Collin Mattiford

Collin Mattiford (born June 9th, 1994) is from Niles, Mi, and started playing guitar at 14 years old. He has been playing in bands since he was 16, such as Zap, Michigan City Vandals, and The Detour. Because of these experiences, Collin has a vast, diverse background of musical genres, including rock, blues, and folk music. In 2017, Collin co-founded the Erly, and provided primary songwriting duties for SHADOWS. With The Erly, Collin provides a unique style of instrumentation with a powerhouse stage presence.

Random fact: Likes ketchup, tolerates tomatoes.

Favorite album: Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit (Courtney Barnett)

Favorite Artists: St. Vincent, David Byrne, and Elton John.

Preferred gear: Deluxe Reverb amps and Hohner harmonicas.