- Matt Costa’s hometown of Huntington Beach, California is where two of his greatest interests were sparked—music and skateboarding. He received his first guitar at age 12 but quickly replaced it for a skateboard he would apply intense dedication to. On his path to turning pro, he was drastically derailed when he shattered his leg in a skateboarding accident in 2003. During his eighteen-month recovery and rehabilitation, he returned to his guitar and recorded simple tunes. In 2004, his homemade demo found its way into the hands of Tom Dumont, guitarist for No Doubt. The duo recorded a self-titled, five-track debut EP. As the EP began to gain momentum, Costa and Dumont wrapped up production of Songs We Sing. As an opening act for a 2005 summer tour with label mate Jack Johnson, one of the most anticipated tours of the year, Costa displayed his immense skill and enthusiasm as a musician to the world. He has supported a variety of artists including Built To Spill, Lou Barlow, Pinback and James Mercer from the Shins. Whether it be solo, armed only with an acoustic guitar, or backed by a collection of musicians, his performance draws you in and you are left with no choice but to listen to the stories he has to tell.
- www.mattcosta.com | www.myspace.com/mattcostamusic
