After the break up of his first band, native Clevelander Matthew James Murphy was cast in the Broadway production of Rent. Matt's also been featured in skits on the Conan O'Brian show on NBC. After signing to Arrive at Eleven Productions, based in Toronto and New York, Matt spent a year working on his debut album, Life. After assembling his band, which includes long time friend and fellow Rent alumni Joe Parker on guitar, they went on to release the cd to rave reviews and sold out crowds.