The Music Matters

Caamp’s tune “All The Debts I Owe” is number one on the official SpotifyMusic Matters playlist and with good reason. They are one of the hottest music duos touring the country right now. The Music Matters was turned on to #Caamp earlier this year when music curator/promoter Pamnation highly recommended these Columbus, Ohio based #indiefolk #footstomping#rockers. With this #LowerEastSide date firmly in the calendar for months now, this blogger also had the privilege of being joined by #Pamnation who earlier this afternoon on social media exclaimed “These guys! If you haven’t seen them yet you must. Their show gets you moving. Love them!”.Of course, when Pamnation talks, people obviously listen as the show (their first as headliners in NYC) was an official sellout.

First up for the evening were townmates turned tourmates #DocRobinson. Jonathan Elliott and Nick D’Andrea make up the duo that they self describe as backyard bbq breakup music. Their set consisted of everything from Donovan’s “Mellow Yellow”, to the pressing plant censored “Chattanooga”, to the suggestive “Ring of Love”. They were certainly well received by the packed house. Next up, our heroes #Caamp who are in real life Taylor Meier (guitar/vocals) and Evan Westfall (banjo/vocals). With the crowd roaring from the start they decimated the audience with favorites like “Hey Joe”, new tunes such as “Common Man” (for which the crowd went wild! Amazing considering it was the first time we all heard it) and closed with our favorite “All The Debts I Owe”. Of course the packed house felt they were owed more as they refused to let the duo leave the stage area cheering them back for a raucous encore. Caamp promised us a new album very soon and we will hold them to the fire on that.

While #TheMercuryLounge is one of the finest venues in NYC, this blogger sees them moving up to larger venues the next time around. They would certainly be favorites at major festivals as well. Be on the look out for both these Ohio twosomes. #Follow them on social media, on tour and please feel free to #comment and #share

More on Caamp: http://www.caamptheband.com/home/
More on Doc Robinson: https://www.docrobinsonofficial.com/
More on Pamnation: http://www.pamnation.com/
More on The Music Matters: https://musicmakeslifematter.com/

We received advance reports of musical excellence from last weekend’s Grand Point North festival through music curator/promoter Pamnationregarding Aaron Earl Livingston, better known by his stage persona #SonLittle.Direct from #Philly, influenced by rhythm & blues and soul, he’s also in tune with modern indie sounds which he shows by adding his own special flavor to the mix. With all this in mind, The Music Matters gave themselves no choice but to be at #FairfieldTheatreCompany‘s #StageOnelast evening for a most memorable night.

Up first was #DoePaoro, singer/songwriter originally from Syracuse, now based in Los Angeles. A wondrously exquisite voice, She performed a heartfelt set which included favorites like “Born Whole” from her 2012 release “Slow to Love” through her current single “Fading Into Black”. All of which was certainly well received by an appreciative audience.

Next up, headliner for the evening Son Little. The man had the ladies swooning with tunes like “O Me O My” and “Blue Magic” from his latest album “New Magic” which was just released last week. His 75 minute set so compelling and engaging. Thankfully at the urge of an exuberant audience he came out for three encore tunes. This blogger’s advice? See him now so as he grows into larger venues, you can share with fans you saw him then.

Please #follow both these artists on tour, and of course through social media. Feel free to #comment and #share your thoughts

More on Son Little: https://www.facebook.com/SonLittleMusic/
More on Doe Paoro: http://doepaoro.com/

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Visiting friends in Charlotte last week this blogger found himself thirsting for live music on a Saturday night. Looking through the local paper Creative Loafing Charlotte we noticed songstress #LillyHiatt on the bill at #TheEveningMuse. The Music Matters had been advised by music curator/promoter Pamnation that Lilly rocked Rhythm and Roots Festival the week before and should not be missed. So into the #noda area of Charlotte we roamed.

First up was #BrianDunne who’s album “Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements” is getting some SiriusXM Radio play. As coincidence it turns out Brian is from Th Music Matters root town of Brooklyn. Affable in person and accomplished as singer/songwriter he’s certainly a talent to keep an eye on. Next up, our beautiful hero Lilly Hiatt. Of strong voice and great presence she and her band rocked us through a set took us through a journey from her latest disc Trinity Lane as well as other favorites from her catalog. The title track from the album and the tune “The Night David Bowie Died” are now staples on the official Music Matters Spotify playlist.

#follow both acts on tour and of course on #socialmedia. Feel free to #comment, #share and #suggest

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Middle Kids, a new group out of Sydney, Australia first came to the attention of The Music Matters earlier this year when we heard singer Hannah Joy perform the Car Seat Headrest tune “Fill in the Blank” exclusively for SiriusXM Radio as they announced their 2017 tour. More recently they were referred to us by music curator/promoter Pamnation who was excited by their performance at LouFest Music Festival and advised they were #cantmiss live. We were anxious as we ventured down to #musichallofwilliamsburg in Brooklyn, which is always a favorite venue of ours.

First up was #SkiLodge, experienced indie pop from NYC. Check out their record “Does It Bring You Down” . Next up, #fastrisingstars #MiddleKids . They are exuberant, exciting and any other adjective you can think of for positive musical energy. This blogger was impressed by the exploration of the sonic limitations of their instruments which were reminiscent of Sonic Youth to our ears. We look forward to visiting them again at this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL). Pick up their debut EP and certainly #followthem live, on social media or wherever you enjoy and discover that universal language we call music.

#Input and #comments always welcome

More on Middle Kids: https://www.middlekidsmusic.com/
More on Ski Lodge: http://www.skilodgemusic.com/

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#KevinMorby known originally as the bassist for Woods, first came to the attention of this blogger in Jan of 2012 when his band The Babies played a #historic show @ the K&K Super Buffet as it was created into a venue for the night by legendary #indierock promoter #ToddP . More recently he came to our attention again via music curator/promoter Pamnation who is a huge fan of his solo material. The Music Matters ventured in Brooklyn during the eve of September 7th to see first hand the live experience as we are huge fans of his latest release #CityMusic . The evening opened with a set from Los Angeles based songstress #ShannonLay . Her wonderfully melodic voice and beautiful strummings were the perfect warmup. Kevin and the band then took the stage to the packed house and simply wowed all who attended with rocking set containing many tunes from the new disc along with other fan favorites. Keep an eye on Shannon Lay, and definitely stay immersed in the music of Kevin Morby online and live.

More on Kevin Morby – http://www.kevinmorby.com/
More on Shannon Lay – https://shannonlay.bandcamp.com/
More on The Music Matters – https://musicmakeslifematter.com/

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More on the band: http://andysuzukimusic.com/
More on The Music Matters: https://musicmakeslifematter.com/

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