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Wednesday, November 23rd
Soiled Dove Underground in Denver, CO Tonight!!
We are so excited for tonight’s show at the Soiled Dove in Denver, CO!! The band is sounding better than ever...Rich Ross, John Schaller, Monte Thorin, Jai Vatuk, and your’s TRULY. We are thrilled to have John Common and Jess DeNicola opening the show for us. Please come early. Doors are 7:30. Will be GREAT TO SEE YOU!!
For advance discount tix go to this link: http://tinyurl.com/778q6wa
LOVE
Matthew
Monday, February 21st
Currently in the studio...
Tuesday, January 18th
Live From Sundance Report #1!
Hey everybody!
Another Sundance is approaching and it is amazing to be here to see and feel the calm before the storm. It is also great because there are a few loose ends that need tying before we play our first show on Thursday night. I arrived at Sundance early this year for a Park City TV taping which I shot this morning. I played three songs: Poster Girl, I Remember A Time, and, I Am The Wind. I swill be posting these performances soon on my facebook page! This year I decided to bring my ski gear w/ me. At the end of all this, I am treating myself to a day on the mountain. Actually, my friend, Ori, from PC TV, hooked me up with ski pass to Dear Valley! Thanks so much Ori!! I could not be more excited. Lately I have been realizing that the mountains are something I greatly took for granted while I was living at their doorstep, having grown up in Colorado. Any chance I get, I am skiing now. But mainly, this trip is all about the music for me, mixed with film, networking, and great parties. So far, I have heard that there will be performances by Slash, Fergie, Snoop Dog, 50 Cent, Harry Bellefonte, Carol King, Third Eye Blind, Robert Randolf, Ben Harper, Florence and the Machine, and many others...
Friday, December 31st
Happy New Year!!
I want to share with you a few customs that I learned while I was living in Peru this time last year. Traditionally, Peruvians will sit under their kitchen table and eat twelve grapes at midnight, one for each month of the coming year. It's important to focus on the meaning of each month as you suck on your grape. Peruvians typically eat a thirteenth grape for good measure.
Additionally, it is thought that the color of underwear that you are wearing on New Year’s Eve will greatly influence whether you find LOVE, LUCK, or MONEY. For LOVE, one must wear RED underwear. For LUCK, one must wear GOLD underwear. And for MONEY....can you guess?? GREEN! Also, if you would like to travel much in the coming year, you should pack a suitcase and carry it around your block at midnight. I hope these suggestions will help you find prosperity in 2011 and beyond!!
Much love,
Matthew
Tuesday, December 21st
Christmas Dream
I put on my pj’s and crawled into bed. It was snowing outside, and the frost covered my window. Restless anticipation. Downstairs, red, gold, and green wrapped gifts teetered under the tree. I couldn’t help wondering when Santa Claus might be coming down the chimney. I left a plate of cookies and a glass of milk. My sister slept in the room next to me, although I doubt she was asleep. Would Santa land his sleigh on the roof tonight? I kept listening for any sound that would give him away. I really wanted to meet him. The grandfather clock was ticking in the hallway. I closed my eyes and began to dream. I was sledding down a big hill on my Flexible Flyer. Snow was spraying my face. It was a complete blizzard and I was bundled up, head to toe. Laying on my back in the snow, I stared up through the oblivion of rapidly falling flakes, and felt them melt on my cheek. I stuck my tongue out and caught some in my mouth. I was so warm laying in that heap of snow. I awoke in my cozy bed to the smell of bacon frying. My mouth started watering when got up to look out the window. There was an arching snow drift covering the driveway (which soon I would be shoveling) but I tried not to think about that. I tip-toed down the stairs and went right for the tree. Something was poking out from behind it. Time to investigate. I pushed the branches aside and looked at the 6 by 3 foot package with my name on it, addressed “From Santa”. Could it be? Could that be the present I was hoping for? My dad’s blueberry pancakes were shaped like ginger bread men. I dipped my bacon in some maple syrup. After breakfast, we headed to the living room. My mother, father, sister and I settled in as the snow continued to fall steadily outside. It was finally time. I prayed that the present behind the tree was what I thought it was. AND IT WAS! A brand new, Flexible Flyer sled.
