His name means "gift of God" in Hebrew and derives from the ancient
Jewish warrior and religious leader, Mattathias.
Sings in English, Hebrew and Yiddish.
Took part in a semester-long program that offers students
first-hand exploration of Jewish heritage at Alexander Muss High School
in Hod Hasharon, Israel.
(To date) Has recorded two studio albums (not counting the 2005 live
release "Live at Stubb's").
Writing his follow-up to "Youth", which is due for release
sometime in early 2008.