Author: The Music Matters

Karma Darwin
Hey Stamford Food Festival
August 26th, 2017

Karma Darwin is an Indie/Rock/Folk/Reggae foursome based in Brewster NY. Members are Drew Stubbs-Stroud (vocals/guitar),Alex Peterson (vocals/guitar) John Newton (vocals/bass) and Ryan Lowry drums & Percussion They came to the attention of The Music Matters first through this blogger’s daughter, their excellence confirmed by music curator/promoter Pamnation . The opportunity to share the love of music and great food presented itself so, off we went to Stamford. A stunning Connecticut day and huge hungry yet festive crowd attended this annual event. Karma Darwin seized the opportunity by wowing them with tasteful originals blended with covers such as Pink Floyd’s “Breathe”, Elton John’s “Bennie and the Jets” performed in #Darwinstyle. After the show we had a brief chance to speak with vocalist/guitarist Drew Stubbs-Stroud who mentioned the band is working regularly and excited about new tunes to be recorded/released. Please follow this group on social media and on tour.

The Music Matters New Music Discovery.
Miracle Glass Company

When Pamnation talks The Music Matters listens when it comes to new music discoveries. So we went looking for T.R.O.U.B.L.E today and we found it with cosmic rockers VoxBox Records recording artists Miracle Glass Company. This Scottish trio consists of William Douglas (vocals / bass), Andy Duncan (vocals / drums) and Austen George (vocals / guitar). They began their musical quest in 2014 out of common love to deliver the melodic energy they shared together and the desire to bring that to appreciative audiences. They’ve certainly found that in their home of Scotland. It’s rapidly spreading throughout the UK as well. The Music Matters is hoping they will be in the US sooner than later. Please enjoy this video which is the fourth single from their debut album MGC 1.

J Roddy Walston and the Business
Music Hall of Williamsburg
8-22-2017

When music curator/promoter Pamnation recommended ATO Records artist J Roddy Walston we were advised they ROCKED live. How hard? The Music Matters ventured to one of their favorite venues in Brooklyn to see for themselves. The band consisting of J Roddy Walston (piano, guitar, lead vocals) joined by Billy C Gordon (guitar), Steve “the sleeve” Colmus (drums) and Logan Davis (bass) opened the set with one of The Music Matters favs “Same Days” and it only went uphill from there. Rolling through an hour long set to a packed house, the fans demanded more. The gang delivered by treating us to additional half hour of goodies as they hit hard. Especially on the insisted on by the crowd finale “Heavy Bells”, which they turned into a jam that could have been a concert by itself. Missing out on these guys is a mistake in the eyes of The Music Matters . Make sure you follow them on tour and on social media.

KRAVE JERKY Airstream Acoustic Tour
LIC Landing by COFFEED
8-21-2017

The Music Matters went to Brooklyn, to see a band from Boston (say that three times fast). Recommended by music promoter/curator Pamnationthese guys did not disappoint. They rock hard with the following personnel Jonny O. – rhythm guitar /vocals with Steven Beats – drums,Jeffrey Sullivan – bass/ vocals and Mark Tetreault – lead guitar. Powerful, yet playful they stormed through their set in what some have described as Johnny Cash meets Kurt Cobain. This blogger heard that and everything in between. The Music Matters urges all lovers of Country/Rock/Blues/Punk to follow them on social media, see them on tour, invite them into your home for beers and to rock your town accordingly

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Wild Adriatic
The Vegabonds
RIIZA
Garcia’s at the Capitol Theater
8-17-2017

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Welshly Arms
Rockwood Music Hall NYC
August 15th 2017

The Music Matters was on a dual assignment last evening (more on that later this week). First stop, Rockwood Music Hall in NYC to see the quickly becoming #Legendary Welshly Arms. This #rockandroll outfit out of Cleveland, OH features Sam Getz- on guitar, lead vocal duties, Brett Lindemann manning the keys/vocals, Jimmy Weaver grooving the bass/vocals with Mikey Gould holding down that beat on the drums. Rounding out this awesome sextet are Bri and Jon Bryant- with their deliciously harmonic vocals.Their set included greatness we’ve learned to expect from their existing catalog, plus some new tunes we hope to hear recorded real soon. Brought to the attention of The Music Matters by #livemusic curator/promoter Pamnation this past May, we looking forward to watching this group #risetothetop #follow them on #socialmedia and of course #ontour. Please view this brief clip of Love in a Minor Key, which we love in a major way

If folks find their songs familar it’s no surprise. Many of their tunes have been licensed in film, sports and commercials. The Cleveland Indians have certainly embraced “Dirty Work” in commercials, Legendary has been used numerous times including a hype video for the Indians current baseball season, Miller Lite ads. Even Hulu, the NFL and Indian Motorcycles have embraced the tune. Most cool to us was their cover of Sam and Dave’s “Hold On I’m Coming” when Quentin Tarantino cleverly had it used for the traller for the movie The Hateful Eight.

Leopold and his Fiction
Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk
Brooklyn, NY
8-10-2017

Del Water Gap
Baby’s All Right
Brooklyn 8-8-2017

The Music Matters wandered into Brooklyn last night on the referral of music curator/promoter Pamnation to see the New York based Del Water Gap at one of our favorite NYC venues Baby’s All Right. The band consists of S. Holden Jaffe (lead vocals,guitar), Charlie Schlinkert (drums), Will Evans (bass,vocals), and Kit Conway (guitar). Performing without the services of guitarist Kit, who had a medical emergency (we wish him quick recovery) the band tore through an 8 song set which featured staples such as Vanessa, and High Tops (which singer S. Holden Jaffe dedicated to a friend for introducing him to the recently passed Glen Campbell). They also showcased some newer tunes as well. The Music Matters will be keeping a close eye on this group to follow their path to success.