On a warm spring Sunday afternoon in Manchester, England, an interview took place. Recording artist Thad Cockrell (Yep Rock Records) was taking a break before the next show on his European tour. When asked by the interviewer, Barry Jones, to name an unsung, new artist who influenced him, Thad replied, "Matt Beckler, the guy that's playing with me right now, he's really phenomenal. I don't know how he's not known the world over...". 2nd May, 2004 for Americana.UK Read more on Last.fm