Matt Mays & El Torpedo
TERMINAL ROMANCE in stores now!
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Members:
Matt Mays
Jay Smith
Andy Patil
Adam Baldwin
Genre:
Rock
Hometown:
Halifax, NS
Record Label:
Sonic Records
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Matt Mays & El Torpedo
Hamilton born, Halifax bred Matt Mays has made a career out of defying expectations. From his early days as a member of the seminal ‘alt-country’ group The Guthries, Mays has always zigged when the public has been expecting a zag. After departing The Guthries to embark on a solo career Matt released his self-titled de...but which maintained the rootsy, laid-back feel of his earlier work but also had a decidedly more rock vibe. The solo debut caused quite a stir across Canada and went on to be nominated to two Juno Awards (New Artist & Adult Alternative Album). Matt followed this up with the first Matt Mays & El Torpedo album, recorded with the live band he had formed to tour in support of the Matt Mays album. Matt Mays & El Torpedo had quickly evolved into one of Canada’s best live acts. Produced with Grammy Award-winner Don Smith (Tom Petty, Keith Richards), the album’s first single “Cocaine Cowgirl” was a massive hit and the album went on to win four East Coast Music Awards in 2006. The band began working in the US as well, the highlight of which was an appearance on the Conan O’Brien show. Just when everyone had him tagged as a Tom Petty inspired rock and roller Mays veered off in another direction, producing the music for ill-fated When the Angels Make Contact film. While it confounded many fans the album was a critical success and went on to be nominated for another Juno in the Adult Alternative Album of the Year category. Matt put together an eight piece band to tour the music and visuals from When The Angels Make Contact. 2008 saw the return of El Torpedo and the Terminal Romance album. Produced in the UK with producer Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Anvil) the album features the singles “Tall Trees”, “Building A Boat”, and the epic title track. Terminal Romance won the ECMA for Rock Album of the Year in 2008 and was nominated for a Juno in the same category. Matt’s back in solo mode now, working on material when not on the road with a new band performing material from all four albums. For upcoming tour dates, visit: www.mattmays.comRead More
Musician:3,916 fans
Matt Mays & El Torpedo
Hamilton born, Halifax bred Matt Mays has made a career out of defying expectations. From his early days as a member of the seminal ‘alt-country’ group The Guthries, Mays has always zigged when the public has been expecting a zag. After departing The Guthries to embark on a solo career Matt released his self-titled de...but which maintained the rootsy, laid-back feel of his earlier work but also had a decidedly more rock vibe. The solo debut caused quite a stir across Canada and went on to be nominated to two Juno Awards (New Artist & Adult Alternative Album). Matt followed this up with the first Matt Mays & El Torpedo album, recorded with the live band he had formed to tour in support of the Matt Mays album. Matt Mays & El Torpedo had quickly evolved into one of Canada’s best live acts. Produced with Grammy Award-winner Don Smith (Tom Petty, Keith Richards), the album’s first single “Cocaine Cowgirl” was a massive hit and the album went on to win four East Coast Music Awards in 2006. The band began working in the US as well, the highlight of which was an appearance on the Conan O’Brien show. Just when everyone had him tagged as a Tom Petty inspired rock and roller Mays veered off in another direction, producing the music for ill-fated When the Angels Make Contact film. While it confounded many fans the album was a critical success and went on to be nominated for another Juno in the Adult Alternative Album of the Year category. Matt put together an eight piece band to tour the music and visuals from When The Angels Make Contact. 2008 saw the return of El Torpedo and the Terminal Romance album. Produced in the UK with producer Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Anvil) the album features the singles “Tall Trees”, “Building A Boat”, and the epic title track. Terminal Romance won the ECMA for Rock Album of the Year in 2008 and was nominated for a Juno in the same category. Matt’s back in solo mode now, working on material when not on the road with a new band performing material from all four albums. For upcoming tour dates, visit: www.mattmays.comRead More
Musician:3,916 fans
Lori Brandt Fraser
Lori Brandt Fraser
can't wait to see you guy's , been way to long!!
June 26 at 7:18am
Matt Mays & El Torpedo
with special guests The Waking Eyes
Time:10:00PM Thursday, March 12th
Location:Lee's Palace
Matt Mays & El Torpedo

Matt Mays & El Torpedo Advance tickets are $20 (tax incl) and on sale at The Breezeway Bar and the MUNSU Copy Centre.

with special guests Blair Harvey & the Dregs
Time:9:00PM Friday, February 27th
Location:The Breezeway/MUN
Matt Mays & El Torpedo

Matt Mays & El Torpedo Matt Mays & El Torpedo, Building a Boat. Music video directed by Micah Meisner, from the album Terminal Romance

Length:3:39
Clare Murry
Clare Murry
great video.
i think you guys should play an All Ages show in vancouver
please
April 10 at 11:32am
Matt Mays & El Torpedo

Matt Mays & El Torpedo
The boys are on the last leg of their fall tour. Find a date nearest you!

