Matt Wertz November 3, 2007

Matt Wertz is a creative folk rock musician from Kansas City. The Alternate Routes is a young, dynamic rock band with a strong emphasis on songwriting and storytelling. They play "radio-friendly rock with charismatic vocals, good changes and a solid beat." Jon McLaughlin's music stays with you long after he walks off stage. Clearly, his skill as a performer can only be described as "unique". His combination of song and conversation makes even a large audience seem intimate.With his classically trained ear and influences from Ben Folds and Billy Joel, Jon McLaughlin has crafted his unique piano-driven rock style to create a sound that has delighted audiences and coated the states with his sound.