1. Mat Brewer Music Heritage

2. Parents Dad Originally from Oklahoma. Great grandmother was Osage Indian. Both parents farmers Lots of Lawrence Whelk Mom Originated from England Great grandparents owned land in Clarkston, UT Settled and became ranchers Lots of church hymns

3. Musical Theater Both Grandparents on Mother’s side enjoyed and participated in various stage productions. I was always fond of the Von Trapp Family

4. Early Years Mother played the piano so I was encouraged early to learn an instrument. Raised on MTV Decided to learn the saxophone instead

5. Influences Brothers (3 total) MTV John Lennon Grunge Music

6. Music and I Join Middle School band class and played until my Sophomore year in High School. Realized I hated the music I was asked to play. Learned to play the drums Started punk rock band with friends from school in my basement Not us, but same idea

7. Music I like Pop Punk Rock Rap Classical Country(only the good stuff) Bluegrass Folk Jazz Dance and Industrial

8. London Calling-The Clash (1979) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfK-WX2pa8c