Matt Knott

Matthew Knott began playing music in the third grade. Motivated by Van Halen videos on MTV, his first start with the guitar only lasted 6 months as Legos occupied more brain time than guitar practice. Matt always had an interest in music, but it wasn’t rekindled until a neighbor received a guitar for Christmas. Matt gravitated to the bass, out of necessity. The Bass spot was open and so began Matt’s interest in the low end. Matt began his studies with a local bass player, learning popular music and a little theory. Most of Matt’s education came from practice and personal discovery. Matt played in numerous rock combos in high school, but didn’t get serious until he began to further his education at the University of Montana. It is at the University of Montana that he began his serious education and fell in love with music. On top of learning theory, amongst other formal training, he began to study orchestral music with an emphasis on the double bass. Matt’s musical journey was really tightened up by playing in numerous collaborations at night, while continuing his studies by day. It is in this setting that Matt began to soak up every bit of music he could get his hands on. This is where Matt began to expand is style to Jazz, Bluegrass and improvisational rock. After college Matt moved to New Orleans to help with a friend’s band and thus his love for the sounds of New Orleans began. After a move back to Indy, and working in a local music store, Matt was introduced to the members of Mojo Gumbo. Matt jumped on the chance to continue playing New Orleans inspired music in the Indianapolis area. The rest is history! Ya you right!