A few years ago, lead singer Matt Weiss started taking classical voice lessons with Jeff Moidel. Since he was already an accomplished musician, he created The Macadamians Party Band to share both his instrumental and vocal talent in a pop genre.

Matt was born on the Island of Maui, and has always had a strong connection to Hawaii. Macadamia nuts are one of the most popular and iconic treats in Hawaii. So he named his band something that sounded fun and went back to his early roots. And let’s not forget the King - Elvis himself made 3 films in Hawaii and the Macadamians enjoy playing many of his music :) hits.

Matt Weiss is a classically trained violinist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Seattle. He earned his degree in Violin Performance from the University of Washington School of Music, where he studied with Steven Staryk and served under Maestro Peter Eros. His musical background includes training in violin, piano, conducting, cello, voice, and acting.

Matt has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras and is currently the concertmaster of the Octava Chamber Orchestra and Seattle Bach Cantata Society. He’s also a member of Trio Con Brio and has held leadership positions in several other ensembles across the Pacific Northwest.

As a composer, Matt’s works have been premiered by leading soloists and orchestras, including his Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, Fantasy for Cello and Orchestra, and Overture to La Primavera. His compositions span solo, chamber, and orchestral works, often exploring both Western and Indian classical influences.

Matt occasionally records with local bands and notably performed on Alice in Chains’ Grammy-nominated album Jar of Flies. He remains an advocate for the Suzuki Method and continues to study and perform across genres.