Location : Los Angeles, California, U.S.A

Band Members :
Jay Matsueda (Songwriter, Guitar)
Kristofer McNeeley (Songwriter, Vocals)
Matthew Greif (Special Guest Guitar)
Varies (Bassist)
Varies (Drummer)

Band Biography :
The response to FOUR YEARS OLD’s CD release party on March 2nd, 2005, has been
quick and overwhelming. Just days after completion, two FOUR YEARS OLD tracks
were used in the soundtrack for a film that debuted at the prestigious USC
School of Cinema–Television; Internet radio stations began including FOUR YEARS
OLD on their streaming playlists on March 27th; and industry professionals
started taking notice. NoHo>LA Magazine writes: “[FOUR YEARS OLD songs] are
ballads closely related to those heard on… a romantic film soundtrack.” It’s
therapeutic music exploring the relatable aspects of loves, desires, hopes and
fears. And unlike much of today’s music, the lyrics also succeed in serving as
standalone poetry. Chris McCormick of Bandpromote writes: “FOUR YEARS OLD offers
refreshing songs that are easy on the ear. The catchy lyrics and undeniable
melodies make FOUR YEARS OLD worthy of the praise they have already received and
undoubtedly will receive.” Jay Matsueda and Kristofer McNeeley started Los
Angeles-based FOUR YEARS OLD in the fall of 2003 and debuted as a live band on
the main stage of The Knitting Factory Hollywood in February 2004. A collector’s
edition 5-track EP was available in local record stores for a limited time.
Continuous songwriting, recording, and performing over the next year led to both
their debut full length CD and their dance remix EP releases in March 2005.
While Matsueda/McNeeley are the core of FOUR YEARS OLD, they are joined live and
on recordings by the likes of critically-acclaimed musicians. Flautist Katisse
Buckingham has recorded with Andy Summers of The Police; bassist extraordinaire
Ric Fierabracci has performed with Sting,Chick Corea, Dave Weckl, Yanni and many
more; bassist Derek Frank’s performing credits include world tours with Brian
Auger’s Oblivion Express; Matthew Nathan Greif (all electric guitar across the
album) has been hailed by the great Chet Atkins as “one of the best young
classical guitarists around today”, and on and on… Jay Matsueda hails from the
East Coast where he initially picked up the guitar as a tribute to a lost friend
who himself played. Jay’s performing experience prior to FOUR YEARS OLD was
primarily with Los Angeles’ popular band Morris Lane. Kristofer McNeeley grew up
in the Midwest before escaping to L.A. for a career in entertainment. Kristofer
has appeared as recurring characters on both WB’s Birds Of Prey (2003) and CBS’
That’s Life (2001). He’s also appeared on stage at The Kennedy Center and as a
soloist with the L.A. Philharmonic at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl. FOUR
YEARS OLD has begun local distribution of the debut CD (and it is also available
worldwide via mail order). Additionally, FOUR YEARS OLD received its first
international airplay April 16th, 2005, in Spain on Barcelona radio show “Nit
Tarda.” UCLA online DJ’s added FOUR YEARS OLD to their playlists beginning
Thursday, April 21st, 2005. Additionally, Jay performed a set in the Shibuya
District of Tokyo at the popular “Ruby Room” on May 7th, 2005. Then, after
rolling off a successful show in Hollywood on 5/21, the band now prepares for a
benefit concert for North Hollywood’s venerable Kulak’s Woodshed on Saturday,
August 6th. Stay tuned for broadcast details. And come back soon for more as it
happens… at the official site… http://www.fouryearsold.net

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Band Website : http://www.fouryearsold.net
Contact Email : fouryearsold@hotmail.com