Tuesday, November 30th
A Lot of Time On MY Hands
I am sitting in my favorite little Peruvian cafe called, Jack’s, here in Cusco, Peru having tea, when all of a sudden the song, “Too Much Time On My Hands” by The Styx just came on the stereo. A large grin ran across my face as it dawned on me how silly some 80’s rock lyrics can be. Too much time on my hands? Is that a bad thing?? Apparently so. It’s “ticking away and I don’t know what to do!!”. At least, that is the interpretation I gathered while hearing this song for the umpteenth time. Normally, people are worried that there is never enough time in the day, not too much time. As I sit here, the irony of my realization is that I feel blessed because I have had “a lot” (notice me not using the phrase, “too much”) of time on my hands lately, and it is a wonderful thing. I have been able to write music without any pressures, record songs morning, noon, and night, take hikes to some amazing spiritual and archaeological sites of the Inca, have incredibly in-depth conversations about things that pertain to the betterment of my life path and the future, and study two new languages (Spanish and Quechua). This has easily been the most transformative year I can remember. I want to highly urge anyone reading this to consider taking a sabbatical at some point in your life (before you turn 80). Sometimes we get stuck in patterns that we are not even aware of. Our responsibilities, or perceived responsibilities, dominate our lives, and make it seem impossible to even consider such a thing as taking a break to reflect. In the meantime, try a yoga or cooking class, meditation, painting, sculpting, anything to reestablish the connection to the child within. These things may lead you where you have forgotten to go. Trust that the universe will take care of you, and it will. Tonight, I am going to pick my guitar up and see what happens. I am going to start strumming and trust in the moment. I am going to hum a melody as I strum, and attach words to that melody. I am going to sing. Tomorrow, I am going to take my guitar up on the roof of my house, and play this song for the whole world to hear. I am going to listen to the birds chirp as I play, and recognize the connection to all living creatures. As the weather changes, I am going to feel the rain upon my face and understand it as a sign from a higher power. I am going to infuse these experiences into the lyrics of my song. I am going to reflect the love that has been bestowed upon me.
I Am The Wind
When I’m sitting on the roof and the rain comes
I will open all the doors and the windows
As it’s falling I pretend I am the wind
And I’m calling you back to me again
When I’m walking all alone in the desert
I will sing my lonely song until I hurt
As I’m falling I pretend I am the wind
And I’m calling you back to me again
Because I need you now
But I don’t know how
I just need you now
When I’m looking at myself in the water
I will stare into the face getting clearer
If I’m falling I pretend I am the wind
And I’m calling you back to me again
Tuesday, November 23rd
Gratitude
Gratitude is one of the most important things in the entire universe. Gratitude is saying thank you when no one is expecting it. Gratitude is a feeling that makes you happy to be alive. Gratitude is understanding that this planet loves you unconditionally. Gratitude is giving thanks to the Sun, the Moon, and the stars. Gratitude is an acknowledgement of something good. Gratitude is easier than you think it is. Gratitude comes from your heart, not your mind. Gratitude is something that everyone has inside of them. Gratitude is what makes love. Gratitude is the brightest light. Gratitude happens when you pick a piece of trash up off the ground. Gratitude is universal. Gratitude is a thought. Gratitude makes people smile. Gratitude is being thankful without expecting anything in return. Gratitude is the basis for all healing. Gratitude is only the beginning. Gratitude is a dog licking your face. Gratitude is a cat purring in your ear. Gratitude makes the world a better place. Gratitude does not have any boundaries. Gratitude is possible every second of every day. Gratitude is when your heart swells up bigger than the planet Jupiter. Gratitude is a child sleeping against your chest.
