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About Bill Mattocks Blues

BILL MATTOCKS BLUES

Bill Mattocks Blues is dedicated to performing Blues music as a true art form. With powerhouse vocals and harmonica, Bill is backed by longtime Blues guitarist Howie Johnson, ace keyboardist Kevin Sanders, veteran bassist Charlie Wilkinson, and drummer David Cohen.

We deliver the real deal Blues music from legends like Robert Johnson, Willie Dixon, Son House, BB King, Howlin’ Wolf, Johnny Winter, and Buddy Guy, to name a few.

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ABOUT BILL MATTOCKS

Bill Mattocks is a veteran blues musician known for his powerful vocals and distinctive harmonica style. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, he has been a prominent figure in the Western North Carolina blues scene since relocating to Asheville in 2013.
Career Overview
• Blues Veteran: Mattocks has played blues harmonica for over 60 years, performing both locally and nationally throughout his career.

• Main Instruments: While known for his gritty vocals and harmonica, he is also skilled on the guitar.

• Musical Style: He is dedicated to performing "real deal" blues, covering legends such as Robert Johnson, B.B. King, and Howlin' Wolf, while also incorporating elements of soul, funk, and R&B into his shows.

• Bands & Projects: In the Pacific Northwest, his high-energy "The Bill Mattocks Band" was a popular draw in the Seattle area. After moving to North Carolina, he established new projects, including:
Bill Mattocks Blues
The Mattocks-Johnson Band
The Howie and Bill Acoustic Duo
The Bill Mattocks Quartet
The BBC Trio
Bill Mattocks Solo
Bill Mattocks and The Strut

• Performances: He has played at numerous blues festivals and opened for national artists. He performs regularly at venues in the Western North Carolina Mountains region, such as the White Horse Black Mountain and Southern Appalachian Brewery and also tours nationally on a regular basis.

Bill Mattocks is a member of:
The Blues Foundation
The Washington Blues Society
The Charlotte Blues Society

WHAT'S BEING SAID ABOUT BILL MATTOCKS

You know, there are moments where you get lost in the music, and this was one of them. The great Bill Mattocks sat in with us at the White Horse Black Mountain this past weekend, and holy sh!t was this fun!!
Steve Eagon 6/01/2026

"Piper & The Hard Times had the pleasure of having Bill Mattocks sit in with us last weekend at the White Horse in Black Mountain, NC. Bill is an outstanding musician and wonderful person!" Steve Eagon 2/19/2025

“Bill Mattocks is a True Blues Legend. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Bill packed up his Harmonica and headed to Western North Carolina where he brings his authentic delivery of Chicago Style Blues among others to our mountain stages.” – City of Highlands Chamber of Commerce

“Bill Mattocks is a real deal soulful Musician who sings and plays from deep down. He makes you believe in the words he is singing by the way he delivers the message of the song. His Harmonica playing is genuine and from the heart in a way that it speaks to your emotions at so many levels. Bill always surrounds himself with top notch Musicians in his Band making for a first class concert experience each and every time. Put all of these ingredients together and you have a must see show.” – Randy Oxford

“Man, oh, man! That was hot playing there. Excellent jam!”… Clark Hansbarger

“We really enjoyed your live performance!” Patricia Derrough

“Brilliant!!!!!! X” Glenys Gore

“It was an EXCELLENT show! I really enjoyed it!” Marty Ensley

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BILL MATTOCKS BLUES LIVE

From April 11th 2025 at White Horse Black Mountain NC. A clip of "Mellow Down Easy"

BILL MATTOCKS BLUES LIVE

From November 7th 2025 at White Horse Black Mountain NC. A clip of "My Baby Don't Tolerate"

BILL MATTOCKS BLUES LIVE

From April 11th 2025 at White Horse Black Mountain NC. A clip of "Sleepy Time Time"

Bill mattocks blues live

Video of the debut of Bill Mattocks Blues. It's a band dedicated to playing the Blues and nothing but the Blues. From December 12th 2024 at White Horse Black Mountain located in Black Mountain NC.

Bill Mattocks Blues Live

From December 12th 2024 at White Horse Black Mountain located in Black Mountain NC. A clip of "Midnight Train".

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