Full name: Patrick (Matt) A. McCourt
Where were you born ? Victoria , British Columbia Canada
What is your birthdate ? January 2 nd
Instrument: Bass guitar / vocals
Personal Webpage: www.thewannabees.com
What is your star sign? Capricorn
Name of your very first band? Black Diamond
What bands where you in prior to “ The Wannabees” ?
Steamer
City Band
Paris
Two the Maxx
9 th Hour Band
John Scott Band
What is your favorite food? Chinese
What CD is in your CD player right this second?
(besides the tunes we are learning? LOL ) James Taylor's Greatest Hits
What is your favorite music?
Most anything !! My tastes in music are very eclectic !
I am partial to a heavier vein of music though……….
Who are your main musical influences?
Paul McCartney/John Lennon, Paul Rogers, Van Morrison
Where is your most favorite place on earth?
Las Vegas and/or standing on a rock, beside a river, drift fishing for salmon.
Fly fishing in my bellyboat … bliss !!
What is your favorite sport?
Baseball, Hockey ( Canadian eh?) Fishing gets honorable mention~~
When did you start playing your instrument??
I started playing bass guitar at 16 yrs of age.
Why?
My bestfriend played in a weekend country band (guitar) and was
making $50 bucks a weekend !! He always had money for the things
young men always want. ( smokes and beers…lol ) when he announced
that this band needed a bass player, he asked if I wanted a the gig. So
I put down my electric 6 string ( which I was playing at the time ) and
picked up the bass !!
What is your favorite movie? "That Thing You Do"
Who is your favorite author?
M. Scott Peck, M.D. “The Road Less Travelled”
What are some of your favorite books?
The Odyssey/Homer, Fly Fishing/ Turhan Tirana, Pelican Brief/ John
Grisham, How to Win Friends and Influence People/ Dale Carnegie,
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff/ Richard Carlson
What is your favorite t.v. show? CSI Las Vegas
What was the first instrument you bought?
1978 Natural Fender Precision Bass
What make was your very first instrument?
Fender Mustang ( complete with blue racing stripe )
What was your first bass amp?
Sunn Concert bass head – 2x15” Sunn bass cabinet
Do you play any other instruments?
Yes !! guitar, drums and some piano
Favorite color? Blue
Do you have any siblings?
Yes, 4 sisters and 1 brother
What is your most prized possession?
My St. Croix 10 ½ ‘ drift rod and my Abu Garcia Level wind….
What were your parents occupations?
Dad: Steel worker Mother: Domestic Engineer to 5 children
Have you always wanted to be a musician?
I don't remember making that statement as a child but I have always
been drawn to music and it just seemed such a nutural pull that I
always felt. It is a huge part of who I was/am as a person.
Other interests??
Computers, web design, cooking, red wine and of course… my Berly !!
Other hobbies??
Outdoorsy things: camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, baseball
and people watching.
Most memorable concert ever seen: Lately?? Deep Purple !!
What is your idea of a great day?
Doing anything with my daughters, a hike in Belcarra or Golden Ears,
shopping for dinner on Granville Island , Grouse Mountain on a clear
night, being married to your best friend and someone you love, helping
others, retiring for the night knowing that you've made someone happy
with a smile or a kind word.
Most memorable moment?
The birth of my daughters and marrying in Vegas to the woman I love.
What would you like to be most remembered for?
The unmeasurable love I have for my girls, my wife and my friends….
my passion for life, the contributions I've given for worthy and amazing
causes. And most importantly..the graces I feel everyday from the
One greater than I……
Favorite Quote:
“ Ask and you will receive. Seek and you will find; knock, and it will be
opened to you”
