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The Oshkosh Northwestern - April 9th, 2005
The above lyrics come form Matt Golay’s song "The Last Song," fit the spirit that will bring at least nine bands together at the Algoma Club to honor their friend and fellow performer who died Feb. 5 of a heart defect known as a myocardial bridge at the age of 30. more
The Post Crescent - April 7th, 2005
Friends, family and fellow musicians will gather Sunday to pay tribute to Matthew Golay, an Oshkosh musician and band manager who died of a heart defect on Feb. 5. more
Advance Titan - March 30th, 2005
It’s 11 p.m. at the Reptile Palace bar, heavy metal is blaring from the jukebox and Tiffany Bolling, Dave Rause and Andy Lubahn are sitting at a small table talking about the memories they have of their friend Matt Golay, a popular local musician and manager who died early last month from a heart condition he didn’t know he had. He was 30 years old. more
The Post Crescent - Februrary 14, 2005
His death early the morning of Feb. 5, due to a heart defect known as myocardial bridge, was a huge blow not just because of his youth and promise, but also because he had become a substantial presence on the scene, a savvy musician who shared his knowledge through the management company he called TMJ Productions. more
The Oshkosh Northwestern - February 12, 2005
The music scene in the Fox Valley has suffered a blow with the sudden and unexpected death of a young and accomplished musician. more
The Oshkosh Northwestern - February 10, 2005
It’s a rare breed of person who is willing to give up on their dreams of fame and fortune in the music business to provide guidance for a younger generation of artist. more
The Post Crescent - February 7, 2005
Matthew Paul Golay, age 30, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 5, 2005. He was born in Oshkosh on June 21, 1974, to Paul and Marianne (Sanders) Golay of Appleton. more
The Green Bay Press Gazette - March 04, 2004
With rock star aspirations dancing in his head, Oshkosh musician Golay used paper route money to buy his first guitar when he was 13. After dabbling in punk and metal as a teenager, Golay "mellowed out" to make a brief, uninspired foray into retail. more
The Valley Scene - August 2002
With his down-to-earth delivery and deeply personal lyrics, local singer songwriter Matthew Golay creates music that firmly plants your feet on the ground while pushing your head into the clouds. The 28-year-old Oshkosh resident's latest album, Alone, is a solid effort that showcases his ability with both lyrics and guitar. From beginning to end, Alone is enjoyable and engaging. more
Entertainment News - August 2002
Matthew Golay - Giantseed - "Alone" CD album is a collection of 11-cuts of Ballad style songs. more
The E.KO - May 2002
Unlike many of the artists that we've covered, I have recently lended an ear to a different aspect of the local music scene. Bringing to mind the likes of Dave Matthews and Gordan Lightfoot, amongst other alternative, pop and folk singers, Matthew Golay's recent solo release Alone, is nothing short of an inspiring collection of eclectic heartfelt melodies. more
Advance Titan - March 2001
Singer/songwriter Matthew Golay brings a soulful blend of acoustic rhythms and playful folk music to a night normally reserved for library sessions and early set alarms, making it an experience worth of a Monday morning headache. more
The Scene - September 2000
Ask any musician and he or she will tell you that finding one's voice can be a long, arduous journey. But getting heard- that's the real challenge. more
