Matt "The Rattlesnake" Lesch | December 18

Matt has fronted his own band since the age of 16 playing all the local blues clubs and festivals in St Louis, Missouri and Illinois.  At the age of 18, Matt started attending Webster University as a Jazz Performance major.  In October of 2018, Matt released his debut album Furious Strike at the age of 20.  Furious Strike brings a modern, contemporary style to the blues genre that includes his original music and modern playing style. Now 28, he has played all over the U.S.A and internationally in France, Denmark and more. His most recent release "Blues Cut Like Glass" consist of all original music and has been nominated for 2 Blues Blast Awards, best Rock Blues Album and the Sean Costello Rising Star Award. He won the 2025 Sean Costello Rising Star Award.