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Artist
Matthew McAvene
12+ albums
santa barbaraCalifornia
about
Matthew McAvene (Mack-Uh-Veen) is a highly prolific musical and visual artist with outstanding versatility. After years of travel and self education, he has settled in Santa Barbara as a visionary artist and musician dedicated to the creation of positive and lasting change in the global community. As an inventor, producer, painter, musician, sculptor, writer and designer, it has been said he is one of the most prolific artists in multiple mediums (Montecito Journal, 7/18/05). McAvene's work is vast in style, ranging from primitive to realist. Since performing publicly in 2005, McAvene created stage backdrops, puppets and effects for his show as well as other acts. He opened for Eddie Money, ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra), Hot Buttered Rum String Band and collaborated with ALO. McAvene has recorded original material with Zach Gill (ALO/Jack Johnson). During a radio interview on July 12, 2006, McAvene was recognized as the best band in Santa Barbara after winning the FM107.7 Battle of the Bands. Out of 50 band submissions, McAvene was crowned champion and was featured at the 2006 MDA Black & Blue Ball benefit. McAvene worked as a freelance artist at his eldest brothers special effects shop, McAvene Designs in North Hollywood, CA. He created puppets and creature costumes for television shows on Fox and ABC, ice shows for Disney and feature films such as Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back. After 5 years in Los Angeles, he moved to Santa Barbara to raise his son, Benjamin Catch McA
