tag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=12Latest News2024-03-28T06:25:00-04:00Matt Yorkfalsetag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/73736932024-03-28T06:25:00-04:002024-03-28T06:25:01-04:00April, 2024 Update<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;">Hi folks,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;">Just wanted to send a quick spring update. This Friday night (March 29th), I'm coming to Norwood, MA to perform with a full band at the Extended Sessions at The Fallout Shelter. We'll be doing the songs of the Highwaymen. The Fallout Shelter has been a great music venue for years and this will be my first time performing there. Advanced tickets and additional info for that can be found at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.extendedplaysessions.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.extendedplaysessions.com/&source=gmail&ust=1711707822014000&usg=AOvVaw2odwq_rN73lyqinXXPnbRT">https://www.<wbr>extendedplaysessions.com/</wbr></a><br> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;">YouTube song this month is "I'll Fly Away" which has been recorded by over 250 artists including Willie, Cash and Merle Haggard. </div><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="aQexu7uzRpU" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aQexu7uzRpU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;">You can now stream a slew of my albums on <a class="no-pjax" href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/matt-york/1311754285" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://music.apple.com/us/artist/matt-york/1311754285&source=gmail&ust=1711707822014000&usg=AOvVaw2OFDUKaqSyLWUct0EvkaN1">Apple Music</a>, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aV0MdGQ5qHAJMfFCZFzx1" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aV0MdGQ5qHAJMfFCZFzx1&source=gmail&ust=1711707822014000&usg=AOvVaw369tHkfAAOR6ptaIfO_05V">Spotify</a> and <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCacgvlQUUFGSirNsQkA8FTQ" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCacgvlQUUFGSirNsQkA8FTQ&source=gmail&ust=1711707822014000&usg=AOvVaw1VEb_-AUlRRfT9liFYEqox">YouTube</a>. </div><div>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;">Here's where I'll be in the weeks ahead:<br> </div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;">March 28th (Thurs.) Littleton Library at 7pm (Willie)<br><br>March 29th (Fri.) Fallout Shelter Norwood Load in at 4:30 Show at 7pm<br><br>April 10th (Wed.) Methuen COA (Willie) 1pm<br><br>April 11th (Thurs.) Freetown COA (Willie) 1pm<br><br>April 14th (Sun.) Chesterfield (MA) Community Center doing the songs of Willie 2pm <br><br>April 19th (Fri.) Boxford COA 6pm (Willie)<br><br>April 21st (Sun.) 3pm Christ Church in Harwichport<br><br>April 24th (Wed.) 1pm Brookline COA (Johnny Cash) <br><br>April 27th (Sat.) Salisbury Days (more info <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/SalisburyDays/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/SalisburyDays/&source=gmail&ust=1711707822015000&usg=AOvVaw39e8wrjIKN8mVsSH1bvIF_">here</a>)</div>
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<br>May 2nd (Thurs.) - Avon COA songs of Willie (6pm)<br><br>May 4th (Sat.) Mattapoisett Library <span>doing songs of Johnny Cash </span>2pm<br><br>May 7th (Tues.) Shrewsbury Library<span> doing the Songs of Willie at</span> 7pm <br><br>May 9th (Thurs.) Ashby<span> Library</span> 6pm Highwaymen<span> </span><br><br>May 14th (Tues.) Oxford Library (6:30)<span> Songs of</span> Willie<br><br>May 16th (Thurs.) - Southbridge Library (<span>Johnny </span>Cash)<br><br>May 18th (Sat.) - Milford Library at 1pm (Johnny Cash)<br><br>May 21st (Tues) - East Bridgewater Library 6:30pm (Willie)<br><br>May 22nd Wed.) Middleton COA 11:30 (Willie)<br><br>May 22nd (Wed.) Lynnfield Library 6pm (Cash)<br><br>May 23rd (Thurs.) 7-10 <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.theporchsouthern.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.theporchsouthern.com&source=gmail&ust=1711707822015000&usg=AOvVaw0aBkQId2HB-Ov75wGXyniJ">The Porch </a><span>in Medford, MA</span><br><br>May 24th (Friday) Lynn COA 10:30 a.m.<br><br>May 24th (Friday) Norwood <span>Town Concerts (outdoors)</span> 6:30 to 8:30<br><br>May 25th (Sat.) Plympton<span> Library </span> 11am Willie<br><br>May 25th (Sat.) Mashpee<span> Library</span> 3:30pm Cash<br><br>May 28th (Tues.) Blackstone Library (Willie)<span> Evening concert</span><br><br>May 30th (Thurs) Medfield COA (Highwaymen) 1:45<br><br>May 30th (Thurs.) Medway Library <span>(Songs of Johnny Cash) Evening Concert.</span>
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<br> </div><div><span>Thanks for your support!!!</span></div><div> </div>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/73569412024-02-25T07:18:17-05:002024-02-25T07:18:17-05:00March 2024 Update<p>Hello folks,</p><p>Just a quick update on what I'll be up to in the weeks ahead.</p><p>Over the winter, I've really fallen in love with some of the old gospel records that Cash, Willie and others have recorded through the years. I never spent a lot of time listening to gospel music, but it's all I've been listening to lately. I hope to record an album of gospel songs later this year. This is an old Christian hymn that's particularly been stuck in my of late <a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtu.be/FCCxXhwXHtc" data-link-type="url">https://youtu.be/FCCxXhwXHtc</a>. Willie and his late sister Bobbie did a beautiful version of this song many years ago. If you like what you hear, please consider subscribing to my YouTube channel (it's free). I'll also be doing concerts this year geared towards churches/places of worship, where I'll focus on the gospel songs that Cash and Willie recorded. If you know of a place where it might make sense for me to perform, as always, shoot me an email and I'll try and make it happen</p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="FCCxXhwXHtc" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FCCxXhwXHtc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>A reminder that you can follow me on social media at @mattyorkboston on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or visit my website at www.mattyorkmusic.com for more info. I've still got a few slots left for summer house concerts for those interested.</p><p>In the weeks ahead, I'll be at:</p><p>Feb. 29th (Thurs.) Hanson Library at 6:30pm: I'll be doing the songs of the great Willie Nelson. It's free, thanks to a cultural grant from the Hanson Cultural Council. Reserve a spot at this link <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=HANSON&curID=682214" data-link-type="url">https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=HANSON&curID=682214</a></p><p>March 2nd (Sat.) Village Social Club in Brookline, MA - I'll be singing classic country music at 8pm at this cool venue that's in the basement of the Garrison House in Brookline. It's free!</p><p>March 9th (Sat.) I'll be opening for two-time Grammy Award Winner Jim Lauderdale at the Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint in Medford. Really excited for this one. Jim's a real songwriting hero of mine. Advanced tickets at <a class="no-pjax" href="www.theporchsouthern.com" data-link-type="url">www.theporchsouthern.com</a>.</p><p>March 16th (Sat.) The Knickerbocker Music Center in Westerly, RI (8pm) - I'll be opening for my good friend, the wildly talented Christine Ohlman. Advanced tickets at <a class="no-pjax" href="www.knickmusic.com" data-link-type="url">www.knickmusic.com</a></p><p>March 21st (Thurs.) Life Learning in Orleans at 10:30am and 1:30 pm - I'll be performing at the Snow Library in Orleans, MA doing two concerts. These concerts will also be available online. You can register/learn more at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://friendsofsnowlibrary.org/lifetime-learning-program/" data-link-type="url">https://friendsofsnowlibrary.org/lifetime-learning-program/</a> These concerts will cover the songs/careers of the Highwaymen.</p><p>March 23rd (Sat.) Abington Library at 3pm - doing the songs of Johnny Cash. Free! You can reserve a spot at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/friend.cfm?curOrg=ABINGTON&tEvt=7455213&tfPopup=1" data-link-type="url">https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/friend.cfm?curOrg=ABINGTON&tEvt=7455213&tfPopup=1</a></p><p>March 28th (Thurs.) Reuben Hoar Library in Littleton, MA at 7pm - doing the songs of Willie. More info at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.littletonma.org/160/Library" data-link-type="url">https://www.littletonma.org/160/Library</a></p><p>March 29th (Fri.) Fallout Shelter in Norwood at 7pm: -- Full band concert doing the songs of the Highwaymen in this really great venue. This concert will be livestreamed but you can also attend. I'm really looking forward to playing here for the first time. Advanced tickets at <a href="" data-link-type="url">https://www.extendedplaysessions.com/</a></p><p>Thank you for your support,</p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/73452842024-02-03T11:18:07-05:002024-02-03T11:18:07-05:00February 2024 Update<div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Hi folks,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Happy February! Hope everyone is surviving winter. Had a really great time at the Bull Run a few weeks ago in Shirley. Had something that has never happened before at my concert in Foxboro last week, where I basically couldn't sing. I'd been battling a cold and thought I was on the other side of it. Turns out that I might have been feeling better, but I couldn't really sing, so that was a lot of fun for all involved. Nonetheless, we made it through....kinda. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I'm just putting the finishing touches on my new book about Willie Nelson. I'm excited about it and I hope folks like it. It's a collection of stories about him, blended in with some stories of things that I've seen while traveling all over the place singing these past few years. It'll be available for purchase hopefully by March 1st. I've also recently completed recording an album's worth of songs by Willie that should also be available soon.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I don't have any ticketed concerts in February, but I do have a few that I'm excited about in March. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">
<strong>March 9th (Sat.)</strong> - I'll be opening for two-time Grammy Award winner Jim Lauderdale at The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint in Medford. I've long admired Jim's music and it's a treat to get to perform my own songs opening for him. More info at <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.theporchsouthern.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.theporchsouthern.com&source=gmail&ust=1707063127013000&usg=AOvVaw0T8Nkma0-CUHwc0s3OJx6o">www.theporchsouthern.com</a>. If you plan on attending, bring your appetite. The food at The Porch rules!</div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">
<strong>March 16th (Sat.)</strong> - I'll be opening for my longtime friend Christine Ohlman at The Knickerbocker Music Center in Westerly, RI. I'll be performing solo and doing my own stuff. More info at <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.knickmusic.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.knickmusic.com&source=gmail&ust=1707063127013000&usg=AOvVaw1wTByq6UEPBKATYmrP6ZqD">www.knickmusic.com</a>. Christine is terrific and the Knick is a real gem of a place to see live music. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">
<strong>March 29th (Fri.)</strong> - Real excited to play The Fallout Shelter in Norwood for the first time. I'll be playing w/ a full band and doing the songs of the Highwaymen. The Fallout Shelter concerts can be streamed online live and they have a live audience that can attend as well. A bunch of artists I've long admired have performed here, so I'm looking forward to playing for the first time. Tickets can be purchased at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.extendedplaysessions.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.extendedplaysessions.com/&source=gmail&ust=1707063127013000&usg=AOvVaw0nltgPBUnwugDVPLD1pywP">https://www.<wbr>extendedplaysessions.com/</wbr></a>
</div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Most of the gigs I have in February are private concerts. However, a couple are open to the public. They are:</div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">
<strong>Feb. 18th (Sun.) - Groton (MA) Library </strong>- I'll be doing the songs of the great Johnny Cash at 2:30 pm. It's free. Looks like seats are filling up quickly for this one though, so if you want to attend, please register at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-sunday-concert-series-8/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-sunday-concert-series-8/&source=gmail&ust=1707063127013000&usg=AOvVaw0lzyDjUCPhQwwqp63tVEjy">https://gpl.<wbr>assabetinteractive.com/<wbr>calendar/in-person-sunday-<wbr>concert-series-8/</wbr></wbr></wbr></a>
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<strong>Feb. 29th (Thurs.) Hanson Library</strong> - I'll be doing the songs of Willie Nelson at 6:30 pm. It's free and you can register to reserve a spot at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=HANSON&curID=682214" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg%3DHANSON%26curID%3D682214&source=gmail&ust=1707063127013000&usg=AOvVaw3TRjGEnYKkXDoMKyrkUAo_">https://www.eventkeeper.<wbr>com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=<wbr>HANSON&curID=682214</wbr></wbr></a><br> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">A couple other notes:</div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">If you're interested in having me perform a private concert at your home this summer, please let me know soon. I've had a number of inquiries about these and I enjoy doing them. However, my summer weekend dates are quickly filling up (still plenty of spring/fall dates), so feel free to reach out if you're interested, either by email or call/text me at 781-953-6177. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Lastly, one of the songs that I recently recorded of Willie's, is a song called "Local Memory". It appeared on the S<i>hotgun Willie</i> album in 1973. It was released initially by country artist Bobby Lewis ten years earlier. Willie has done a few studio versions of it. A fairly obscure song that was never a hit, I really love the lyrics and spirit of the song. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Here's a video of my half awake singing it on this brisk Saturday morning. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtu.be/Fxf1cpeRlRQ" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/Fxf1cpeRlRQ&source=gmail&ust=1707063127013000&usg=AOvVaw3Iptfivs8wZx6KISiaautV">https://youtu.be/<wbr>Fxf1cpeRlRQ</wbr></a>
</div>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/73270922024-01-02T08:20:04-05:002024-01-02T08:20:04-05:00January 2024 Update<p>Happy New Year folks,</p><p>I had a really nice time doing a slew of Holiday concerts in December. Since there's a bit less interest in holiday songs after December, I'll be shifting back into classic country mode : )<br><br>In 2024 the majority of Songs & Stories concerts I'll be doing will be on the career of Willie Nelson. Willie is my all-time favorite artist and I'm finishing up a book on him now that should be available very soon. If you're a Willie fan, Paramount + just released a four-part documentary on his career. It's four hours in all and I really thought it was well done. Here's the trailer if you're interested </p><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="_Dfi0zlfHZY" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_Dfi0zlfHZY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>One of the things I've been working hard on is bringing my concerts to more small theaters/listening rooms around New England. I have some shows that have advanced tickets that I wanted to highlight below. </p><p><strong>January 13th (Saturday) </strong>- The Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley, MA. I'm excited to return to the Bull Run. This time I'll be performing the songs of Willie (I did the Highwaymen last time). This will be a solo show. The Bull Run is a place that many of my musical heroes have performed at through the years and I'm looking forward to coming back there. Advanced tickets are $18 and can be purchased at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=2129&a=41&src=default" data-link-type="url">this link.</a></p><p><strong>January 26th (Friday) </strong>- The Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center in Foxborough. Tickets can be purchased at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://mrpac.booktix.com/dept/main/e/MYS" data-link-type="url">this link.</a> This is a<u> full-band </u>concert doing the songs of Willie. I grew up in Foxboro and went to this old theater as a kid all the time to see movies. This is a big room (probably the biggest I've done a Songs & Stories concert), so I'm working hard to make this one a success.</p><p>Also in January:<br><br>Check back on my website (www.mattyorkmusic.com) for updates because there are 3-4 gigs in January that are likely happening that I just need to confirm. I'll update my website once I have received confirmation. The ones below are confirmed:</p><p><strong>January 22nd (Monday) </strong>- Askew in Providence, Rhode Island opening for Dan Bern. Dan is a great songwriter that has performed at Carnegie Hall and done some really great stuff through the years. He's out on tour and I'll be opening for him, doing my own songs at one of my favorite venues, Askew Providence. Advanced tickets available at www.askewprov.com</p><p><span style="color:#150d01;"><strong>Jan. 28th (Sun.)</strong> - I'll be at the Duxbury Library at 2pm for a free concert doing the songs of the late, great Johnny Cash. More info on that available at </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.town.duxbury.ma.us/duxbury-free-library"><span style="color:#150d01;">https://www.town.duxbury.ma.us/duxbury-free-library</span></a></p><p>If you are on social media, you can follow me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mattyorkboston or Instagram at www.instagram.com/mattyorkboston. I generally post a couple of videos to my YouTube channel each month. You can subscribe for free just watch videos at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCacgvlQUUFGSirNsQkA8FTQ" data-link-type="url">this link</a></p><p>It's looking like I'll be doing a boatload of house concerts in the Summer of 2024. If you'd be interested in me coming to perform, shoot me an email and I can give you the details on how it works. It's super simple and pretty awesome. Lastly, if there's any venue you think it'd make sense for me to come perform at, please let me know. </p><p><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/612508/b630632b8db28838fdc312d8720f6a20a79bdef0/original/matt-at-drama-guild-chatham.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>New Years Eve performing at the Chatham Drama Guild</strong></p><p>Thanks for your continued support,</p><p>Matt York</p><p>www.mattyorkmusic.com</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/73093382023-11-25T17:35:43-05:002023-12-09T10:02:15-05:00December, 2023 Update<p> </p><p> </p><figure class="table"><table style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" align="left">
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<div class="yiv8170043010gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;outline:none !important;">I'll finish this year having played nearly 200 concerts in 2024. I've met some incredible folks, had some really great moments and I thank you for having caught a show or clicked on a video link etc.</div>
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<div class="yiv8170043010gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;outline:none !important;">I'm in full Christmas concert mode for the most part in December. Lots of Ho-Ho-Hoing in the weeks ahead at some private concerts but also many open to the public (listed below). I also have some fun non-holiday gigs lined up in the weeks/months ahead. If you're looking for a stocking stuffer for your favorite country music fan, there are some options below.</div>
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<div class="yiv8170043010gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;outline:none !important;">The full album of Christmas songs is now available to stream for free at <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>www.mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com</u></a>. You can also download the album there if you'd like. If you'd like a CD of the album, let me know. The song "Jingle Bells" is out on Spotify, Apple Music etc. It can be found at<a class="no-pjax" href="https://mattyorkboston.hearnow.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u> https://mattyorkboston.hearnow.com</u></a>/ The Highwaymen book is also available for purchase online at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://app.thebookpatch.com/BookStore/the-highwaymen---songs-and-stories/fc3f2829-b9ff-43bb-a54a-5912b32cb248" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>this link</u></a>
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<div class="yiv8170043010gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;outline:none !important;">January 13th (Sat.) at the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley. This sold out last time and will be the songs of Willie. Advanced tickets available at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1112" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>this link</u></a>. </div>
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<div class="yiv8170043010gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;outline:none !important;">January 26th (Fri.) at The Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center in Foxboro. Returning to my hometown to perform the songs of Willie with a full band. This will be the largest venue I've done one of these concerts, so I'm really excited for it. Advanced tickets are $22 and be purchased at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://mrpac.booktix.com/dept/main/e/MYS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>https://mrpac.booktix.com/dept/main/e/MYS</u></a>
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<div class="yiv8170043010gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;outline:none !important;">December 1st (Fri.) Bourne Library XMas songs at 4:30pm <br><br>December 2nd (Sat.) Townsend Library Xmas songs at 1pm <br><br>Dec. 3rd (Sun.) City Winery Boston Sunday Morning Coming Down! noon <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.citywinery.com/boston" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>(ticket link)</u></a><br><br>December 5th (Tues.) Xmas Songs at Adams Center in Kingston 6pm <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/friend.cfm?curOrg=KPL&tEvt=7334245&tfPopup=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>(more info)</u></a><br><br>December 7th - (Thurs.) Chatham Library at 5pm (Xmas Songs)</div>
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<br>Dec 8th (Friday) Waltham COA 1pm XMAS Song)<br><br>December 9th (Sat.) The Porch in Medford 1-4 Country Classic Revue. Free! (<a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.theporchsouthern.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>www.theporchsouthern.com</u></a><br><br>December 10th The Hitching Post in Hanson (brunch 10-1)<br><br>December 17th The Hitching Post brunch 10-1)<br><br>December 28th (Thurs.) The G Pub in Plymouth, MA 6-8 <br><br>Dec. 31st 1pm First Night Chatham (but in the afternoon!) <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.firstnightchatham.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>https://www.firstnightchatham.com/</u></a><br> </div>
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<div class="yiv8170043010gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;outline:none !important;">Here's my version of Pretty Paper, the Christmas classic written by Willie Nelson. It was initially performed by the late, great Roy Orbison. </div><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="jo4SRgVf2W0" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jo4SRgVf2W0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><div class="yiv8170043010gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;outline:none !important;"> </div>
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</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/72998952023-11-07T08:11:15-05:002023-11-07T08:16:44-05:00November, 2023 Update<p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Hope everyone is enjoying the fall. I've got a few updates for you. First off, I was recently nominated for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist. This is the second year in a row that I've been nominated and I'm thankful for the recognition. If you'd like to vote and/or learn more, you can do so at </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://bostonmusicawards.com/" data-link-type="url"><u>https://bostonmusicawards.com/</u></a></p><p>On Sunday, December 3rd, I'll be doing Bloody Mary Morning Brunch at City Winery Boston, doing the songs of Willie. I'm working hard to get folks out for this one, as I've had a great time when I've performed here previously. City Winery has awesome food and they'll be serving brunch while I talk about and perform the songs of Willie. That's a noontime show and should be a great time. Advanced tickets found at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://citywinery.com/boston/events/bloody-mary-morning-matt-york-sings-the-songs-of-23damo" data-link-type="url">this link</a></p><p>Also, I had a great time the last time I performed at the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley, MA. I'll be returning there on January 13th, 2024 to do the songs of Willie Nelson (Advanced tickets at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=2129&a=41&src=default" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">this link</a>)</p><p>I just completed a new album of holiday songs called Winter Classics. It'll be coming out later this month. I'm really happy with how it came out and will have more info on it soon. To celebrate, I'll be doing a boatload of Holiday Concerts beginning in late November.</p><p>I made a video that includes about 90 seconds of me rambling about November stuff, followed by a short song by Willie called "Walkin". I love this song. It was on his Phases and Stages album from the 1970's. The album is about a divorce and the first side of the record is songs written from the perspective of the wife and the second side from the perspective of the husband. Waylon Jennings also does a really great version of this one. There's also a duet version that Willie did with Norah Jones that is really beautiful. </p><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="qZFyhVjywj8" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qZFyhVjywj8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>November 8th (Wed.) Levitate - Rexicana in Marshfield 5-8 (https://levitatebrand.com/)</p><p>November 12th (Sun.) Olde Hitching Post 10-1 ( (https://oldehp.com)</p><p>November 18th (Sat.) Village Social Club in Brookline, MA 7-9 (Highwaymen) More info at http://www.villagesocialclub.com</p><p>Nov. 19th (Sun.) Boyden Library - Foxboro 2pm (songs of Johnny Cash) More info at https://boydenlibrary.org/</p><p>November 26th (Sun.) Olde Hitching Post 10-1 ( (https://oldehp.com)</p><p>December 1st (Fri.) Bourne Library XMas songs 4:30pm</p><p>December 2nd (Sat.) Townsend Library Xmas songs 1pm (need to confirm)</p><p>Dec. 3rd (Sun.) City Winery Boston (songs of Willie Nelson) More info at www.citywinery.com/boston</p><p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/72798502023-09-28T10:12:39-04:002023-10-16T10:49:46-04:00October, 2023 Update<div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Happy Fall folks!<br> </div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;">Things start to slow down a bit in October, but I'll be doing a lot of Songs & Stories concerts, doing both Johnny Cash and The Highwaymen. In 2024, in many of the towns that I've previously done those concerts, I'll be returning and doing the songs and stories of the great Willie Nelson. He's my all-time favorite artist and I'm really looking forward to it. This is a video of me doing Willie's song "You Wouldn't Cross the Street" </div>
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<font face="tahoma, sans-serif">On Friday, October 20th, I'm going to be opening for Chris Knight, who is out on tour. I've admired his music for a long time. The New York Times has called Knight “the last of a dying breed...a taciturn loner with an acoustic guitar and a college degree,” while USA Today called him “a storyteller in the best traditions of Mellencamp and Springsteen". He's bringing a full band with him to the aforementioned Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint. This is a ticketed concert at night and the advance tickets can be purchased at </font><a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.theporchsouthern.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.theporchsouthern.com&source=gmail&ust=1695996503898000&usg=AOvVaw3sSQmXpMRYP7T0_i06Vw28"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">www.theporchsouthern.com</font></a><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">. </font>
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<br><span>I'll be doing lots of holiday concerts beginning in late December. I tried to motivate myself to record a CD of holiday songs recently, but I'm just not quite ready to spend a lot of hours recording and listening to Santa songs just yet. I imagine I'll have something ready by late November. If you have a spot you think would make sense for me to do a holiday concert, let me know. These are not country music concerts, just me performing some of my favorite holiday classics. I'm doing them at a number of locations and will be doing private Xmas parties etc as well. You can email me at </span><a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com" target="_blank">mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com</a><span> or call/text me at 781-953-6177 for more info.</span><br> </div>
<div class="gmail_default"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">A couple people have asked me to record videos for them of a specific song they wanted to hear/watch. Those have been fun to do. If that's something of interest, let me know. People have done them for a spouse, loved one etc. Basically, I do the song and tell a story about the song. It comes out as a private YouTube video that I will share with you and you can then do whatever you like with it from there. A great virtual stocking stuffer.....possibly? I don't know for sure, maybe the recipient will hate it, there's just no telling but there's a way to find out. : )</font></div>
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<div class="gmail_default"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Advanced tickets for some good ones on the horizon at City Winery Nashville (Nov. 5th and 6th), City Winery Boston (Dec. 3rd). Here's what's coming up in the month ahead. More information on the Shows page.</font></div>
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<font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><strong>Upcoming Concerts:</strong></font><br><br><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sept 29th at Newport Playhouse (<strong><u>NOTE: This has rescheduled to a later date</u></strong>)</font>
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<br><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sept. 30th at The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint in Medford, MA from 1-4 playing classic country songs all afternoon. FREE!</font>
