About Under the Bay Tree – professional acoustic duo based in Arcachon Bay, France
Two artists from very different backgrounds met in 2018, when their paths unexpectedly met.
Eventually this friendship flourished into an amazing musical act, Under the Bay Tree as an acoustic duo.
Based around the French-Riviera, Cannes & Monaco, makes travelling for performances fairly easy for this duo.
They are regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Château Allure du Lac in Grez-Neuville and Chateau de Tourreau in Sarrians, France.
On the one side, there is Mat, a blues rock musician who draws inspiration from funky rhythms. He has been carving a musical route in Australia for years, progressing from busking on the streets to the greatest festivals.
Alex, on the other hand, concentrates on how faint the music is. Her mellow, ethereal sounds have been heard in Swiss and French venues.
Under the Bay Tree was created in 2022 as a result of the union of these two worlds, a seamless blending of rhythm and gentleness.
Under the Bay Tree, who are currently based on the Bassin d'Arcachon, perform all around France and beyond; in fact they have performed a number of events in the Philippines in February 2023.
"Under the Bay Tree performed at our pool party the day after our wedding and were fantastic! Their beautiful voices and chilled out vibes were perfect and all our guests loved them. Alexiane and Mathieu are both so genuinely lovely and were an absolute pleasure to work with. The communication up to the event was fantastic and they were so professional. Would highly recommend them and book again in the future!"
"We had the pleasure of having Under the Bay Tree perform at our wedding. It was a wonderful gift from our parents for our cocktail reception. They were incredibly professional, their musical selection was perfect, and their performance was outstanding. A real success! I highly recommend this lovely duo for your events!"
"It was a true pleasure to have Under the Bay Tree perform at our dinner event in Monaco. Working with them was an absolute delight – professional, effortless, and seamless from start to finish. They showed great flexibility in curating a set list tailored to our French music theme, which was beautifully complemented by their heartfelt and refined selection of Anglo-Saxon songs, ranging from the 1960s to today, with smooth jazz and pop influences.
We highly recommend collaborating with them."
"We hired Under the Bay Tree to perform at our cocktail reception, and we’re absolutely thrilled! The quality of their performance is just incredible for the price. The singer is insanely talented — great stage presence, a stunning voice, and amazing versatility. And the guitarist is phenomenal, like a one-man band. On top of that, they’re both wonderfully kind and adapt to any situation (like moving all their equipment at the last minute because of a thunderstorm and pouring rain — all with optimism and speed!)"
"A duo that’s a joy to watch and listen to. Under the Bay Tree is a radiant and talented duo! They radiate sweetness and good vibes! Thank you to them!"
"Thank you again for this great evening, you were outstanding. Everyone loved you! I will do my best to recommend you!"
"An iconic duo to have at your wedding! These two amazed us with their beautiful connection. All our guests were charmed by their performances — and so were we! We chose the 'Ceremony & Cocktail' package, with a personalised selection from their playlist and the style was perfectly suited to a festive, groovy atmosphere. We highly recommend them!"
"We had a great time in the sweet company of Under the Bay Tree. Two beautiful voices and two beautiful people, I highly recommend booking them!!"
"A wonderful duo, Alex & Matt lit up the stage at our end-of-year gala! A huge thank you for your performance and your kindness."
"Thank you thank you! A thousand times thank you!!! We were absolutely blown away by Under the Bay Tree’s and performance at our wedding! From the very first song they played, they created the perfect ambience, setting a romantic and intimate tone for our special day. Their talent is truly remarkable – they seamlessly blended soulful vocals with skilful guitar melodies, making each song feel unique and heartfelt. What impressed us most was their ability to read the room and adapt their set to suit the moment, whether it was an upbeat tune during cocktail hour or a softer, more emotional piece during dinner. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about their performance, with many of them asking for their contact details afterwards! They were also incredibly professional and easy to work with. From our initial conversation, they listened carefully to our requests and even learned a few of our favourite songs to make the day even more personal and memorable. Their passion for what they do truly shone through in every performance. A key moment for us was our first dance where they sung “Say you won’t let go” by James Arthur. They recorded the song in the studio so that we could practice our dance to the song just goes to show how they’re willing to go above and beyond! We couldn’t have asked for a better musical duo to celebrate our wedding day. They exceeded our expectations in every way, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking to add something special to their event. Thank you for making our day unforgettable! Thank you once again! Xx"
"If you’re looking for a high-quality, groovy band that truly listens to what you want, don’t hesitate to book Under the Bay Tree! We were lucky to have them perform two sets at our wedding, and all our guests absolutely loved them. They made us dance, they moved us to tears, and created beautiful arrangements just for us. Their voices swept us away, and we wished we could have listened to them all night long! A huge thank you to them for the quality of their work."
"Thank you again for everything, it was really great to have you and everyone was delighted. I only had good feedback!"
"What a beautiful moment. The duo Under the Bay Tree made our ceremony even more special and brought a joyful vibe to our cocktail reception. All our guests loved Alex's beautiful voice and Mathieu’s talent as a musician — and he’s just as impressive vocally! We can’t wait to have another opportunity to see them perform. Thank you for everything! You can trust them with your eyes closed, but make sure to keep your ears wide open!"
"They performed at a wedding on June 17th and brought such an incredibly positive vibe! Smiles all around and pure passion in their hearts.If you love this style of music, this is the duo you need!"
"I highly recommend them! They have perfect command of their repertoire and brought a warm, joyful atmosphere to our wedding during the cocktail reception. On top of that, they adapted effortlessly to the changing weather. A true favourite of ours!"
Norah Jones - Sunrise
Rickie Lee Jones - Chuck E's In Love
Sade - Smooth Operator
Lianne La Havas - Tokyo
Feist - Mushaboom
Feist - 1234
Lou Reed - Walk on the wild side
Finley Quaye - Your Love Get Sweeter
Fleetwood Mac - Dreams
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
Harry Styles - Watermelon Sugar
Yale Naim - New Soul
Blackstreet - No diggity
Estelle - American Boy
Jorja Smith - On My Mind
You Can leave Your hat on - Joe Cocker
The Beatles - Come Together
Donavon Frankenreiter - Move by yourself
Before You Accuse me - Eric Clapton
Kiss - Prince
Baby Don’t Leave me Alone - Lake Street Dive
George Michael - Faith
Gloria - Van morrison
The Lovin’ Spoonful - Day Dream
Phoebe Killdeer - Fade out line
Toxic - Britney Spears
Asa - Jailer