Nov. 1 The Outpost, Thunder Bay, ON
Nov. 4 Barrymore's Music Hall, Ottawa, ON
Nov. 5 Barrymore's Music Hall, Ottawa, ON
Nov. 6 Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON
Nov. 7 The Montreal House, Peterborough, ON
Nov. 8 The Casbah, Hamilton, O...N
Nov. 11 Wax Night Club, Kitchener, ON
Nov. 12 The Ale House, Kingston, ON
Nov. 13 Cowboy's Ranch, London, ON
Nov. 14 Les Saints, Montreal, QC
Nov. 15 Chez Dagobert, Quebec City, QC
Nov. 27 The Monte Carlo, Saint John, NB
Nov. 28 Cunard Centre, Halifax, NS
Nov. 29 UNB SUB Fredericton, NB
Nov. 30 Oxygen Nightclub, Moncton, NB

Released nationally in July, Terminal Romance is the follow up to Matt Mays & El Torpedo’s 2005 breakthrough self-titled debut released on Sonic Records. The first single off Terminal Romance, “Tall Trees,” is top 10 at Rock Radio and the video, produced by Drew Lightfoot (Constantines, K-OS), is in rotation at MuchMusic, MuchMoreMusic and MuchLoud. The latest single “Building a Boat” is now at Rock Radio across Canada.

The Ottawa Citizen said, “Brimming with electric guitars and expressive rock anthems, Terminal Romance is a triumph for Mays and his band.” The Montreal Gazette said, “...a surging beast of a band that milks Mays' songs for every drop of sweat."

Tracked in England with producer Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, The Tragically Hip), mixed in Vancouver with Mike Fraser (AC/DC) and mastered by the legendary Bob Ludwig, Terminal Romance features 11 new songs written by Mays and performed with El Torpedo (guitarist Jay Smith, bassist Andy Patil, drummer Tim Jim Baker and Adam Baldwin on keys).
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remaining fall tour dates - ONTARIO, QUEBEC, NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA
Time:8:00PM Saturday, November 1st
Location:CANADA
Matt Mays & El Torpedo

Matt Mays & El Torpedo
Matt Mays & El Torpedo will cross the country on a headlining tour in support of their latest release Terminal Romance (Sonic Records). Dates include:

Oct. 15 - Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Centre
Oct. 16 - Saskatoon, SK - Odeon Events Center
Oct. 17 - Medicine Hat, AB - Dog House Rocks
Oct. 18 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events C...entre
Oct. 21 - Grande Prairie, AB - B.J.'s
Oct. 22 - Kamloops, BC - Blue Grotto
Oct. 23 - Nanaimo, BC - Queens Hotel
Oct. 24 - Victoria, BC - Sugar Nightclub
Oct. 25 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
Oct. 28 - Red Deer, AB - Red Deer Memorial Center
Oct. 29 - Calgary, AB - Flames Central
Oct. 30 - Regina, SK - Pump Roadhouse
Nov. 1 - Thunder Bay, ON - The Outpost
Nov. 4 - Ottawa, ON - Barrymore's Music Hall
Nov. 5 - Ottawa, ON - Barrymore's Music Hall
Nov. 6 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre
Nov. 7 - Peterborough, ON - The Montreal House
Nov. 8 - Hamilton, ON - The Casbah
Nov. 11 - Kitchener, ON - Wax Night Club
Nov. 12 - Kingston, ON - The Ale House
Nov. 13 - London, ON - Cowboy's Ranch
Nov. 14 - Montreal, QC - Les Saints
Nov. 15 - Quebec, QC - Chez Dagobert
Nov. 27 - Saint John, NB - Club Monte Carlo
Nov. 28 - Halifax, NS - Cunard Center
Nov. 29 - Fredericton, NB - UNB SUB
Nov. 30 - Moncton, NB - Oxygen

Released nationally in July, Terminal Romance is the follow up to Matt Mays & El Torpedo’s 2005 breakthrough self-titled debut released on Sonic Records. The first single off Terminal Romance, “Tall Trees,” is top 10 at Rock Radio and the video, produced by Drew Lightfoot (Constantines, K-OS), is in rotation at MuchMusic, MuchMoreMusic and MuchLoud. The latest single “Building a Boat” is now at Rock Radio across Canada.

