Band Biography
Modern-Prime Country For Everybody
MBB was formed in late 2021 by founders Matt Byrd (Frontman/Songwriter) and Wayne Stambaugh (Lead Guitar) after having worked together for several years in theatre. Members Rodney Tomlinson (Bass) and Derrick Blankenbeckler (Kit) joined the band in early 2022; having known Matt and Wayne for years, their talents and personalities got this group on its legs, and Matt Byrd Band was well on its way.
Today the Matt Byrd Band has released their first album, played notable events and venues such as Morristown's Jeep Invasion 2023, Greeneville's HIstorical Capitol Theatre two years in a row, and Grainger County's Annual Tomato Festival three years in a row, and even made it to country radio where MBB's single "Saturday Night" landed on 39 stations being spun an average of 380 times a week.
The band strives to breathe new life into the country music scene and win over non-country listeners.