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<div class="gmail_default">October 4th (Wed.) Tyngsborough Library 6:30 to 7:45 (Cash)</div>
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<br>October 6th (Friday) Bellingham Library 6:30. (Cash)<br><br>October 7th (Sat.) Pelham Library 12pm? (Cash)<br><br>October 14th (Sat.) Blandford Library 3pm (Highwaymen)<br><br>October 15th (Sun.) Hitching Post Brunch in Hanson, MA from 10am to 1pm - classic country music<br><br>October 15th (Sun.) The Knickerbocker Cafe in Westerly, Rhode Island (Highwaymen) 7pm </div>
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<br>OCTOBER 20th (The Porch) opening for Chris Knight (all originals)</div>
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<br>October 29th (Sun.) Hitching Post Brunch in Hanson, MA from 10am to 1pm (classic country music)<br> </div>
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</div>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/72632092023-08-25T09:47:41-04:002023-09-27T08:16:51-04:00September Update<div class="yiv3772147938gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;outline:none !important;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span class="text-big">Hope you are enjoying the last couple of weeks of summer. I've got an update with some good stuff that's coming up in September and beyond. It's a little longer than usual because, well, I've got a lot going on in the months ahead. I want to thank everyone that came out to help sell out the Bull Run in Shirley earlier this month. That was a beautiful spot for a concert and I hope to get back there at some point over the winter. If you'd like to just know when/where I'll be playing, you can visit</span></div><div class="yiv3772147938gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;outline:none !important;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">
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<span class="text-big">South Shore MA friends. If you like to eat great food in the morning and/or early afternoon AND listen to classic country music while you do so, well do I have just the thing for you! I'll be performing a Sunday Brunch twice in Hanson at my awesome friend Lori Cook's restaurant </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjFW37wyc0sHL8zBVRy2xZ4meoKtDps2K9mlSvjOEvp-2FAnu-2BGHzspXV9oL54LNUgT1ERds2nqyeRT1QthHUuBBKg-3D-3D2o8a_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKFTjSqpnX3abMs2WLXwOdf565Jo25oKO-2BkOYx3inGj0LJw3ej00Z87zVVWtx6j5mtNHWsm4-2BjgGWtAZ3lthpnqkaPeaMAH7vJQbHTvvTjePRG8b7W2qZOd889LYLDw4g93HXPv3Au4cEED-2F9ZL6N4JH-2BgdyX3EWddVO1tbtLNwu-2FgR81E6xWNjr9EYI09ibA-2FUCL4ux8oq8BPQuGce6KUVVGGzZovU94-2FMEvhjoe2-2F1Qg-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span class="text-big"><u>The Olde Hitching Post</u></span></a><span class="text-big"> in September. I'll be playing old-time country and honky-tonk music from 10 a.m - 1 p.m. on September 10th and September 24th. For more info, please visit </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjFW37wyc0sHL8zBVRy2xZ4meoKtDps2K9mlSvjOEvp-2FAnu-2BGHzspXV9oL54LNUgT1ERds2nqyeRT1QthHUuBBKg-3D-3D0biD_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKFTjSqpnX3abMs2WLXwOdf565Jo25oKO-2BkOYx3inGj0LJw3ej00Z87zVVWtx6j5mtNHWsm4-2BjgGWtAZ3lthpnqkaPeaMAH7vJQbHTvvTjePRFr2TiwksKj2mhObiqu30b5HoDLyp-2FrKU5Pm-2FkSihMRErYnj8vxeftaNbjbOrcC6LBJenExj3f9CPOhSP-2BOnUtv6ucBuMAhH5R-2F7Y67R9K-2FD5Ga7PbPmOmAIzt7ugi0i8Q-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span class="text-big"><u>https://oldehp.com/</u></span></a><span class="text-big">. I promise to play "Sunday Morning Coming Down" and "Bloody Mary Morning" each gig ; )</span>
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<span class="text-big">This Sunday (August 27th) I'll be bringing the full band to </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjFW37wyc0sHL8zBVRy2xZ4meoKtDps2K9mlSvjOEvp-2FBqiiqb8nO8yCW1td5A753WzirzYvd7HEO-2FbkK3F0Th8btng5y7dra0-2BdSfRtE2inw-3DeFyE_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKFTjSqpnX3abMs2WLXwOdf565Jo25oKO-2BkOYx3inGj0LJw3ej00Z87zVVWtx6j5mtNHWsm4-2BjgGWtAZ3lthpnqkaPeaMAH7vJQbHTvvTjePRPdBqZgv86bSLyF4KZy3ktq41sXigdaqMLJDsaNi9gpM-2FnotoGfKY1JETI8aSVpK8y-2Bjy1GN89CqMV5sNCG6On14hYK1sC7gDckP-2BKtwP-2B6NfZq4WvzLsIFfwc-2FYxrlurA-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span class="text-big"><u>The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint </u></span></a><span class="text-big">in Medford. We'll be opening for Texas country artist Summer Dean (who is the real deal). It's an early show that begins at 6pm. For advanced tickets, please visit </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjFW37wyc0sHL8zBVRy2xZ4meoKtDps2K9mlSvjOEvp-2FAoNwT0j9ndKzZCQ70wWg2V-2B-2BEDx-2BqWyPYpAbK2IfOHnrWKCdPrWJU0ZmVK8dQ72SG1EdlP3zwscAP4u0r7AK1j-2BqsOXBmsyqC2co4IDQ1fMRKTQND7i6hOMnvzfynY7FU-3DZNJz_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKFTjSqpnX3abMs2WLXwOdf565Jo25oKO-2BkOYx3inGj0LJw3ej00Z87zVVWtx6j5mtNHWsm4-2BjgGWtAZ3lthpnqkaPeaMAH7vJQbHTvvTjePRCZQVAPZI09IGUTafpMGcqQWaf4jcervsOq-2FB06flvl1oKcxGWuXceN0lt-2B90mDGxeE2fCIjAWTiQHKHbN9HaQ1uxAcrG9xGuA0Nm0O3K5kNAfuaxvcdXIvgGciKtI8aYw-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span class="text-big"><u>this link</u></span></a>
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<span class="text-big">On Saturday, September 9th, the band will be performing at the Jamaica Plain Music Festival at Jamaica Pond. This is one of the great annual music festivals around and is put on by my lifelong friend Rick Berlin and others. IT'S FREE! I've not performed there previously, but have attended a few of them and it's a great time. For more info, visit </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjFW37wyc0sHL8zBVRy2xZ4meoKtDps2K9mlSvjOEvp-2FBqiiqb8nO8yCW1td5A753W6-2B-2B7QcnfVRBd-2B7eo3PYGXdM8WNvEXtSJxCtwUuZWN80-3Dnoji_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKFTjSqpnX3abMs2WLXwOdf565Jo25oKO-2BkOYx3inGj0LJw3ej00Z87zVVWtx6j5mtNHWsm4-2BjgGWtAZ3lthpnqkaPeaMAH7vJQbHTvvTjePRMNH-2B5j-2BMwtjDj9Rn7u5bPIO00Vc9SBpaO-2BUCSTldWmg1Yn8AYkESGRSGSxMsDp-2BiMQj6OBCHY4MQzFCAwJNvYiljKF2qPnP5PBZeJMTj069tCnGdd9ri3knTi5TNZ-2Bcww-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span class="text-big"><u>http://www.</u></span></a><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjFW37wyc0sHL8zBVRy2xZ4meoKtDps2K9mlSvjOEvp-2FBqiiqb8nO8yCW1td5A753W6-2B-2B7QcnfVRBd-2B7eo3PYGXdM8WNvEXtSJxCtwUuZWN80-3DxUBB_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKFTjSqpnX3abMs2WLXwOdf565Jo25oKO-2BkOYx3inGj0LJw3ej00Z87zVVWtx6j5mtNHWsm4-2BjgGWtAZ3lthpnqkaPeaMAH7vJQbHTvvTjePRNUufik86U7o5-2F0bct5o-2FzuuelE4ouOFjF2IAxMyrGqTIlgaRo-2Bw1UXeflQ9GL8ltwLiwXjbbId2DcC3FsQAHFJtbZkBM1-2B7IDxM-2BNuuk4x8a7u7lqCaxLG1wf1oFFlQLQ-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span class="text-big"><u>jpmusicfestival.com/</u></span></a>
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<span class="text-big">New Video Podcast on YouTube: A person emailed me and said that I should include a video periodically of me talking about and playing a song, similar to the way I do at Cash/Highwaymen concerts. Thus, I made a video of a song called "Small-Time Laboring Man" by George Jones. It came out in 1968 and barely cracked the Top 30. Late in 1968, Rolling Stone asked Bob Dylan what his favorite song of the year was, and he mentioned Jones's song. Hope you enjoy my rendition of it. It's an incredible song. If you like it and would like to hear more, after watching the video, please hit "</span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjFW37wyc0sHL8zBVRy2xZ4meoKtDps2K9mlSvjOEvp-2FAoNwT0j9ndKzZCQ70wWg2VK4MGLrbhzBlNa7sLQzn4CVOiuJ-2BRnReTn495rkoQyqOWVjlNJxgLWA021wBnD5MKwfZd5GFdRQ7WuB-2BWd3UPyw-3D-3Dorz0_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKFTjSqpnX3abMs2WLXwOdf565Jo25oKO-2BkOYx3inGj0LJw3ej00Z87zVVWtx6j5mtNHWsm4-2BjgGWtAZ3lthpnqkaPeaMAH7vJQbHTvvTjePRFjy5nL-2B6L8BtYK-2BKfa0j8-2FXRHzlqzO7wjhEX-2Bo85FQnQD7kAUH2gzi2WCWvaZkczR2Js9jRxbZoXOWumzou0vc0NuobhhQ3AOu0LLCHmj9USMy94NhvF9KmQznZVFjy9AWtAOsGPxLta4rnfjE3V9M-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span class="text-big"><u>subscribe</u></span></a><span class="text-big">" and you'll get a notification when I add a new video each month. If you have a song you'd like me to perform, shoot me an email. </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjFW37wyc0sHL8zBVRy2xZ4meoKtDps2K9mlSvjOEvp-2FAoNwT0j9ndKzZCQ70wWg2VK4MGLrbhzBlNa7sLQzn4CWF8C3qUrLw2S-2FZtoT9-2B0-2BbUFQOfRiHdbBUocmKSBu-2B1pMpx7ztUD4Sbf9cY05I2mi4JTnPPWrbaywFUM5CpTe9RYxELgm0jc9ae7eG9SWTliv0q_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKFTjSqpnX3abMs2WLXwOdf565Jo25oKO-2BkOYx3inGj0LJw3ej00Z87zVVWtx6j5mtNHWsm4-2BjgGWtAZ3lthpnqkaPeaMAH7vJQbHTvvTjePRO0J2F-2F0NFybjVCqiq3bRvb-2F5Tdh3oUSEq3TYZyAVrjUAb62ujMIUbvyMeN1W3f2kRRFd-2FBG6fymKwmByCBGS8rVthyl08Lo-2BKP32Wjp-2BtA-2BDlM5AJ6di4AI5rKymsaWQnyjIVjzIJkFB9q2PIRZXu8-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span class="text-big"><u>Click here to watch the first video</u></span></a><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span class="text-big"><u>.</u></span></a>
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<span class="text-big">HO-HO-HOLIDAY CONCERTS: I'm doing a boatload of Holiday concerts during the, you guessed it, holiday season. I'll be doing a number of "Holiday Songs and Stories", where I talk about and perform some of my favorite holiday songs. I'll also be performing at some private holiday parties etc. If you're possibly interested in booking me, please feel free to email me at </span><a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" ymailto="mailto:mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com"><span class="text-big"><u>mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com</u></span></a><span class="text-big">.</span>
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0, 0);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">These last few months of gigs have been a wild ride. I've been driving about 800 miles a week. I threw out my back about a month ago, which has made those long drives extra fun. Had some really amazing crowds in July and have a bunch more concerts coming up in August.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I'm really hoping folks can join me for this one. For those of you in the west-northwest part of Massachusetts, I'll be performing at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.bullrunrestaurant.com/"><u>The Bull Run Restaurant</u></a> in Shirley, MA on Saturday, August 5th. This will be my first time performing there (Songs and Stories of The Highwaymen) and I'm really hoping to pack the room. I've had a slew of great shows in that area in recent years, so if any of you are interested, advanced tickets can be purchased at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1088" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/eventperformances.asp?evt%3D1088&source=gmail&ust=1690240989256000&usg=AOvVaw0fvo1gLwboT6XBHpx_xOQu"><u>this link.</u></a> The Bull Run was built in 1741 (that's old!), The Music Museum of Massachusetts did a write-up about the room, if you're interested in learning more about it at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.mmone.org/the-bull-run/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.mmone.org/the-bull-run/&source=gmail&ust=1690240989256000&usg=AOvVaw1abQUxL1TsB_rpib0KpWMH"><u>https://www.mmone.org/the-</u></a><wbr><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.mmone.org/the-bull-run/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.mmone.org/the-bull-run/&source=gmail&ust=1690240989256000&usg=AOvVaw1abQUxL1TsB_rpib0KpWMH"><u>bull-run/</u></a><br> </wbr>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;">I'll be booking a few house concerts around New England this fall and winter and would love to play for you! If you're a first time host that's no problem - I can walk you through it & also show up with my small sound system. If you've got a living room, backyard, barn, church or clubhouse etc, we can do it. If you're interested, just email me at mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com or call/text me at 781-953-6177. Also, as always, if there's a place that you think it makes sense for me to come and perform, just let me know.</div>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;">This month's video is from a concert I did at the great sounding Music Room in Yarmouth, MA a couple of weeks ago. This song, “Almost Persuaded”, was made famous by David Houston in 1966. It was the number one song that year for nine weeks, the longest a song stayed atop the country charts until Taylor Swift matched it in 2012 with her smash hit "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together".<a class="no-pjax" href="https://mattyorksongsandstories.com/home/blog/7246186/%C2%A0https://youtu.be/YAnrA-faYm4" data-link-type="url"><u> </u></a><br> </div>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;">July 26th (Wed.) Bourne Library at 6:30<br><br>July 27th (Thurs.) - Highwaymen Charlton Library 6:30<br><br>July 28th (Fri.) 12-2 Halifax Lawn playing Classic Country Music<br><br>July 30th (Sun.) Erving at Riverfront Park at 6:30pm <br><br>August 1st (Tues.) Norton Library (outdoors) 7pm <br><br>August 2nd (Wed.) Easton Ames Library 6pm<br><br>August 3rd (Thurs.) Westborough Library 6:30 to 8:00<br><br>August 4th (Fri.) 11am Milton COA<br><br>August 5th (Sat.) Franklin Public Library at 2pm.<br><br>August 5th (Sat.) Bull Run in Shirley<br><br>August 8th (Tues.) - Fitchburg Library 6:30<br><br>August 9th (Wed.) Carver Library 1pm<br><br>August 10th (Thurs.) Chatham 5pm<br><br>August 12th (Sat.) Mt. Washington 7pm<br><br>August 13th (Sun.) Pembroke Arts Festival at 1pm <br><br>August 14th (Mon.) Wilbraham <br><br>August 15th (Tues.) Falmouth 6pm<br><br>August 16th (Wed.) Levitate - Marshfield 5pm<br><br>August 22nd (Tues.) Holliston 6:30 to 8pm<br><br>August 23rd (Wed.) Templeton COA (1pm)<br><br>August 23rd (Wed.) Gardner Library 6:30 pm<br><br>August 27th. The Porch in Medford opening for Summer Dean. <br><br>August 29th - Oxford Library 6pm <br> </div>
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<a class="no-pjax" href="https://linktr.ee/mattyork" target="_blank"><u>https://linktr.ee/mattyork</u></a>Greetings!</div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">These last few months of gigs have been a wild ride. I've been driving about 800 miles a week. I threw out my back about a month ago, which has made those long drives extra fun. Had some really amazing crowds in July and have a bunch more concerts coming up in August.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I'm really hoping folks can join me for this one. For those of you in the west-northwest part of Massachusetts, I'll be performing at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.bullrunrestaurant.com/"><u>The Bull Run Restaurant</u></a> in Shirley, MA on Saturday, August 5th. This will be my first time performing there (Songs and Stories of The Highwaymen) and I'm really hoping to pack the room. I've had a slew of great shows in that area in recent years, so if any of you are interested, advanced tickets can be purchased at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1088" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/eventperformances.asp?evt%3D1088&source=gmail&ust=1690240989256000&usg=AOvVaw0fvo1gLwboT6XBHpx_xOQu"><u>this link.</u></a> The Bull Run was built in 1741 (that's old!), The Music Museum of Massachusetts did a write-up about the room, if you're interested in learning more about it at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.mmone.org/the-bull-run/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.mmone.org/the-bull-run/&source=gmail&ust=1690240989256000&usg=AOvVaw1abQUxL1TsB_rpib0KpWMH"><u>https://www.mmone.org/the-</u></a><wbr><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.mmone.org/the-bull-run/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.mmone.org/the-bull-run/&source=gmail&ust=1690240989256000&usg=AOvVaw1abQUxL1TsB_rpib0KpWMH"><u>bull-run/</u></a><br> </wbr>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;">Later in August, I'll be opening for Summer Dean at The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint in Medford, MA on Sunday, August 27th. She is one of the artists that, like Josh Hedley that I wrote about last month, is the real deal. This YouTube video of her and (the also great) Colter Wall is a great sample of her music. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtu.be/ezYpMMBvAss" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/ezYpMMBvAss&source=gmail&ust=1690240989256000&usg=AOvVaw3Y-1b4_go4NhjGTMc5meAL"><u>https://youtu.be/</u></a><wbr><a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtu.be/ezYpMMBvAss" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/ezYpMMBvAss&source=gmail&ust=1690240989256000&usg=AOvVaw3Y-1b4_go4NhjGTMc5meAL"><u>ezYpMMBvAss</u></a>. The Porch is one of my favorite places to play and they bring some great, great artists from all over the country to perform there. Advanced tickets available at <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.theporchsouthern.com/"><u>www.theporchsouthern.com</u></a>.</wbr>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;">I'll be booking a few house concerts around New England this fall and winter and would love to play for you! If you're a first time host that's no problem - I can walk you through it & also show up with my small sound system. If you've got a living room, backyard, barn, church or clubhouse etc, we can do it. If you're interested, just email me at mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com or call/text me at 781-953-6177. Also, as always, if there's a place that you think it makes sense for me to come and perform, just let me know.</div>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;">This month's video is from a concert I did at the great sounding Music Room in Yarmouth, MA a couple of weeks ago. This song, “Almost Persuaded”, was made famous by David Houston in 1966. It was the number one song that year for nine weeks, the longest a song stayed atop the country charts until Taylor Swift matched it in 2012 with her smash hit "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together".<a class="no-pjax" href="https://mattyorksongsandstories.com/home/blog/7246186/%C2%A0https://youtu.be/YAnrA-faYm4" data-link-type="url"><u> </u></a><br> </div>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;">July 26th (Wed.) Bourne Library at 6:30<br><br>July 27th (Thurs.) - Highwaymen Charlton Library 6:30<br><br>July 28th (Fri.) 12-2 Halifax Lawn playing Classic Country Music<br><br>July 30th (Sun.) Erving at Riverfront Park at 6:30pm <br><br>August 1st (Tues.) Norton Library (outdoors) 7pm <br><br>August 2nd (Wed.) Easton Ames Library 6pm<br><br>August 3rd (Thurs.) Westborough Library 6:30 to 8:00<br><br>August 4th (Fri.) 11am Milton COA<br><br>August 5th (Sat.) Franklin Public Library at 2pm.<br><br>August 5th (Sat.) Bull Run in Shirley<br><br>August 8th (Tues.) - Fitchburg Library 6:30<br><br>August 9th (Wed.) Carver Library 1pm<br><br>August 10th (Thurs.) Chatham 5pm<br><br>August 12th (Sat.) Mt. Washington 7pm<br><br>August 13th (Sun.) Pembroke Arts Festival at 1pm <br><br>August 14th (Mon.) Wilbraham <br><br>August 15th (Tues.) Falmouth 6pm<br><br>August 16th (Wed.) Levitate - Marshfield 5pm<br><br>August 22nd (Tues.) Holliston 6:30 to 8pm<br><br>August 23rd (Wed.) Templeton COA (1pm)<br><br>August 23rd (Wed.) Gardner Library 6:30 pm<br><br>August 27th. The Porch in Medford opening for Summer Dean. <br><br>August 29th - Oxford Library 6pm <br> </div>
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<p>Happy Summer! I hope all is well. June has been a terrific month. I performed at a sold out City Winery in Boston with a full band doing my own music, which was a blast. I traveled all over MA performing as well. I'll continue to be a traveling man in July. All July dates are now up at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjZT4xhwARcL46wS59N9dG8SWQ-2F-2BPzzF1oEWRYe3afdErKw0g2-2BjRewkz6GHQ1gHusgWUSsjIugpaQthfB4IXXbaJkU2V0Eh6-2F8N5CIhHvA6lSztriFZRsnuAsr95U-2BBHcUAyW_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKGg2C3RCMMwTwLamkeJh60O-2F1lIReDhnC8UtBQjAO0MyFWL3tuh2H-2BioO-2F4U96i7RKhBn0grP4QeT9HN9eF3E10AO118nlqLtpN75r5eLV4NBZCQSDftUT1q-2FZLV0gWyk-2B3lu2aq5JAuKMsKAfO8QYz32jWPWT1rzOVggaXEwibyOaSAtJNIOx7agqYWJemEHxGtdbMEOwVAMTwofl-2BwOD8RlzqKE4fqsv7O1HiFdUXnw-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>https://mattyorksongsandstories.com/shows</u></a>. A few summer highlights: I'll be down the Cape at The Music Room in Yarmouth opening for the terrific Christine Ohlman on Saturday, July 15th. Advanced tickets for that be purchased at<a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjZT4xhwARcL46wS59N9dG8SWQ-2F-2BPzzF1oEWRYe3afdErnpz-2BGhFCKj77n3I0NLAj43IHX8xwSKcZOEoUruHKt-2F9ir6eBrbDI70hDfsxXieX8-3D_SON_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKGg2C3RCMMwTwLamkeJh60O-2F1lIReDhnC8UtBQjAO0MyFWL3tuh2H-2BioO-2F4U96i7RKhBn0grP4QeT9HN9eF3E10AO118nlqLtpN75r5eLV4NL5gJ1Z2L0hVnKXtgiohSX3U-2BUm-2FyVV-2BKmFnoXED2eRMkV2XSN0VbZJb4dHqVUDiMHa1RqV0GNOU3sy5ps0HCzz7um7tr3T9taMM95Xs4IM-2F-2B4yFuwnkZWfUN56WFOvYpw-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u> https://www.musicroomcapecod.com</u></a>. I'll also be at The Bull Run in Shirley on Saturday, August 5th doing the songs of the Highwaymen. Advanced tickets are available for that at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjZT4xhwARcL46wS59N9dG8SWQ-2F-2BPzzF1oEWRYe3afdEohi2OZI9X0ZX06saZbjxTWggYMfop-2BZBsD5JjTg3kq9DP2sMDxg6mrK2Bf0mqK34EVwtPj947bW3Ip-2F4Q4MLZ75fAk3rCd9jkMfdzgdAndBId4vNk-2ByGIoj71rnmHApYzHIQYcc6IKfE2trlGsr9yrE5hIPGnucdVzcioTzzR8UA-3D-3DAxK2_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKGg2C3RCMMwTwLamkeJh60O-2F1lIReDhnC8UtBQjAO0MyFWL3tuh2H-2BioO-2F4U96i7RKhBn0grP4QeT9HN9eF3E10AO118nlqLtpN75r5eLV4NMvaQFflye8SzntGJsB3bfSRwR181MA6HXOiv2aXwAERTPeuxjs5NJFlhMKhdCPBxsL-2BIpvA4MH-2B2dy7GRkZ3-2FeRJnSQAIY-2BQF81XJOtsx-2BVPxv-2BXlCsmYOKMyKl6XRSxA-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>this link</u></a> </p>
<p>“Almost Persuaded” recorded live at The Music Room in Yarmouth, MA on 7/15/2023.</p>
<p> </p><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="YAnrA-faYm4" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YAnrA-faYm4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>A number of cable crews have recorded my concerts recently. I thought this one, doing the songs of Johnny Cash, in Townsend recently came out really good, if you're interested in watching, you can view it at<a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjZT4xhwARcL46wS59N9dG8SWQ-2F-2BPzzF1oEWRYe3afdEr2rwE-2Bxznv7SYttz7veVcmi3pq6XT-2BM-2BlQuRyhe3zdatvFLdYzhjZJokD-2FCkGjg0U-3D6sQ6_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKGg2C3RCMMwTwLamkeJh60O-2F1lIReDhnC8UtBQjAO0MyFWL3tuh2H-2BioO-2F4U96i7RKhBn0grP4QeT9HN9eF3E10AO118nlqLtpN75r5eLV4NJit09V-2BozvUFBrKLVj95yAxL-2BrQ5fYurl3hYjPNDpT5B5OL1DmJnFp44RAXyvE-2BSIMaCABFGk8EYjfspUh2BsN-2B6pW6bLtTN9MSBldylhFpPghdKdCTMrSQBMBK6zlhhg-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u> this link.</u></a></p><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="eVbOcdZFCW4" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eVbOcdZFCW4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>Thanks as always for your support. If you have any questions about upcoming concerts etc., please don't hesitate to email me at mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com.</p>
<p>Happy 4th of July!<br><br>Matt York</p>
<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjZT4xhwARcL46wS59N9dG8SWQ-2F-2BPzzF1oEWRYe3afdEriIDlqtDNIQlNvVnx40OqgBTE34XHLV8yXPfcpaGjvD-2Fqje7uDIgJNmeuBCngcufg-3DlLKD_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKGg2C3RCMMwTwLamkeJh60O-2F1lIReDhnC8UtBQjAO0MyFWL3tuh2H-2BioO-2F4U96i7RKhBn0grP4QeT9HN9eF3E10AO118nlqLtpN75r5eLV4NPb3D0B-2FeYblfdrSQFZD-2FC4oLAbcqTNMg7Asa5JqFCGO3xuKKOOkx4GksB6kkI9e39iGznhXa8kgQ16YTKR2QgnXESCxnk8-2F82MhP6YS3Pf3CvNBUHaLWV249-2FikiHn0Fw-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>www.mattyorkmusic.com</u></a></p>
</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/72152302023-05-25T07:35:09-04:002023-05-27T08:30:10-04:00June 2023 Update<p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>Hi folks,</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>I'm in the midst of a busy stretch of twenty-one concerts in May and I'll be doing an additional twenty-two concerts in June. I wanted to highlight a few concerts that have advanced tickets. In particular, I know some people have been asking me about my concert in August at the Bull Run in Shirley. Those tix are now on sale. </strong></span></p><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="zlysCuiwTq8" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zlysCuiwTq8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>Advance tickets concerts:</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>June 16th (Friday) opening for the touring Waco Brothers (who are excellent) at City Winery Boston. This is a full band show and </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tj4gxtzPs2EQjaQh-2BrhW-2BoPJ2lQy8Lwq2M3p2dOXQ-2BYynfpR4N6Z26G2pVyHKNwZHfjlxmKznd189sy1xnwdUHNGq8a4zwj-2BSxr3Sw8Bl4sDt7qIUiaALc-2BUIu1Vzt3uNFEg6XfcMuHoQtgL-2BhUIlR3bVF-2BO7ykGiLC3bKcmfrAcK-2BEtQQ7A7J7kTzAMr8FWecqR6la3HAcco0gnCau-2FdTkjLP-2FGd2UNC4Q8uzsssfNX6Ps8mDj-2FesNGOIS5mSaTJoPezoo6z9W73PXYIUVRT0-2FLDDGrH86JsxNZpSnyYyYwGU1lUa6DZ-2BRsuJahRffMdpngPRlnwhHzvQal6Jj-2FOmTzJK7wjhK66Kkmi5pDY-2B-2FhW6Hqj6jgA7lf1C3WyYSiSJFoTt_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKF8OkF6Py6NdWUvTcvhyRGBEr1tuVNrJViLmPwX26aL2XMSSVuc73BkEhskUF1gGz-2F-2B7VayONGAG4DVjXod9KB38ld828vi0zsjslWJuqBFSa2U5-2F-2FKs2carJMVc-2BmdBBeV2yOyJAWxuo-2FtUTnh83A88GNFv2Lm8cs9BK2zude4rkHwzQlasdJUILr2c07IE8stfjVXtzS52BVxjEIOj-2FY2IbXPzBKLlUNMLUzNE204xQ-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong><u>tickets can be purchased here</u></strong></span></a><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tj4gxtzPs2EQjaQh-2BrhW-2BoPJ2lQy8Lwq2M3p2dOXQ-2BYynfpR4N6Z26G2pVyHKNwZHfjlxmKznd189sy1xnwdUHNGq8a4zwj-2BSxr3Sw8Bl4sDt7qIUiaALc-2BUIu1Vzt3uNFEg6XfcMuHoQtgL-2BhUIlR3bVF-2BO7ykGiLC3bKcmfrAcK-2BEtQQ7A7J7kTzAMr8FWecqR6la3HAcco0gnCau-2FdTkjLP-2FGd2UNC4Q8uzsssfNX6Ps8mDj-2FesNGOIS5mSaTJoPezoo6z9W73PXYIUVRT0-2FLDDGrH86JsxNZpSnyYyYwGU1lUa6DZ-2BRsuJahRffMdpngPRlnwhHzvQal6Jj-2FOmTzJK7wjhK66Kkmi5pDY-2B-2FhW6Hqj6jgA7lf1C3WyYSiSJVE3M_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKF8OkF6Py6NdWUvTcvhyRGBEr1tuVNrJViLmPwX26aL2XMSSVuc73BkEhskUF1gGz-2F-2B7VayONGAG4DVjXod9KB38ld828vi0zsjslWJuqBFSaZLYMZHneZf2r8adqYVNyOAN8MbmiV8bKl2rBURGX1al-2BgpAZl66qK536Sz4k9t-2Fl1iwbx4wLLRIDWjr-2BATjvCG1eR3UC062trwVWGyq5cnkhFaBHZM53g9CANKlRhobQ-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong><u>. </u></strong></span></a></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>June 17th (Saturday) opening for the great Christine Ohlman at The Knickerbocker Music Center in Westerly, R.I. Tickets can be purchased at </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tj4gxtzPs2EQjaQh-2BrhW-2BoPJ2lQy8Lwq2M3p2dOXQ-2BYylmmsICvH1DGeg8gLL9EmY1IyFtXWCOBU-2FXofFDeC3hqAKZntvF7VQGSC0AidHG9LIv4ALdZlogLd-2BjDO3CuMpe6K-2FPkxxZy6hy464XNjKlrQ-3D-3D7e_9_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKF8OkF6Py6NdWUvTcvhyRGBEr1tuVNrJViLmPwX26aL2XMSSVuc73BkEhskUF1gGz-2F-2B7VayONGAG4DVjXod9KB38ld828vi0zsjslWJuqBFSSbJxaLcZCYr4KnsoB-2F-2FBonJcgzMa1N0vVM7FzXmX0xiLq-2Fe6-2FVpRbgLw202SxdwndyWpHypIuif4TSeEKv17YagVahtBMZFV-2F1t3zYQEZPS-2ByBKAhmqWFaWjzsFX0MZBw-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0"><strong><u>https://knickmusic.com/events/2023/6/17/christine-ohlman</span></u></strong></a></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>July 15th (Sat.) again opening for Christine Ohlman...this time down the Cape in Yarmouth, MA. Tickets at </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tj4gxtzPs2EQjaQh-2BrhW-2BoPJ2lQy8Lwq2M3p2dOXQ-2BYymizXApzl-2B91Nn6YhNQ0s8ZRXTO86hZPH-2F8QTzAi2m6dfbSl5-2BWN72psdumPBdb15pb8T17IX5zo8BmhZrMdHmCwocU_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKF8OkF6Py6NdWUvTcvhyRGBEr1tuVNrJViLmPwX26aL2XMSSVuc73BkEhskUF1gGz-2F-2B7VayONGAG4DVjXod9KB38ld828vi0zsjslWJuqBFSWOGTgGC4nguIeoC1Hu-2F2kFtR-2Fy8-2F79bNxsar6VcOSrpKTRoSnlRZghdDRWqT6zvzVgQF-2BnQW0JQXgAn8H1-2F6Mi6lHf-2BAa2hzkOAqvfIQegjWThKcnQ-2Fwi2aYOq544wnpQ-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0"><strong><u>https://musicroomcapecodtickets.com</u></strong></a></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>August 5th (Sat.) The Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley, MA, I'll be doing The Highwaymen. </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tj4gxtzPs2EQjaQh-2BrhW-2BoPJ2lQy8Lwq2M3p2dOXQ-2BYylh6oofyzJdL1Y0hq56Ihz-2FX3KP2-2FuuLnS2n-2BuEwomLAIggNOetFcXGiVluXLQpMt5-2FfZQdjtvDYUTJA-2Fpl1Lv2sDsBtArrrR-2BwUP6-2Bxb0MAHoHFsUkGIYR5DOkoBQb28XxnvFEEX6WgEgztfOlwP6aY1oQnSqBRqyHgl5WUzIdkyKC2ecACmuwurXQrfaroz5ZlPDFA9f5Mk7lwDm2HfclXeJwZywNmDDHu-2Bj5-2BI4zyg-3D-3DGbrq_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKF8OkF6Py6NdWUvTcvhyRGBEr1tuVNrJViLmPwX26aL2XMSSVuc73BkEhskUF1gGz-2F-2B7VayONGAG4DVjXod9KB38ld828vi0zsjslWJuqBFSZ4SF7SxRcpppktCHCYjz8DdvE-2BluWVN-2BpxUx-2F6WQieTrPfjC38EF-2FnBeIo37I7ufy3BU3oxKVZqBbYPHXVHCYD-2F-2FVj36DU8eh8d-2BrZ3udR9F4lWKiuOAlXV-2F37chP3jPA-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong><u>Tickets can be purchased </u></strong></span></a><strong>at </strong><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tj4gxtzPs2EQjaQh-2BrhW-2BoPJ2lQy8Lwq2M3p2dOXQ-2BYylh6oofyzJdL1Y0hq56Ihz-2FX3KP2-2FuuLnS2n-2BuEwomLAIggNOetFcXGiVluXLQpMt5-2FfZQdjtvDYUTJA-2Fpl1Lv2sDsBtArrrR-2BwUP6-2Bxb0MAHoHFsUkGIYR5DOkoBQb28UdleEZ-2B3Uk6A6MMCzInkFmMqnPq484-2BDb3c6bwnm0s-2FUaDw-2BekvrCsnUn2xhMoyvhrhuUQeDF3y7NRByOvKpNESHf8ULLtB57F21ec740OfrCDcz9oHO53ZxcBCFEdZwnf5O315iScOQ2L-2BhPEEwG0eoj3o3-2BHmASYoIy5JPAO9h2dlUBkgx9XztmWCAqI7b0UP7587tt4pSedGfi5TxQ3G3zOsAxtquf889xOf0dzpQ-3D-3DP1Oy_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKF8OkF6Py6NdWUvTcvhyRGBEr1tuVNrJViLmPwX26aL2XMSSVuc73BkEhskUF1gGz-2F-2B7VayONGAG4DVjXod9KB38ld828vi0zsjslWJuqBFSc2H7WhVMYRIHFZq4YV-2FmJpBOhVPxk6A3HTSmsDd0Bm55umtl3d0w2FIhL3IpRoUjzciRf1-2FAba0qglv9QftW81VmbJnTm2X4Lw-2Bg9d0V8T8Ee5aAL70r9oaRJ3GwFqVpQ-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>this link</u></strong></a></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>House Concerts:</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>I'll be booking a few house concerts around New England this summer & fall & would love to play for you! If you're a first time host that's no problem - I can walk you through it & also show up at your place with my small sound system. If you've got a living room, backyard, barn, church or clubhouse etc, we can do it. If you're interested, just email me at mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com or call/text me at 781-953-6177.</strong></span></p><ul><li>
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>This video is from a concert I did on the Blue Plate Radio Special in Knoxville, Tennessee back in April. The first song is one of my all-time favorite country songs, "I Never Go Around Mirrors" that was written by the great Lefty Frizzell. The second song is an unreleased original track that I'll be recording at some point in the future. </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzleFs9jFSg"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzleFs9jFSg</strong></span></a>