The Ottawa Citizen said, “Brimming with electric guitars and expressive rock anthems, Terminal Romance is a triumph for Mays and his band.” The Montreal Gazette said, “...a surging beast of a band that milks Mays' songs for every drop of sweat."

Tracked in England with producer Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, The Tragically Hip), mixed in Vancouver with Mike Fraser (AC/DC) and mastered by the legendary Bob Ludwig, Terminal Romance features 11 new songs written by Mays and performed with El Torpedo (guitarist Jay Smith, bassist Andy Patil, drummer Tim Jim Baker and Adam Baldwin on keys).
Read More

... in support of the new album Terminal Romance!
Time:1:00PM Wednesday, September 3rd
Location:Canada / USA
Matt Mays & El Torpedo

Matt Mays & El Torpedo
Matt Mays & El Torpedo will cross the country on a headlining tour in support of their latest release Terminal Romance (Sonic Records). Dates include:

Oct. 15 - Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Centre
Oct. 16 - Saskatoon, SK - Odeon Events Center
Oct. 17 - Medicine Hat, AB - Dog House Rocks
Oct. 18 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events C...entre
Oct. 21 - Grande Prairie, AB - B.J.'s
Oct. 22 - Kamloops, BC - Blue Grotto
Oct. 23 - Nanaimo, BC - Queens Hotel
Oct. 24 - Victoria, BC - Sugar Nightclub
Oct. 25 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
Oct. 28 - Red Deer, AB - Red Deer Memorial Center
Oct. 29 - Calgary, AB - Flames Central
Oct. 30 - Regina, SK - Pump Roadhouse
Nov. 1 - Thunder Bay, ON - The Outpost
Nov. 4 - Ottawa, ON - Barrymore's Music Hall
Nov. 5 - Ottawa, ON - Barrymore's Music Hall
Nov. 6 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre
Nov. 7 - Peterborough, ON - The Montreal House
Nov. 8 - Hamilton, ON - The Casbah
Nov. 11 - Kitchener, ON - Wax Night Club
Nov. 12 - Kingston, ON - The Ale House
Nov. 13 - London, ON - Cowboy's Ranch
Nov. 14 - Montreal, QC - Les Saints
Nov. 15 - Quebec, QC - Chez Dagobert
Nov. 27 - Saint John, NB - Club Monte Carlo
Nov. 28 - Halifax, NS - Cunard Center
Nov. 29 - Fredericton, NB - UNB SUB
Nov. 30 - Moncton, NB - Oxygen

Released nationally in July, Terminal Romance is the follow up to Matt Mays & El Torpedo’s 2005 breakthrough self-titled debut released on Sonic Records. The first single off Terminal Romance, “Tall Trees,” is top 10 at Rock Radio and the video, produced by Drew Lightfoot (Constantines, K-OS), is in rotation at MuchMusic, MuchMoreMusic and MuchLoud. The latest single “Building a Boat” is now at Rock Radio across Canada.

The Ottawa Citizen said, “Brimming with electric guitars and expressive rock anthems, Terminal Romance is a triumph for Mays and his band.” The Montreal Gazette said, “...a surging beast of a band that milks Mays' songs for every drop of sweat."

