Tour Documentary is Up!
August 21st, 2010
After 3 weeks of nonstop touring, a compilation of footage has been delicately put together. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the music. Expect to see a variety of familiar faces!
“Revolution of Peace” Video is Complete!!!!!!!
July 19th, 2010
These have been asked for way too long! At last … The Lyrics!!
Revolution of Peace:
There’s a black man on the street
Searching for his inner peace
He claims that persecution holds his people down
His tiny voice reflects a Martin Luther, a Malcolm X
A revolution to start some peace and harmony
(Chorus)
Yet You’ll Bow your Head
Scream Christ are you Listening
Hail Mary or Amen
Still I Attribute Peace to Man
I’ve seen words and poems
I’ve seen slums and homes
but the culprit of them all
Is man’s result and fall
There’s a whore who’s bruised raped
She searches for her daughter’s fate
She claims that money will help her daughter eat tonight
Her tiny voice connects, with the way Mary Magdalene accepts
That her life will someday be turned around
(Chorus)
Yes we claim that the shame
That our fathers brought will claim
The souls of the innocent
The Jew or the Muslim
The whites and indians
But I know there’s hope within
Humankind will prevail
There’s a burn that’s in my heart
That will burn and one day start
A revolution to start some peace and harmony
My voice is but one man
But I say know, you know I can
Change one person to believe in equality
(Chorus)
ATTN: Local Artists Wanted to PLay on Tour Dates???
June 13th, 2010
The Tour is officially booked! If any local artists from one of the dates would like to join on the bill, please send me an email (mattotis@yahoo.com). Here are the dates/venues:
JULY
30 – FRI – PA – PITTSBURGH (Hard Rock)
31 – SAT – PA - WARREN (The Crossing)
AUGUST
01 – SUN – OH – ERIE (Scully’s Bar)
02 – MON – OH – CLEVELAND (Wilberts)
03 – TUES – OH – NORTH OLMSTED (Hottopic)
04 – WED – MI – KALAMAZOO (Corner Bar)
05 – THR – IL - CHICAGO (Elboroom)
09 – MON – IL – BLOOMINGTON/CHAMPAIGN (Coffeehouse Nation)
10 – TUES – IN – CINCINNATI, OH (East End Cafe)
12 – THURS – KY – LEXINGTON (High Land Tap Room)
13 – FRI – WV – COLUMBUS, OH (The Shrunken Head)
Also! Tickets for the Hard Rock Cafe Show can be obtained through me only $5:
mattotis@yahoo.com or ticketmaster. Look forward to hearing from you!
Home from Home (Re-Master!) only $4.99
June 6th, 2010
The latest album “Home from Home” has just sold out, which is fantastic! Anyways, a re-mastered version of the album will be released and on sale for only $4.99 on I-Tunes, Amazon, CD-Baby, and Directly through this site (email: mattotis@yahoo.com).
Also the video for the song “Home from Home” is set to be recorded in Bedford, PA in late June. We are still looking for 20 or so people to help act in the video. Shoot an email if your interested!
Tickets for Hard Rock Show 7/30
May 20th, 2010
If you are interested in tickets for the Hard Rock Cafe Show in Pittsburgh, PA on July 30th, please email: mattotis@yahoo.com
By email, tickets will be sold for $5 
. Also tickets, can also be purchased on ticketmaster, just type in “Matt Otis.”
Headlining The Hard Rock Cafe on July 30th!!!
May 7th, 2010
It’s just been confirmed that Matt Otis will be headlining the Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh, PA (Station Square) on July 30th. This will kick-off the tour out west. Tickets are available on ticketmaster and through email request.
Send an email to: mattotis@yahoo.com requesting how many tickets you would like and your address. By email you will receive tickets at a discounted price of only $5 per ticket! Thanks for everyone’s support!
JUST ANNOUNCED – Summer Tour (July – August)
May 7th, 2010
We’re in the process of booking it right now. If one of the dates is near your, let me know and I may be able to book a date near you:
7/30 – FRI – PA – PITTSBURGH
7/31 – SAT – PA – ERIE
8/1 – SUN – OH – CLEVELAND
8/2 – MON – OH – TOLEDO
8/3 – TUES – MI – DETROIT
8/4 – WED – MI – ANN ARBOR/KALAMAZOO/GRAND RAPIDS (3 hours)
8/5 – THR – IL – KALAMAZOO
8/9 – MON – IL – BLOOMINGTON/CHAMPAIGN
8/10 – TUES – IN – INDIANAPOLIS
8/11 – WEDS – OH – CINCI/DAYTON
8/12 – THURS – KY – LEXINGTON
8/13 – FRI – WV – HUNTINGTON
8/14 – SAT – WV – MORGANTOWN
P.S. From August 6- 8, I’ll be going to Lollapolooza in Chicago,let me know if anyone will be there and we’ll have to meet up!
New Music Video in Production!!! ….Want to be in it?
April 11th, 2010
Over one too many cups of coffee and a long chat with my one of my very good friends who is a film producer, we have decided to make a concept music video for the song “Home from Home.” It’s going to be loosely based on the plot of the book “1984,” which was what many of the themes of the songs on my latest album were based upon.
With that said, we already have a working script, but I am thinking that it would be very cool to have some fans and friends to partake in the filming of the video. If you’re interested in being in the video, comment on this post or give me an email: mattotis@yahoo.com
We’ll begin shooting in May in Pittsburgh, PA and Bedford, PA. I have a feeling this is going to be the best video I have made to date. Can’t wait to see the end product!
P.S. Latest Album “Home from Home is now available for the month of April for only $5, enjoy ! Just type in Matt Otis in Amazon, Itunes, CD Baby, or Grab One at My Next Show!
Why Do I Play Music?
March 21st, 2010
This question was recently asked me in an interview over the weekend. Quite simply, music has been the drive behind my existence. Within this sometimes mundane life, I find that one of the only ways to reveal my individuality and ability to be human is through the expression of art and love. Although the themes of my songs differ in relation to the view of reality which I currently experience (Home from Home, 1984, Revolution of Peace etc…), I find that I am consistently focused on the idea that life can be worthwhile and that our existence is not meaningless if we express some sense of identity. This is why I play music.
Thanks to everyone who has continued to support my music. I cannot wait to see where my path as a musician will go, but I am quite confident that it is moving in the right direction as I am determined to go far.
-Matt Otis
Top Movies and Worst Movies?
March 11th, 2010
What’s up everybody? I’ve been hard at work creating new songs, writing papers for my masters degree, and watching LOTS of movies. Here’s my top 5 favorite movie picks for the past year:
Top 5:
1. Up In the Air (fantastic plot/dialogue/acting)
2. Crazy Heart (Jeff Bridges @ his best!)
3. District 9
4. The Hangover
5. Brothers
Honorable Mentions: Where the Wild Things Are, Taken, Up, Hurt Locker(not best picture-worthy in my opinion)
Best New Album of the year: Phoenix – Wolf Gang Amadeus (very fun listen)
I’ve got some very great shows lined up that I hope to see some familiar faces at! This Sunday I’ll be doing a radio show in I.U.P., tune in if your around. If there’s any movies I missed for this year don’t hesitate to message me up not only a music nerd, but a total movie nerd as well: mattotis@yahoo.com