</li></ul><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="VzleFs9jFSg" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VzleFs9jFSg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>If you're interested in purchasing a copy of my book about The Highwaymen, you can do so at </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tj4gxtzPs2EQjaQh-2BrhW-2BoPJ2lQy8Lwq2M3p2dOXQ-2BYymB5aBAdVe2z-2B2pcq0buz-2F147yLCzaEZkDBV9xZO24R3wuGvvd4WXfaP58lqvAQqsm8XRSSBF8aq-2FrknVAgNc7HUzaz1mKhNoTcFM040aTZDyAzk-2Bcms7Mbn8m8qUAqkPXRpiTgDK8CjQVp-2F4Giu6DcOr696ef86xNCJpyQ2DERazNzPEudRI90VWvKFi2edQi-2FmLTolAqKIE3k77iYvJFucMLt_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKF8OkF6Py6NdWUvTcvhyRGBEr1tuVNrJViLmPwX26aL2XMSSVuc73BkEhskUF1gGz-2F-2B7VayONGAG4DVjXod9KB38ld828vi0zsjslWJuqBFSTMytgF3gibrApPdDtEXF-2FuhXshU2AYqzP-2FsxfYCLskk6aUHk0mBxIhAvN2qLbU-2FViOZgsEPi65q0TbPOOx74tuZ-2F-2FD7jAbUTHNW1qSLBsgUFGAXZcIUMdDBxz3FZ3BH4w-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong><u>this link</u></strong></span></a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>. You can also stream/download The Highwaymen album at </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tj4gxtzPs2EQjaQh-2BrhW-2BoPJ2lQy8Lwq2M3p2dOXQ-2BYylSDxhnypUNmaFS0J2FEBfm-2BLiAt05hqpnv7SvO8oivLrxZRowP3bFuO8DpYCC8vZBXTXANHVldLEgoQNG0CVRfzWre_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKF8OkF6Py6NdWUvTcvhyRGBEr1tuVNrJViLmPwX26aL2XMSSVuc73BkEhskUF1gGz-2F-2B7VayONGAG4DVjXod9KB38ld828vi0zsjslWJuqBFSYxP-2Byl1LNDejrtNZBevIxMgbPpeh-2ByHP08tSqW-2BtNgVPfqYTOGSVNYu5XXI-2BhibWU-2FuqhSW9jGYoZEVKRU-2FJFBixti0Yjb5rnC2UFCdZ0ZICDoZRYnJpsFekVfw5ZnWUw-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong><u>https://mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com/</u></strong></span></a></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>Below are upcoming gigs. Most are free. There's more detail on the Concerts page for each one of them.</strong></span></p><div class="yiv3352233829gmail_default" style="outline:none !important;">
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font><span><strong>May 24th (Wed) Lexington 7pm (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font><span><strong>May 25th (Thurs.) Billerica Library 7pm (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font><span><strong>May 27th (Sat.) Plympton 11:30am (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font><span><strong>May 31st (Wed.) Monson Library 6pm (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font><span><strong>June 1st (Thurs.) Six Strings Foxboro 6-9 (classic country music all night)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font><span><strong>June 3rd (Sat.) New Bedford Library 3pm (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font><span><strong>June 6th (Tues) - Shrewsbury Library 7pm (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font><span><strong>June 7th (Wed.) Middleton 11:30am (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font><span><strong>June 7th (Wed.) Malden 7-8 (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font><span><strong>June 8th (Thurs.) Six Strings Foxboro 6-9 Originals/covers all night</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font><span><strong>June 10th Sat.) Westfield 1pm (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span><strong>June 10th (Sat.) Anna’s Harborside 7-10 originals/covers all night</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span><strong>June 14th (Wed.) Seekonk Senior Center 1pm (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span><strong>June 14th (Wed.) Braintree Library 7pm (The Highwaymen)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span><strong>June 15th (Thurs.) Medford Brewing Company (7-9)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span><strong>June 16th (Fri.) Waco Brothers at City Winery (full band show doing originals)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span><strong>June 17th (Sat.) Knickerbocker Westerly, RI solo originals opening for Christine Ohlman</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span><strong>June 20th (Tues.) Blackstone Library at 6:30 (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span><strong>June 22nd (Thurs.) Sutton 7pm (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span><strong>June 24th (Sat.) Bolyston 4pm (Johnny Cash) </strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span><strong>June 26th (Mon.) Wareham Library (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span><strong>June 27th (Tues.) Holliston 6:30 to 8pm (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span><strong>June 28th (Wed.) - South Hadley Library 6pm (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span><strong>June 29th (Thurs.) Mansfield Library (Johnny Cash)</strong></span></font></span></p>
</div><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>Thanks for your support and please don't hesitate to email if you have a question about a concert etc .</strong></span></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/71965452023-04-25T11:15:17-04:002023-05-01T11:03:25-04:00May 2023 Update<p>I had a really wonderful run through Tennessee last week. I got to perform on NBC's television show Today in Nashville, perform on Knoxville's long-running country music radio program The Blue Plate Special and play to a big and enthusiastic crowd at City Winery in Music City. Have a VERY busy May ahead.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/198686/5f12903edde1e0e3aa9c52f73627c5e105a32a85/original/blue-plate-special-2023.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>I was promoting The Highwaymen when I went on Today in Nashville. You aren't allowed to perform cover songs on television unless those songs are older than one hundred years old (which means that are part of the public domain). I did one original song but also did this song called "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" which was a Christian hymn written in 1907. It predates country music but was made famous by the Carter Family, Johnny Cash and a slew of other artists. Each year, when new members are inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame, all the members that are present at the ceremony sing the song together. You can watch me perform it by checking out this link <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.wsmv.com/video/2023/04/18/matt-york-performs-will-circle-be-unbroken/" data-link-type="url">https://www.wsmv.com/ video/2023/04/18/matt-york- performs-will-circle-be- unbroken/</a></p><p>Willie's 90th birthday is this Saturday and I'll be performing at the Newport Playhouse in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island doing Willie's songs all night long. You can learn more and/or buy tickets at<a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tj7ChAflgRHT620prIPPU75mU3PkaU64M-2Fg8092XbKfFjQ3secKRGUZql7lbg4TKBQ0ohqAMEbpZBTj7QukC0cOOwWpcHnUeEmZLx2nerijwo-3DlkKH_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKG93JvUPzhssna-2FdOG8ckJnawJt-2Bx2euazVBo8kCLkEVA8L7jLvkc8puZE1q7sdMqy8blJwBxsebZS90uRWQmBNlU-2F6fx7T-2FlKBvpEv7or3C-2B09-2B26N1-2FVFEugLc13okA4egzk-2BCeD6MBOYJVU3YsQI2b1Kcf7zKSU2g3NXlx6QQ6tsCVB-2FNhlC0TKq387bdcLcWcAZBboTtonV7HAm0SZyscOQq7T68OqgEbyu45LyN-2Bddh3HPW1mePkNs8v1FZYA-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u> https://www.newportplayhouse.com/</u></a></p><p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/198686/bea6089836e510b4bc76b6ff923484efc2deddd1/original/willie-nelson.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p><p>While I was in Nashville, I went to the Willie Nelson Museum and General Store, where they now are selling my book about The Highwaymen. If you're ever in Nashville, pop in and check it out. It only costs seven bucks to enter the museum and it's got some great stuff. The original owners of the place were a husband and wife that were close friends of Willie's and they've accrued some wonderful stuff there. You can learn more about the museum at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tj7ChAflgRHT620prIPPU75mU3PkaU64M-2Fg8092XbKfFiizd018guU1UTPG1v9yjYvHXoWnUcstvIdOEEEiFvC9PhbaKpHt35rK8ktxilEH5g-3DF5DB_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKG93JvUPzhssna-2FdOG8ckJnawJt-2Bx2euazVBo8kCLkEVA8L7jLvkc8puZE1q7sdMqy8blJwBxsebZS90uRWQmBNlU-2F6fx7T-2FlKBvpEv7or3C-2F5JxjLCLX0lQTI0VAiNhDXdS67uLgwy2-2FuuT7K-2BvKUuGi55eCMBJVZSkDGah3Y50KmLGnP4sIeXRemcTUF33vJ4Ak6dIuC33-2BhFoXdVyJnYtn75OxX4WKAzkRaznI-2F5dSowESZ13bRYREAFSYhRn1M-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>http://willienelsonmuseum.com/</u></a></p><p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/198686/7fb01855618b838088c37245a494085f1d0d7e61/original/willie-museum.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Y-oO2vqsxlE" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y-oO2vqsxlE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>Watch the video above for more info on May and a clip of a Johnny Cash tune. The specifics on May dates can be found over at<a class="no-pjax" href="www.mattyorksongsandstories.com" data-link-type="url"> www.mattyorksongsandstories.com</a>. </p><p>I'll be performing at City Winery in Boston in June w/ a full band and I'll be doing the Highwaymen at the Bull Run in Shirley this summer. I'll send out more info on those dates as they draw closer.</p><p><strong>April/May gigs:</strong></p><div class="yiv3689129650gmail_default" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;outline:none !important;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">
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<p><span>April 29th (Sat.) 10:30 a.m. Lunenburg Library (celebrating Willie's birthday)</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>April 29th (Sat.) Willie's 90 Birthday Concert Newport Playhouse</span></font></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>April 30th (Sun.) </span></font><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tj7ChAflgRHT620prIPPU75mU3PkaU64M-2Fg8092XbKfFhZKyXD8a6f2oQYHsPNoxQP2qzBObB3wdb6ncy9dalE8-2Bh-2F9VxvkV0j81pO5WxMB8Gt7nQSVWaPnq757dlWOXijy_3E_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKG93JvUPzhssna-2FdOG8ckJnawJt-2Bx2euazVBo8kCLkEVA8L7jLvkc8puZE1q7sdMqy8blJwBxsebZS90uRWQmBNlU-2F6fx7T-2FlKBvpEv7or3C3VM9O0vv-2F9jlCQPAPd2FxKKvYs022lvrYtcSWYMyzFFPYLrFqLONSUK3nq-2B8N9LGzqFfvW7nRx8zifHWkNo7VomQzwLYQW0Ad6XtcQfnCtsKCqlxxJ5dgxUT2kiXrz5QZ1JCHUJgN7ZhZGLzm9nQNU-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span><u>Salisbury Art Stroll </u></span></font></a><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>1:30 - 3:00 The Highwaymen</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 2nd (Tues.) East Bridgewater Library 6:30 Johnny Cash</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 6th (Sat.) Milford Library 1pm The Highwaymen</span></font></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 6th (Sat.) in Berlin (MA) Old Town Hall 6pm Johnny Cash</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 9th (Tues.) Lakeville Library - 6:30 to 8:00 Highwaymen</span></font></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 10th (Wed.) Townsend Library 6:30pm Johnny Cash</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 11th (Thurs.) Walpole COA 1pm History of Country Music</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 11th (Thurs.) Rutland Library 7pm Johnny Cash</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 12th (Fri) at 1pm Waltham COA Johnny Cash</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 13 (Sat.) 2pm Mashpee Library Highwaymen</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 17th (Wed.) Burlington COA 1pm Johnny Cash</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 17th (Wed.) Clinton Library 6:30 Johnny Cash</span></font></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 18th (Thurs.) Hanson Library 6:30 Johnny Cash</span></font></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 20th (Sat.) Belmont Library (not LCC) 3pm Johnny Cash</span></font></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 22nd (Mon.) Methuen COA 1pm Johnny Cash</span></font></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 23rd (Tues) Ludlow Library Outdoors 6pm Johnny Cash</span></font></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 24th (Wed.) Brookline COA 1pm The Highwaymen</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 24th (Wed) Lexington Cary Library Johnny Cash</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 25th (Thurs.) Billerica Library 7pm Johnny Cash</span></font></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 27th (Sat.) Plympton 11:30am Johnny Cash</span></font></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span>May 31st (Wed.) Monson Library 6pm Johnny Cash</span></font></span></p>
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<div style="outline:none !important;">Thanks for your support and Happy Birthday Willie!</div>
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</div><p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/71817172023-03-31T06:16:19-04:002023-04-04T07:52:15-04:00April 2023 Update<p> </p><p><span class="text-big">If you are looking for Songs & Stories - The Highwaymen/Johnny Cash info/dates, please head over to </span><a class="no-pjax" href="www.mattyorksongandstories.com" data-link-type="url"><span class="text-big">www.mattyorksongandstories.com</span></a><span class="text-big">. Thanks!</span></p><p><span class="text-big">Hi folks,</span></p><p><span class="text-big">I made a three minute video that talks about some of April's upcoming highlights that you can watch if you'd like, just click on the video below. You'll notice almost everything this month is Songs and Stories stuff, not much original stuff, but that'll be changing in the months ahead. </span></p><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="HmmodNuofvw" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HmmodNuofvw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p><span class="text-big">This past Saturday, I was featured on Ocean State Sessions on Rhode Island's PBS affiliate. It includes an interview and three songs (including two new songs that I've yet to record in the studio), you can watch it at </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://watch.ripbs.org/video/evening-sky-matt-york-vgcfbd/?fbclid=IwAR3mJc9bu6NYP8YyLavkDK9hu1KBh_4kbT1QRhUGqctKgLKECvdZAWtWJVE" data-link-type="url" contents="this link" data-cke-saved-href="https://watch.ripbs.org/show/ocean-state-sessions/#:~:text=Ocean%20State%20Sessions%2C%20a%20Rhode,behind%20the%20pieces%20they%20perform."><span class="text-big"><u>this link</u></span></a><a data-link-type="url" contents="this link" data-cke-saved-href="https://watch.ripbs.org/show/ocean-state-sessions/#:~:text=Ocean%20State%20Sessions%2C%20a%20Rhode,behind%20the%20pieces%20they%20perform."><span class="text-big"><u>.</u> </span></a><span class="text-big">The show was taped last summer at the beautiful Narrows Center in Fall River, MA, one of the best sounding rooms I've ever performed in.</span></p><p><span class="text-big">A bunch of gigs coming up. A few highlights:</span></p><p><span class="text-big">April 21st (Friday) - City Winery Nashville. This is an early show (7:30) at a great venue for only $15. It's a big opportunity for me, so if you live down in that area or know folks that will be down there that week, please let them know. I'm excited to perform there, but am also hoping I'm not the only one there : ) Advance tickets and more info can be found at </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.citywinery.com/nashville/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=NSHLFT-Matt-York-4-21-23-730PM&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=" data-link-type="url" contents="this link." data-cke-saved-href="https://www.citywinery.com/nashville/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=NSHLFT-Matt-York-4-21-23-730PM&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id="><span class="text-big"><u>this link</u>.</span></a><a data-link-type="url" contents="this link." data-cke-saved-href="https://www.citywinery.com/nashville/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=NSHLFT-Matt-York-4-21-23-730PM&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id="><span class="text-big"> </span></a></p><p><span class="text-big">April 29th (Saturday) - Newport Playhouse, Newport, Rhode Island. It's Willie Nelson's 90th birthday and I'll be celebrating by doing songs and stories solely focused on Willie, at a great listening room in beautiful Newport, R.I. Tickets can be purchased at <u>https://www.newportplayhouse.com/</u></span></p><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="HNV-YDMvyH0" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HNV-YDMvyH0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p> </p><p><span class="text-big">Other stuff:</span></p><p><span class="text-big">Upcoming gigs:</span></p><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#000000;"><span>April 2nd (Sun.) Groton (MA) Library at 2:30 Highwaymen</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#000000;"><span>April 6th (Thurs.) Avon COA 6pm Johnny Cash</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#000000;"><span>April 7th (Friday) Wellfleet Public Library 5pm Johnny Cash</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#000000;"><span>April 11th (Tues.) Jenks Center 11:00 am Johnny Cash</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#000000;"><span>April 12th (Wed.) Boxborough Comm. Ctr. 1:30 Johnny Cash </span></span></p><p><span class="text-big">April 13th (Thurs.) Paxton COA 11am Highwaymen</span></p><p><span class="text-big">April 13th (Thurs.) Reuben Hoar Library Littleton, MA 7pm</span></p><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#000000;"><span>April 14th (Friday) Lynn COA 10am Johnny Cash</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#150d01;"><span>April 18th (Tues.) NBC's Today in Nashville (in studio performance AM)</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big">April 20th ((Thurs.) Blue Plate Special Radio Program, Knoxville, TN 12pm CST (</span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://wdvx.com/program/blue-plate-special/" data-link-type="url" contents="listen live here" data-cke-saved-href="https://wdvx.com/program/blue-plate-special/"><span class="text-big">listen live here</span></a><span class="text-big">)</span></p><p><span class="text-big">April 20th (Thursday) Blount County Library in Maryville, TN</span></p><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#150d01;"><span>April 21st City Winery Nashville (Highwaymen)</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#150d01;"><span>April 25th (Tues) - 1pm Scituate COA - History of Country Music</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>April 27th (Thurs.) Freetown COA - Johnny Cash</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big">April 29th (Sat.) Willie Nelson - Songs and Stories 10:30 am Lunenburg Library</span></p><p><span class="text-big">April 29th (Sat.) Willie Nelson - Songs and Stories Newport Playhouse</span></p><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#222222;"><span>April 30th (Sun.) Salisbury Art Stroll (Not sure on my set time, but visit </span></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://fairygnomewalk.weebly.com/" data-link-type="url" contents="this link" data-cke-saved-href="https://fairygnomewalk.weebly.com/"><span class="text-big" style="color:#222222;"><span>this link</span></span></a><span class="text-big" style="color:#222222;"><span> for more information.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><font face="Arial"><span>As always, if you know of a place you think I should play or just want to drop me a line, please don't hesitate to email me at mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com. If you're on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, you can follow me at @mattyorkboston</span></font></span></p><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#222222;"><span> </span></span></p><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#222222;"><span> </span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/71680932023-03-09T09:24:14-05:002023-03-09T09:25:38-05:00March 2023 Update<p>Nice preview of my March 10th concert in Plainville in the Sun Chronicle. </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.thesunchronicle.com/communities/along-the-way-highwaymen-tribute-in-plainville/article_ad764767-6d9b-5771-b9a8-8e422f959d55.html" data-link-type="url">https://www.thesunchronicle.com/communities/along-the-way-highwaymen-tribute-in-plainville/article_ad764767-6d9b-5771-b9a8-8e422f959d55.html</a></p><figure class="table"><table style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" align="left">
<p>Hello folks,</p>
<p>I have several Songs and Stories concerts coming up. Below is a list. If there are any questions, please just let me know. I've started doing a lot of Johnny Cash concerts and they've been going really well. </p><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="MVSy9YlyThA" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MVSy9YlyThA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>Here's a video of me doing Johnny Cash's "Guess Things Happen That Way". <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjutgYQrBghBMdadKmbOkUhdwJaZWumC8vakkdvy25Jp4qRho8Zfts9A4RWuWjukY5LJvbz9lGTGQIbm00aD5QKrot1bwsiJ0kufVaLZNGbpk-3Dymn1_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKEq9RXDE-2FyUWGAAl5FJWbLIGqg3e1IPdteARbWi9o4SDN5obbothRi3q-2FWmZhNXKBWvbXN-2BSgfqJ-2B8Lm9uqg6Nndf4K6Ix-2FNAWy0iJH-2BX3LcVE2vCrrY28bsW4VVyC75Rhb0fBTjiM-2BU0-2F4L080mRWYukrSzWP7tw5k4GF8DVdeTNJPGjaSKuQzoFtjRU1tjHepLb6zNPHaAHhL-2B6X5uwrOO0gkA7Dev5TAksQVMLToew-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>https://youtu.be/MVSy9YlyThA</u></a></p>
<p><strong>Upcoming Concerts:</strong></p>
<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjutgYQrBghBMdadKmbOkUhdwJaZWumC8vakkdvy25Jp6lA8fgSE-2BG92eEf5QNsog-2BMK94lQuzysEBg93o28-2B640fgmE0r4wJGmdEoll4Ifcc-3DmHYs_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKEq9RXDE-2FyUWGAAl5FJWbLIGqg3e1IPdteARbWi9o4SDN5obbothRi3q-2FWmZhNXKBWvbXN-2BSgfqJ-2B8Lm9uqg6Nndf4K6Ix-2FNAWy0iJH-2BX3LcYrh0o-2Bqlpv2lzI-2FCP92Twv5Lcy-2FwwkXfufOiga-2FrsXf3zy0DRXlSB9XyvItyzDA7CJ1v1r0OhW0MWggKiqk2fgXSPP9T7dF38J6aY7l0Ug6p1tjCvgpVWn6Z4quZXXa-2Bg-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span><u>March 10th (Fri.) Grafton Library 7pm</u></span></span></a> (Johnny Cash)</p>
<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjutgYQrBghBMdadKmbOkUhdwJaZWumC8vakkdvy25Jp4C9TkflIcu58UWRCsCpLV4PbJckrk4H-2BncCan8qo1GMZlQKE1JX5KSnfkwLYnUvem7l082Q7hXUoLv30A1lchdX5gT_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKEq9RXDE-2FyUWGAAl5FJWbLIGqg3e1IPdteARbWi9o4SDN5obbothRi3q-2FWmZhNXKBWvbXN-2BSgfqJ-2B8Lm9uqg6Nndf4K6Ix-2FNAWy0iJH-2BX3LcScmuoBd6ZcgXbuZx0sMpVZt23cjG97DyXpb4J3D64D-2B4HClbtSfMYrpuctaq08cI9v-2FhTzGiiHk416iTpeFsNgga-2FRYQyKMYDLyMiqEDCg2pKdcJByLguvhFkyui8YOvA-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:rgb(21,13,1);"><span><u>March 11th (Sat.) Plainville Library 1pm (Highwaymen)</u></span></span></a></p>
<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjutgYQrBghBMdadKmbOkUhdwJaZWumC8vakkdvy25Jp7kbY9VZdnRMubtAJPbRrYJ-2F3YogPOrv2wouWjiaWx7zcbr6GHRZ6LRlhO8UhFSabN63tEWW6xT0ZotlT-2BeQFiVcFFklIIEVOqKL3YWUNRTreZ3GHo7CZORWwdetgO3pw-2FYn-2BU-2FnOhcoMr-2FKtTwZme450Iz_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKEq9RXDE-2FyUWGAAl5FJWbLIGqg3e1IPdteARbWi9o4SDN5obbothRi3q-2FWmZhNXKBWvbXN-2BSgfqJ-2B8Lm9uqg6Nndf4K6Ix-2FNAWy0iJH-2BX3LcbpkrV8w928gheN0rBrc7NFkGyM2FGMUBcT5ylByXRw7UGwYe9weJ4Uo69-2BjAGJvraQDIivgMj4HYYE-2BXuwZxSXGepugBOfjRtMnWWEMbcTwF6p-2BA0QK5lWzVp3-2BaJzkwA-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span><u>March 18th (Sat.) West Springfield (Johnny Cash)</u></span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span>March 23rd (Thurs.) Natick COA 2pm (Johnny Cash)</span></span></p>
<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjutgYQrBghBMdadKmbOkUhdwJaZWumC8vakkdvy25Jp4C9TkflIcu58UWRCsCpLV4g-2Bh4d4uwUDISRKjAzHsLhyl3ZTWjHfaEr6xJXkpx6Ks-3DUXnl_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKEq9RXDE-2FyUWGAAl5FJWbLIGqg3e1IPdteARbWi9o4SDN5obbothRi3q-2FWmZhNXKBWvbXN-2BSgfqJ-2B8Lm9uqg6Nndf4K6Ix-2FNAWy0iJH-2BX3LcXlOSkQkQRYqD920kHkOM7UAtTijuUfaC4xhrre1N55iSBtPhfCOp2v8u3htFvWIXbLYMczIMCAqGqD2k8otXoGRpyCwhxcyHoUm9-2FK2H6BbviSkzU8q85IQoTkhwP-2BTHA-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span><u>March 27th (Monday) Agawam Library 6:30</u></span></span></a> (Johnny Cash)</p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span>April 2nd (Sun.) Groton Library 2:30 (Highwaymen)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span>April 5th (Wed) Carver Library 1pm (Johnny Cash)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span>April 6th Thurs.) Avon COA (Johnny Cash)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span>April 7th (Fri.) Wellfleet Library 5pm (Highwaymen)</span></span></p>
<p>April 21st (Friday): I'll be traveling to Music City to perform at one of Nashville's premiere concert venues, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjutgYQrBghBMdadKmbOkUhdwJaZWumC8vakkdvy25Jp6J6zgnENzVf89mkrd7Fp9RIOdJodkgXdN2yTOm86CrKxhD42honBFeqMKT5X3MEfuP4PH6G5j4JBqNV-2B-2FIiK1YePvTpmgpr0Ahbe-2BjQfpGfv2pOszG9Ng-2BzRoHpr86Sef7HTLkZC-2FxDrM7xQVYR9CxBG582iW2qEXBcTviRoKvfY17g0zxofc-2Bxb3SkHNT1bHItDjZQOIdS0Th7WBaBNkXtCb3OR0BWRzZhRf-2BsvzI3eTGoT4Og9LtlS47O9D0wBUA2pOflH8JGOgo1WwcTXUYqquPR2JI9dWaHlYYlOdQ4669I3vG1EyRi6TUDpGAo2ml2g0WV8mRRymmjVbcY-2FvuxzMVM74fR3IW19Yd-2BqS-2B3BtNEbtykuS41yAn-2Fi3MCMm8t7XskKdNRKH00lV6XwFbKzy0XBfw-2FQGwdOGDDeakWgieOaeVaf3CneyMtPo-2FrjoKdKFeFtud2V-2F-2BnyEwm9C9NCFqvZ0KltURht4emr-2BATUdedwMLgvZCMitRJ438F5YXu0pc3bTp4x-2BHOJSDDHgitDgmnz7mjuIibPXM18uEoDMbjonw2nhq9iCpohBJCcWh2Gb5QZmxmLMuhQedgSzEOocb7lV2koRiLmkGaFdPPS7cJ7u6rQP6Y3osNfLmibR7kr1VFUTeTTH7JGtWzxplY0KNlIasL9bedmohv5ZXMwwze20vNOsKWDEhHNLs8N8wDvLo302ePj01sAOdmamK6mIQ11RkoMuJsOZCy5adUMXAtRzIlyG71sXKb0Cg2PAlVSyCu-2FVe1w-2FPzwj2ky3rlNE6cWC6CCVDG-2Fjcn-2FNGca3-2BcPGZyiEBRL79WYdIcQ-2BjmmweVxzHWvs7PnSvOmXx6qfni-2BLzR9DvPs6NSriqr-2FBIW589Cj8Xl0BgmpXkF-2F3nYO-2FhsmPt15Nh7PwKFnJN1UP62nzNRdI0UQMpueBenFw-2BGepkP-2F9bt6BOlQJdwjP0FSltMQxjxNoJbzEqrMSKxbJHDKU6-2BGYpuMm5YGyw3mqm7Cg35LsbCC3AbVHNtGK3nWt16UBrXNWTQJjay8Adt5075LJkq-2FEnOh3pGsvQA-2FEdkd-2BzmwQ9PnlsqsZP5io2ecYLi4QkEn6cqtHW8sHLpxOBwEaE1IgMYm3xCAIvxio7JJ-2FwICFvMqADT-2FmWX91hv8HkZ-2FWm6Xkpx5xlM5UTf7q__9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKEq9RXDE-2FyUWGAAl5FJWbLIGqg3e1IPdteARbWi9o4SDN5obbothRi3q-2FWmZhNXKBWvbXN-2BSgfqJ-2B8Lm9uqg6Nndf4K6Ix-2FNAWy0iJH-2BX3Lce-2ByTIe6aYNTN3OuwVp9yk7deSXVjpY9LO1O3sLP1F1uBOL8zH0jCPXEs2pXDX5FqQGVIr0CJaXQXSADTLH5Hlwx1nAVuuwa6egEPqr5kvJbGN-2F888fBANpRJrm6MHDMFA-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>The City Winery</u></a>. I'll be doing the songs of The Highwaymen. Advance tickets are only $15 and can be purchased at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjutgYQrBghBMdadKmbOkUhdwJaZWumC8vakkdvy25Jp6J6zgnENzVf89mkrd7Fp9RIOdJodkgXdN2yTOm86CrKxhD42honBFeqMKT5X3MEfuP4PH6G5j4JBqNV-2B-2FIiK1YePvTpmgpr0Ahbe-2BjQfpGfv2pOszG9Ng-2BzRoHpr86Sef7HTLkZC-2FxDrM7xQVYR9CxBG582iW2qEXBcTviRoKvfY17g0zxofc-2Bxb3SkHNT1bHItDjZQOIdS0Th7WBaBNkXtCb3OR0BWRzZhRf-2BsvzI3eTGoT4Og9LtlS47O9D0wBUA2pOflH8JGOgo1WwcTXUYhBIgN6f-2BhjFukkp3MjIGN9YtR8iCB8AMXyVsk2lyN1mtsEhDtqXIJ7TY3UWTYfdqlCgOmdc5P4YpZAHkIo-2BcayUq9YbA7JEuXZlF7lxe0ZEprrkY0Sw2bn2Y3iEgeW1yoeXVkc-2FtK8IQA-2B8XgrtinrfpCrTAA-2Fbb-2BrpEUdS0Jtt-2BXvAirnGhEHv5OODYoCUcsV-2FOLrZyVCD0ixGhkU43zYUNcReiqcYMcVdWrnrsHZwjz-2BvG5S-2B4KH3spFwhvjzySbo3RJz1X0hWB87WujB8l34Ec6L7767kaWj51FTlvdigaTtYt-2FvJw2kuAIUz-2F2kvJz7Mz2XFX62PurxQpUIoH0sM4fOXPVD2TKaJEJF1hiQPDXQ5DX5CUVonX-2FYspe4dV-2BGiizcWAXeWv-2FI0g1t2N4WBn4ua4bvQAMZkW5WrQggqPIhW6ijjo8oDyibcV33I9YfRhCw0oTlD-2BUgbCAiR-2FD-2FAqogZIjXLWGWqKcPY1vrEqeL1emqi-2BZTpVqd0oew9BcuTS42MZDQYLkFTidcv0c4jAzNBL2QrauJ0-2Bf-2BSmHAgIryI0rhXCXAO-2BfrVeJrFM8Hdq86Ciun9QqNBhmxDE-2FhFcNaedimYNovvBW9iq4BrDhJoxcFNzxFIf7NO-2BK08QtKs8Kd1ElXMYF5W4b-2BSgOSvIs3oQxZ4tAsFRzo-2FREnx2pDrp-2BO2rM0I0kRYw-2BAgFl3-2BHJYrCR-2FeImqFxHJ9YThxK6NOJdfEsdBYHDUsdq5BWrXnNtJODMiQ1EOOJ6-2B3X4Msf26wKdqTjvzPls5hS0Ckbi8DEX3LCXrDlGONOM8vqpIOi6o9pR-2B5uCSxX3BSgZyCyIspqK9iAiFjISq17hWZANitzidSoajjQnTQSQbSZBlTZim-2B3tQyeQfM1Pb8gsvVSkeVGItqd7NkTheYEiZGf9XHptxN1ZEVXVLWzxccgEHTr0pveqa7cDVWV078tFt8aWbQbomMnz8YyqF33WRtSfzQnEuNDRoTI-2FGDRJvcORKrDrqsYjDRxrs-2FTzfuQbdG2UsR-2BManzb7rIr4cNNO-2FaLFH4YpU2SyYCeXa-2Fxz63CtFa-2F0Flajxox8M3xz7KA-2B9H1A4DzPgWfCN82MXiBpBKGlNzAkSlauv22ve0K3pXvT7DZ1GZgRv16a0merx1N5PbWooDRl-2FPEQx1Y0X8bOkYeyq4hOjEFJv-2Bvr6WNIOU5oZrpzx4PWpOT3g3onWGiKFc-2BU0BO60XqcBkA-2Fo4GMts0d91Yv1cZG080kTmk6-2F6cV4nFQW0GnYj5jJzRSzLbVXpnuMtvcP-2FOD1tikxnA-3D-3DOVoU_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKEq9RXDE-2FyUWGAAl5FJWbLIGqg3e1IPdteARbWi9o4SDN5obbothRi3q-2FWmZhNXKBWvbXN-2BSgfqJ-2B8Lm9uqg6Nndf4K6Ix-2FNAWy0iJH-2BX3LcWxknN7gGDEnYPhFS1Z8boZD2HjAOIOYfD3XZb-2B3-2FqNrdBFWw6kXUXUnzMtbnHBQOKhKMqEfvLu52KSOBMe-2BSIPDLII0kBzVBH4lBALZK5GCVUaaVFdeGlxk6AwZ-2FZM64w-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>this link</u></a>. I'm really excited to have the opportunity to perform here. If you're in the Nashville area I hope you can join us. If you know some folks that live down there that might be interested, please let them know.</p>
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<p>April 29th (Sat.): I'll be doing a tribute to Willie Nelson in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island. April 29th is Willie's 90th birthday. I'll be performing at the awesome <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjutgYQrBghBMdadKmbOkUhdwJaZWumC8vakkdvy25Jp6J6zgnENzVf89mkrd7Fp9RIOdJodkgXdN2yTOm86CrKxhD42honBFeqMKT5X3MEfuP4PH6G5j4JBqNV-2B-2FIiK1YePvTpmgpr0Ahbe-2BjQfpGfv2pOszG9Ng-2BzRoHpr86Sef7HTLkZC-2FxDrM7xQVYR9CxBG582iW2qEXBcTviRoKvfY17g0zxofc-2Bxb3SkHNT1bHItDjZQOIdS0Th7WBaBNkXtCb3OR0BWRzZhRf-2BsvzI3eTGoT4Og9LtlS47O9D0wBUA2pOflH8JGOgo1WwcTXUYhBIgN6f-2BhjFukkp3MjIGNwLAN9FVr3WuNj4kcQxzEQ-2BuXfpG7j9th-2Fnk1O7-2F54RjUtpFeAX8gh9FaBBGjeO5KiC-2FM2ZMQieFl1yR8jhZPcXijqH3NM2Y-2B4lmDDPjKDprdjgaQXWL8wWf2TRlbWBo8GarbV5MV12c1HSTa-2BS2N4SOoak5lvgGiqXPl4Hkuvz9MF-2BNlksVy-2Foap5NQH4CYdEQuFX5mS13qYy-2BVK3VqUTsmz38hEMgc5nF9Vnf0ysUgO-2F58dyU1dt8O-2BixJQEfJcZJG26EccE0dLk6WShd0DNFafunZ00G6tYYkB0B38Nbz9MpBnEXGYEC0vabuF422I1BmNmJTkNUJmR8l0AeswGhvCPCgfHvhxq6C2ehwmrMrl2ALshKnYIC-2BIErkwLPYtwnkMrv7-2FrnuQNa1djKXLdPhukAPtKHOs-2Fk8v0DgB6Q8tiba1Nhe7iHsAmld0ya4GA8-2FhLjRpOKfRfFZi-2BMWAK356LKjKj-2Fy7qCI2bqDRv2QJlKXMoivG21zQSJT6TUhwsJA1ny1lK2f-2FrN9-2B7ZNVnJ1cI71NPd-2BOofLYpqNnjPwR-2FYoszcL9iA1nzb2XaCuW4tD6RbDpgP5MzBaCot5QEpdWhu-2BBLy3NZ0HGa4iTSa78mLcD1EOSWWWt31LIIp60SMKCEpQcEnkHtqFx-2BhrfHwvKATOSEIuCJqU1pAqbZrItSEY0Clo4lhuRCwuUWDn1gh1fgpJOKi-2BHwIuNFdKK-2F-2BhWZhALwl7kiUOqP7mYnIyrDl9EmGwNp7BLGZUYteSffP8nEXoycPcfOdUcVKVuyk-3DlAEP_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKEq9RXDE-2FyUWGAAl5FJWbLIGqg3e1IPdteARbWi9o4SDN5obbothRi3q-2FWmZhNXKBWvbXN-2BSgfqJ-2B8Lm9uqg6Nndf4K6Ix-2FNAWy0iJH-2BX3LcYkV2-2BFspc5y37AiFgPK1iEioALh-2BvAfvKNb4cxvSgN27VyS20JxzbF-2FPJwD1y84vAeZcK65yTDSRXp5vCi7vJ-2FcTCaxpUUwzMTDWFokrLKf72657AhjHZGHZJihkdGOgA-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>Newport Playhouse and Cabaret</u></a>, doing a full set of Willie songs and Willie stories. He's my all-time favorite and I'll really excited about this one. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=Y4udKnivB88YSTK2Exzam8I3pLbY2NjkKrbCS-2BmP9WXsUuevYiPXp6SNRpBho1tjutgYQrBghBMdadKmbOkUhdwJaZWumC8vakkdvy25Jp6J6zgnENzVf89mkrd7Fp9RIOdJodkgXdN2yTOm86CrKxhD42honBFeqMKT5X3MEfuP4PH6G5j4JBqNV-2B-2FIiK1YePvTpmgpr0Ahbe-2BjQfpGfv2pOszG9Ng-2BzRoHpr86Sef7HTLkZC-2FxDrM7xQVYR9CxBG582iW2qEXBcTviRoKvfY17g0zxofc-2Bxb3SkHNT1bHItDjZQOIdS0Th7WBaBNkXtCb3OR0BWRzZhRf-2BsvzI3eTGoT4Og9LtlS47O9D0wBUA2pOflH8JGOgo1WwcTXUYKMiTxz9Q0melBErulbuG1YBDg-2BX0eFKOLJ2ZPAvn3QxDNIoqnaOLvE3wEllb41Ly71hDX88QVPpAKCbuXk4vO7L7pvhFquVbVuLpgkNynkEXme2Q-2FJBsO1wmwATp7KWf3wvRbZzUEA-2FSdXG2P4c4tvXFqTLUdxlvoprriJvKHTBVELXA7dvdzf659P-2BLPjLwJPLn99m8qb6wOY-2FAnPkrOJsPswLuGE9DkusZe7hpCJH9dfHQ-2BtEuIOzvHruVEsIpYaEE48m1D-2FcGoDBwhN3tGf7xdmyjG0wEAsDUnodXbF8Av31WggRFWwIkcqCPLlwpPSqM-2FNVwEspM30AT2aACJEQbmK6GhfpD35Fmrtm26-2F-2BcYKqPiwrG5oV4JGIKNuE2C0CXWxCe-2Bljp-2BUjlFo8s9z26tBi1UHeDwlxjcVrWqhoJAB9e3O2-2F2eW98FXjp-2FX1cHA-2FRPwr2u2fis0t8RtxMf1V-2FldVnI-2Fww2mtOODoFPRhhIQBCW3k8ltOOKW1YitPnnk59oSrmAm4SP1p6WBZ34xqoi88DxDsNMha3f9Tokm7Y9wB2dIpNc5vdlrPWH9pFRY-2Bz1dG79oprwE9p3cNCgiyA0-2Bked0zUSy69039b2ulRtJCdZJwAfdBpEkMQChcMdyeueD0unWaFtrMHsxvdCv-2BmJ-2Fsj7YpjEC2PWnwO9rWAyQsOwKrcjImFUQPkK-2FQnDvI4RDkAYm-2FSdBLmcpE5pic7yZebBK865IqhPBRMp-2FQ6sy478VI5C1ACpsFH5miZGQ3tnTHcHOh0cAmDtAR81idURTwJas5Z9BbfAiGNhqh7CLVoSr5Ft2TElWc6a-2FcUhUBFgvaMeeTfxx7lRjlbQ-3D-3Du8M5_9YP69bVZpLW56FW6LB3CSbNbTzLz4yeYfeobi8VASCo5oJCZDWpLX7WZq-2BTqpLsyf3YY3MEtjG41swAL7mPr3UfNNKifeo82o8Oxq2rIEKEq9RXDE-2FyUWGAAl5FJWbLIGqg3e1IPdteARbWi9o4SDN5obbothRi3q-2FWmZhNXKBWvbXN-2BSgfqJ-2B8Lm9uqg6Nndf4K6Ix-2FNAWy0iJH-2BX3LcdBfEylpz2Diqe1OpYmIzooEG2WE32-2FIyNZg9NdmjRbPM4FyY-2B9CXN2ue8eWRnRPDAO1emI-2FHz76Offa02-2BVYbGZh6rXdxZrjQrk7YDvr1XWIZkWQro4aULt8JbhUM-2BtSA-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>this link. </u></a></p>
