The Matt Remenda Ensemble

Categories: Groups and Duos, Songwriters/Composers

Genres: Alternative, Global Influences, Rock, Roots or Folk

Contact

Matt Remenda
Saskatoon, SK

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Web: www.facebook.com/MattRemendaEnsemble/, www.instagram.com/mattremendaensemble/?hl=en

Description

     Wielding an eclectic brand of folk/roots/jam rock, the Matt Remenda Ensemble blends "trueling" leads between guitar, keyboard, and drums with melancholic and haunting four-part vocal harmonies to create a maverick sound that can only be described as “stomp, clap, hey” music of the 2000s injected with the angst of grunge and alternative rock of the 90’s. Performing upwards of 150 sets per year, the Saskatoon-based quintet (consisting of Matt Remenda - vocals/guitar/mandolin/tin whistle; Nathan Abramyk - vocals/drums/percussion; Cameron Baribeau - keys; Michael Stankowski - vocals/bass; and Jessica Lipoth - vocals/trombone) has a vibe that maintains the “looseness” associated with being a jam band and all the “tightness” that arises, inevitably, from being one of Saskatchewan’s most active (and understated) groups. Furthermore, with all individual members having extensive experience acting as session musicians, the band has acquired a reputation for adaptability to the requirements of every gig (from playing pop covers for four hours at the grand opening of a grocery store to playing unhinged jazz-punk at festival main stages, with the same ardor).

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Discography

  • So Long Forgotten

    Various Artists

    October 2018

    This album is a collection of eclectic and gritty roots/folk/rock songs that were born over the course of almost five years. The major influences on this recording were artists such as Xavier Rudd, Ben Harper, Jeff Lang and John Butler Trio. The earlier ensemble dissolved before they could release the record, and the entire project was left on the cutting room floor since 2013. Newly reformed with a new lineup, the Ensemble is back playing live shows, and have finally released the album. The band plans to follow up by heading back into the studio in 2019 for their sophomore record. Recorded at: Mosaic Music, Prince Albert. Produced by: Matt Remenda. Released: October 20, 2018.

  • First the Heart

    Various Artists

    May 2019

    Track Listing

    1. Bad Dreams

    2. Burn it Down

    3. One Way Out

    4. I Will Wait

    5. Coming Home

    Matt Remenda: Vocals, guitars; Nathan Abramyk: Drums, percussion; Michael Stankowski: Vocals, bass; Cameron Baribeau: Keys.

    Produced by Matt Remenda.  All songs written by the Matt Remenda Ensemble. Recorded and engineered by Richard McFarlane at Mosaic Music in Prince Albert SK. 

Audio

Coming Home

From So Long Forgotten

Tired Eyes

From So Long Forgotten

Bad Dreams

From First the Heart

Burn it Down

From First the Heart

Maybe

From Maybe

Videos

  • SaskTel MaxTV Sessions: The Matt Remenda Ensemble

    Shot at the Dancing Sky Theater in Meacham Sk on March 7, 2019. The Matt Remenda Ensemble is: Matt Remenda - Vocals, guitars; Nathan Abramyk - Drums, percussion; Michael Stankowski - Vocals, bass; Cameron Baribeau - Keys. Audio recording by Glen Ens. Audio mixing by Cosmic Pad Studio. Production by Bamboo Shoots. Hosted by Curtis Anderson.

  • Salon Sessions House Concerts Promo - The Matt Remenda Ensemble

    This is a highlight video from a house concert on March 30, 2019 put on by "Salon Sessions House Concerts". Thank you to Jo, Jay, Malcolm, Ryan, Nathan, Mike and everyone for making this an unforgettable evening!

  • Salon Sessions House Concerts: The Matt Remenda Ensemble - I Will Wait

    A clip from a house concert that we did on March 30th, 2019 with Salon Sessions.