William Matthew "Matt" Noveskey (born June 16, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, guitarist, and bassist, best known for his work with the bands Blue October and (a+)machines.

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Early life

Noveskey grew up in a very musical household in Northern Michigan. His uncle played bass guitar and sang in a touring rock band, his brother plays drums, and his grandparents played guitar, piano and accordion. Inspired by his uncle, Matt started playing bass at age five and has been playing in bands since he was a teenager. His early musical influences were bassists James Jamerson and Larry Graham.

Matt graduated from Saint Francis High School in Traverse City in 1994. He attended various Michigan colleges and bartended while playing weekend shows with a variety of local acts, including the popular Michigan band Switch. Acting on a tip from a booking agent friend, in late 1998 he relocated to Texas and auditioned for Blue October.

Blue October

Matt joined Blue October in 1998 after the departure of the group's original bassist, Liz Mullally. Noveskey played guitar, bass and sang backing vocals on Blue October's 2000 major label debut Consent to Treatment. He also created the artwork for the album and along with Justin Furstenfeld, co-wrote the single "James" and the live fan-favorite "You Make Me Smile."

Noveskey toured extensively with Blue October in support of Consent to Treatment. He stayed with the band even after they were dropped from Universal Records, but left due to health reasons at the end of the tour in late 2002. Blue October was resigned to Universal for the release of 2003's History for Sale on which Noveskey contributed. Matt would eventually fully rejoin Blue October in 2005. During his absence, Blue October never played the Noveskey-penned "You Make Me Smile" during a concert. The song was included as the opening track on the band's 2006 album Foiled and is now a live staple.

(a+)machines

During his absence from Blue October, Matt formed a second band with Blue October's drum technican Alan Adams. The new band, (a+)machines, also includes Ryan Holley and Chris Lynch. Noveskey and Holley are the primary singers and lyricists in the band, which have recorded a 5-track EP and a live album. The group have been on hiatus while Noveskey and Adams tour with Blue October in support of Foiled. (a+)machines most recent show was June 16, 2007 in Austin.

Other Music Projects

While not touring and recording with his bands, Noveskey lends his services as a bassist and record producer to other recording artists. Matt also tours as a solo artist, often sharing billing with bandmates Justin Furstenfeld and Ryan Holley.

Discography

With Blue October

Consent to Treatment (2000)

History for Sale (2003)

Foiled (2006)

Teach Your Baby Well Live (2007)

With (a+)machines

(a+)machines EP (2004)

Live @ Momo's (2006)

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