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<p>Thanks for your support,</p>
<p>Matt York </p>
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</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/71487082023-02-04T12:17:52-05:002023-02-14T12:49:29-05:00February 2023 Update<p><span class="text-big">Hi folks, </span></p><p><span class="text-big">I had a quiet January playing only a handful of gigs. Things ramp up a bit in Feb/March and then it's back to full speed. </span></p><p><span class="text-big">A few highlights I wanted to share: </span></p><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/198686/bea6089836e510b4bc76b6ff923484efc2deddd1/original/willie-nelson.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p><p><span class="text-big">Saturday, April 29th will be Willie Nelson's 90th birthday. I'll be doing a Songs and Stories on just Willie at the Newport Playhouse in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island that evening. The Playhouse is a great venue to see a concert and I'm looking forward to it. Advanced tickets can be purchased here </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/34452/production/1151851?performanceId=11236044" data-link-type="url"><span class="text-big">https://ci.ovationtix.com/34452/production/1151851?performanceId=11236044</span></a></p><p><span class="text-big">Also in April, I'll be returning to Nashville to perform at City Winery there doing the Highwaymen. Advanced tickets for that can be found at </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://citywinery.com/nashville" data-link-type="url"><span class="text-big">https://citywinery.com/nashville</span></a><span class="text-big">. While I'm down there, I'll also be performing on NBC's Today in Nashville and also perform in Knoxville at the Blue Plate Special radio program. </span></p><p> </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/198686/df907af1488dcfe4c42bb578b5f33a985c9f2143/original/matt-york-04-21-2023-social.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><p><span class="text-big">Here's a version of Johnny Cash's great song "Unchained" Please consider subscribing to my YouTube channel. I plan on uploading some videos regularly while I have some downtime over the winter. </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="ZQU_z0UnLWM" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZQU_z0UnLWM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p> </p><p><span class="text-big">Month of February is the following: </span></p><p><span class="text-big">Upcoming Gigs: </span></p><p><span class="text-big">February 10th (Fri.) Fellowship Hall Westford 12pm - Johnny Cash - Songs & Stories </span></p><p><span class="text-big">February 11th (Sat.) Framingham Library (Costin Room) 1pm - The Highwaymen - Songs & Stories </span></p><p><span class="text-big">February 12th (Sun.) Chesterfield Community Center 2pm - Johnny Cash - Songs & Stories </span></p><p><span class="text-big">February 18th (Sat.) Aeronaut Canning Everett 8pm - The Highwaymen - Songs & Stories </span></p><p><span class="text-big">Feb. 25th (Sat.) Franklin Library time 2pm - The Highwaymen - Songs & Stories </span></p><p><span class="text-big">February 28th (Tues.) Lynn Senior Center 10:30 am - Johnny Cash - Songs & Stories </span></p><p><span class="text-big">Thanks, </span></p><p><span class="text-big">Matt York </span></p><p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/71320922023-01-03T16:24:45-05:002023-01-09T10:47:53-05:00January 2023 Update<p>Happy New Year everyone! </p>
<p>I hope everyone had a great holiday season. I had a few weeks off and have a quiet January ahead as well. However, things will be ramping right back up come February. </p>
<p>For those of you that joined my mailing list because of The Highwaymen - Songs and Stories, I'll be doing a slew of those concerts this year. I'm also doing a variation of it where I just do the songs/stories of Johnny Cash. I'll continue to do a bunch of gigs doing my own music as well. </p>
<p>People sometimes ask me how they can help independent musicians like me. A few things you can do that don't cost a penny but that can be really helpful. </p>
<p>Follow me on Facebook by clicking this link <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/songsandstoriesthehighwaymen&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/songsandstoriesthehighwaymen">https://www.facebook.com/songsandstoriesthehighwaymen </a></p>
<p>Follow me on YouTube - <a contents="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCacgvlQUUFGSirNsQkA8FTQ&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCacgvlQUUFGSirNsQkA8FTQ&nbsp;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCacgvlQUUFGSirNsQkA8FTQ </a></p>
<p>Tell a friend about an upcoming concert. If you know someone that might enjoy this thing I do, please let them know. </p>
<p>I was grateful to be included on the Top Albums of 2022 list for both the Patriot Ledger and Worcester Magazine. Click here for the Ledger article and here for the WoMag article. </p>
<p>This month's video is a song by the great songwriter Townes Van Zandt. Townes' most famous song was Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard's version of "Pancho and Lefty". However, he wrote a number of great songs. This is a song called "Waiting Around to Die". You can listen to my version of it at<a contents="&nbsp;https://youtu.be/N0e2ipUzy5M&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/N0e2ipUzy5M"> https://youtu.be/N0e2ipUzy5M </a></p>
<p>Upcoming Shows: </p>
<p>Most of my upcoming gigs are private concerts. However, here a few: </p>
<p>January 13th - Green Room 42 in NYC </p>
<p>February 11th (Sat.) Framingham Library at 1pm </p>
<p>February 12th (Sun.) Chesterfield Community Center at 2pm </p>
<p>February 18th (Sat.) Aeronaut Canning, Everett, MA 8pm </p>
<p>February 25th (Sat.) Franklin Public Library 2pm </p>
<p>If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me. </p>
<p>Best, </p>
<p>Matt York </p>
<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/71115802022-11-27T20:05:50-05:002022-12-09T06:07:57-05:00December 2022 Update<p>Hello, </p>
<p>By the end of December, I'll have performed about 180 concerts in 2022. I probably have never done more than a hundred concerts in a year previously. It's been a wild experience and something I'll always remember. I thank you for being a part of it. One of the things about being an independent musician, is the never-ending uncertainty from gig to gig. A month doesn't go by where I don't play a concert in a basement for only a handful of people and question what I'm doing. However, there have been many, many wonderful concerts and audiences mixed in and I feel incredibly fortunate to do this thing I do. So thank you! </p>
<p>November was a fun month. I played at City Winery in Boston, a beautiful listening room with an incredible sound system. It was definitely a highlight show. I'm not very busy in December. On December 14th, I'll pick out my nicest denim shirt and attend the Boston Music Awards as a 2022 "Country Music Artist" nominee. That should be fun. </p>
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<p>Thanks to Global Texan Chronicles for naming my song "Gently Used" one of their best songs of 2022. You read the write-up about it at <a contents="https://globaltexanchronicles.com/global-texan-chronicles-top-singles-2022/?fbclid=IwAR2aqU7oH2RwZLaxG8Xmqh3Zy3vtigVURLiF0WzmzNvc0B6J6QMU7AsxR4E" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://globaltexanchronicles.com/global-texan-chronicles-top-singles-2022/?fbclid=IwAR2aqU7oH2RwZLaxG8Xmqh3Zy3vtigVURLiF0WzmzNvc0B6J6QMU7AsxR4E">https://globaltexanchronicles.com/global-texan-chronicles-top-singles-2022/?fbclid=IwAR2aqU7oH2RwZLaxG8Xmqh3Zy3vtigVURLiF0WzmzNvc0B6J6QMU7AsxR4E</a></p>
<p>Worcester Magazine also named by album "Gently Used" of the best albums of 2022. You read more about that at <a contents="https://www.worcestermag.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/12/01/the-beat-goes-on-our-favorite-new-england-albums-of-2022/10434257002/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worcestermag.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/12/01/the-beat-goes-on-our-favorite-new-england-albums-of-2022/10434257002/">https://www.worcestermag.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/12/01/the-beat-goes-on-our-favorite-new-england-albums-of-2022/10434257002/</a></p>
<p>I'll also be doing a couple of non-Highwaymen gigs that I'm excited about. </p>
<p>Friday, December 9th I'll be opening for Nashville's excellent Florence Dore and her band at Askew in Providence. More info on that at <a contents="this link.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.askewprov.com/upcoming-events/2022/12/9/dec-9th-florence-dore-with-special-guest-matt-york-at-askew">this link</a></p>
<p>Saturday, December 10th I'll perform in my hometown of Foxboro, MA at the Orpheum Theater as part of their Jingle Bell Band Bash. More info on that at <a contents="this link&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mrpac.booktix.com/view/116/f0ea446230707de5/">this link</a></p>
<p>I head to Times Square in NYC on Friday, January 13th to do the Highwaymen at a cabaret there called Green Room 42. If you live in the NYC area or know someone that might be interested in attending, please let them know. I'm hopeful that I will get a good turnout. It's my first time in NYC since the pandemic and first time doing the Highwaymen there. For more info, visit <a contents="this link&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/show/details/yWgYlbr4vJQvD04nLPqB/1673654400000">this link</a></p>
<p>This video is of a song written by Leon Russell called "A Song for You". I've always loved Willie's version of it at the end of the Shotgun Willie album. I hope you enjoy my version of it. </p>
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<p>If you'd like to purchase a book or CD as a Christmas gift for someone, the book can be purchased at <a contents="&nbsp;this link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://app.thebookpatch.com/BookStore/the-highwaymen---songs-and-stories/fc3f2829-b9ff-43bb-a54a-5912b32cb248">this link</a>. If you'd like a CD (or both), you can email me and I can mail them out as well. The CD isn't available for purchase online unfortunately. You can listen/purchase MP3s of the album at<a contents="https://mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com/album/matt-york-sings-the-highwaymen&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com/album/matt-york-sings-the-highwaymen&nbsp;"> https://mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com/album/matt-york-sings-the-highwaymen </a></p>
<p>Thanks again for your support and Happy Holidays! </p>
<p>Matt York</p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/70932472022-11-01T16:44:19-04:002022-11-10T09:18:46-05:00November 2022 Update<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="content-area"> <tbody> <tr> <td id="header-graphic"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="content-area"> <tbody> <tr> <td id="header-graphic"> <p> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <p> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">Hello folks - First off, if you're looking for info on the Songs & Stories of The Highwaymen or Johnny Cash, the best place to find that info is <a contents="www.mattyorksongsandstories.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mattyorksongsandstories.com">www.mattyorksongsandstories.com</a>. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A few updates to report. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Had a busy October that took me to some beautiful spots across Massachusetts. I also ventured down south to Tennessee and performed in Nashville, Maryville and Knoxville. I really enjoyed my time down there. We had over 150 people show up at an indoor concert at the library in Maryville, which was amazing. I also had the opportunity to perform on the WDVX Blue Plate Radio Special in Knoxville, which has been hosting live country music artists for twenty-five years. Many of my country music heroes have performed there at one point or another, so it was a fun experience. Earlier in October, I traveled to Hampden, MA and performed for a great audience. The librarian in that town was kind enough to choose my book as the Book of the Month for their book club. I got to meet some people that read the book and they even auctioned off a basket of Highwaymen-related gifts. It was awesome. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My schedule will be slowing down a bit in November/December, but I have some concerts I'm really looking forward to coming up. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="City Winery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://citywinery.com/boston/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=boston-home-page&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=">City Winery</a> is one of the premiere live music venues in Boston (about a five minute walk from the North End). They also have locations in a few other cities across the U.S. On Sunday, November 20th, I'll be performing at the Boston location for a late matinee concert at 5pm. I'm really trying to get folks out to this one, so if you're able to come, please do so. Tickets are only $15 and can be purchased at <a contents="this link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://citywinery.com/boston/Online/seatSelect.asp?doWork::WSmap::loadMap=Load&createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadMap::performance_ids=48EAB847-B508-4688-AE70-F456B947AA3F">this link</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I recently got word that I was nominated for a Boston Music Award as "Best Country Artist". That's pretty cool. I've been nominated and also won some different music awards through the years and it's a weird thing to be honest. I think with art, you like what you like. It's not sports where there's often an MVP. Nonetheless, I'm appreciative for being nominated and if you want to vote for me, you can do so at<a contents="&nbsp;https://bostonmusicawards.com/vote/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bostonmusicawards.com/vote"> https://bostonmusicawards.com/vote/ </a></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">This video (click on image below) was shot during a live radio performance I did at WDVX's Blue Plate Special in Knoxville, Tennessee last week. </span></p>
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<p>I'm really excited to bring The Highwaymen - Songs & Stories to Nashville. I'll be performing it on October 24th at 7pm at Vinyl Tap (which is a combination of a record store, bar and live music venue...the world needs more places like Vinyl Tap). If you know anyone in the Nashville area that might be interested, please let them know. </p>
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<p>In November, I'm bringing this to City Winery in downtown Boston. It's a five-minute walk to the North End, it's a Sunday afternoon matinee that begins at 5pm. I'm working really hard to get folks to attend this one. It'll be a different thing than what you've seen in the past. I'll be having some special guests perform some songs with me. Tickets are only $15 in advance and can be purchased at this link. </p>
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<p>Here's a video of me performing the great Willie Nelson song "Sad Songs & Waltzes". I'm going to try and record a different song each month if you have a song you'd like to hear, let me know. Also, be sure to click subscribe on my YouTube channel to see future videos. Click below</p>
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<p>The Worcester Telegram had a really great write-up of my new album Gently Used. To read the article, click here. </p>
<p>In September, I performed a song by Luke Bell called "Sometimes" at some gigs and talked about him passing away recently. He was only 32 years old and was wildly talented. I've received some emails from people asking me about him/the song. This is him performing it if you're interested in watching click below</p>
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<p>Gigs: </p>
<p>October 1st (Sat.) Oktober Fest in Douglas MA 9:00 to 10:30 (morning) </p>
<p>October 6th (Thurs) at Lawrence Library 6:30 pm </p>
<p>October 8th (Saturday) Norfolk Library 1pm </p>
<p>October 9th (Sunday) Cider Orchard New Salem, MA 2-4 </p>
<p>October 15th (Sat) at Hampden Library at 12pm </p>
<p>October 16th Gardner Ale House 5pm </p>
<p>October 20th (Thurs) The Porch in Medford, MA </p>
<p>October 24th (Monday) Vinyl Tap Nashville 7pm </p>
<p>October 26th Blount County Library, Knoxville, TN 7pm </p>
<p>October 27th Blue Plate Special Radio Show 12pm CST Knoxville, TN</p>
<p>Lastly..... </p>
<p>If you'd like to purchase a copy of my book about The Highwaymen, you can do so at this <a contents="link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://app.thebookpatch.com/BookStore/the-highwaymen---songs-and-stories/fc3f2829-b9ff-43bb-a54a-5912b32cb248">link</a>. </p>
<p>If you're on Facebook, please consider following me at<a contents="https://www.facebook.com/songsandstoriesthehighwaymen&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/songsandstoriesthehighwaymen&nbsp;"> https://www.facebook.com/songsandstoriesthehighwaymen </a></p>
<p>Thanks for your support and thanks for reading! </p>
<p>Matt York </p>
<p>www.mattyorkmusic.com </p>
<p>www.mattyorksongsandstories.com</p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/70616932022-09-16T10:36:01-04:002022-09-16T10:42:22-04:00September Update<p>Hello! </p>
<p>It's been a busy August and that continues to September. I'm overwhelmingly doing just Highwaymen gigs right now but that will change in the months ahead. A couple of non-Highwaymen gigs are on Sept. 17th at Off the Rails in Worcester and Sept 19th at Levitate in Marshfield. </p>
<p>Earlier this month, the Boston Globe wrote a nice profile of me and this music thing I do. You can read it here if you'd like. This month I traveled all over the state and particularly enjoyed my time playing in some really small towns out west including Middiefield, Mt. Washington, MA and Leyden. </p>
<p>Here's Willie Nelson's "It's Not Supposed to Be That Way" </p>
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<p>Live at the Middlefield Fair, August, 2022 </p>
<p>It's still a while away, but I'm excited that I'll be bringing The Highwaymen - Songs & Stories to City Winery in downtown Boston on Sunday, November 20th. It'll be an early show (5pm). I'll be having some special guests perform with me and we're hoping that we'll have some video clips of The Highwaymen projected behind me while I perform. Tickets for that will go on sale this Friday at www.citywinery.com/boston. I'll also be traveling down to TN in October to bring it there to Nashville and Knoxville. </p>
<p>September promises to be busy and there are dates listed below. As the weather changes, my schedule will ease up a bit. If you know of a place that might make sense for me to perform, please don't hesitate to email me (mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com). This started out through word of mouth and I'll have more scheduled flexibility over the winter. Thanks for your support of my music. I truly appreciate it. </p>
<p>September Dates: </p>
<p>Sept. 5th (Mon) Anna’s Harborside 7-10 </p>
<p>Sept. 7th (Wed) library in Middleton, MA 5:30 </p>
<p>September 8th (Thurs.) Templeton Senior Center 1pm </p>
<p>September 8th (Thurs) Fitchburg Library 6:30 </p>
<p>Sept 9th (Fri.) Milton COA 11:30 am - 1pm </p>
<p>September 10th (Sat.) Pelham Library outdoors 12pm </p>
<p>Sept 14th (Wed.) Tyngsborough Library 6:30 </p>
<p>September 15th (Thurs) Concord COA 2pm </p>
<p>Sept. 15th (Thurs.) Medway Library 6:30 </p>
<p>September 17th (Sat) Hubbardston Library noon. </p>
<p>Sept. 17th (Sat.) Off the Rails 5:30 - 8:30 </p>
<p>Sept. 18th (Sun) Barre Library 3pm </p>
<p>September (Mon) 19th Levitate in Marshfield 5pm </p>
<p>September 20th (Tues) Hanson Library at 6:30 pm </p>
<p>Sept. 22nd (Thurs) Canton COA 2pm </p>
<p>September 25th (Sun) Rowe Pelham Lake Park 4pm </p>
<p>Sept. 26th (Mon) Russell Senior Center Time 1pm </p>
<p>September (Mon) 26th Agawam Library 6:30pm </p>
<p>September 28th (Wed) Chicopee Senior Center 1pm </p>
<p>Sept. 28th (Wed) Springfield Forest Park Library 5:30</p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/70274102022-07-30T20:52:07-04:002022-09-02T06:58:47-04:00August Update<p>If you've noticed I've been posting stuff about the Highwaymen and aren't really clear that that's all about, I had an opportunity to speak w/ the Boston Globe about it. You can read the article at this link. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/04/metro/pembroke-musician-takes-highwaymen-road/</p>
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<p>I've received some really great press and radio airplay for my new album<em> Gently Used</em>. Below are some reviews.I did a full band show (with my wife on bass) at Heritage Days in Scituate this past Saturday. I haven't done a full band gig since before COVID and I've always enjoyed attending Heritage Days, so it was cool to be a part of....cool is the wrong word though, because it was about seven million degrees onstage. Nonetheless, this picture above of me singing with my daughters was worth the heat stroke. </p>
<p>I'll also be doing solo gigs at Levitate Backyard in Marshfield on Friday, August 12nd and at Bridgewater Music Alley on Thursday, August 25th. If you'd like info on Highwaymen gigs, please visit www.mattyorksongsandstories.com. I'll be doing a slew of Highwaymen gigs in August. </p>
<p>Recent praise for Gently Used:</p>
<p>Twangville<a contents=" https://twangville.com/40739/a-little-boston-in-your-attitude-a-special-boston-playlist/&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twangville.com/40739/a-little-boston-in-your-attitude-a-special-boston-playlist/&nbsp;&nbsp;"> https://twangville.com/40739/a-little-boston-in-your-attitude-a-special-boston-playlist/ </a></p>
<p>York calls in some Nashville players (contributing remotely during the pandemic), including Joshua Hedley on fiddle and Spencer Cullum, Jr. on pedal steel. “If You Want Love”, in particular, benefits from their contributions. But make no mistake, it’s York and his songs that are the stars here. </p>
<p><a contents="https://globaltexanchronicles.com/matt-york-gently-used/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://globaltexanchronicles.com/matt-york-gently-used/&nbsp;">https://globaltexanchronicles.com/matt-york-gently-used/ </a></p>
<p>And no matter if you’re already a fan of York’s open book songwriting or you’re new to his journey, you’ll find tracks like the sawdust floor swing of opener “If You Want Love”, the Kris Kristofferson vibes of “Let’s Try Failure” or Ray Wylie Hubbard-style of the title track “Gently Used” all to your liking. But these songs are just a small example of the authenticity throughout this 11-track LP worth getting into. </p>
<p>Americana UK <a contents="https://americana-uk.com/matt-york-gently-used&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://americana-uk.com/matt-york-gently-used">https://americana-uk.com/matt-york-gently-used </a></p>
<p>“simply beautiful with its generous sentiment and stunning guitar & piano duet ‘Gently Used‘ could well be York’s breakthrough song” </p>
<p>Bill Copeland Music News </p>
<p><a contents="https://www.billcopelandmusicnews.com/2022/06/matt-yorks-gently-used-is-a-ruggedly-beautiful-album/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.billcopelandmusicnews.com/2022/06/matt-yorks-gently-used-is-a-ruggedly-beautiful-album/">https://www.billcopelandmusicnews.com/2022/06/matt-yorks-gently-used-is-a-ruggedly-beautiful-album/ </a></p>
<p>Matt York continues to release these larger than life Americana roots albums, expressions of high emotions, beautifully rendered by tasteful use of voice and instruments. Gently Used, York’s best yet, flies high because he gives each song a freewheeling, unwieldy sense of joy and largeness. Produced by Thomas Wenzi at Bitch Kitty Studios in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, listeners will find these songs irresistible to their ears and to their souls. </p>
<p>The Amp <a contents="https://turnuptheamp.com/home/2022/6/5/matt-york-gently-used&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://turnuptheamp.com/home/2022/6/5/matt-york-gently-used">https://turnuptheamp.com/home/2022/6/5/matt-york-gently-used </a></p>
<p>York has a style of his own, blending elements of country, folk, and rock’n’roll. Spinning one track to the next, you’ll find a delightful listening experience in what York and his dynamite team of players have crafted. </p>
<p>Glide Magazine </p>
<p><a contents="https://glidemagazine.com/272634/song-premiere-matt-york-drops-incisive-jewel-gently-used-off-gently-used-out-jun-3rd/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://glidemagazine.com/272634/song-premiere-matt-york-drops-incisive-jewel-gently-used-off-gently-used-out-jun-3rd/">https://glidemagazine.com/272634/song-premiere-matt-york-drops-incisive-jewel-gently-used-off-gently-used-out-jun-3rd/ </a></p>
<p> Gently Used bears all the hallmarks of masters at work — a timeless Americana listening experience crafted at the crossroads of York’s songcraft and his ace studio band lending their own flourishes. </p>
<p>Route 66 (Barcelona, Spain) <a contents="https://www.ruta66.es/2022/07/discomatico/matt-york-gently-used-autoeditado/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ruta66.es/2022/07/discomatico/matt-york-gently-used-autoeditado/">https://www.ruta66.es/2022/07/discomatico/matt-york-gently-used-autoeditado/ </a></p>
<p>Gently Used» o «Baby Doll» vamos a darnos cuenta de que todo no es una fiesta country rock, sino que el tipo es capaz de manejar diversos sonidos. De ahí el apunte del Herald a Westerberg, que quizá se aparece ligeramente en temas como «Up And Dow» o «Know You Love Me» igual que Adam Duritz en «Word On The Street» o «The Perfect Crime». En cualquier caso, que desde su independencia nos siga dando aleghrías como esta, ya es muy destacable. </p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/70032532022-06-28T07:25:42-04:002022-07-17T19:05:22-04:00July 2022 Update<p>Hello all,</p>
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<p>If you are looking for information on the<a contents=" The Highwaymen - Songs &amp; Stories Project," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mattyorksongsandstories.com"> The Highwaymen - Songs & Stories Project,</a> click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://http.www.mattyorksongsandstories.com">here</a>. </p>
<p>Excited to announce my new album "Gently Used" is now out. You can listen to it on all streaming services by clicking <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://album.link/i/1615681248">here</a>. </p>
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<p>My lifelong friend (and Boston rock n roll legend) Rick Berlin produced three videos for my new album. I love all of them. This one is my favorite. I wrote the song " Baby Doll" during the beginning of the pandemic. At that time, a lot of non-violent offenders were being released from prison to try and limit the spread of COVID. The song is about someone that gets out but has no place to go. He just goes around trying to meet a woman that will let him stay with her. You can watch the video by clicking below. It doesn't get much more Boston than this.</p>
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<p>I'm doing a slew of Highwaymen gigs the next two months (not sure what this is? Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mattyorksongsandstories.com">here</a>) but am looking forward to opening up for the always excellent Christine Ohlman at The Music Room in Yarmouth, MA on July 9th. Advance tickets for that can be found at https://musicroomcapecodtickets.com/events/christine-ohlman-07092022/</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/69627802022-05-03T15:52:43-04:002022-05-03T15:52:43-04:00May, 2022 Update<p>Hello,</p>
<p>If you're looking for Highwaymen info, I've got a boatload of gigs coming up that can be found over on www.mattyorksongsandstories.com.</p>
<p>The video for my new single "If You Want Love" is out now. The video was made by my lifelong friend Rick Berlin. The track features Tim Dinneen on drums, Taylor Hollingsworth on lead guitar, Joshua Hedley on fiddle and Spencer Cullum Jr. on pedal steel.</p>
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<p>I'll be opening for Arlo McKinley on Friday, May 13th at the brand new music room at Off the Rails in Worcester. Doors at 6 and I'm on around 8pm. Advanced tickets can be purchased at https://offtherailsworcester.com/ticketweb-event-detail-1/11974245/Arlo+McKinley/</p>
<p>I'll have a third single coming out on May 13th and the full album will be released digitally on June 3rd. </p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/69377162022-04-01T05:58:11-04:002022-04-08T08:19:55-04:00Spring update<p><span class="font_large">If you're looking for Highwaymen information, please visit <a contents="www.mattyorksongsandstories.com." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mattyorksongsandstories.com">www.mattyorksongsandstories.com.</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My new single is out today (April 1st) everywhere that music is streamed. You can listen to it <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://song.link/us/i/1613966424">here</a>. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Glide Magazine premiered the song and video earlier this week, saying "Matt York sounds like he could be a regular at Billy Bob’s in Texas or any Nashville club". Read their whole review and watch the new video <a contents="at this link." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://glidemagazine.com/272634/song-premiere-matt-york-drops-incisive-jewel-gently-used-off-gently-used-out-jun-3rd/">at this link.</a> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I have a fairly light gig schedule in April because I'm doing a bunch of Highwaymen gigs (<a contents="find those here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mattyorksongsandstories.com">find those here</a>)</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'll be heading north to perform in Toronto on April 17th. I'll be at The Communist's Daughter on Dundas Street. Show begins at 5pm. For more info, <a contents="visit their Facebook page." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Communists-Daughter/158796830805467">visit their Facebook page.</a> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'll also be at Off the Rails in Worcester on April 14th from 6:30 to 9:30.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'll also be at Troy City Brewery on April 29th (Friday) in Fall River, which is one of my favorite breweries.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I hope you'll check out the new music and thanks for stopping by.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">- Matt</span></p>
<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/69247492022-03-17T10:59:43-04:002022-03-18T20:22:36-04:00Spring update<p><span class="font_large">If you're looking for info on The Highwaymen - Songs and Stories, <a contents="click here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mattyorksongsandstories.com">click here</a>.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The first single from my new album will be out on April 1st. The song is called "Gently Used" (which is also the name of the album). There will also be a video released for it. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I've got a couple of great shows coming up in Rhode Island.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'll be opening for Christine Ohlman at The Knickerbocker Music Center in Westerly, Rhode Island on Saturday, March 26th. www.knickmusic.com. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">On Sunday, March 27th, I'll be opening up for Ordinary Elephant as Askew in Providence. For more info visit www.askewprov.com. </span></p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/68940422022-02-10T11:24:24-05:002022-04-06T06:35:40-04:00February Update<p>Hi folks,</p>
