Matthew Shadley Band

The Matthew Shadley Band was formed in 2003 by Matthew Shadley Brauer. An established multi-instrumentalist in several Cincinnati-area bands, Matt joined fellow guitarist and former college bandmate Jason Scherrer with a temporary rhythm section and the makeshift band made its debut in October of 2003, playing an acoustic set at the 5th Annual Harvest Moon Festival held at the historic Southgate House in Newport, Kentucky.

Brauer and Scherrer added a more permanent rhythm section and switched to an electric presentation with Brauer on lead guitar and lead vocals. With Chuck Morgan on drums, Jason Peter on keyboards, and Tom Legg on bass, the band evolved from folk-rock to a more melodic, electric guitar-driven, alt-rock sound. The band drew comparisons to music as wide-ranging as the Beatles, Buffalo Springfield, the Jayhawks, the Black Crowes, Traffic, the Mother Hips, and the Wallflowers.

After the 2004 release of Five Easy Pieces, the band maintained a busy schedule headlining venues and playing regionally through 2006 with Steve Tertel replacing Tom Legg on bass. The band recorded Underneath the Red Light, a live album at the House of Blues Madison Theatre in January 2005. They earned a reputation as “Cincinnati’s live show specialists” (Jan Perry – the Cincinnati Post) and continued to reach a growing audience through broadcast and internet radio while playing larger venues and showcases, including the Midpoint Music Festival, the Roots and Rock Festival, 80's Pop Rocks, and the Festivus Maximus Festival. 

The band slowed down its live schedule and continued working in the studio through 2006 with Brauer handling bass duties following Tertel’s departure. The band went on hiatus later that year, while Brauer continued playing guitar and keyboards in a variety of local bands and working as a session guitarist and bass player. He returned to the studio with additional material and completed the full-length album Summer Stone in 2008.

After a long hiatus, Brauer resurrected the band moniker in 2020 during the nationwide COVID-19 quarantine and began writing and recording new music. In 2021 he released the single "Oh, Karen," which was written during those sessions. In 2022, the album Emerald was released. The work has since continued with the skills of notable session musicians and former bandmates. 

From his studio on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Brauer has put together another ambitious project under the moniker of the Matthew Shadley Band. The new album, 1970 Something, features eight original songs and two covers.  

"Brauer and his talented group of musicians have crafted an album that pays tribute to the past while firmly establishing their own unique sound. With its timeless appeal and infectious melodies, 1970 Something is a must-listen for fans of classic rock and those seeking an authentic rock experience that transports them to another era." - Rob Pringle, Plastic Magazine, U.K.

"Brauer also plays many of the instruments on the record, so the variety of instruments he chose is both impressive and shows off his talents. “Intrigue at the Disco” has a name that describes the track to a tee. The sound has an overall investigative feel throughout with the synths and guitar really contributing to the vibe." - Katie Power, Music and Fashion. 

Most of the band's recorded work can be found at www.matthewshadleyband.com and most streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, i-Tunes, Deezer, Pandora, and YouTube...just to name a few).