MATT VANDEVANDER

 GUITAR/DRUMS

PIANO/MANDOLIN

BANJO/SONGWRITING

      Matt is a co-founders of the bands “The Hero Factor” and founder of “Vandevander.”  His music has received awards and nominations in the categories of “Band of the Year”, “Best Live Performance”,  “Best Instrumental Act”,  “Best Rock Act” and “Best Pop Act” at the Tulsa Music Awards.       

     Matt has opened for Alan Jackson, Vanilla Ice, Hanson, Phantom Planet, the Black Crowes and has performed with Jonny Lang. Matt still maintains a busy performing and recording schedule.  

     In the last 2 years, Matt has published 10 songs that have been licensed nationally for commercials, movies and programs on more than 140 networks and cable TV stations. Commercials include VW, Toyata, Jeep, WalMart, and ESPN.  Some of his music has been featured on the Superbowl, American Idol, Inside the PGA Tour and Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations.

     Matt was Brook Fine Arts Teacher of the Year in 2011, and continues as one of our most popular teachers.  He also teaches guitar classes at Victory Bible College. 

      20 tracks are available at :reverbnation.com/vandevander, iTunes, Amazon, and more.