<p>I had some really great shows in January and I thank you all for your support. If you've stopped by to find out more info on The Highwaymen - Songs and Stories, I now a website dedicated to that which you can view at <a contents="www.mattyorksongsandstories.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mattyorksongsandstories.com">www.mattyorksongsandstories.com</a></p>
<p>There's a bunch of show coming up. For more info on those, please visit my Shows page.</p>
<p>I had an opportunity to interview and perform on 95.9 WATD's Almost Famous this week. I performed six songs, talked about the music life and what's ahead in 2022. John Shea, who is the host of Almost Famous, does a great job of recording these. It's about 48 minutes long and one of my daughters joins me for a song. If you'd like to listen, click the link below. The YouTube link shows me performing one of the songs. </p>
<p><a contents="Almost Famous w/ Matt York" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-8fyqc-11a028d" target="_blank">Almost Famous w/ Matt York</a></p>
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<p>If you haven't joined by mailing list, please consider doing so. There's a box to enter your information on the main screen or you can click the contact form. You can also find on social media at @mattyorkboston on FB, IG and Twitter.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/68533122021-12-28T07:30:03-05:002022-05-10T14:00:50-04:002022 Update<p><span class="font_large">Folks we need to reschedule the Foxboro show that was scheduled for this Friday, January 21st due a family member of mine testing positive for COVID. The new date is Saturday, February 5th at 7:30. Tickets can be purchased at www.orpheum.org.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">First off, if you are looking for information on The Highwaymen - Songs and Stories, there's a lot of info about that on this site, but I've also created a separate website that is dedicated to it. That website is <a contents="www.mattyorksongsandstories.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mattyorksongsandstories.com">www.mattyorksongsandstories.com</a>.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A few updates. I've got a bunch of shows in January and hopefully COVID will not prevent them from taking place. For more info on January gigs, please visit the Shows page. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm excited to return to two great New England rooms, the historic <a contents="Stone Church " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://stonechurchrocks.com/">Stone Church </a>in Newmarket, New Hampshire on Wednesday, January 26th. I'll also be returning to <a contents="The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.theporchsouthern.com">The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint</a> in Medford, MA on Saturday, January 29th. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My new album, <em>Where the Hard Part Starts</em>, will be coming out in May. There will be some singles coming out before then though. I'm looking forward to finally getting that music out to the world.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year!</span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/80fd8ceec3608197851aebc7e8066c35cadf2001/original/foxboro-new-date.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/68277392021-12-02T11:50:05-05:002021-12-18T10:07:06-05:00Winter update<p>Happy Holidays folks!</p>
<p>First off, a lot of people ask how they can help indie musicians in these weird times where people listen to the music through streaming services, there's apprehension about going out to see live music etc. Well, you can click on my<a contents=" Link Tree " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://linktr.ee/mattyork"> Link Tree </a> and follow me on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and/or social media. That helps me get the word out about upcoming music and gigs, which there are plenty of in 2022. You can also go to the top of my website and join my mailing list. I only email every month or two generally. Now onto a winter update</p>
<p>I'll be all over New England in December and January. If you are part of an LCC and looking for more information on the Highwaymen, please scroll down to the November update which has a bunch of information about that.</p>
<p>In January, I'll be bringing the HIghwaymen - Songs and Stories to the Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center in Foxborough. Mass. The date is January 21st. Advanced tickets can be purchased at www.orpheum.org</p>
<p>Thanks and hope to see you soon. If you haven't signed up for my mailing list, you can do so at the top of this page.</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/523ac9c6d86d948f099f6f75709e57ade09d541a/original/galactic.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Recent Highwaymen Songs and Stories at The Boyden Library in Foxborough, Massachusetts.</p>
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<p> <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="AAxljp_tPNs" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/AAxljp_tPNs/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AAxljp_tPNs?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/67949702021-11-02T11:57:32-04:002022-06-04T07:47:08-04:00November Update<p>Here's an article written by Jay Miller of The Patriot Ledger talking about a bunch of what's been going on with the music life. A lot of stuff about the Highwaymen project I've been working on, as well as a lot of talk about the new album and the ever-changing musical landscape. If you are from a Massachusetts LCC and looking for info about the Highwaymen - Songs and Stories, scroll to the October update below for a lot of information. Thanks for stopping by. <a contents="Click here to read the Ledger article" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.patriotledger.com/story/entertainment/2021/11/02/song-and-story-pembrokes-matt-york-pays-tribute-highwaymen/6227134001/">Click here to read the Ledger article</a> or click the picture below.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.patriotledger.com/story/entertainment/2021/11/02/song-and-story-pembrokes-matt-york-pays-tribute-highwaymen/6227134001/"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/080ded247f42686c7c7086720225a9121d51be0c/original/the-patriot-ledger-local-news-politics-sports.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/67648382021-10-03T12:23:13-04:002022-05-28T02:12:24-04:00October Update<p>Hello all,</p>
<p>This update will be a little different than most. If you're a member of a Local Cultural Council in Massachusetts, there's a bunch of information below and at <a contents="this link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mattyorkmusic.com/the-highwaymen-songs-and-stories">this link</a> talking more about "Songs and Stories - The Highwaymen". For LCC members, most of the information you're likely seeking is in my responses on the LCC application. However, I just wanted to mention a couple of things about the project as well. First off, if you're curious, click on the one of the videos below. That'll give you a sense of the music and stories that are covered. This series is something I began doing right before COVID and then started back up again in the springtime. It's not a lecture, it's not a concert per se, it's me telling stories and singing songs about the four country stars that made up the country supergroup The Highwaymen. Country musician Marty Stuart once said about Johnny Cash that “There are two kinds of people, there's those who like Johnny Cash, and those that will.” The same could be said of the other members of the band as well. The band consisted of Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. I weave stories about their careers with some of their greatest songs. One of the things that made their stories so unusual, is that they all lived incredibly full lives. They all grew up poor, three of the four served in military, all of them battled alcoholism and drug issues. All of them were considered "outlaws" yet also made religious music and faith was a big part of their lives. They also wrote some of the greatest country songs of all-time, changed the shape of popular music and did so on their own terms. There are some video links to the project. One of the things that's been nice about this, is that the crowd has varied in age and it's been something that couples have enjoyed attending together. My goal is to visit as many towns as I can doing this in 2022. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com or call/text me at 781-953-6177.</p>
<p>For those of you seeking a normal music update, I've got some great shows coming up this fall. I'm really looking forward to opening for Nashville's Jeremy Pirnell on October 17th at Askew in Providence, Rhode Island. That should be a great night of music.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">There are two videos below. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This video is both an interview and performance I did on Whitman Hanson Community Access . The first 5-10 minutes are me talking about how the Highwaymen performances first came about. The remainder of the video is me performing for a a small crowd at the Whitman Senior Center. It's a good example of what these gigs usually are like. Thanks to Paul at Whitman Hanson Community Access for recording them.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">The video below was shot at City Winery in NYC and is of a song written by Billy Joe Shaver and made famous by Waylon Jennings. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/67409102021-09-09T06:08:26-04:002022-04-20T04:39:43-04:00September Update<p>Hi folks,</p>
<p>One of Willie Nelson's biggest hit songs, was a duet he recorded with Merle Haggard. The song was written by Townes Van Zandt. Here's a performance I did of it recently. </p>
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<p>This video below talks about The Highwaymen Music Project that I've been doing a lot of during 2021. In short, I tell stories and play songs by the four country icons that made up The Highwaymen, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. The program ranges from 60 to 90 minutes and I try and weave stories about their careers and lives with some of their greatest songs. This isn't an impersonator or some sort of tribute act, it's just me telling stories and singing songs by some of my musical heroes.</p>
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<p>In other news, I've got a boatload of gigs during the month of September. For those interested in The Highwaymen shows, I've created a Facebook page for that. You can visit https://www.facebook.com/songsandstoriesthehighwaymen to get updates about that. I just recently recorded some songs in the studio that you can listen to at the link below. I also made some CDs of those songs. Shoot an email to mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com if you'd like to purchase one.</p>
<p>I'm all over New England in the coming months. I still don't have a release date yet for the new album, but that'll hopefully be released this fall/early winter.</p>
<p>Thanks for stopping by!</p>
<p><a contents="https://mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com/album/matt-york-sings-the-highwaymen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com/album/matt-york-sings-the-highwaymen">https://mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com/album/matt-york-sings-the-highwaymen</a></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/67087302021-08-06T08:08:58-04:002021-09-07T13:15:15-04:00August Update<p>Hello folks!<br><br>If you are looking for information on Songs and Stories - The Highwaymen, <a contents="please click here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mattyorkmusic.com/songs-stories-and-more">please click here</a>. I also have a Facebook page up for Songs and Stories that <a contents="you can follow my clicking here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/songsandstoriesthehighwaymen">you can follow my clicking here</a>. I have several shows coming up in August and September. I'm also booking private gigs/house parties as we work our way into fall, so if you have an interest in that, shoot me an email at mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com or text/call 781-953-6177. I'll be opening up for Christine Ohlman at the iconic venue, The Knickerbocker Music Center on Saturday, August 7th in Westerly, Rhode Island. I have a bunch of Highwaymen Gigs coming up throughout New England as well. For those on the south shore, I'll be performing at Levitate's Rexicana Cantina in Marshfield on Wednesday, August 11th outdoors at 5 p.m.</p>
<p>I'll also be doing my first full band show in a while opening up for touring national act Sam Morrow at the Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint in early September. For more info, visit my shows page at <a contents="https://mattyorkmusic.com/shows" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mattyorkmusic.com/shows">https://mattyorkmusic.com/shows</a></p>
<p>The new album is done, mastered and ready to go. I'll be releasing it presumably this fall. I'm still working the details out on that</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="5bB08a65BuI" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/5bB08a65BuI/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5bB08a65BuI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>. </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/66768852021-07-02T05:10:19-04:002022-01-29T15:51:27-05:00Summer 2021<p>I've got a bunch of shows coming up throughout New England this summer. I hope to catch you at one of them. The new album is done and will be released before 2021. I'm still figuring out the logistics of that. I'll be playing my first full band show in nearly two years, opening for Sam Morrow at The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint in Medford, MA on Sunday, September 5th.</p>
<p>Here's a video my set at The Stone Church in Newmarket, NH. <a contents="https://fb.watch/v/1QQeVcwSd/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fb.watch/v/1QQeVcwSd/">https://fb.watch/v/1QQeVcwSd/</a><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/59f9c1b1bbbd17d6c6dd902864adf1e6b003270f/original/matt-plymouth-waterfront.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJjb250ZW50LnNpdGV6b29nbGUuY29tIn0=/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/66159722021-04-28T08:39:28-04:002022-03-04T07:50:40-05:00May update<p>Hi folks,</p>
<p>I've got a few shows coming up in May. It was nice to be back out there playing some gigs in April as well. Beginning May 7th, Massachusetts can have indoor singing again, so I'll hopefully be doing a lot more gigs in the coming weeks/months. I'll also be doing some house concerts this spring/summer. If you are interested in having me perform, please reach out at mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com and we can make it happen.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Songs and Stories </strong></p>
<p>Songs and Stories is a new music series that I'm performing throughout New England in 2021. While all my life, I've performed my own original songs, I've also been a huge fan of music and been an avid reader and listener of so many of my musical heroes. Songs and Stories is a 60 or 90 minute performance that blends songs by the artists and stories about their upbringing and careers. For the summer/fall of 2021, I'll be focusing on the country supergroup The Highwaymen, which consisted of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. I'll talk about the various collaborations those artists had with each other earlier in their careers, talk about the forming of The Highwaymen and perform a bunch of their most famous songs. If you'd be interested in booking me to perform, please call/text 781-953-6177 or email me at mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/c413a98d0e13811575db105c3898113416e36239/original/the-highwaymen-picture.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>Lastly, I recently had a chance to take part in a livestream put on by Tiny Oak Booking at the Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain. The quality of the video/audio is excellent. I play for about 45 minutes and there's a bunch of new songs on there. Just click on the picture below or <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP92T2vaue0&t=572s">here</a> to watch/listen. </p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/65667502021-03-06T10:53:07-05:002022-03-03T04:34:14-05:00March update<p><span class="font_small"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/088bb8326178ecc3b375261667850c11c3cc6d01/original/hugs.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><span style="font-size: 16px;">I had a chance to talk w/ the Patriot Ledger about the music life during COVID, along with some other area musicians. You can read the article </span><a contents="by clicking here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.patriotledger.com/story/entertainment/2021/03/04/im-so-psyched-play-local-musicians-ready-cautiously-rock/6883746002/?fbclid=IwAR03OXyn4Begd3bNxdcZ7Ed5-Liw4zbxcemfXs2OZ-IvdDr-khHv90ISkVI" style="font-size: 16px;">here</a><span style="font-size: 16px;">. </span></span></p>
<p>I recently had a chance to chat with The Local Seen on PacTV and play a new song called "Baby Doll". Click below to watch.</p>
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<p>I've added a Rhode Island and Massachusetts dates for late March and April. I'd suggest checking back at those dates draw closer in case anything changes regarding state guidelines for live shows. Hopefully, I'll be playing a bunch of gigs here before long.</p>
<p>If you listen to Spotify, please consider following me at <a contents="this link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aV0MdGQ5qHAJMfFCZFzx1">this link</a>. I'll be releasing new music in the coming months and Spotify will let you know when, if you follow me.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/a6188dc58fc6c1ab79994dc79c1f71a02ee08dc3/original/askew-pvd-show.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/65540962021-02-20T07:31:35-05:002021-09-19T12:58:08-04:00February Update<p>Happy February,</p>
<p>Massachusetts still isn't allowing live music at this time, so I remain in a holding pattern as far as gigs. However, I've had an opportunity to spend a bunch of time in the studio recording. The tracking of the album is done and we're just in the mixing and mastering stages now. Hopefully, I will be releasing some new music out into the world very soon.</p>
<p>Recently, I was asked to be part of a series hosted by the great Brick Briscoe on PBS's show Any Road with Brick Briscoe to talk about the state of the music world. I appear a few times throughout the episode, which speaks with musicians from all over the world about what they think the post-COVID world of music will look like. You can click on the picture below or click https://www.pbs.org/video/any-road-with-brick-briscoe-music-is-dead-part-3-4-j8n90t/ if you'd like to watch it. If you want to stream it through Chromecast to your TV, you'll need to download the PBS app and seach for the show on their app. </p>
<p>Hope everyone is safe out there and hopefully we'll see each other soon.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<p>Matt</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/65197632021-01-13T10:48:24-05:002021-12-29T05:30:46-05:002021 Update<p>Happy 2021 folks. Not a lot to report. Live music is on hold in Massachusetts due to the virus. Currently, I have no gigs lined up until life becomes a little more normal-ish. I've been hard at work in the studio however and am really excited about the new stuff that I'm recording. Just about done and will be getting it mastered soon. More to come on that.</p>
<p>Below is a video of a song I did a few months ago, outdoors in the summer sun. </p>
<p>Stay safe folks!</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/64934102020-12-07T12:01:01-05:002020-12-07T13:45:15-05:00December update<p><span class="font_large">A lot less shows due to winter setting in and, in case you hadn't heard, the pandemic. I'm doing two socially distant shows on Friday, December 11th and 18th from 5:30 - 8:30 at my friend Lori Cook's Somewhere Else Tavern in Pembroke, MA. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A couple of items of note, my song "Scent of Sin" is part of the Keep Boston Safe compilation that includes a number of great New England bands. You can check out and support a great cause if you purchase it at <a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVnO5rqc3RU&feature=youtu.be" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://keepsafeboston.bandcamp.com/album/ksb2020-for-dcf-wonderfund">https://keepsafeboston.bandcamp.com/album/ksb2020-for-dcf-wonderfund</a>. Also, Global Texan Chronicles named "Scent of Sin" one of their Top Five Singles of 2020. Read about that <a contents="here&nbsp;https://globaltexanchronicles.com/top-5-singles-of-2020/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://globaltexanchronicles.com/top-5-singles-of-2020/">here https://globaltexanchronicles.com/top-5-singles-of-2020/ </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I've also been in the studio recording a new album. A good chunk of it was done before COVID and, in recent months, I've continued working on it. Really excited with how it's coming out. Hopefully will have it out in the universe in early to mid 2021. Below is a link to me doing "Blue Christmas"</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Stay safe and Happy Holidays!</span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="qVnO5rqc3RU" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/qVnO5rqc3RU/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qVnO5rqc3RU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></span></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/64781282020-11-15T08:29:36-05:002021-09-30T16:04:21-04:00November Update<p><span class="font_large">Not much to report. I'm pecking away at some new stuff in the studio. That's coming along nicely. The Connecticut show that was scheduled for later this month is being rescheduled. Currently, I don't have any gigs for the remainder of 2020, but that'll likely change. Below is a link to a video of a song by the great Texas songwriter Billy Joe Shaver. He was one of my very favorite songwriters and he passed away a couple of weeks ago. The song is called "Live Forever" and his music will definitely do just that.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Stay safe everyone!</span></p>
<p>. <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="cZQ5ABKv4zk" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/cZQ5ABKv4zk/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cZQ5ABKv4zk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/64460202020-09-30T09:36:10-04:002021-09-14T05:14:36-04:00October Update<p><span class="font_large">Had a relatively busy September, all things considered. October is likely going be a slower month. Currently, I've only got October 10th at The Porch in Medford booked. I'm sure there will be shows added for October though. Still working that through.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I recently had an opportunity to perform for an hour on WATD 95.9 FM's Almost Famous Radio Show. During that, I talked about pandemic life and also played six songs that I've written during the end of times. You can listen to that at <a contents="https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pn79v-ed9d6d" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pn79v-ed9d6d">https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pn79v-ed9d6d</a> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Stay safe everyone!</span></p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/64286782020-09-09T04:28:17-04:002021-09-21T16:13:05-04:00September Update<p><span class="font_large">A few gigs on the horizon including my first two trips down to Rhode Island since the pandemic. I'll also be kicking off the night at The Porch in Medford before Josh Morningstar's performance on September 26th. For more info, check out my shows page at https://mattyorkmusic.com/shows.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Obviously life continues to be in limbo worldwide, so any gigs in the coming months could change due to COVID. I won't be doing any traveling outside of New England to perform anytime soon.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Many of us that do the type of music I do are kinda sons and daughters of the great Steve Earle He's a songwriting hero to us. One of his actual sons, Justin Townes Earle was also a songwriting hero to many, including me. He passed away at the young age of 38 earlier recently in Nashville, leaving behind a wife and three-year old daughter. I saw him three times over the years and, the last time I saw him at the Narrows Center for the Arts, he was terrific and seemingly on top of his game. This is one of my favorite songs of his called "Harlem River Blues".</span></p>
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<p>Not much to report. I've been playing a few outdoor gigs this summer. Have a couple more scheduled for August/September. All of that is obviously subject to change. If you are on Facebook, be sure to follow my page at www.facebook.com/mattyorkboston.</p>
<p>The video below is of an old Tom T. Hall song called "That's How I Got to Memphis". Hope you like it. </p>
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<p>On Friday, July 17th, I'll be at The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint in Medford from 7-9 performing outdoors.</p>
<p>On Wednesday, July 22nd, I'll be at The Rexicana Cantina at Levitate Backyard in Marshfield, outdoors from 5-8.</p>
<p>On Friday, July 31st, I'll be at The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint in Medford from 7-9 performing outdoors.</p>
<p>All shows are free.</p>
<p>Big thanks to Worcester Magazine for their write-up of my new single "Scent of Sin". You can read all about it here.<a contents="&nbsp;https://www.worcestermag.com/entertainmentlife/20200712/song-to-get-you-through-week-matt-york-delivers-wistful-scent-of-sin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worcestermag.com/entertainmentlife/20200712/song-to-get-you-through-week-matt-york-delivers-wistful-scent-of-sin"> https://www.worcestermag.com/entertainmentlife/20200712/song-to-get-you-through-week-matt-york-delivers-wistful-scent-of-sin</a></p>
<p>Stay safe everyone! </p>
<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/63537702020-06-15T09:29:29-04:002021-08-28T13:57:44-04:00June Update<p><span class="font_large">Obviously, not much to report seeing that we remain in the midst of pandemic. However, nearly five years ago, I went into the studio and recorded the Boston, Texas album with my friend Mark Chen Bryant. Mark is doing a podcast with some acts that he’s produced over the years. He had me on recently to talk about the making of the album. It was a lot of fun to go back and listen to the record and chat about it. You can listen at the link below. Hopefully, I'll be adding some gigs soon. Currently still just in a holding pattern. Stay safe everyone!</span></p>
<p><a contents="https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-yjvjq-dfbca1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-yjvjq-dfbca1"><span class="font_large">https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-yjvjq-dfbca1</span></a></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/63173732020-05-15T05:56:56-04:002020-05-19T15:35:38-04:00May Update<p>Since we're in the midst of a pandemic, I'm obviously not playing any gigs for the foreseeable future. I miss being out there and playing shows obviously. In the interim, I'm releasing a new single called "Scent of Sin".It's obviously a weird time to release a new song....but that's what I'm doing. I finished recording the tracks for this song two nights before life changed for everyone in March. At the time, I was preparing to head to Austin, TX to play some shows at SXSW and then make my way across Texas for some shows in Louisiana. Obviously, life comes at you fast. </p>
<p>Anyways, I hope you'll take a listen.It's up on all streaming services now. You can click below to listen.</p>
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<p>I've also recorded a new song called "I'm Leaving" as part of the Lakehouse Music and Stories Series. Click the link below to listen.</p>
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<p>Please stay safe and well.</p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/62649292020-03-28T13:08:30-04:002021-08-24T16:44:08-04:00Spring update<p>Below is my NPR Tiny Desk Contest entry. Obviously, all the shows are currently canceled/postponed. It's pretty unclear when that will change, so I'll be doing some online concerts. If you are on Facebook, be sure to follow me at www.facebook.com/mattyorkboston </p>
<p>The links below are to a couple of recent articles. One is a write-up of the Bruisable Heart album from Oklahoma Reviews and the other talks about life as a socially distant musician. Be safe everyone!</p>
<p>https://www.theoklahomareviews.com/home/2020/3/12/under-the-radar-4-artists-you-need-to-know</p>
<p>https://www..com/entertainmentlife/20200319/coronavirus-local-musicians-find-ways-to-connect</p>
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<p>One thing I want to mention. Is that there are a boatload of independent musicians that are going to be struggling here in the coming months. An awful lot of musicians I perform with, make very little money, have no safety net/day job and are facing an uncertain spring. If there’s a band/songwriter you love, and you’re in a position to help, go to their website and buy an album or a t-shirt or twenty t-shirts. Anything will help them. Don’t worry about me. I still have to work a day job. Be safe everyone!</p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/62343302020-03-02T09:07:29-05:002020-05-21T07:52:53-04:00March Update<p>Hello all,</p>
<p>I've got a busy March. On March 14th, I'll be performing at the Newport Playhouse in Newport, R.I. as part of a benefit for the tornado victims in Nashville.<br>Doors open at 6pm, Music at 7, $10 cover and a great line-up. </p>
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<p>I'll be returning to Austin, Texas for SXSW. I'll be playing three shows in Austin (more info on those on the "Shows" page) on March 18th and 19th. I then head east to beautiful Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I'll be returning to the <a contents="3rd Street Songwriters Festival." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thirdstreetsongwritersfestival.com/">3rd Street Songwriters Festival.</a> Still working out the details of when/where I'll be performing in both Austin and Baton Rouge, so be sure to check back in the coming days for more info.</p>
<p>At the end of the month, I'll be performing at The Knickerbocker Tap Room in Westerly, R.I. on Sunday, March 29th. For more info, <a contents="click here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://knickmusic.com/events/2020/3/29/matt-york">click here.</a> </p>
<p>If you head over to the videos page, you can watch a couple of recent performances I did at Country 102.5 FM in Boston. </p>
