Matt Vucic’s musical roots are steeped in Pittsburgh Brass Soul, World Afro Pop and Americana. He has performed in bare-knuckle dives and sun-baked amphitheaters. He has survived and his lyrics tell that story. During two decades as a professional musician, he has performed in intimate living room concerts and before beer-guzzling crowds in sweat-soaked barrooms. He was co-founder of the Yves Jean Band, a fusion rock group that opened huge concert venues for the likes of John Scofield, Dave Matthews Band, OAR – that’s just for starters. The 39-year-old drummer and guitarist is at home on stage performing a wide swath of musical genres. “Nothing in the world like it,” he’ll say. “Nothing compairs to the rush when a performer and audience connect.” That was then. This is now. And now is all about songwriting. “I love writing a song then watching it come to life in the studio,” he says. “Hearing how musicians interpret the song then hearing ...