One For The Ride Matthew Curry

• 1 Rum Stumblin' 04:16
• 2 Born Behind The Wheel 04:12
• 3 Barely Livin' 03:50
• 4 Dancing In The Kitchen 04:17
• 5 Ballad Of Jesse Ed Davis 04:35
• 6 Don't Be A Stranger 03:34
• 7 Rather Float A River 04:28
• 8 Whiskey Rock a Roller 04:18
• 9 Brand New Day 04:28
• 10 The Rambling Kind 06:16
• Total Runtime 44:14

Info for One For The Ride

Acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist Matthew Curry returns with his new album ‘ONE FOR THE RIDE,’ a dynamic and heartfelt collection that showcases the full range of his musicianship — from fiery, virtuosic guitar work to intimate, emotionally rich songwriting. The album explores life on the road, love, celebration, personal reflection, and Americana storytelling, all delivered with Curry’s signature depth and gritty authenticity.

Born and raised in Bloomington, Illinois, Curry picked up the guitar at age four, was performing live by eight, and leading his own band by eleven. His distinctive blend of blues, rock, southern rock, and old-school country has earned him a devoted audience across the globe. Over the years, he has toured with major icons including The Doobie Brothers, Steve Miller Band, Peter Frampton, Journey, and Don Felder, with Steve Miller praising him as “a wonderful guitar player and great songwriter in the league of Stevie Ray Vaughan.”

‘One For The Ride’ captures Curry’s life on the road, his love for storytelling, and the musical influences that shaped him. The album bursts open with high-energy southern rock flair, drawing inspiration from the raw spirit of bands like ZZ Top and the timeless road-song tradition. Tracks like “Rum Stumblin’” showcase Curry’s knack for crafting fun, bluesy, party-driven grooves, while “Born Behind the Wheel” leans into gritty riffs and harmonies rooted in the southern rock he grew up on.

The record also reveals Curry’s softer, more personal side. “Dancing in the Kitchen” brings warm acoustic charm and was inspired by a spontaneous anniversary moment at home. Meanwhile, “Rather Float a River” blends blues, funk, country, and Americana, echoing Curry’s love for the outdoors and the soulful ease of life on the water.

Rounding out the album is a fiery take on “Whiskey Rock A Roller”, the only cover on the record — a heartfelt tribute to Curry’s admiration for Lynyrd Skynyrd and the classic southern rock lineage that continues to inspire him.

Curry’s artistry continues to resonate with the musicians who know him best. Patrick Simmons of the Doobie Brothers shares high praise for the new album, stating:

“Matthew Curry is such an incredible talent! On One for the Ride he has a chance to demonstrate his sensational skills as a writer, singer, and guitar player. The range and variety of the performances on this album will keep you going back for more… Matthew is the real thing!”

With ‘One For The Ride,’ Matthew Curry delivers his most dynamic and authentic work to date — a celebration of musical roots, heartfelt moments, and the unfiltered joy of guitar-driven American music.

“ “I was so happy to hear the latest new music from Matthew Curry. I’ve always really admired Mathew’s music, ever since he, and his band began playing shows with us, maybe 6, or 7 years ago. The audience loved his well crafted songs, soaring guitar solos, and soulful singing. We were part of that audience. He is the real deal. His most recent album, ‘Open Road‘, is further proof that Matthew Is continuing to hone his formidable chops. Mathew rips it up on the title track, which reminds me of a Delaney & Bonnie style Eric Clapton tune, and I say this with admiration, since that is one of my favorite Clapton eras. ‘On My Way’, is just great rock ‘n roll, in sort of a Skynyrd vein. ‘I Think Of You’, a beautiful ballad of lost love, and hope. Then there is some extreme angst in ‘Workin’ It Out’. A really interesting production, and once again, some killer guitar playing, and amazing vocals. Every song on the album has something special that sets it apart, and makes this a complete package. I’ve listened to all the songs several times, and I continue to hear things I hadn’t noticed before. There’s so much great music on this recording. I can’t recommend it enough. Check it out, I know you’ll feel the same!” — Pat Simmons (The Doobie Brothers)

Matthew Curry

Matthew Curry
has built a multi-generational audience through a deep, pure connection forged with fans that have encountered him via headline appearances and cherished support opportunities from some of the most successful touring and recording artists in the history of music. Simply, he is a singer-songwriter, who’s also known for his incredible guitar playing abilities, writing songs that draw from personal inspirations, incorporating elements of blues, rock, southern rock, and old school country in to his repertoire. Alongside a ton of headline dates across the U.S., and isolated appearances overseas, Matthew Curry has had the honor of touring with the Doobie Brothers, Steve Miller Band, Peter Frampton, Journey, Don Felder (of the Eagles), and others. Steve Miller articulated his thoughts about the left handed guitar slinger to Ultimate Classic Rock offering, "..,wonderful guitar player [and] great songwriter in the Stevie Ray Vaughan area of virtuosity and originality." While Peter Frampton shared to 96.5 The Fox, "... someone asked me in an interview today if I thought there could be anymore guitar heroes. Well, hell yes of course and Matthew is one who will prove that to be true.”

Curry was born and raised in Bloomington Illinois and began playing guitar at the age of four with encouragement from his father. He began playing live performances at the age of eight and by eleven, the young guitarist was fronting his own band and beginning his songwriting career. His first album “If I Don’t Got You” was released in 2012 followed by “Electric Religion” (2014), “Shine On” (2016), and “Open Road” (2019). In 2015, Curry made his debut on the big screen with his roll as the late Ronnie Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd in “Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser”, acting alongside comedy legend, David Spade. Throughout his adult life, Curry has toured and released music consistently amazing audiences all over the world with his fiery guitar playing and soulful vocals. Top 40 Charts says, “Curry has been creating a serious buzz the past few years. This rising star from the Heartland of Normal, IL. has already seen rock star-like standing ovations at key festivals both in the U.S. and abroad, and the lines for his autograph at the merchandise booths are longer than most headliners.” Patrick Simmons of the Doobie Brothers says, “The audience loved his well crafted songs, soaring guitar solos, and soulful singing. We were part of that audience. He is the real deal.”

“A wonderful guitar player and great songwriter. In the Stevie Ray Vaughan area of virtuosity and originality.” — Steve Miller

“The audience loved his well crafted songs, soaring guitar solos, and soulful singing. We were part of that audience. He is the real deal.” — Pat Simmons (The Doobie Brothers)

“He's the next guitar hero!” — Peter Frampton

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