About Jeff

With a musical journey that began in 1975, I am a passionate bassist dedicated to exploring a wide range of genres including rock, blues, bluegrass, country, and jazz. I specialize in both electric bass guitar and stand-up string bass, and I also enjoy singing solo and harmonizing with others. Over the past 50 years, my commitment to music has been unwavering—I practice almost every day to hone my craft and create meaningful performances.

Based in the greater Madison, Wisconsin area, I love sharing my music with others and am occasionally open to joining eclectic and versatile bands that share a similar dedication to excellence and authenticity. Whether playing covers or original compositions, my main goal is to connect through sound and bring soulful energy to every performance.

Current Bands

The Artesians

Acoustic Duo with 25 years experience playing the greater Madison area

Rock

Easy Listening

Classics

Originals

Chaos in the Kitchen

Quintet with vocal harmonies

Available for bookings in the greater Madison area

Jazz

Cool Front

3-piece with 25 years experience

Available for bookings in the greater Madison area

Jazz

Blues

Rock

Classics

Originals

Matt Krueger’s TROUBLE

Masters of Guitar, Mandolin, Bass and 3-part vocal harmonies

Available for bookings in the greater Madison area

Bluegrass

Rock

Originals

Photo & Video Gallery

Over 1,000 people enjoy Blues & Rock by Cool Front @ The Memorial Union Terrace, Madison. Summer 2025

Over 1,000 people enjoy Blues & Rock by Cool Front @ The Memorial Union Terrace, Madison.

Summer 2025

Matt Krueger's Trouble plays Bluegrass for a large audience @ Stone Horse Green, Middleton. Summer 2025

Matt Krueger's Trouble plays Bluegrass for a large audience @ Stone Horse Green, Middleton.

Summer 2025

The Mill @ Paoli welcomes a long-time favorite, The Artesians! Summer 2023

The Mill @ Paoli welcomes a long-time favorite, The Artesians!

Summer 2023

The Artesians create beautiful harmonies with their acoustic duo. Annual Music on the Prairie event. Summer 2024

The Artesians create beautiful harmonies with their acoustic duo @ an annual Music on the Prairie private event.

Summer 2024

Matt Krueger's Trouble plays some Bluegrass. Summer 2025

Matt Krueger's Trouble steals the show with their rendition of Stealin’.

Summer 2025

Large crowd turns out for Matt Krueger's Trouble @ The Mill in Paoli, Summer of 2025

Large crowd turns out for Matt Krueger's Trouble @ The Mill, Paoli.

Summer of 2025

Chaos in the Kitchen plays Jazz for a nice audience @ The Mill, Paoli. Summer 2025

Chaos in the Kitchen plays Jazz for a nice audience @ The Mill, Paoli.

Summer 2025

Matt Krueger's Trouble plays Bluegrass @ The Hop Garden, Belleville. Summer 2025

Matt Krueger's Trouble plays Bluegrass @ The Hop Garden, Belleville.

Summer 2025

Rocking out to Cool Front along the Sugar River. Summer 2024

Rocking out to Cool Front along the Sugar River.

Summer 2024