<p>Thanks for stopping by.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/efc9b5cb70f882a1e4b6f70a0c0cc9855e307d21/original/outlaw-at-sxsw.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/aac52c6eeeac07125ded540f16d355b716be8f8d/original/3rd-street.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/62133152020-02-12T15:44:44-05:002020-03-02T14:04:38-05:00February Update<p><span class="font_large">Thanks to Country 102.5 and Carolyn Kruse for making me their Local Artist of the Week. Click here <a contents="https://country1025.com/2020/02/catch-of-the-week-matt-york/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://country1025.com/2020/02/catch-of-the-week-matt-york/">https://country1025.com/2020/02/catch-of-the-week-matt-york/</a> to watch/hear two new songs that I recorded when I visited with them and an interview. I’ll be playing this Sunday night 2/16, opening for Nashville’s excellent Eliot Bronson at @theporchsouthern in Medford, MA. I’m on around 7 p.m. followed by Eliot.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I had a great time in New York playing some gigs. After this weekend's show, I'll be off for a few weeks. I'll be in Texas and Louisiana in March though. More info on that coming soon!</span></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/c151e9f58072a1f4b9ed37e7889727dbfb1c07ff/original/matt-country-1025.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/60995202020-01-14T15:16:35-05:002020-01-14T15:19:51-05:00January Update<p>Happy New Year and thanks for stopping by. I'll be all over the place in 2020. Later this month, I'll be at The Porch in Medford, MA, The Shrine in Harlem, NY and The Waylon just outside of Times Square. For more info, head over to my shows page.</p>
<p>I'm also back in the studio and will be adding a bunch of gigs in the coming weeks. If you have an interest in booking me for a gig or to do a house concert, please shoot me an email at mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com. Also, if you haven't had a chance to check out the new album, Bruisable Heart, you can do so by visiting the music page. It's all available on all streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.shrinenyc.com/"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/eb9ff6f2f47c652ab118b51ec482783747efc787/original/shrine-nyc.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewaylon.com/"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/0680e47aa8d9aa3302fa7878ebda0c413f774624/original/the-waylon.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a> </p>
<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/60048332019-12-12T06:10:13-05:002019-12-23T21:11:27-05:00December Update<p>iThanks for all the support in 2019. It’s been a busy year. I performed in eleven states ranging from northern Maine to Austin, Texas. Have more travels planned for 2020 as well. </p>
<p>Merry Christmas!</p>
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<p>First off, I was excited to have my album, Bruisable Heart, including on Boston.com's List of Best Albums of 2019. They wrote "On his latest sad masterpiece, the Pembroke singer-songwriter applies his easygoing, rambling style to characters grappling with lost love, the specter of addiction and a general inability to deal with the commitments that go along with having a stable life. It’s heavy stuff, but fortunately York marries the keenly observant nature of his songwriting with an appealing country-rock sensibility. Every track on the album is an eminently listenable on its own, even if it feels like they all take place in the same troubled world". You can <a contents="read the article here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.boston.com/culture/music/2019/12/18/top-10-rock-albums-from-boston-artists-2019">read the article here</a>. </p>
<p>I’m finishing up 2019 with a show at the awesome <a contents="Galactic Theatre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://galactictheatre.com/home">Galactic Theatre</a> in Bristol, R.I. on December 19th at 9 p.m. I played the Galactic recently for the first time and I can see why so many people love playing there. It’s a great room. </p>
<p>I’ll have a couple of weeks off over the holidays and then will be back in action with gigs in R.I., Massachusetts and New York City in January. </p>
<p>I’m running a special on t-shirts and CDs. For $25, you can get a t-shirt and a copy of the new Bruisable Heart album. That includes free shipping anywhere in the United States. If you’re interested, either Venmo me at @mattyorkboston or PayPal @wideirisboston@yahoo.com. Also include shirt color/size and shipping address and I’ll get it right out to you. Any questions, don’t hesitate to email me at mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com. </p>
<p>Thanks again and hope to see you at a show soon!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/ae21562d5e6c39aa3c3ae8678918a92ec47e2e6b/original/shirt-cd.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/59517012019-11-06T15:33:25-05:002019-11-06T15:34:26-05:00November update<p><span class="font_regular">Hello!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I'm back in action with a few gigs coming up:<br><br>November 7th I'll be at The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint in Medford, MA from 8-10. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">November 11th - I'll be at The C Note on Nantasket Beach in Hull, MA for a benefit for Musicians for Opiate Awareness. I'm on early (2:30 p.m.). Doors are at 1:00 and it's a great lineup of music. For more info, visit www.cnotehull.com.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I'll be adding more dates here in the coming weeks.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Thanks</span></p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/59274272019-10-15T14:29:15-04:002019-10-17T10:53:46-04:00October dates<p>Hello there!</p>
<p>I had a great time chatting with Chuck and Ronnie at their Above the Basement podcast recently. <a contents="You can click here to listen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://abovethebasement.com/143-matt-york">You can click here to listen</a>. The interview runs about forty-five minutes and I also perform a couple of songs on acoustic. </p>
<p><br>I'm back in action with a few gigs over the next week or so:</p>
<p>I'm be at Askew in Providence, Rhode Island on Wednesday, October 16th. Music starts at 6 p.m. I'm on around 7:15. For more info, visit www.askewprov.com.</p>
<p>The next night (Thursday, October 17th), I'm at The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint from 6-8 in Medford, MA. For more info, visit www.theporchsouthern.com.</p>
<p>On October 24th, I'll be at the Galactic Theatre in Bristol, R.I. Music starts at 9 p.m. For more info, visit www.galactictheatre.com. </p>
<p>The album, Bruisable Heart, is now available everywhere. To listen, <a contents="click here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://song.link/album/i/1470765641">click here</a>. </p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/59020242019-09-23T10:40:55-04:002019-09-23T10:40:55-04:00Album Release this weekend<p>I’ll be going into a bit of a musical hibernation after this weekend. However, this Saturday, I’ll be releasing my new album Bruisable Heart. This is sort of a fun story. Eighteen years ago this weekend, Beth and I went on our first date. We met at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge shortly before that when we were both playing in bands and she’s generally tolerated me ever since. This Saturday night (9/28), she’ll be playing bass with me at the same Lizard Lounge, a room I don’t think I’ve played since around 2003. We would love to see some old and new friends. I’ve played a zillion gigs these past few years but the album releases are special ones. For those that don’t get to see local live music much, the Lizard Lounge is one of the great rooms to see music in New England. We’re playing early (9 p.m.), the doors are at 8:00. They have great food there and it’s a great night of music that includes OldJack and The I Want You. I hope you can join us. Tickets are only $10, it’s 21+ and tickets be purchased in advance <a contents="at this link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://lizardloungeclub.com/event/oldjacks-last-saturday-tonights-guests-matt-york-the-i-want-you/?instance_id=3119&fbclid=IwAR11LUZ4AYReIzLr2D4jpl-IGx94R2JK9EbRQ3xohkBoLJrwxBNAIfyPAlE">at this link</a>. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/26ca8b15b94d4e12ea92ba1a5a307ab1ae60acec/original/bruisable-album-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/58837952019-09-06T22:56:53-04:002020-05-19T23:45:09-04:00A few quick updates<p>I had an opportunity to perform on NBC's Nashville affiliate WSMV's morning show "Today in Nashvile". I performed the title track from my new album "Bruisable Heart". Click below to listen.</p>
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<p>There's a nice write-up by Jay Miller in the Patriot Ledger about the music life I'm currently living. <a contents="You can read it here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.patriotledger.com/entertainmentlife/20190911/new-album-gigs-for-pembrokes-matt-york">You can read it here</a>. </p>
<p>Also, this week (September 11th through the 17th), I'm the featured artist on the Facebook page of Dark Horse Music Review. I'll be doing an online concert on their Facebook page on Monday, September 16th at 9 p.m. EST. You can watch it by <a contents="clicking here.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/402527660402645/">clicking here. </a></p>
<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/58651892019-08-21T11:55:50-04:002020-04-04T07:39:59-04:00Summer Update Part 2:<p>Really great write of the new album from Gatehouse Media's Peter Chianca. "What ultimately makes “Bruisable Heart” such a success, though, isn’t just the resonance of York’s hardscrabble characters but rather how well York marries the keenly observant nature of his songwriting with an appealing southern rock sensibility. Every track on the album is an eminently listenable song that more than stands alone. But like on Springsteen’s “Nebraska” or Johnny Cash’s “American Recordings,” you’re left feeling like they all take place in the same troubled world, and that you’re lucky to have been allowed into it".You can read the full review by <a contents="clicking here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://topsfield.wickedlocal.com/news/20190814/review-bostons-matt-york-tackles-addiction-and-loss-on-sad-stunning-new-album">clicking here</a>. </p>
<p>The album release will take place on September, 28th at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, MA (just outside Harvard Square on Mass. Ave). We' ll on early in the night (around 9ish) and will be playing as part of OldJack's Last Saturdays residency. This is a full band show and it's exciting for me, as I'll have my wife playing bass. She and I actually met at a gig we played together at the Lizard eighteen years ago. Should be pretty cool.</p>
<p>Lots of shows coming up.</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/19b241bbaa6271db88bff094f8401a495273d1f2/original/lizard-lounge-art.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/58514022019-08-08T10:08:18-04:002019-08-08T10:19:11-04:00Summer days!<p>I've added a few more gigs in the coming months. The album release will be taking place on Saturday, September 28th at The Lizard Lounge in Cambridge as part of OldJack's Last Saturdays. I'll be doing a full band set at 9 p.m. More info on that soon. If you are on Spotify, please be sure to follow me on there so that you get music updates and receive notifications when I'm playing in your town or putting out new music.To follow me, click here.<a contents="Matt York on Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aV0MdGQ5qHAJMfFCZFzx1" style="">Matt York on Spotify</a></p>
<p>I had a chance to go in-studio w/ John Shea on 95.9. FM's Almost Famous Radio program. I spoke and performed for about an hour with John. I played some new songs on acoustic and chatted about the album. You can listen to it here <a contents="Matt York on Almost Famous (95.9 FM)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hq2vs-ba9d61?utm_campaign=au_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=au_share" style="">Matt York on Almost Famous</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/59f9c1b1bbbd17d6c6dd902864adf1e6b003270f/original/matt-plymouth-waterfront.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/58383352019-07-26T20:51:10-04:002019-07-26T20:52:00-04:00New England Music Awards Nomination<p><span class="font_large">Thanks to the New England Music Awards for nominating me (second year in a row) as Best Male Performer. If you'd like to vote, you can do so at <a contents="www.nemusicawards.com/vote" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nemusicawards.com/vote">www.nemusicawards.com/vote</a>. Be sure to hop over to the Shows page to see a bunch of great upcoming gigs I've got. Picture below was taken by Bill Brett. </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/d18a56df80ab8ad5a8a80c1b0aa9ef3dbe8e5485/original/nema-matt-york.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/58359262019-07-25T06:36:58-04:002020-04-10T15:53:19-04:00Summer Update<p><span class="font_large">A few updates:</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This coming Saturday (July 27th), I'll be in Newport, Rhode Island as part of Old Jack's Newport Nights. It's a great lineup of music and I'm on early in the night. Advanced tickets be purchased <a contents="here&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4298164?fbclid=IwAR2W4_GEc_IMCdv_nrqXTN0CFutjmAtR90g__-K0nZNJvkEgfUyd5DpKOHk">here</a>. The show is at Diego's Barrio Cantina located at 116 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, Rhode Island. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">August 4th: I'll be at the Town Green in Pembroke along with the terrific Charlie Marie. It's an all-ages, outdoor show for the low, low price of free. The Town Green is located at 300 Center Street in Pembroke, Massachusetts.The music starts at 6 p.m.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">August 5th: I'll be the featured local artist on the Homegrown Music Showcase on 92.5 the River. Tune in at 10 p.m. to listen. You can also listen online at www.theriverboston.com. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">August 7th: I'll be opening for the great John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band in Plymouth, MA. It's also an all-ages, outdoor show for the low, low price of free. It begins at 6:30 p.m. and takes place right near the historic Plymouth Rock in Plymouth Memorial Park. For more info, visit http://projectarts.com/</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">August 18th: I'll be performing at the 23rd annual Green Harbor Roots Festival at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. For more info, visit http://www.rhythmroomentertainment.com/</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks for your support!</span></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/7fd4638c295bb1230e6d2319df2544c712fb07dc/original/charlie-marie-pembroke.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/58070182019-06-28T04:57:41-04:002019-07-08T06:20:36-04:00More press on new album<p>A really nice write-up/preview of the upcoming record <em>Bruisable Heart </em>by Victor Infante of the Worcester Telegram<em>.</em><a contents="that you can check out here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.telegram.com/entertainmentlife/20190626/heartbreak-theme-in-matt-yorks-bruisable-heart">that you can check out here</a>. </p>
<p>Jed Gottlieb of the Boston Herald chose “Going Crazy” as one of summer songs of 2019. You can read the article <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/07/07/not-your-typical-summer-songs/?fbclid=IwAR3grpX-oqryOq132Ks30p3nYsxJJ45MZkNCi2gXKHU0kq9e5mJ7VeKSf2c">here</a> </p>
<p>Billy Copeland Music News also gave the album a great write-up that you can read <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.billcopelandmusicnews.com/2019/07/matt-york-takes-it-even-higher-with-bruisable-heart/">here</a>. </p>
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<p>My next gig is Saturday, June 29th at The Knickerbocker Music Center in Westerly, R.I. opening for the excellent Christine Ohlman. More info on the shows page.</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/57907622019-06-13T16:11:28-04:002019-06-23T08:56:51-04:00June and beyond<p>The new single "Going Crazy" is out now. <a contents="You can listen to it here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://song.link/i/1463983921">You can listen to it here</a> (or click on the picture below). The album itself will come out in early August. </p>
<p>I'm back in action with a pair of shows in June. First up, I'm at the <a contents="Bridgewater Music Alle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bridgewatermusicalley.com/">Bridgewater Music Alle</a>y opening for Will Dailey on Thursday, June 27th at 5 p.m. This is a a free outdoor show. </p>
<p>On Saturday, June 29th, I'll be opening up for the awesome Christine Ohlman on Saturday, June 29th at The Knickerbocker Music Center in beautiful Westerly, Rhode Island. For more info and/or to purchase advanced tickets, <a contents="click here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://knickmusic.com/events/2019/6/29/christine-ohlman-rebel-montez">click here.</a></p>
<p>Some advance praise for the new album “Bruisable Heart” </p>
<p><a contents="Velvety" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://velvetyblog.com/2019/04/22/asi-suenan-abril-2019-y-2/">Velvety</a> - After two successful albums, Boston, Texas (2016) and Between The Bars (2017), the Boston composer and singer Matt York returns with his talented alternative country proposal and a new album, Bruisable Heart (2019), from which he shares another gem of the genre, Permanent Crush , a hymn for the working class with echoes of Bruce Springsteen or Townes Van Zandt that adds to its lyrical sense a powerful acoustic melody, as well as an honest and irreproachable attitude.</p>
<p><a contents="Global Texas Chronicles" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://globaltexanchronicles.com/permanent-crush/">Global Texas Chronicles</a> – With the haunting and eager lyric sensibilities of Noel Gallagher’s “Wonderwall” and delivered in an earnest timeless alt-country vocal. Produced by Thomas Wenzl, this track finds York at his best. Edging ever closer to the heights of songwriters like Lukas Nelson and Justin Townes Earle. If you’re into distinctive song construction, this is for you.</p>
<p><a contents="The Lowell Spin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://lowellspin.com/2019/03/review-matt-york-permanent-crush/">The Lowell Spin</a> – It has to be asked: Why hasn’t UML alum Matt York taken off on a national scale in the same way that less compelling singer-songwriters have? (Looking at you, Ed Sheeran.) His latest single, “Permanent Crush” is the former of the two, with just a little bit of Bruce Springsteen working class flavor sprinkled atop. It’s a regular Joe folk rock anthem that’s not much seen in modern music anymore, with anthemic bar-singalong guitars, a shuffling fall dance beat, and York’s own husky vocals, which harkens to the likes of Steve Earle, Townes Van Zandt, and just a little bit of Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem. An acoustic ditty that’s got a bit more punch than your average campfire singalong, short and simple, but sweet and solemn in that simplicity. Global Texas Chronicles – With the haunting and eager lyric sensibilities of Noel Gallagher’s “Wonderwall” and delivered in an earnest timeless alt-country vocal. Produced by Thomas Wenzl, this track finds York at his best. Edging ever closer to the heights of songwriters like Lukas Nelson and Justin Townes Earle. If you’re into distinctive song construction, this is for you. </p>
<p><a contents="Americana UK " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://americana-uk.com/matt-york-permanent-crush-listen">Americana UK </a>– “A gutsy roots-rocker” </p>
<p><a contents="GigSoup" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gigsoupmusic.com/interviews/exclusive-gigsoup-interview-matt-york/">GigSoup</a> - Boston’s Matt York writes the kind of songs that feel like they’ve been a part of your life forever. With a comfortingly familiar, rootsy sound steeped in Alt Country and the kind of loose-but-sincere 80s indie rock that The Replacements made famous, he’s been picking up plaudits for his albums and playing live all over the USA.</p>
<p><a contents="Vanyaland" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vanyaland.com/2018/11/28/matt-york-offers-sobering-reality-on-i-lost-my-baby-to-the-needle/">Vanyaland</a> - The Boston musician’s latest track, a chilling acoustic number dealing in stone cold honesty about the struggles of addiction, is a stark reminder of our current epidemic.</p>
<p><a contents="Worcester Telegram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.telegram.com/entertainmentlife/20181207/what-youre-listening-to-ghost-of-machine-louie-gonz-walter-sickert-amp-army-of-broken-toys-matt-york-and-ashley-deyj">Worcester Telegram</a> – It’s a lot to process, in a lot of ways, but York’s simple, heartfelt melody carries with it so much heartache that it’s hard not to be moved. <a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://song.link/i/1463983921"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/72bec8acfef4aa541a70d9d23d05b818ebfc2359/original/going-crazy-artwork-new.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/57284792019-04-22T15:35:08-04:002019-04-22T16:06:18-04:00Spring update<p>Have you been interested in hearing me do that music thing I do, but wish you could just watch me do it on PBS instead of traveling to some club or small theater? Well friends.... that opportunity has arrived. I had the chance to chat w/ the awesome Brick Briscoe for his new TV show Any Road TV along with a few other Boston performers (Abbie Barrett, Nate Leavitt and Dan Nicklin). I'm on at the 15 minute mark but I really enjoyed the whole episode, it was a lot of fun to be a part of. You just click on the picture below to watch it.</p>
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<p>I'm looking forward to returning to The Outlaw Roadshow this coming Saturday, April 27th at Exhibit A Brewing Company in Framingham, Massachusetts. For more info on the show, click the sign below.</p>
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<p>Had a couple of nice write-ups this month regarding the new single "<a contents="Permamant Crush" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://song.link/i/1453779786">Permanent Crush</a>", including one from Spain. I don't speak Spanish, so I'm just assuming that when I read the words Bruce Springsteen and Townes Van Zandt, they were comparing me favorably to those people. If you speak Spanish and they weren't saying that, lets just keep that to your self : ) You can figure that out by <a contents="clicking here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://velvetyblog.com/2019/04/22/asi-suenan-abril-2019-y-2/">clicking here</a></p>
<p>There's also a premiere of "Permanent Crush" in Vents Magazine that you <a contents="can read here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ventsmagazine.com/2019/04/18/premiere-matt-york-releases-new-single-permanent-crush/">can read here</a>.</p>
<p>Not sure a lot of shows in May/early June but a couple of things that will likely be added soon. If you haven't had a chance, please check out my new single wherever you <a contents="stream music at this link." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://song.link/i/1453779786">stream music at this link.</a></p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/56928692019-03-25T11:35:34-04:002019-03-25T11:35:34-04:00April Update<p>I'm starting off the month of April with a return to Askew in Providence, Rhode Island on Thursday, April 4th. I'm on early and it's a great bill that also includes Sasquatch and the Jamie Craighead Duo. For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/254260438843840/</p>
<p>I then head to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for a handful of shows at the 3rd Street Songwriters Festival. Visit https://thirdstreetsongwritersfestival.com/ for the line-up and schedule (I'm playing 3 or 4 times I believe).</p>
<p>I'm then waltzing across Texas to perform at the historic Hole in the Wall in downtown Austin. For more info, please visit https://www.holeinthewallaustin.com/</p>
<p>More spring dates have been added as well.</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/56759482019-03-11T06:48:01-04:002019-03-20T15:00:11-04:00New single "Permanent Crush" is out.<p>Check out the new single "Permanent Crush" <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://song.link/i/1453779786">here</a> and check out a couple of recent reviews of it below.</p>
<p>His latest single, “Permanent Crush” is the former of the two, with just a little bit of Bruce Springsteen working class flavor sprinkled atop. It’s a regular Joe folk rock anthem that’s not much seen in modern music anymore, with anthemic bar-singalong guitars, a shuffling fall dance beat, and York’s own husky vocals, which harkens to the likes of Steve Earle, Townes Van Zandt, and just a little bit of Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem" - Lowell Spin </p>
<p>Edging ever closer to the heights of songwriters like Lukas Nelson and Justin Townes Earle. If you’re into distinctive song construction, this is for you http://globaltexanchronicles.com/permanent-crush/</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/56682342019-03-04T10:09:26-05:002020-09-22T03:43:47-04:00Spring Dates<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/d097d9e411986f55fe9ce0df50c3426f85d17d4d/original/spring-dates.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/56515632019-02-20T09:29:49-05:002019-02-25T10:28:11-05:00Feb/March update<p><strong><span class="font_regular">Hello!<br><br>After a few weeks of resting up and finishing up the album, I'll be ramping things up in March.</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font_regular">March 5th (Tuesday) - I'll be performing at Strange Brew Pub (my first time there) in Norwich, CT. For more info, visit </span>https://www.facebook.com/strangebrewpub</strong></p>
<p><strong>March 15th (Friday) The Waylon in New York City. For more info, visit www.thewaylon.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>March 23rd (Saturday) The Eastham Library Winter Concert Series in Eastham, MA (For more info <a contents="visit here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/friend.cfm?curOrg=EASTHAM&tEvt=5598191&tfPopup=1">visit here</a>)</strong></p>
<p><strong>March 24th (Sunday) For the Sake of the Song at Blue in Portland, Maine. For more info, visit https://portcityblue.com/</strong></p>
<p><strong>In early April, I'll be making a short swing through Texas and Louisiana. More info on that soon.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Finally, I'll be releasing a new single. The song is called "Permanent Crush" and is coming out in mid-March. If you use Spotify or other streaming services, be sure to follow me to get notified when the song is available.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Thanks for your support!</strong></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">I'll soon be releasing a new track called Permanent Crush. If you don't follow me on Spotify, you can do so <a contents="by clicking here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aV0MdGQ5qHAJMfFCZFzx1">by clicking here</a>. You'll get a notification from them as soon as the song is available.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">After that, I'll be traveling to Westerly, R.I. to open up for the always excellent Christine Ohlman at The Knickerbocker Music Center on Saturday, January 12th. I'm then headed south for a couple of shows in Nashville and one in Evansville, Indiana. For more info, click on the Shows tab.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks and Happy New Year!</span></p>
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<p>I've got two shows this week. I'll be traveling down to Woodbury, Connecticut to open a show put on by Conn Artists. Headlining the bill is Matthew Fowler along w/ Zan and the Winter Folk. The concert is at the Woodbury Brewing Company. For more info, visit <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/575184789583427/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/575184789583427/">https://www.facebook.com/events/575184789583427/</a></p>
<p>On Friday night, I'll be traveling towards Cape Cod the Homeless for the Holidays concert. A great lineup for a great cause. I'm playing at 7 p.m. on Friday night (outdoors). The concert takes place outside of the Bay Motor Inn in Bourne, Massachusetts. For more info, visit <a contents="https://www.homelessfortheholidays.net/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.homelessfortheholidays.net/">https://www.homelessfortheholidays.net/</a></p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/54667482018-10-12T11:02:48-04:002018-10-12T15:49:13-04:00Fall Update<p><span class="font_large">Well, I've played a boatload of shows in recent weeks. I'll be taking a few weeks off and then am heading to Toronto to play a few shows at Indie Week. I'm in the process of finishing a full-length album called Bruisable Heart that I'll be releasing this winter. We'll be shooting the first video for that album soon. I'll also be doing some house concerts. If you are interested in hosting one, please feel free to shoot me an email at mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A couple of weeks back, I had the opportunity to perform at City Winery in New York City as part of their One on One Sessions. I'll be releasing some of the videos from that session in the coming months. Below is one that I did of a great Billy Joe Shaver song that was made famous by Waylon Jennings. It's called "Ride Me Down Easy". I hope you'll take a listen.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Ride Me Down Easy written by Billy Joe Shaver</strong></span><br> </p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/54547502018-10-04T06:45:17-04:002018-10-04T06:45:17-04:00October Dates<p>I've got a couple of shows I'm really looking forward to this October.</p>
<p>On Sunday, October 7th, I'll be performing at The Tap Room at The Knickerbocker Music Center in Westerly, Rhode Island. I'll be playing at 8 p.m. and it's the low, low price of free. For more info, visit <a href="http://www.knickmusic.com">www.knickmusic.com</a>.</p>
<p>On Thursday, October 11th, I'll be opening for Nashville's <a contents="Nathan Kalish" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nathankalish.us/">Nathan Kalish</a> at Askew, in Providence, Rhode Island. Nathan's new record is phenomenal. This show is 18+ and I'm on at 9 p.m. For more info, visit <a href="http://www.askewprov.com">www.askewprov.com</a>.</p>
<p>While I was in NYC last weekend playing some gigs, I recorded a video session of five songs in the cellar of the City Winery in Manhattan. Four of the songs are from my forthcoming album and the 5th one is a cover of the great Billy Joe Shaver song "Ride Me Down Easy". I'll be publishing those videos soon.</p>
<p>I'm heading to Canada for some dates in November, finishing up the new record and making a video for a song here in the coming weeks.</p>
<p>I'll likely be playing less shows during the winter months as I prepare to release the record. However, I'm hoping to book some house concerts. If you think you might be interested in hosting one, please fill out the contact form or connect with me through Facebook or Twitter.</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/54143202018-09-04T11:21:40-04:002018-09-04T11:21:40-04:00September Update<p>Hello,</p>
<p>One of the busier months I've had is coming up here this September.</p>
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<p>This weekend, I'll be performing at the South Shore Country Festival at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 8th. It's a full band show and we're on at 1 p.m. Gates open at 11:30 a.m. and there will be music all day and night. For more information, visit <a contents="South Shore Country Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.southshorecountryfestival.com/">South Shore Country Festival</a></p>
