Paso Texas
Cool. Thanks man! I hear a little Albert Lee or Mr. Telecaster on the leads and Mic Fleetwood on the drums. You sound a bit like Steve Earle and I mean that with the highest respect. Bought a few Mp3s today. I'll be enjoying them.
Thanks Doug, Heather and Ray - we're set to perform on December 20th in Sioux Falls, the info is available on our Calendar. As far as influences it varies from member to member. Lately I've been listening to Darrel Scott and Todd Snider. Kurt likes prog rock like RUSH, TOTO and some of the country shredders like Paisley and Urban. Bob seems to be the straight forward rock guy- I think his biggest influence would be Led Zep. As for Jeff- He digs ZZ Top, U2 and the Black Crowes if memory serves.
Never heard the band until Sunday night on Z98. Nice job. Hope to catch a show sometime. Who are your influences?
Boy, D...I just read some of your lyrics. You write some f'd up shit! cool.
I must say most independent groups that are off the main line country billbord charts don't really turn this jockey's ears, but I recently heard your tune about Lye Soap and Cigarettes on one our station's outlaw music shows and stopped by to find out more about the band H-O-L-Y S-H-I-T Your leadbetter song and mudflap mama kicked this cowboys ass!!! great music! rhythm section guitars and those vocals are out of this world Hope to her lots more from you friends.
DJ Ray in TEXAS USA
great site boys - it's a plus that the music is even better.
LOVE the new look!
Really enjoy your singing Matt. Bob Larson, Matt Harrison, Scott Junod and I had a band years ago there in Sioux City (1977). Look forward to getting your CD.
Thanks for the great music, Mat. Hello from West Virginia.
Great show !
Awesome show... I think too many cervesas...forgot about the picture...can we book you for a private party (acoustic) sometime between Nov. 8th and 18th ?
Thanks for coming to the show! We appreciate all of your support. (Record merch sales!!!)
You guys are awesome!
AWESOME SHOW saturday night! Thanks so much!
I have never been to a better show in Sioux City than the one we got at the Chesterfield. Great show Matt D. We hope to see you again very soon.
All jokes aside, we are psyched for this show and are looking forward to our new Mat d. merch!
wow...you have an official boob signer? who was that other guy? ; )
Bill... You are our official boob signer!
Sounds like someone will be signing boobs again
P.S. I am bringing a fresh package of sharpies.
; )
I am officially in count down mode for your October 25th show @ Chesterfield!
Jackpot!
Kim- We appreciate the compliment. There are a TON of talented bands in the area and it's nice to know you like what you hear.
If you're at the show on October 25th, introduce yourself to one of us and we'll shoot you some free merch. All the very best -D.
I actually found you guys through someone who didn't like your music and stopped by to hear how bad you were supposed to be. Boy were they off! LOVED The Ledbetter song. Very unique voice. I'm looking forward to hearing you live.
I heard a fucking great song on Americana Roots today courtesy of one Mr. Mat D so I bought the record. Nice sounds bro.
Chris K.
Tulsa Oklahoma
Hi Mat and Saints. I concur Stan. Gypsy Town is my fav off of the new cd too. Mat, didnt you say at folk fest that you wrote the song about Coney Island in NY. I just happened to read that they will be closing the park for good as of last weekends news report back east. It makes the song that much more true to life. My daughter enjoys the River Bed song. I can't remember the title off hand. The whole thing is wonderful. We're going to try and make the show in October if our work schedule allows.
Nothing to it Mat. I just show up and start typing. Gypsy Town is quickly becoming one of my new favorites.
You took the words right out of my mouth Stan the Man. Thanks for the plug.
Wow. Blast from the past Bryce Wagner. Remember the experiment with dreadlocks back in the college days? Can you believe it's been almost 15 years? Hope you're doing well. All the best my friend.