Matt Odmark
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| Matt Odmark | |
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| Birth name | Matthew Thomas Odmark |
| Born | January 25, 1974 New York City, New York, United States |
| Genre(s) | Alternative rock, Folk, Christian, Country |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar |
| Years active | 1994 – Present |
| Label(s) | Essential/Silvertone (1995-2007) Gray Matters/Nettwerk (2007-Present) |
| Associated acts | Jars of Clay |
Matt Odmark (born Matthew Thomas Odmark on January 25, 1974)[1] [2] is an American musician most known for being a guitarist for Christian alternative folk rock group Jars of Clay.
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[edit] Biography
Matt Odmark was raised in Rochester, New York, and studied English literature. As a youth he knew pianist Charlie Lowell. When guitarist Matt Bronleewe left Lowell's band Jars of Clay, Odmark took his place as guitarist and backing vocalist.
In 2001, Jars of Clay were awarded honorary graduations from Greenville College due to their demonstrated understanding of their craft. Despite never being an attendee of the school, as the group often indicates having formed there, Odmark was granted this award also.
[edit] Personal life
Matt Odmark is married to wife, Kristen Odmark. They adopted their son, Dylan Mathew Odmark, in 2007.[3]
[edit] Awards
In 2001, at the Orville H. Gibson Guitar Awards, Odmark received "Best Acoustic Guitar (Male)", selected over fellow nominees, Bon Jovi, Beck, and Bob Dylan.
[edit] Miscellanea
- At times, Odmark's first name is noted as "Matthew" instead of "Matt". Curiously, these occurrences all indicate the group's other guitarist Stephen Mason as "Steve Mason", thus expanding Odmark to his full name, while abbreviating Mason's name.
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