<p>On Sunday, September 9th, I'll be playing a solo set at <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thebostonartsfestival.com">The Boston Arts Festival</a>. The festival is being held at Christopher Columbus Park in downtown Boston. It's free. I'm on at 3 p.m.</p>
<p>On September 12th (Wednesday), I'll be making my first appearance at <a contents="AS-220 " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.as220.org">AS-220 </a>in Providence. The show begins at 7 p.m.</p>
<p>There are bunch of other shows listed on my Events page. Hope to see you in my travels.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/e3ade1197eff0f64c0da4df95a66a84229e45353/original/katsos-pic-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/53805642018-08-09T09:43:30-04:002018-08-09T09:43:30-04:00Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival<p>I've had a busy summer and am looking forward to heading south next week to perform at the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It'll be my first time visiting/playing in the Smoky Mountains, so I'm anxious to check it out. For more info, you can visit <a href="http://www.smswf.com">www.smswf.com</a>. The dates and times that I'm playing are listed below. If you know anybody in that area that might be interested in seeing me perform down there, please send them my way.</p>
<p>I'm in the middle of recording a full length album that I'm hoping to share later this year. I'm really happy with how it's coming out.</p>
<p>If you haven't followed me on Spotify, the link to do so is <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6YEcnQ5xEv5GdiGkagI36t" target="_self">here</a>.</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/53516402018-07-18T08:56:33-04:002018-09-07T10:13:56-04:00Summer rolls on<p>Below is an in-studio performance I did at GoLocalProv yesterday in Providence. I performed three songs. All of the tunes are new ones that I'm currently recording in the studio. Hope you enjoy them - Thanks for visiting my website - Matt</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/53268622018-07-01T10:44:37-04:002018-07-01T10:44:37-04:00July Update<p>I've got a bunch of shows coming up in July (see picture below). Details can be found over on the Shows page. I've also got new t-shirts that will be available at all shows. If you aren't able to attend a show but are interested in a t-shirt, email me at mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com and I'll get one to you. They are $25 and look pretty great.</p>
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<p>I'm currently recording a new album that will hopefully be completed later this summer. Will have more info on that soon. I have a couple of shows this week in Rhode Island at spots I've never played before. I'll be adding some more shows to the website here in the coming days. I've got some pretty cool stuff lined up for the summer/fall.</p>
<p>I also recently was invited to perform at the Smoky Mountains Songwriters' Festival in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I'll be performing a couple of show there in August. Still waiting on some details regarding that.</p>
<p>Thanks for your support and if you haven't give me a listen on Spotify or Apple Music lately, please do.</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/52350772018-05-15T07:38:37-04:002020-03-19T21:23:57-04:00Spring Dates<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/cd88ec1550a328c586c50324fab2e895d82cc4d6/original/may-19th-house-of-brews-stoughton-may-25th-warp-and-weft-lowell-may-27th-the-c-note-nantasketjune-14th-newport-playhouse-newport-r-i-june-16th-knickerbocker-music-center-westerly-r-i.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/52099882018-04-30T15:18:28-04:002022-12-09T06:07:57-05:00May Update<p>I have a couple of shows in May and will likely be adding more spring dates soon. Also excited to announce that I'll be returning to the studio in May to record a new record. The album will be a pretty sparse more acoustic-driven album. I'm excited to get started on it.</p>
<p>The South Shore Country Music Festival is still months away but they are putting together a great lineup. I'll be doing a full band set earlier in the day for that. For more info, visit <a href="http://www.southshorecountryfestival.com/">http://www.southshorecountryfestival.com/</a>. The headliners include Uncle Kracker, Easton Corbin and Jimmie Allen.</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/51864932018-04-17T13:12:13-04:002022-03-24T07:34:42-04:00Spring News<p>If you click on the picture below, you can read the Q&A I recently di with <a contents="Boston Voyager Magazine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-matt-york-matt-york-cambridge/" target="_self">Boston Voyager Magazine</a>. I've also added some new dates that you can find on the Shows page. I'm back in action next week with two shows. On Tuesday, I'll be in Cranston R.I. at Pub on Park for a solo show. On Friday, April 27th, I'll be doing a full band show at The Midway Café in Jamaica Plain.</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/51638462018-04-04T11:54:11-04:002018-04-04T11:54:11-04:00April Update<p>Below, you'll find links to a couple of live video recordings I did in March. One of them was part of the Lowell Train TV Show that airs on Channel 8. The other one was part of the 1950 Clothing Company's Facebook online concerts.</p>
<p>I've only got two shows in April. I'll be in Cranston R.I. at Pub on Park for a solo show on Tuesday, April 24th. On April 27th, I'll be doing a full band show at The Midway Café in Jamaica Plain.</p>
<p><a contents="Lowell Train Video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/4jeRlBTetCoFJdyT5ssIvBrB9VUvRN0M/series/2412/media/336210?autostart=false&showtabssearch=true&fullscreen=false" target="_self">Lowell Train Video</a></p>
<p><a contents="1950 Clothing Company Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/1950clothingco" target="_self">1950 Clothing Company Live</a></p>
<p>Also, this is my submission into the annual NPR Tiny Desk Contest.</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/51318022018-03-16T10:29:16-04:002018-03-26T15:15:23-04:00Spring Update<p>On Tuesday, March 27th, I'll be performing on Facebook as part of 1950 Clothing Company's Online Concert Series (The 1950 Sessions). It's a great opportunity for those that would like to see me perform but don't actually want to get off their couches to do so. I'll be playing at 9 p.m. EST and you can watch online by visiting https://www.facebook.com/1950clothingco/</p>
<p>Thanks you IOU Music for their recent write-up and interview. I talked with them about the most recent album, what's ahead and more. You can read it at <a href="https://www.ioumusic.net/ioumusic/matt-york">https://www.ioumusic.net/ioumusic/matt-york</a>.</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/50729912018-02-10T15:18:52-05:002018-02-10T15:18:52-05:00South Shore Country Festival Tickets now on sale<p> It's a long ways away, but I'll be performing this year's <a contents="South Shore Country Festiva" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.southshorecountryfestival.com">South Shore Country Festiva</a>l on September, 8th at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. Headlining the festival this year will be Easton Corbin. Early Bird tickets are available until March 31 - $34.99 for general admission. If you plan on purchasing them, if you enter the code MattSSCF you'll receive a $5 discount on your tickets. Tickets can be purchased at <a contents="this link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-south-shore-country-festival-marshfield-ma-early-bird-tickets-until-march-31-2018-tickets-41154948559?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button#tickets">this link</a>.</p>
<p> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/5ccc48c7d75c62c9a0b5f401f1cb5f8336f3ff45/original/25022105-140744633308205-369583928685625344-n.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/50562712018-02-01T15:55:55-05:002018-02-01T15:55:55-05:00Department of Tangents Podcast <p><span class="font_large">I've enjoyed Nick Zaino's writing in the Boston Globe for a long time. He's also a terrific singer-songwriter that I've had the opportunity to play a couple of shows with. He does a weekly podcast called <a contents="Department of Tangents " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://nickzaino.com/departmentoftangents/2018/02/01/dot-podcast-ep49-matt-york-on-between-the-bars-plus-new-music-from-prateek/">The Department of Tangents </a>and I had the chance to sit down and chat with him recently. We talk all about the new album, my life in music and a lot more. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I also was recently featured in a couple of music website articles. You can click on the links to read the review of my new album from <a contents="Pitstop for Country" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pitstopforcountry.com/the-music/shining-the-spotlight-on-local-talent-new-englands-own-matt-york">Pitstop for Country</a> and Eight Essential Questions with <a contents="The Daily Country." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thedailycountry.com/interviewsessential-8/essential-8-matt-york">The Daily Country.</a> </span></p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/50428422018-01-25T09:18:54-05:002018-03-12T05:32:05-04:00February Update<p>I had a great time hanging with Steve Katsos on his TV Show (<a contents="The Steve Katsos Show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.stevekatsos.com">The Steve Katsos Show</a>). You can watch a replay of the episode by <a contents="clicking here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/stevekatsosshow/videos/10155181673008091/">clicking here.</a> I play two songs and do an interview at around the forty minute mark (the whole episode is great though). I've updated the list of shows and will be back in action next Friday, February 2nd in Duxbury.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/23bcc6e25b61d753101a9231463f462519e1b7b2/medium/katsos-pic-1.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/f1189cce3c2d7d66e65fc6aa574d18459cb5c862/medium/katsos-pic-2.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/50209212018-01-12T15:22:45-05:002018-01-12T15:22:45-05:00The new album is available everywhere.<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/17c5280c943a61afe05c1068b9e46f4bf8f09d7f/original/reviews-one-page.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/50171622018-01-10T16:45:58-05:002018-01-12T14:47:09-05:00Country 102.5 FM Catch of the Week<p>A big thank you to Boston's Country 102.5 FM and Carolyn Kruse for having me in-studio to talk about the new album and play a couple of acoustic tunes. You can check out the video at <a contents="http://country1025.com/2018/01/catch-week-matt-york-2/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://country1025.com/2018/01/catch-week-matt-york-2/">http://country1025.com/2018/01/catch-week-matt-york-2/</a>. Both songs are brand-new ones that I haven't recorded yet but that I'm pretty happy about. </p>
<p>Have some cool show announcements here in the next week or so as well.</p>
<p>Thanks for your support!</p>
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<p><span class="font_regular">Lots of stuff planned for 2018. Thanks for your support!</span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/c386290069b7d5ea3084bc51fec1d674e1892bbf/medium/top-27-of-2017.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/49912422017-12-23T09:54:17-05:002017-12-24T06:57:20-05:00Happy Holidays!<p>Really happy to say that The Patriot Ledger/Wicked Local have named "Between the Bars" as one of their Top Local Albums of 2017. You can read the article here <a contents="http://www.patriotledger.com/entertainment/20171221/best-of-2017-local-music-hits-all-right-notes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patriotledger.com/entertainment/20171221/best-of-2017-local-music-hits-all-right-notes">http://www.patriotledger.com/entertainment/20171221/best-of-2017-local-music-hits-all-right-notes</a></p>
<p>I had a great time playing at The Outlaw Roadshow in Providence this past Thursday. </p>
<p>T-Shirts are available and they came out great. They come with a free download of the new album and are $20. If you want one, email me at mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com and I'll get one to you.</p>
<p>Thanks to everybody for their support this year. It was a great year of music. I've got some pretty cool things planned for 2018.</p>
<p>Photo by James Lastowski <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/JamesAlchemyPVD/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/JamesAlchemyPVD/">https://www.facebook.com/JamesAlchemyPVD/</a> taken at Alchemy in Providence as part of Outlaw Roadshow, December 2017.</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/49860392017-12-20T10:40:56-05:002020-02-21T09:49:43-05:00T-Shirts are now available<p>T-Shirts are now available. For $20, you'll get both a t-shirt and download card of the new album "Between the Bars". If interested, please email me at <a href="mailto:mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com">mattyorkpembroke@gmail.com</a>. I'll mail them anywhere in the U.S or you can grab them at upcoming shows. Sizes range from Small to XXL.</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/49772102017-12-14T13:10:12-05:002018-01-01T05:57:00-05:00Winter 2017/2018 Update<p><span class="font_large">The new album "Between the Bars" is now available on all digital platforms. If you are on Spotify, please be sure to follow me on there. In addition to the new album, my old band Wide Iris has released a bunch of songs on iTunes/Spotify etc. The album is called <em>You Bend Me</em> and has a few tracks from each of the four albums we released several years ago.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'll be playing as part of The Outlaw Roadshow on Thursday, December 21st at Alchemy in Providence, R.I. These shows are always fun and it's a great lineup of bands. For more info, visit <a href="http://www.theoutlawroadshow.com">www.theoutlawroadshow.com</a>. Ryan Spaulding who puts these shows together also wrote some really kind words about the album. You can read that at <a contents="http://www.rslblog.com/2017/12/matt-york-between-bars.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rslblog.com/2017/12/matt-york-between-bars.html">http://www.rslblog.com/2017/12/matt-york-between-bars.html</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I had a chance to do an interview with Global Texas Chronicles talking about each of the songs on the new album and what they are about. You can read that at <a contents="http://globaltexanchronicles.com/between/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://globaltexanchronicles.com/between/">http://globaltexanchronicles.com/between/</a>.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Finally, it's a long ways away, but I was asked to perform at The South Shore Country Music Festival. That'll take place in September, 2018 at the Marshfield Fairgrounds and includes national acts like Easton Corbin and Maddie and Tae. For more info on that, visit <a contents="http://www.southshorecountryfestival.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.southshorecountryfestival.com/">http://www.southshorecountryfestival.com/</a>.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks for your support in 2017 and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!</span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">A big thanks to everybody that attended some of the shows over the past couple of weeks. It's been a very busy fall. My first trip to Canada was a lot of fun. The album is now available digitally on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and most digital platforms. The album is called "Between the Bars". You can also listen to it at <a href="http://www.mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com">www.mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com</a>. I've got one show left in November that will take place on Monday, November 27th at the Acoustic Lounge at the BBC in Plymouth. I'll be adding some other dates in the coming weeks. </span></p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/49151752017-11-01T16:12:47-04:002018-04-24T03:30:40-04:00November News<p><span class="font_large">The release of "Between the Bars" will take place on Friday, November 3rd at Atwood's Tavern in Cambridge.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The album has received some really great reviews.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Gatehouse Media Music Critic Peter Chianca's Review is <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patriotledger.com/news/20171026/album-reviews-recent-amp-recommended-for-november">here.</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Victor Infante of the Worcester Telegram's review is <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.telegram.com/entertainmentlife/20170914/matt-york-offers-portrait-in-heartache-alcohol-with-between-bars">here</a>.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">On the Flipside Music's review is <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ontheflipsidemusic.com/">here</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In addition the CD Release at Atwood's (more info at <a href="http://www.atwoodstavern.com">www.atwoodstavern.com</a>), I'll also be playing a solo acoustic show in Fall River, Massachusetts on Thursday, November 2nd at the beautiful Narrows Center for the Arts opening for Martha Davis and the Motels. Tickets for that show can be purchased at www.narrowscenter.org.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm then headed to Indie Week Canada for three shows on November 9th, 10th and 11th. For more info, visit my Shows Page.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">You can check out the new music at <a href="http://www.mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com">www.mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com</a>. If you use Spotify, be sure to follow me on there.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks for your support,</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Matt</span></p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/48924872017-10-15T09:46:39-04:002017-10-16T06:16:14-04:00Album release and Toronto dates<p><span class="font_large">Who is excited to be putting out his new album? This guy! My new album "Between the Bars" will be released on Friday, November 3rd at Atwood's Tavern in Cambridge, MA. We'll be opening the night (Tim Gearan Band headlines) and playing at 9:30 p.m. Advanced tickets can be purchased at http://atwoodstavern.com</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The night before that, I'll be opening up for Martha Davis and The Motels ("Suddenly Last Summer" and "Only the Lonely") at the beautiful Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River, Massachusetts. Advanced tickets can be purchased at http://www.narrowscenter.org.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I head to Toronto for three shows at Indie Week Canada from November 8th through the 12th. Dates and locations for that are still being to be determined. I'll update that info soon.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">You can now pre-order the album on iTunes by clicking here https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/between-the-bars/id1271204479. The digital version of the album will have previously recorded tracks "On My Own", "Hot Shot" and "Birds" included. Those tracks are not on the CD. </span></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/13cceadad5327143678f79377da0c16324fb9703/original/matt-york-ad-square.jpg?1505237181" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/48314962017-08-30T11:11:16-04:002017-09-05T16:26:07-04:00A Busy September<p>I've got some great shows coming up in September including three music festivals that I'm really looking forward to being a part of. In addition to those, I'll be performing at the C-Note in Hull as part of The Rat Beach Party which is a collection of bands that once played the legendary Rat in Kenmore Square. I first played there as a teenager and performed there during the final weekend they were open in 1997. That should be a fun night. The new album "Between the Bars" will be released in November. The album release will be in November and I'll also be performing three show at<a contents=" Indie Week in Toronto" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://canada.indieweek.com/"> Indie Week in Toronto</a> that month. Thanks for stopping by. Also, here's a video of me playing a couple of tracks from the Boston, Texas album acoustic solo in my living room.</p>
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<p>\</p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/47853792017-07-19T19:58:18-04:002017-07-19T19:58:18-04:00New tracks and a slew of shows<p>I'll be releasing my new album this fall. In addition to that, I also recently recorded a few acoustic tunes with my old friend Mark Bryant at Seasound Audio in Plymouth, MA. You can check the songs out at http://mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com/album/matt-york-2.</p>
<p>On August 13th, I'll be playing the Pembroke Arts Festival (solo acoustic performance) in Pembroke, Massachusetts. On August 25th, I'll be doing a full-band show at the Marshfield Fairgrounds along with Jenna Lotti and Will Dailey. That will be the closing weekend of the Marshfield Fair and you just have to pay admission to the fair to see the concert. In early September, I'll be playing a full-band show at the Boston Arts Festival along with a bunch of great bands. </p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/47624392017-06-30T07:09:45-04:002017-06-30T07:09:45-04:00Summer Gigs and More<p>If you use Spotify, please be sure to follow me at there at this link <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aV0MdGQ5qHAJMfFCZFzx1">https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aV0MdGQ5qHAJMfFCZFzx1</a>.</p>
<p>I'll be heading to NYC in a couple of weeks for some gigs. Have some south shore gigs in August at both the Pembroke Arts Festival and The Marshfield Fair.</p>
<p>The new album will be released in September/October timeframe. Playing a couple of music festivals in September (more info on that soon). There's a two-song sampler available to listen to now at <a href="http://www.mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com">www.mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com</a> of songs from the new album.</p>
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<p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/47244012017-05-27T07:00:49-04:002017-05-27T07:01:44-04:00Busy months ahead<p>A bunch of great shows in the coming months are now posted. The next show will be a fun one. After having been away from music for over ten years, in 2015 I'd saw a Facebook post that the Spire Center was having an Open-Mic Night and decided to attend. I'd never been there but my kids were starting to get to the age where they were listening to music and I thought it'd be a fun experience for them. It turned one of them was sound asleep in their seat while I played. Nonetheless, the guy doing sound that night was Mark Bryant. He had a studio in the basement of the Spire and we began recording the Boston, Texas album later that year. Last year I got to play the Spire with my wife Beth playing bass which was a lot of fun. This time I'll be playing solo acoustic opening for SNL's Christine Ohlman on Saturday, June 3rd. Tickets are $20 a piece and available at www.spirecenter.org. </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/e746e01ac09cd7b7bdce792ce6b135077c80c4ad/original/upcoming-dates-2.png?1495882594" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/46656522017-04-10T16:55:08-04:002017-04-10T16:55:41-04:00Rumbling On.We had a great time at the Rock n Roll Rumble last week. While we didn't come away victors it was a lot of fun to be a part of. I've got some acoustic shows coming up including opening for the great Christine Ohlman at one of my favorite venues (The Spire Center in Plymouth). I'm in the process of plotting the release of my new album. We'll have information on the CD Release in the coming weeks. Until then, you can check out a couple of tracks from it at the link below.<br><a href="http://www.mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com">www.mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com</a>.<p> </p>
<p> </p><br> Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/46532962017-03-31T11:06:13-04:002018-10-18T04:35:04-04:00Rumble article it today's HeraldNice write-up by Jed Gottlieb previewing this year's Rumble can be found <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/2017/03/is_age_key_to_winning_the_rock_roll_rumble">here</a>. All Rumble info can be found at <a href="http://www.rockandrollrumble.com">www.rockandrollrumble.com</a>. Advanced tickets can be purchased at <a href="http://www.oncesomerville.com">www.oncesomerville.com</a>. We are on at 9 p.m. sharp on Tuesday, April 4th. The show is18+ but if you have somebody under 18, they attend but must be accompanied by an adult.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/2c79c78c537e8f76403f4a6482ffa62543a95ca5/original/instagram-rumble.png?1489398388" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/46180282017-03-06T08:19:05-05:002017-03-06T18:29:15-05:002017 Rock n Roll RumbleI'm really happy to announce that Matt York and the Missed Flights will be a part of the 2017 <a contents="Rock n Roll Rumble" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rockandrollrumble.com">Rock n Roll Rumble</a> that will take place in April at Once Somerville. We'll have more information soon. Here's a Q&A that I did with Boston Emissions http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2017/03/06/10questionsmattyork/<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/b3816b6f3e12f9c406e21489978fce94612d479b/original/rumble-poster.jpg?1488806330" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/46163932017-03-04T08:32:06-05:002017-03-04T08:32:06-05:00March NewsHello. I had a very busy February and March is looking like more of the same. We have a band show tonight in Lowell tonight at Olympia's Zorba Music Hall. Next Friday, March 10th, we'll have a full-band show at Ralph's in Worcester. On March 11th, I'll be doing an acoustic show at Stoughton's House of Brews. I also just booked an opening slot for June 3rd at The Spire Center for the Arts in Plymouth. More info for that can be found at <a href="http://www.spirecenter.org">www.spirecenter.org</a>. Also should have a bunch of shows added in the coming days for April and May.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/ede95daaa0d43da1be4e327b75b267e51959e8da/medium/matt-york-narrows-sign.jpg?1488634116" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br> Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/45934632017-02-16T14:27:03-05:002017-02-16T14:27:03-05:00New track out and bunch of shows coming up<p>I'm opening for John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band on Saturday at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River. That show is sold out. I'll be playing two shows next weekend. On Friday the 24th, I'll be at playing at the Friends of Boston's Homeless Benefit Show at The Cantab in Cambridge. On Saturday, the 25th, I'll be at the White Rose Coffeehouse in Lynn.<br><br>WZLX's Boston Emissions premiered my new track "When the War Began" this week. If you could take a minute and vote it as "Song of the Week" at <a contents="http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2017/02/14/be21217/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2017/02/14/be21217/">http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2017/02/14/be21217/</a> I'd really appreciate it. You can hear the song at <a contents="www.soundcloud.com/mattyorkboston" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.soundcloud.com/mattyorkboston">www.soundcloud.com/mattyorkboston</a>. Thanks!</p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/45828392017-02-09T10:15:45-05:002017-02-09T10:15:45-05:00A bunch of new shows coming up<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/0d8bc73e7b0cc0f8d60659cf603c4d3fb032d56d/original/upcoming-shows.png?1486653330" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/45693102017-01-30T15:13:07-05:002017-01-30T15:13:07-05:00February Update<br>I spent January at Mere Mortal Studios in Charlestown recording six new songs. They'll be part of an album I'll be releasing later this spring. I also recorded the video before the for NPR Tiny Desk Concert. It was filmed by my wife Beth at our home. The song is fairly new and is called "September's Coming Soon".<br><br>I've got a couple of couple of shows coming up in February. I'll be The Cantab in Cambridge, MA as part of a benefit for The Homeless of Boston on Friday, February 24th. The next night (25th), I'll be playing at the White Rose Coffeehouse in Lynn, MA. It'll be my first time at both of these venues. For more information on those shows, click on the Shows page.<br><br><br><br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="0cibB5quW-4" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/0cibB5quW-4/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0cibB5quW-4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/45302122016-12-29T20:08:14-05:002016-12-29T20:08:14-05:00JanuaryHappy New Year! I'll begin making my new album during the month of January. In addition, I've got a couple of full band shows coming up including a show up in Lowell where we'll be playing a few Wide Iris tunes. I haven't played Lowell with a band in years. Be sure to check the audio page to hear some new tunes that I've added recently. <br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/279e6df0347b0952337e55fc0cb1701a64ae9d20/original/zorba-sign.jpg?1483059981" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/45173552016-12-19T14:19:18-05:002016-12-19T14:19:18-05:00Midway next week and a new tuneI've got a new acoustic track up on Soundcloud. You can listen to it by clicking on the link <a contents='"Rather Have This Than Nothing"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/wideiris/rather-have-this-than-nothing-final-mix">"Rather Have This Than Nothing"</a>. I'll also be playing an acoustic gig next Wednesday night at the Midway Café in Jamaica Plain. The date is December 28th and I'll be playing an early set at 8:30. $5 at the door and it's 21+.<br><br>We have a couple of full-band shows coming up in January and I'll also begin recording new album then as well.<br><br>Thanks for your support!<br><br>Matt York<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/wideiris/rather-have-this-than-nothing-final-mix"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/9462959cf683a855c15435ac2b15ffc71cf9c520/medium/rather-this-than-nothing.png?1482175113" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a><br><br> Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/44917922016-12-01T10:25:33-05:002020-05-15T06:02:22-04:00December Update<p>The show that I was supposed to play on December 2nd at the Tuneful Brew in Duxbury has been rescheduled until April. Unfortunately, the building had some water damage and they needed to reschedule.<br><br>I recorded a Christmas song last year and you can download it for free at <a href="https://soundcloud.com/wideiris/blue-christmas">https://soundcloud.com/wideiris/blue-christmas</a>. It's a cover of the Ernest Tubb song "Blue Christmas" which was later recorded by Elvis.<br><br>I have a track on the digital compilation Keep Boston Safe that was put together by Anngelle Wood of Boston Emissions. The Keep Boston Safe compilation is raising money for Fenway Health which, for more than 45 years has been their mission to enhance the well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and all people in our neighborhoods and beyond through access to the highest quality health care, education, research and advocacy. To donate and download the digital compilation, visit <a contents="https://keepsafeboston.bandcamp.