Tracked in England with producer Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, The Tragically Hip), mixed in Vancouver with Mike Fraser (AC/DC) and mastered by the legendary Bob Ludwig, Terminal Romance features 11 new songs written by Mays and performed with El Torpedo (guitarist Jay Smith, bassist Andy Patil, drummer Tim Jim Baker and Adam Baldwin on keys).
Read More

... in support of the new album Terminal Romance!
Time:1:00PM Wednesday, September 3rd
Location:Canada / USA
Matt Mays & El Torpedo

Matt Mays & El Torpedo
Matt Mays & El Torpedo will cross the country on a headlining tour in support of their latest release Terminal Romance (Sonic Records). Dates include:

Oct. 15 - Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Centre
Oct. 16 - Saskatoon, SK - Odeon Events Center
Oct. 17 - Medicine Hat, AB - Dog House Rocks
Oct. 18 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events C...entre
Oct. 21 - Grande Prairie, AB - B.J.'s
Oct. 22 - Kamloops, BC - Blue Grotto
Oct. 23 - Nanaimo, BC - Queens Hotel
Oct. 24 - Victoria, BC - Sugar Nightclub
Oct. 25 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
Oct. 28 - Red Deer, AB - Red Deer Memorial Center
Oct. 29 - Calgary, AB - Flames Central
Oct. 30 - Regina, SK - Pump Roadhouse
Nov. 1 - Thunder Bay, ON - The Outpost
Nov. 4 - Ottawa, ON - Barrymore's Music Hall
Nov. 5 - Ottawa, ON - Barrymore's Music Hall
Nov. 6 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre
Nov. 7 - Peterborough, ON - The Montreal House
Nov. 8 - Hamilton, ON - The Casbah
Nov. 11 - Kitchener, ON - Wax Night Club
Nov. 12 - Kingston, ON - The Ale House
Nov. 13 - London, ON - Cowboy's Ranch
Nov. 14 - Montreal, QC - Les Saints
Nov. 15 - Quebec, QC - Chez Dagobert
Nov. 27 - Saint John, NB - Club Monte Carlo
Nov. 28 - Halifax, NS - Cunard Center
Nov. 29 - Fredericton, NB - UNB SUB
Nov. 30 - Moncton, NB - Oxygen

Released nationally in July, Terminal Romance is the follow up to Matt Mays & El Torpedo’s 2005 breakthrough self-titled debut released on Sonic Records. The first single off Terminal Romance, “Tall Trees,” is top 10 at Rock Radio and the video, produced by Drew Lightfoot (Constantines, K-OS), is in rotation at MuchMusic, MuchMoreMusic and MuchLoud. The latest single “Building a Boat” is now at Rock Radio across Canada.

The Ottawa Citizen said, “Brimming with electric guitars and expressive rock anthems, Terminal Romance is a triumph for Mays and his band.” The Montreal Gazette said, “...a surging beast of a band that milks Mays' songs for every drop of sweat."

Tracked in England with producer Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, The Tragically Hip), mixed in Vancouver with Mike Fraser (AC/DC) and mastered by the legendary Bob Ludwig, Terminal Romance features 11 new songs written by Mays and performed with El Torpedo (guitarist Jay Smith, bassist Andy Patil, drummer Tim Jim Baker and Adam Baldwin on keys).
Read More

... in support of the new album Terminal Romance!
Time:1:00PM Wednesday, September 3rd
Location:Canada / USA
Matt Mays & El Torpedo

Matt Mays & El Torpedo
Matt Mays & El Torpedo will cross the country on a headlining tour in support of their latest release Terminal Romance (Sonic Records). Dates include:

Oct. 15 - Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Centre
Oct. 16 - Saskatoon, SK - Odeon Events Center
Oct. 17 - Medicine Hat, AB - Dog House Rocks
Oct. 18 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events C...entre
Oct. 21 - Grande Prairie, AB - B.J.'s
Oct. 22 - Kamloops, BC - Blue Grotto
Oct. 23 - Nanaimo, BC - Queens Hotel
Oct. 24 - Victoria, BC - Sugar Nightclub
Oct. 25 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
Oct. 28 - Red Deer, AB - Red Deer Memorial Center
Oct. 29 - Calgary, AB - Flames Central
Oct. 30 - Regina, SK - Pump Roadhouse
Nov. 1 - Thunder Bay, ON - The Outpost
Nov. 4 - Ottawa, ON - Barrymore's Music Hall
Nov. 5 - Ottawa, ON - Barrymore's Music Hall
Nov. 6 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre
Nov. 7 - Peterborough, ON - The Montreal House
Nov. 8 - Hamilton, ON - The Casbah
Nov. 11 - Kitchener, ON - Wax Night Club
Nov. 12 - Kingston, ON - The Ale House
Nov. 13 - London, ON - Cowboy's Ranch
Nov. 14 - Montreal, QC - Les Saints
Nov. 15 - Quebec, QC - Chez Dagobert
Nov. 27 - Saint John, NB - Club Monte Carlo
Nov. 28 - Halifax, NS - Cunard Center
Nov. 29 - Fredericton, NB - UNB SUB
Nov. 30 - Moncton, NB - Oxygen

