Matt Ricetti
My first real song came out of a high school senior project, written during COVID about being stuck inside with nowhere to go. It got some attention I didn’t expect (The Eagle Tribune, NBC Boston), but the bigger thing that came out of it was getting a message from my first drum teacher, Reed, pulling me aside and telling me I had something worth chasing as a songwriter. Berklee had already been the dream for years, and Reed had pointed me toward Bob Gullotti, who I had studied under for a couple years before Berklee. Together, they really helped get me there. I didn’t go in planning to study songwriting, but once I switched into it, everything snapped into place, and I’ve been writing ever since.
What People Are Saying About Me
He’s a Little Reminiscent of a Younger Elvis Costello
“He’s a little reminiscent of a younger Elvis Costello. ”The song — and his haunting but wry performance of it — hits a number of chords with viewers in the sense that it brings out a shared experience of both sadness about the present circumstances and hope for the future. ”
The Eagle Tribune
A Pleasure to Work With
“I had the pleasure of working with Matt when he toured with me as our drummer, and I was truly grateful to have him on the team. From the start of rehearsals through the long days of travel and performance, Matt consistently impressed me with his enthusiasm, reliability, and strong work ethic. Touring can be extremely demanding, yet he approached each day with a positive attitude that genuinely lifted the entire group.
He was always thoroughly prepared, highly adaptable to new venues and last-minute set adjustments, and fully committed to delivering his best. Matt is also a talented multi-instrumentalist, which added real versatility and depth to our rehearsals and performances.”
Ava Della Pietra
Creativity and discipline
“Creativity and discipline…”
NBC Boston
Familiar and Fresh Pushing the Boundaries
“Matt doesn’t shy away from putting in the work. His ability to be engaging and laser focused isn’t limited to the stage. Being a multi-faceted, multi-instrumentalist isn’t easy, and somehow he makes it feel natural. You can tell the stage show matters to him—especially growing in his understanding about how to connect with his fans from behind a drum kit. Reminiscent of a young Gavin Rossdale in his sound, he is familiar and fresh pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a lead singer.”
Chrissy Reter