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://keepsafeboston.bandcamp.com/">https://keepsafeboston.bandcamp.com/</a><br><br>We've got full band shows on Saturday, January 7th at Olympia's Zorba Hall in Lowell and January 14th at P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. More info on those shows coming soon. I'll also be returning to the studio in January to record a new album.<br><br>Thanks!<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/21d45c98b11158d62c2b5c49258eefc26e02a7bb/medium/blue-christmas.jpg?1480605250" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/44723502016-11-17T18:27:16-05:002016-11-17T18:27:16-05:00November/December updateI'll be scaling back on the shows here over the next couple of months. I'm going to begin recording my new album in January. I'll have more info on that soon. The next show will be at <a contents="The Tuneful Brew Coffeehouse " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.tunefulbrew.com/">The Tuneful Brew Coffeehouse </a>in Duxbury, Massachusetts on Friday, December 2nd.<br><br>Earlier this year, I taped an episode of the television show, <a contents="The Steve Katsos Show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.stevekatsos.com">The Steve Katsos Show</a>. He was a bunch of fun to be around and just a really funny and gracious guy.The episode I was on will air on WBIN - TV at the convenient time of Sunday at 2:30 AM. Set your DVR though. You can find WBIN at the following stations: Comcast Channel 18/HD 811, DirectTV Channel 50 Fios Channel 6/HD 506 and Dish Network Channel 50<br><br>Lastly, here's a short review of our gig that we just played at The Bowery Electric in NYC a few weeks back. <a href="http://www.ontheflipsidemusic.com/music/2016/11/16/the-outlaw-roadshow-nyc-review-part-3">http://www.ontheflipsidemusic.com/music/2016/11/16/the-outlaw-roadshow-nyc-review-part-3</a><br><br>Finally, it's hard to believe this video was done a year ago...but it was. My dog Belle is the star and my wife directed it. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for your support this year.<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="_gSW2g1powo" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/_gSW2g1powo/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_gSW2g1powo?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br> Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/44501372016-11-03T09:42:46-04:002017-01-16T12:08:56-05:00New single and show this weekendBoston music blog Vanyaland is premiering my new single "Birds" today on their website. You can listen to it (and download it for free) at <a href="http://www.vanyaland.com">www.vanyaland.com</a>. This song was one of three (along w/ "Hot Shot" and "On My Own") that I recorded over the summer w/ Mark Bryant at Seasound Audio.<br><br>We've a great show set for this Sunday, November 6th at <a contents="Atwoods Tavern" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.atwoodstavern.com">Atwoods Tavern</a> in Cambridge with the excellent Carissa Johnson joining us. It's a late afternoon show from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Those with kids are welcome to bring them. It's a $5 suggested donation. Hope to see you there.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/717af1350f87c7ce4f0f2666ef81aeb00f3718d3/medium/artworks-000191043280-rokcn2-t500x500.jpg?1478180505" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/44382752016-10-26T12:40:49-04:002017-01-16T12:08:56-05:00Fall UpdateLast week was a great time in New York as part of <a contents="The Outlaw Roadshow" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.theoutlawroadshow.com">The Outlaw Roadshow</a>. This summary really does a great job of what the weekend was like <a contents="http://recordsrocketsandrosemary.com/2016/10/25/passion-people-the-outlaw-roadshow/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://recordsrocketsandrosemary.com/2016/10/25/passion-people-the-outlaw-roadshow/">http://recordsrocketsandrosemary.com/2016/10/25/passion-people-the-outlaw-roadshow/</a>. We're back in action on Sunday, November 6th at 4 p.m. w/ Carissa Johnson at Atwoods Tavern in Cambridge.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/7bc79806be83d6aa551a7a57f232526a59744667/medium/matt-at-adams-house-outlaw.jpg?1477499589" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br> Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/44196722016-10-14T15:36:53-04:002017-01-16T12:08:56-05:00Next week and a mixtapeWe've got two full band shows next week. We'll be at the <a contents="Midde East Cafe in Cambridge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mideastclub.com">Middle East Café in Cambridge </a>on Wednesday night. We're on at 9:15. We're then headed to New York to play <a contents="The Outlaw Roadshow" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://theoutlawroadshow.com/">The Outlaw Roadshow</a> which is being held at <a contents="The Bowery Electric" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.theboweryelectric.com">The Bowery Electric</a>. We're playing on Saturday night (October 22nd) there at 10 p.m. If you'd like to attend the show, you can RSVP to attend the FREE 3 day show! Get on the list to gain priority access: <a contents="http://eepurl.com/chgJ2L" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://eepurl.com/chgJ2L">http://eepurl.com/chgJ2L</a>.<br><br>In addition to playing the Outlaw Roadshow, they also just released a mix-tape through Noise Trade which features my song "On My Own. You can stream the mixtape (or download it) at <a contents="this link " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.noisetrade.com/theoutlawroad%E2%80%A6/welcome-to-new-york">this link </a><br> <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/efcb50c063a6f63114a47a9eb5acb9e9104fcb14/medium/mixtape-cover-outlaw.jpg?1476473782" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br><br><br> Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/44065072016-10-06T06:46:10-04:002022-03-24T07:35:24-04:00Country 102.5 FM's Catch of the WeekThanks to DJ Carolyn Kruser and <a contents="Country 102.5 FM WKLB-FM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.country1025.com">Country 102.5 FM WKLB-FM</a> for choosing me as their Local Catch of the Week. While I'm obviously not a country musician, I certainly have country music influences and there are a few tracks from the album that are country-tinged. You can read the interview I did with them here <a contents="http://country1025.com/2016/10/catch-week-matt-york/." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://country1025.com/2016/10/catch-week-matt-york/.">http://country1025.com/2016/10/catch-week-matt-york/.</a> I'll be calling into Carolyn's show at 12:30 today (Thursday, October 6th) and she'll be playing a track from the album. You can listen live on their website or the old-fashioned way (if you're in the Boston area) of using your radio at 102.5 FM. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/f2bf2081ae358a529ca258ecbed871a05e3595ec/medium/screen-shot-2016-10-06-at-6-37-37-am.png?1475750367" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/43903652016-09-26T08:50:24-04:002017-01-16T12:08:56-05:00October and beyondSeptember was a very busy month. We've got a few weeks off and then are back at it. On October 19th we'll be playing the Middle East Café along with Eleanor Elektra and Mug. We'll also be heading back to NYC (this time as a full-band) to play The Bowery Electric as part of The Outlaw Roadshow. That show will take place on Saturday, October 22nd and is free. <br><br>In November, we'll return to Atwoods Tavern in Cambridge an be joined by the excellent Carissa Johnson on Sunday, November 6th.<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/ecbd30c066512d9717485051b21355c9ee4d85a6/medium/outlaw-new-york.png?1475448344" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br> Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/43791592016-09-19T05:28:18-04:002017-01-16T12:08:56-05:00Midway this weekendWe had a great time as part of the Outlaw Roadshow down in Nashville, TN. We made some new friends and really enjoyed our time down there. We've been playing all over the place in recent weeks and the final show of September will be at the Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain. We're on at 10:15 and are part of a great bill with Rick Berlin, Steve Walther and What Time Is It Mr. Fox. This show is 21+. The Midway is on Washington Street in J.P. right by Doyle's restaurant. We don't have another weekend show in the greater Boston area planned for a while so we hope you can join us.<br><br>Thanks!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/f8758ecbd64b55b6ca560cd849ebdf7d7aafee3e/medium/full-band-group-shot.jpg?1474277008" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/43658912016-09-10T07:06:47-04:002017-01-16T12:08:56-05:00The Outlaw Roadshow - NashvilleThe full band is headed to Nashville to take part of The Outlaw Roadshow. The festival will be taking place between Thursday and Saturday (Sept. 15th - 17th) and we're playing on Saturday night. Shows are being held at both the Mercy Lounge and Hi Watt (which are part of the same building). We still don't have set time or which room we're playing but will update that soon. This should be a blast. For more info visit www.theoutlawroadshow.com.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/35bb857dec260f41387119ce0e605339de4a2c14/original/outlaw-poster.jpg?1473505594" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/43626232016-09-08T12:36:26-04:002017-10-15T09:29:55-04:00Show this week<p>This week I'll be at the Narrow Center for the Arts in Fall River on Thursday night and the Boston Arts Festival on Saturday afternoon which is taking place in Columbus Park in Boston. Also, if you'd like to help me spread the word about shows and more, please join my mailing list by clicking the link on the side of the page. Thanks!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/91c7dfff260d77fb2a52bbf0bc0ab3e09df33fb7/original/boston-arts-fest.jpg?1473352338" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><br><br> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/43564482016-09-04T08:03:48-04:002017-01-16T12:08:55-05:00Busy SeptemberHad a fun week doing two very different shows. Thanks so much to the folks at Improv Boston in Cambridge for having me as their guest tonight. It was a very fun and funny night and I really enjoyed it. It was definitely different than anything that I had done on a stage before. Check them out at http://www.improvboston.com/. Also thanks to Brewster Productions of having me as part of the Acoustic Nights Music Series on the Plymouth Waterfront. It was a beautiful spot to play a gig. <br><br>This week I'll be at the <a contents="Narrow Center for the Arts " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.narrowscenter.org">Narrow Center for the Arts </a>in Fall River on Thursday night and the<a contents=" Boston Arts Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thebostonartsfestival.com"> Boston Arts Festival</a> which is in Columbus Park in Boston. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/ace098d7bf82c8ffe92642073d4fc621f8b0e717/medium/matt-katy-plymouth.jpg?1472990245" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/51e7e04a620405d6d0cabe0d911f712da515dbc0/medium/matt-improv.jpg?1472990207" class="size_m justify_right border_" /><br> Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/43375132016-08-23T06:53:59-04:002016-08-24T05:35:59-04:00The latestI should have a pretty awesome announcement regarding a show that we'll be playing in September soon. Just waiting on some final details of it. In the meantime, I have a boatload of shows coming up in September. Next Thursday (September 1st), I'll be taking part in the Improv Boston MainStage Spotlight Series in Cambridge. This really isn't a show as much as me presumably making a complete fool out of myself. I will perform a song, do a Q&A and possibly act in a skit. Again, this probably won't go well but more info can be found at http://www.improvboston.com/shows/mainstage<br><br>On September 3rd, I'll be playing an acoustic show outdoors at the Plymouth, MA waterfront as part of Brewster Productions' Acoustic Nights Summer Series. For more information, visit http://brewsterproductions.com/concertseries/<br><br>On September 8th, I'll be playing a short solo set at Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River which is a beautiful venue on the South Coast.<br><br>On September 10th, we'll be doing the full band thing at the Boston Arts Festival which is taking place at Columbus Park in the North End. That should be an awesome show. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. I don't have a set time yet but will update this page once I do http://www.celebrateboston.com/boston-arts-festival.htm<br><br>That's the beginning of September, we have a few more things planned later in the month that I'll post about soon.<br><br>Thanks<br><br>Here's a video we did recently with Night Train Sessions for an unreleased track called "I'm All Done".<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="svFE3H7qLPY" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/svFE3H7qLPY/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/svFE3H7qLPY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br> Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/43295922016-08-17T16:55:51-04:002017-01-16T12:08:55-05:00UpdateWe had a great time with Anngelle Wood on WZLX 101.7 FM's Boston Emissions Summer Sessions this past weekend. Our song "On My Own" was #3 on the Boston Emissions countdown. You can vote by clicking on this link to keep it in the top 3. http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2016/08/15/be81416/<br><br>We have a couple of weeks off from gigs and then a jam packed September. Info on the September gigs are on the right hand side of this page. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/0976068e9b7cc5f64a7828c403fef0546a60308a/medium/boston-emissions-anngelle.jpg?1471467194" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/43224052016-08-12T16:09:28-04:002017-01-16T12:08:55-05:00WZLX Summer Series this SundayDoing the full band thing this Sunday night in studio on WZLX 101.7 FM's Boston Emissions w/ Anngelle Wood at 10 p.m. We'll be playing a short set and talking w/ Anngelle Tune in on 101.7 FM on your radio dial or listen in online at http://wzlx.cbslocal.com.<br><br>I had a good time in NYC playing at the Bitter End. We got some audio from the soundboard there and I'll be posting some of that in the weeks ahead. This song was recorded there this past Sunday. https://soundcloud.com/wideiris/love-you-the-same-live<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/f64fc1404213a35b465aa1bb83e98f59484d02f4/medium/boston-emissions-matt-york.jpg?1471032531" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/43050152016-08-01T17:35:33-04:002021-12-26T12:05:15-05:00August updateHere's a new video from the Night Train Sessions that we did. This is a newer song that hasn't been recorded in the studio yet.<br><br>We've got two out of state shows this week. We'll be with full band in Pawtucket, Rhode Island at the Bitter End this Thursday, August 4th. It's an all-ages show and we're on at 9:30. On Sunday, I'll be playing solo in NYC at The Bitter End on Bleecker Street. Doors are at 7 p.m. and I'm on at 8:30. This is also all ages.<br><br>On Sunday, August 14th we'll be playing in-studio at 100.7 FM WZLX's Boston Emissions Summer Concert Series. You can listen live on the old radio dial or listen online at <a href="http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/">http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/</a><br><br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="svFE3H7qLPY" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/svFE3H7qLPY/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/svFE3H7qLPY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br> Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/42943052016-07-25T18:09:15-04:002016-07-25T18:09:15-04:00Video from Night Train Sessions<p>We had a really good time hanging out w/ these guys and doing this a few weeks back. Check out the video and be sure to "like" their <a contents="Facebook page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/nighttrainsessions/?fref=nf">Facebook page</a> and follow their <a contents="YouTube Channel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSWTABaPBfShdmZd_EuqT3g">YouTube Channel</a>. They're doing some really good stuff there and we were really happy to be a part of it.<br><br><br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="GTALTuKmjmM" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/GTALTuKmjmM/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GTALTuKmjmM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/42917142016-07-23T07:37:08-04:002021-06-21T07:55:53-04:00The broken trophyI was happy to receive the New England Country Music Organization's "2016 Traditional Country Songwriter of the Year" award for my song "I"m Back". I was unable to attend the awards show and received the trophy in the mail yesterday. Unfortunately, when I was taking the trophy out of packaging and cracked the top of it. While my album certainly isn't a traditional country album, that track is. You can listen to it here. http://mattyorkboston.bandcamp.com/track/im-back<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/13adcaecf99ba35dd685b33cbdf6d3b679824189/small/necmo-trophy-1.jpg?1469273742" class="size_s justify_center border_" /><br> Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/42901892016-07-22T09:20:26-04:002020-10-23T06:06:10-04:00Latest updateThere's a nice write-up in Red Line Roots on the new song/video. You can check it out <a contents="here " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.redlineroots.com/2016/07/peep-matt-york-releases-new-video/">here </a>. I've got a few shows coming up.<br><br>July 30th (Private Function)<br><br>August 3rd (Thursday) - <a contents="The Met, Pawtucket, RI. " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.themetri.com" target="_blank">The Met, Pawtucket, RI. </a>Full band. All ages, we're on around 10 p.m.<br><br>August 7th (Sunday) - Playing the legendary <a contents="Bitter End " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bitterend.com">Bitter End </a>in Greenwich Village<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/f1f9c7727030cc1fc5290a69f2a7ba025bd4032f/original/bitter-end.jpg?1469193370" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="264" style="width: 188px;" />Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/42787102016-07-14T13:05:38-04:002022-06-21T11:31:12-04:00Latest update<p>There's a really great review it today's Worcester Telegram that was written by Victor Infante that discusses the Boston, Texas release. You can check it out here <a contents="http://www.telegram.com/article/20160714/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/160719584" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.telegram.com/article/20160714/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/160719584">http://www.telegram.com/article/20160714/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/160719584</a>. </p>
<p>I'll be at Tavern at the End of the World tomorrow night (Saturday) doing the full-band thing along with The Bitter Bastids. Music starts around 9:30 and we're on about 11 p.m. The Tavern is the located at 108 Cambridge Street in Charlestown (just over the Somerville line). </p>
<p>I'm excited to be playing this year's Boston Arts Festival which will take place on Saturday, September 10th at Columbus Park in the North End. I'll have more info on that in the coming weeks. Lastly, if you haven't seen the video for my new tune "On My Own", you can check it out here <a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4038oN-ZIw" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4038oN-ZIw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4038oN-ZIw</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/41b49ac30f0fd9f7148dce09460f86e2001fb168/medium/the-met.png?1468526879" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/42672892016-07-07T10:09:55-04:002016-07-07T10:11:45-04:00Video Premiere and Summer News<p>Just a quick music update. Recently the lovely Beth York directed a video for a new song that I recently recorded. Today, the Boston Herald is premiering the video on their website. Check it out by<a contents=" clicking here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/guestlisted/2016/07/guestlisted_premiere_matt_yorks_on_my_own"> clicking here</a>. You can also view it on <a contents="YouTube." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4038oN-ZIw&feature=youtu.be">YouTube.</a> For those of you from the Pembroke area, you'll likely recognize a few of the faces in the video (literally everybody in the video is from Pembroke). If you like the song, you can download an MP3 of it for free at https://soundcloud.com/wideiris/on-my-own. </p>
<p>I just played down at the beautiful Truro Vineyards last night and have several shows coming up (see below). </p>
<p>Thanks and enjoy your summer, <br>Matt </p>
<p>Upcoming Shows: </p>
<p>July 12th - Midway Cafe in J.P. (solo) with Boketto (album release), Violet Kairos and Jason Layne and Sunken Armada <br>July 16th - Tavern at the End of the World (Boston) with Bitter Bastids <br>August 4th - The Met Cafe (Pawtucket, Rhode Island) <br>August 7th - The Bitter End (Greenwich Village, NYC) <br>September 3rd - Acoustic Nights at the Hedge House Lawn (Plymouth) with Jake Hill<br><br><iframe class="justify_center" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="P4038oN-ZIw" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/P4038oN-ZIw/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/P4038oN-ZIw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/42510732016-06-27T06:24:06-04:002017-01-16T12:08:55-05:00News, reviews and moreThis past weekend, we filmed scenes for a new video. It's being directed by the lovely, talented Emmy Award winning wife of mine. It's for a new track that I just recently recorded at Seasound Audio in Plymouth with Mark Bryant once again producing. We're looking forward to putting it out soon.<br><br>This week the full band will be visiting Night Train Sessions to shoot some live videos with them. Be sure to follow their <a contents="YouTube station" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSWTABaPBfShdmZd_EuqT3g">YouTube station</a> for info.<br><br>I have a little break in playing gigs and then a busy summer. On Wednesday, July 6th, I'll be playing at the beautiful Truro Vineyards as part of their W.A.A.M. nights series. Tickets are $40 and include wines from their vineyards, farm to table appetizers, artwork on display/for sale and me playing a couple of sets solo acoustic. For more info/tickets, visit https://trurovineyardsofcapecod.com/events-calendar/<br><br>On July 12th I'll be at the <a contents="Midway Café in Jamaica Plain " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.midwaycafe.com/">Midway Café in Jamaica Plain </a>(solo acoustic) and July 16th I'll be full-band at the <a contents="Tavern at the End of the World in Charlestown" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.tavernattheendoftheworld.com/">Tavern at the End of the World in Charlestown</a>
<p>Really nice write-up and interview in the German online magazine Global Texan Chronicles of the new album. http://globaltexanchronicles.com/matt-york-boston-texas/<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/a0413b8cb3544b6069b6218f488a02c05cf3211d/medium/matt-rick.jpg?1467023113" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p><br><br>.<br> Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/42328412016-06-16T06:54:06-04:002017-01-16T12:08:55-05:00Summer HappeningsWe had a great time at the Dover Music Fest last weekend. On Tuesday, June 21st at 4 p.m. I'll be part of the Make Music Boston showcase which is "a free celebration of music around the world on June 21st. Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now held on the same day in more than 700 cities in 120 countries. Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music is open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician — young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical persuasion — pours onto streets, parks, plazas, and porches to share their music with friends, neighbors, and strangers. All of it is free and open to the public". I'll be playing at Jamaica Pond in Jamaica Plain. For more info, visit <a contents="www.makemusicboston.org." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.makemusicboston.org.">www.makemusicboston.org.</a><br><br>In recent weeks, I've been recording some new tunes at Seasound Audio in Plymouth with Mark Bryant who produced the Boston, Texas album. Later this month, I'll begin shooting videos for a few of the new tunes including a video that will be directed by my wife Beth and that will include several friends of ours. We're hoping to have that completed about a month from now.<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/29d255693df25b7c230ad90f1883cf9639ebdbbf/medium/make-music-boston.jpg?1466074133" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/42225782016-06-09T20:44:31-04:002016-06-09T20:44:31-04:00Summer UpdateThis Saturday, I'm looking forward to doing a full band show at the <a contents="Dover Music Festival " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.dovermusicfest.com">Dover Music Festival </a>in Dover, Massachusetts. They'll have a beer truck, BBQ and live music beginning at 2 p.m. We're on at 5 p.m.<br><br>Later this month, I'll be taking part in the <a contents="Make Music Boston Series" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://makemusicboston.org">Make Music Boston Series</a> at the Jamaica Pond of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. I'll be playing solo at 4 p.m. <br><br>Later this summer, I'll be returning to New York City to the playing the legendary <a contents="Bitter End" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bitterend.com">Bitter End</a> in Greenwich Village on Sunday, August 7th. <br><br>We're also planning on shooting a video for a new song that we just recorded. Hoping to release that later this summer as well. <p> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/41825602016-05-16T10:05:51-04:002017-01-16T12:08:55-05:00Busy couple of weeks ahead<p>Thanks to everybody that came down to both Atwood's Tavern and Hard Rock Cafe Boston yesterday. We had a great time. I've got a couple of solo shows this coming weekend. Friday I'm at Dedham Square Coffeehouse as part of 18 Strings Presents: Matt York, Krista Baroni, and Hollis Greene show. On Sunday, I'll be a playing a couple of songs at the Almost Famous 5th Anniversary Concert at the Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth. The following weekend I'm in NYC Rockwood Music Hall on Sunday, May 29th. Next full band show is Dover Music Fest on June 11th. <a contents="This link " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/mattyorkmusic/">This link </a>has some video from the other night's Hard Rock show.<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/mattyorkmusic/"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/6ffdd08da36e73df36cad80090a7165aee20afaa/medium/hard-rock.jpg?1463403772" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/41724862016-05-09T16:20:31-04:002023-12-10T12:00:00-05:00Atwood's this Saturday<p>Hi everybody, </p>
<p>I"m back at Atwoods Tavern this Saturday, May 14th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Cambridge. This a full-band gig and should be great. Sparrow Blue are opening the show. Their fiddle player Katy played on my album and will also be joining me during my set as well. I don't have another full band gig lined up in the Boston/Cambridge area for a while, so I would love to see some of you out. Those with kids are welcome to bring them, they have great food at Atwoods. For more info on the show, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/253253411681543/ (if you are on Facebook) or www.atwoodstavern.com.<br><br>Also, WZLX's Boston Emissions has been playing my new single "Hot Shot". It was Number 3 on this week's poll. To keep in the top three, please take ten seconds and vote at http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2016/05/09/bostonemissions582016/. You can also download the song for free at <a contents="www.soundcloud.com/wideiris." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.soundcloud.com/wideiris">www.soundcloud.com/wideiris.</a><br> </p>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/41538342016-04-26T06:08:23-04:002017-01-16T12:08:55-05:00May Metronome InterviewI'm on the cover of Metronome Magazine this month. The magazine is available at most music stores and music clubs/bars around New England. Grab one to read the interview (it's not available online).<br><br>The new song "Hot Shot" has already been receiving airplay on Almost Famous 95.9 FM - WATD, Vanyaland Radio, RadioBDC and WEMF. You can download it for free at https://soundcloud.com/wideiris/hot-shot.<br><br>I'll be playing with full band at the 2nd annual Dover Music Festival in Dover, Massachusetts on Saturday, June 11th at 5 p.m. More info on that one in the coming weeks.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/198686/c199b5f7b7c548d0901572d0cc5e75a136164a20/medium/metronome-pic.jpg?1461665050" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/41455352016-04-20T12:47:07-04:002017-02-17T06:09:06-05:00April updates<p>A brand new song is up on Soundcloud at the link below. It was again recorded at Seasound Audio in Plymouth and produced by Mark Bryant. You can stream it at the link below. Next full band gig is on Saturday, May 14th at Atwoods Tavern at 4 p.m. with The Sparrow Blue.</p><br><iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/259889793&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe>Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/41163572016-04-01T13:13:38-04:002016-04-01T13:13:38-04:00April News A couple of shows going on in April. I'll be at the First Church in Pembroke tomorrow night along with The Sparrow Blue. The show will be broadcast live on 95.9 FM WATD (<a href="http://www.959watd.com">www.959watd.com</a>). It'll be an acoustic show but I'll have Kit Carlyle joining in on lead guitar and harmonies. Doors are at 6 p.m., Sparrow Blue will be on at 7:00 and I'll be on at 8 p.m.<br><br>Next Friday, I'll be returning to Lowell for the first time in a while. I'll be at Coffee & Cotton which is located in Mill5 on Jackson Street. I'll be playing from 7:30 to 9:30 acoustic.<br><br>In May, I'll be returning to Atwoods Tavern with the full band for an afternoon show on Saturday, May 14th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. I'm also excited to be a part of 95.9 FM's Almost Famous 5th Anniversary Show. That will take place on Sunday, May 22nd at The Spire Center in Plymouth. I'll have more info on that in the coming months.<br><br>I'm finishing up some recording on a couple of new tracks and am hoping to begin shooting a video for one of the tracks in April as well.<br><br>Thanks for stopping by.Matt Yorktag:mattyorkmusic.com,2005:Post/40903692016-03-16T11:08:08-04:002016-03-16T11:08:08-04:00Welcome to the new websiteHello there and welcome to my new website. The next show I'll be playing will be on Saturday, April 2nd at the First Church of Pembroke. I'll be joined by the excellent Sparrow Blue. The doors are at 6 p.m. and Sparrow Blue will be on around 7 p.m. and I'll be on at 8 p.m. People of all ages are welcome to attend. The show is going to be broadcast live on WATD 95.9 FM. The show is sponsored by my friends The Music Box in Plymouth, Massachusetts.<br><br>I'll also be returning to Lowell for the first time in many moons on Friday, April 8th at Coffee and Cotton which is located in Mill 5. That show is from 7:30 to 9:30 and I'm looking forward to returning to my old stomping ground.<br><br>On Saturday, May 14th, I'll be doing a full band show at Atwoods Tavern in Cambridge. I'll have more info on that in the coming weeks. Matt York