Well he's at it again, or just pinning down songs in his spare time...According to the Seattle Gazette Underground, Matthews is tapping away with John Medeski in his studio in Washington state the past few days of the new year.
Whether Medeski [Medeski, Martin & Wood] is helping to write songs, or fill a certain groove, he has nonetheless been spotted with Matthews outside his estate all weekend long, in and out of the studio downtown and at Matthews' home recording facility.
When asked if he was rehearsing for a tour with DMB, Medeski merely stated he and Matthews are "friends exploring recording music together".
Recording together? That's right.
So after all that, He's not tapped to fill the shoes of the late great Butch Taylor, [musical casualty circa ~2008] but he is in the studio with Matthews (whose birthday is January 9th) helping "lay down some grooves" at the present time.
Unbeknownst to many, John Medeski is also an investor in Matthews' all-organic farm, "The Best of What's Around" also located in Washington on a 50+ acre private lot. He also serves ex-officio on Farm Aid's board started and chaired by Willie Nelson.
Matthews also recently began designing art for a new wine company {at Medseki's request] of which he sketched himself and his wife Ashley, of almost 10 years, on the label in a king/queen "playing card" fashion.
Whether or not Matthews is getting his idea-burner ready for future solo efforts is left to be determined at this point. A solo tour? Maybe. Personal biz? Perhaps. But we dont think we could have spotted a better fit for now -- considering Matthews' fond nature for scatting with perhaps a funky organ-ic vibe. some devil he is. And a busy one at that.
1/5/10 Peter Harshenberg AP - Music & Entertainment Wire
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