Samuel Mattison

Bass Guitarist

Also Performs As: Drummer
Country: United States
Based In: Alexandria, Virginia
Performs: Within 50 Miles
From: $200

Samuel Mattison is a bassist and drummer who enjoys playing various styles of music including Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Funk and Pop. Samuel (Sam) began drumming at the early age of 2 and started playing bass about 8 years ago.

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Description

I’m able to provide sound musicianship on bass guitar or drums for most any occasion. I can play all styles of music, read lead sheets, and pickup songs by ear.

Set-List

Ain't in Fun
And the Melody Still Lingers On
At Last
Before I Let Go
Creep
Don't Stop Believing
Easy On Me
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
I Heard it Through the Grapevine
It's Love
Knockin'
Proud Mary
Respect
Saving All My Love
Shallow
She used to be mine
Something's Gotta Hold On Me
Sweet Thing
Sweet Love
Schuyler Sisters
This is Me
Valerie
Natural Woman
DANCING IN THE STREET
WHAT YOU WONT DO FOR LOVE
ROCK WITH YOU
SHUTUP DANCE
CAKE BY THE OCEAN
JUICE
PRESSURE
CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU
THE BONES
DON’T STOP THE MUSIC
EASY ON ... ME
WORK
PIECES OF ME
SPEECHLESS

Biography

Samuel (Sam) Mattison is a Drummer and Bassist who enjoys playing various styles of music including Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Funk and Pop. Sam began drumming at the early age of 2 years old and started playing in church shortly afterwards; but it wasn’t until he became a teenager that he started exploring the bass guitar.
In 2001, Sam attended the Fine Arts Center in Greenville, South Carolina and in 2005, he graduated from Brevard College with a BA in Music. While living in Greensboro, NC, Sam taught General Music Ed. for Guilford County Schools and served as the Drummer/Musical Director at ... Spirit and Truth Worship Center before relocating to Springfield, VA.
While in the DMV area, Sam is currently serving as Bassist/Percussionist at Messiah UMC and Bassist for the band Organized Music. Additionally, he's played with a few local artists and bands such as Floppy Disk, JaySoul and Susan Derry, and served as Bassist/Musical Director at iNgage Community Church.
When not on stage, Sam enjoys watching TV with his wife Pia, horse playing with his boys Sam Jr., Greylin and Major, and shopping for musical equipment.

Reviews (3 Reviews)

Samuel Mattison - Bass Guitarist - Alexandria, Virginia Event Location: Creative Cauldron - Falls Church, Va. Event Type: Live Classic Songbook Show 10th September 2022

I cannot ever thank you enough for your hard work, your creativity, the time you put in and most importantly your patience with me as I navigate my soprano-ness. You are a beautiful artists, and I am very grateful. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything. -- Susan Derry

Reviewed by: Susan Derry

Samuel Mattison - Drummer - Alexandria, Virginia Event Location: New Deal Cafe - Greenbelt, MD Event Type: Live Show with Organized Music 11th June 2023

Hi Sam. I thought the gig went very well. You’ve got some nice compliments from audience members I talked to.

Reviewed by: Jesse Arson

Samuel Mattison - Drummer - Alexandria, Virginia Event Location: Washington-Liberty High School - Arlington, VA Event Type: Middle School Choral Concert 12th February 2022

Thank you so much!!! It was so nice to have such professionals playing with us. You are awesome!

Reviewed by: Jessica Irish

Experience

I’ve been playing drums for over 30 yrs., obtain a BA in Music from Brevard College. I picked up bass about 8 yrs ago.

Previous Clients

Free Flow Band
Susan Derry
Josh Smalley
Jessica Irish
Current bassist for Organized Music

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