Matt McManamon

Formerly of The Dead 60s and The Specials, singer/songwriter Matt McManamon is strongly associated with ska, punk, dub and reggae. His solo work, however, is more deeply influenced by his Liverpool Irish roots than it is by sounds that originate from Kingston and The Black Ark.


“In my late teens and early twenties, learning to sing like Strummer and play like The Wailers became something of an obsession, but I would find that whenever I was left on my own with an acoustic guitar, it was invariably the songs of Luke Kelly and Christy Moore that I would find myself playing. In terms of songwriting, Shane MacGowan is definitely one of the greats who has influenced me for many years. Tipping my hat to my hometown of Liverpool, Mick Head of Shack is a huge inspiration too. He is the quintessential songwriter's songwriter."


Matt McManamon's debut album 'Scally Folk' features the singles "Every Time I Close My Eyes", "Jumpin' The Gun" and "Mulranny Smile". Available on Digital, CD and Limited Edition Vinyl via Fretsore Records.

In The Press:
"A superb piece of musical art, Matt McManamon debut solo album will surely take pride of place in anyone’s collection."
Liverpool Sound And Vision

"A splendid Celtic folk pop love letter to his Liverpudlian roots."
Peterborough Telegraph