Sunday, November 21st
Garbage Man
When I grow up, I want to be a garbage man. It‚s so cool how they get to ride on the side of the
truck with the wind blowing through their hair. I am going to be the best garbage man anyone
has EVER seen. The girls will all watch me from their living room windows as I effortlessly teeter
on the side of the truck, swinging around corners on the way to the next cul-de-sac. I will wear
giant, green overalls and thick, tan gloves. It won‚t matter if I stink when I get home because I
will have had so much fun at work that I won‚t even remember that part of it. I will lift two or
three cans at a time, tossing them around so they crash, clank, rattle, and bang! Then, I will leave
the cans in a messy heap in front of the driveway, so that everyone knows I was there. My
favorite part of the day will be when I get to press the trash compactor button that crunches
down all that junk into oblivion. Luckily, that part happens a lot, so I will never get bored. I will
be the dirtiest, grimiest garbage man EVER. By lunch time there will be ketchup stains all over the
front of my overalls and rotten lettuce in my hair. My white sneakers will be covered with sticky,
disgusting marmalade which will actually help me grip the truck with my feet as we race from
house to house. When the day is over, I will reluctantly take a bath and clime into bed, dreaming
of when I get to press that button again. PS. Did I mention that my garbage truck will play a really
fun song?
Click this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7f5-F4HuwU
Friday, October 22nd
Arizona Shows This Weekend!!
Hello friends and cohorts!
Thanks again to everyone that was able to make it to Hotel Cafe last month! We appreciate the support! Seth Murphy and I received some really positive feedback in regard to our performance. It was the first time either of us had performed as a duo (guitar and drums). Now, I am off to Arizona, where I will be performing with another really amazing drummer/percussionist named Jason Pataska. We have been playing together for several years now and I look forward to reuniting for what will be a big, fun, Arizona weekend! Hope to see you!!
Upcoming Shows:
10/21- RnR in Scottsdale, AZ- 9pm (with Jason Pataska on percussion)
10/22- Rhythm and Wine in Scottsdale, AZ- 8pm (with Jason Pataska on percussion)
10/23- Rhythm and Wine in Scottsdale, AZ- 8pm (with Jason Pataska on percussion)
10/24- Monastery in Mesa, AZ- 4pm- (with Jason Pataska on percussion)
11/9- Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, CA- 8:00pm W/ Fallen Riviera.
More Tour Dates Coming Soon!
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Friday, September 24th
Hotel Cafe TOMORROW September 25th!!
Hey everybody!
I just wanted to send a quick reminder that I will be performing tomorrow, Saturday, September 25th, at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, California. If you live in the area it would be great to see you! The very talented Mr. Seth Murphy will be joining me on drums and percussion. My good friend Nina Storey will be performing as well. She is an amazing talent and not to be missed. The show starts at 8pm sharp. I also have quite a few new tour dates coming together including Napa, California next weekend, and Arizona in October, including one performance at a great new venue called RnR in Scottsdale on Thursday, October 21st. I will be back in Colorado for some shows in November and December, and will be returning to Park City, Utah for the Sundance Film Festival in January 2011. Let’s be sure and cross paths!
Much love and many blessings,
Matthew
Upcoming Shows:
9/25- Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, CA- Showtime 8pm W/ Nina Storey.
(http://www.hotelcafe.com)
10/3- Gargiulo Vineyards in Napa Valley, CA- Oakville Sessions- All day wine tasting, exquisite food, and fabulous music performed by some of the best songwriters in North America. To register please follow this link: http://www.gargiulovineyards.com/
10/21- RnR in Scottsdale, AZ- 9pm (with Jason Pataska on percussion)
10/22- Jalapeno Inferno in Scottsdale, AZ- 8pm (with Jason Pataska on percussion)
10/23- Jalapeno Inferno in Scottsdale, AZ- 8pm (with Jason Pataska on percussion)
10/24- Manastery in Mesa, AZ- 4pm- (with Jason Pataska on percussion)
More Tour Dates Coming Soon!
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