matthew descoteaux

TWO SIDES · SAME COIN

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jazz, groove, & blues

gospel & christian

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mambo grill

humanity

monkeys ice cream

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Hello, my name is Matthew.  I admire the renaissance ethos, and try to be versatile in many professions.  My education and abilities are in visual art, and music performance & education.  I received my training at Massachusetts College of Art & Design, and the UMass Lowell.

In 2004, along with my wife, Franky, we opened Mambo Grill, a successful restaurant in historic downtown Lowell.  In 2007, I took a sabaticle-of-sorts, by working as a Graphic Designer for a year at The Sun - the newspaper of record in the Merrimack Valley.  In 2008, I re-teamed with my wife to open Monkeys Ice Cream, and Humanity - a women's clothing boutique.  In 2009, my wife ran for local office, and won a seat on Lowell's City Council.  I was in charge of her complete marketing campaign. 

While achieving those goals I have held music directorial positions at three major churches in the Archdiocese of Boston.  I have performed in many ensembles, and have enjoyed great success as a solo performer.

I continue to keep my design skills honed at my three businesses by handling all things visual; from wall paintings and mosaic tables to store signs, print media, websites and email marketing.   And, you can catch my music performances any given Sunday at a number of local churches. 
email: retrobrio@yahoo.com     call: (978)430-1623    post: 52 lawrence dr. 408, lowell, ma 01854