Released nationally in July, Terminal Romance is the follow up to Matt Mays & El Torpedo’s 2005 breakthrough self-titled debut released on Sonic Records. The first single off Terminal Romance, “Tall Trees,” is top 10 at Rock Radio and the video, produced by Drew Lightfoot (Constantines, K-OS), is in rotation at MuchMusic, MuchMoreMusic and MuchLoud. The latest single “Building a Boat” is now at Rock Radio across Canada.

The Ottawa Citizen said, “Brimming with electric guitars and expressive rock anthems, Terminal Romance is a triumph for Mays and his band.” The Montreal Gazette said, “...a surging beast of a band that milks Mays' songs for every drop of sweat."

Tracked in England with producer Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, The Tragically Hip), mixed in Vancouver with Mike Fraser (AC/DC) and mastered by the legendary Bob Ludwig, Terminal Romance features 11 new songs written by Mays and performed with El Torpedo (guitarist Jay Smith, bassist Andy Patil, drummer Tim Jim Baker and Adam Baldwin on keys).
Read More

... in support of the new album Terminal Romance!
Time:1:00PM Wednesday, September 3rd
Location:Canada / USA
Matt Mays & El Torpedo

Matt Mays & El Torpedo
Matt Mays & El Torpedo will cross the country on a headlining tour in support of their latest release Terminal Romance (Sonic Records). Dates include:

Oct. 15 - Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Centre
Oct. 16 - Saskatoon, SK - Odeon Events Center
Oct. 17 - Medicine Hat, AB - Dog House Rocks
Oct. 18 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events C...entre
Oct. 21 - Grande Prairie, AB - B.J.'s
Oct. 22 - Kamloops, BC - Blue Grotto
Oct. 23 - Nanaimo, BC - Queens Hotel
Oct. 24 - Victoria, BC - Sugar Nightclub
Oct. 25 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
Oct. 28 - Red Deer, AB - Red Deer Memorial Center
Oct. 29 - Calgary, AB - Flames Central
Oct. 30 - Regina, SK - Pump Roadhouse
Nov. 1 - Thunder Bay, ON - The Outpost
Nov. 4 - Ottawa, ON - Barrymore's Music Hall
Nov. 5 - Ottawa, ON - Barrymore's Music Hall
Nov. 6 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre
Nov. 7 - Peterborough, ON - The Montreal House
Nov. 8 - Hamilton, ON - The Casbah
Nov. 11 - Kitchener, ON - Wax Night Club
Nov. 12 - Kingston, ON - The Ale House
Nov. 13 - London, ON - Cowboy's Ranch
Nov. 14 - Montreal, QC - Les Saints
Nov. 15 - Quebec, QC - Chez Dagobert
Nov. 27 - Saint John, NB - Club Monte Carlo
Nov. 28 - Halifax, NS - Cunard Center
Nov. 29 - Fredericton, NB - UNB SUB
Nov. 30 - Moncton, NB - Oxygen

Released nationally in July, Terminal Romance is the follow up to Matt Mays & El Torpedo’s 2005 breakthrough self-titled debut released on Sonic Records. The first single off Terminal Romance, “Tall Trees,” is top 10 at Rock Radio and the video, produced by Drew Lightfoot (Constantines, K-OS), is in rotation at MuchMusic, MuchMoreMusic and MuchLoud. The latest single “Building a Boat” is now at Rock Radio across Canada.

The Ottawa Citizen said, “Brimming with electric guitars and expressive rock anthems, Terminal Romance is a triumph for Mays and his band.” The Montreal Gazette said, “...a surging beast of a band that milks Mays' songs for every drop of sweat."

Tracked in England with producer Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, The Tragically Hip), mixed in Vancouver with Mike Fraser (AC/DC) and mastered by the legendary Bob Ludwig, Terminal Romance features 11 new songs written by Mays and performed with El Torpedo (guitarist Jay Smith, bassist Andy Patil, drummer Tim Jim Baker and Adam Baldwin on keys).
Read More

... in support of the new album Terminal Romance!
Time:1:00PM Wednesday, September 3rd
Location:Canada / USA
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