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SUMMARY:The Mae Simpson Band
DESCRIPTION:Mae Simpson Band\nThe Matthews Opera House and Spread the Tunes are proud to present Minneapolis artists The Mae Simpson Band. \nShowtime:\nNovember 11 at 8 pm\nBox Office: 7 pm | House Opens: 7:30 pm \nAdvance tickets: $20 General Admission\nDay of Show: $25 General Admission\nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (605) 642-7973\, or by visiting the Matthews Gallery at 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish. \nThe Mae Simpson Band blurs the lines between a wide range of influences — from the depth and energy of funk and rock\, down the the melodic edge of R&B and folk.  The band is led by Mae Simpson\, whose “voice is larger than life\, but not as large as her uncontainable energy that radiates from the stage” (Helen Teague – Minnesota Public Radio ). Known for their intense and exciting live shows\, the band has an immediate impact that favors the human connection between the musicians and the audience.  The Mae Simpson Band has opened for acts like Dermot Kennedy\, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and more\, and have played many notable stages across the Midwest\, including First Avenue\, The Fillmore MPLS\,  the Basilica Block Party\, and Blue Ox. If you’re a fan of artists such as Alabama Shakes\, Lake Street Dive and Bruce Springsteen\, Mae Simpson is right up your alley. \nTicket sales help benefit local nonprofit organizations. \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6g_Go1Ugoo” /]
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SUMMARY:JAS Quintet
DESCRIPTION:JAS Quintet\nOne of the top jazz ensembles in the region\nSunday\, October 15 at 2 pm\nBox Office: 1 pm | House Opens: 1:30 pm \nJAS Quintet is one of South Dakota’s premier jazz ensembles. Formed in 2021 and based in Sioux Falls\, the ensemble continues to perform concert and festival dates throughout the region. JAS features the classic jazz quintet instrumentation of trumpet\, saxophone\, piano\, bass\, and drums. Their repertoire is a diverse mix of old and new\, featuring many original compositions and arrangements by members of the band. Concerts include favorites from Wayne Shorter\, Herbie Hancock\, Miles Davis\, Clifford Brown\, Thelonious Monk\, Duke Ellington\, and contemporary artists. You are sure to hear many familiar tunes during a JAS concert along with a few new jazz classics. The members of the JAS Quintet are recognized as some of the finest jazz musicians and educators in the region. Touring extensively throughout South Dakota as a part of the South Dakota Arts Council’s Touring Artist program\, the JAS Quintet has established a reputation as one of the top jazz ensembles in the region. More information can be found at JASQuintet.com \nA variety of seating options are available for this event:\nBalcony seating: $25 for advance reservations; $30 day of show.\nCabaret-style seating: Table seating on the main floor with treats and access to premium wine by the bottle. $40 per seat for advance reservations; $45 day of show\nHistoric Box seating: We’ve opened the historic opera boxes that flank the stage! These premium seats are extremely limited. Each box includes one complimentary bottle of wine and plate of hors d’ouvres. $75 per seat\, advance reservations only. \nA cash bar will also be available throughout the event. \nMeet the performers…\n\n\n\nJoel Shotwell | Saxophones\nJim Speirs | Trumpet & Flugel Horn\nJeffrey Paul | Piano\nAndrew Reinartz | Bass\nDaniel Heier | Drums\nListen Now…\n[arve url=” https://youtu.be/8XfKVoSxtHs” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtnjGp7zGAI” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W1pxgIADNg” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:Kenny Putnam and Jami Lynn featuring Jake Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Kenny Putnam and Jami Lynn\nFeaturing Jake Jackson\nSaturday\, September 30 at 7 pm\nBox Office: 6 pm | House Opens: 6:30 pm\nNo late admission to main floor. Late arrivals will be accommodated in the balcony as seats permit. \nAdvance tickets: $30 for adults and $15 for youth.\nDay of Show: $35 for adults and $20 for youth.\nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (605) 642-7973\, or by visiting the Matthews Gallery at 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish. \nThe celebrated two-time South Dakota Fiddle Champ and internationally touring artist Kenny Putnam joins singer/songwriter Jami Lynn for an evening of new\, old\, and original music. The two have performed together in various groups over the years\, but have rarely had a chance to feature their musical conversation in this capacity. Multi-instrumentalist Jake Jackson of Spearfish-based band Six Mile Road will round out their sound on guitar\, violin\, and voice.  \nThe evening will contain a broad range of traditional folk\, original Americana\, and jazz music\, featuring Putnam’s well-honed voice on fiddle\, Jackson’s sharp guitar licks and Jami Lynn’s stylings on banjo and voice– the most compelling part of the evening being the magic of a new collaboration dressed up by the polish and taste of seasoned performers.  \nKENNY PUTNAM Musician and graphic artist Kenny Putnam is from Rapid City but has studied\, lived and worked in many places. As a professional musician he has performed on stages\, big and small–nationally and internationally. Stages include\, The Grand Ol’ Opry\, The Tonight Show\, Hee Haw\, the JFK Center for the Performing Arts\, Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and the Oktober Hall in St. Petersburg\, Russia\, performing with the legendary Roy Clark.   \nPutnam is a two-time South Dakota Fiddle Champ who began touring and recording with The Red Willow Band in 1975. He was invited by the Smithsonian Institution in 1975 and 1976 to participate in The Festival of American Folklife\, demonstrating violin making and playing. With Red Willow he toured coast-to-coast for over six years\, making two albums. Putnam got off the road in 1989 to continue his art degree (began at the University of South Dakota) at the University of Iowa earning a B.F.A. in painting and a Master of Journalism by 1992.   \nAfter grad school\, Kenny’s wife Linnea\, a clinical pharmacist\, took a job in Rapid City in 1993. After coming home\, Putnam worked in marketing and the graphic arts for large corporate businesses. Musically\, he performed and recorded with a South Dakota Acoustic Christmas for 21 years. The group raised more than 1.3 million dollars for non-profits organizations across the State. In 2001 Putnam released a solo recording entitled “Sure Beats Me”\, and recently recorded his second album in Austin\, Texas called “Odd Numbers”. Working with musical groups\, he has been a two-time Grammy nominee and\, working with South Dakota Public Broadcasting\, won an Emmy.  \nPutnam is currently doing art\, having opened a ceramic studio. His work is featured at Prairie Edge Gallery in Rapid City\, SD and Rehfelds Fine Art Gallery in Sioux Falls\, SD. Read more about the artist at SDPB Radio! \nJAMI LYNN Hailing from the Great Plains of eastern South Dakota\, Jami Lynn began performing folk and bluegrass music at the age of thirteen. It took little coaxing from her grandfather to make the transition from the audience to the stage\, where old-time country\, polka\, and regional folk music reigned supreme. Now days\, she performs original folk music accompanied on claw-hammer banjo and finger-style guitar. She performs solo\, with Sioux Falls based band\, The JAS Quintet\, and as one half of folk duo The Nesters. When not performing for public audiences\, Jami also brings folk music to elementary students and hospital systems through the South Dakota State Arts Council’s Artists in the Schools & Communities program and Touring Artist program.  Read more about the artist in 605 Magazine! \nJAKE JACKSON Jake Jackson currently lives in Spearfish but was raised in the Rockerville area of the Black Hills. Long-known as a vocalist and string musician in the band Six Mile Road\, there aren’t many local stages that he hasn’t played in his 30+ years of performance. \nPrimarily known for his talents on violin and guitar\, Jake also picked up other instruments over the years\, including clawhammer banjo and mandolin. He knew he wanted to play music at the age of nine after the Rapid City chamber orchestra visited his grade school and his journey with the violin began. By 15\, he had found a new love and freedom with music when he began studying bluegrass and Irish fiddle tunes. He picked up the guitar when the band Six Mile Road formed in 1998 and\, since that time\, has performed regularly around the Black Hills. In 2019\, he released an album with Six Mile Road\, “Takes A Long Time\,” and has been featured on several recording projects over the years with a variety of local artists.\n\nAlthough his own compositions can be generalized as Americana\, he enjoys playing Bluegrass\, Celtic tunes\, and Gypsy Jazz music\, though he appreciates a wide variety of genres. The Grateful Dead influenced his thoughts on spontaneous simultaneous manufacture and presentation (improvisation)\, which is essential to the styles of music he creates. He can’t say he ever pursued music\, as much as it’s just been woven into his life and he can’t imagine being without it. Read about the artist in South Dakota Magazine!\nListen Now…\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb5fVDteffI” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnBIRZVp5vE” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OSLeMWXWZQ” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyEhfmFPdi0″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:Willi Carlisle with Adda Boyd
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWe’re having a hootenanny! Join us at the Matthews for Rhythm and Brews\, our new summer series celebrating American roots music! \nNot only do we have an incredible lineup of performers\, check out these ala cart items\, available at the Matthews day of show: \n• Crow Peak Brewery is on-site to keep the libations flowing and…wait for it…each ticketholder (21+) receives a token for one free flight of beer! (Additional drinks available for purchase). \n• Plus\, our friends at The Original Spearfish Breakfast House will be serving up some of their seriously delicious food\, available for purchase throughout the evening. \n\nWilli Carlisle\nTuesday\, September 26\nDoors: 7 pm | Show: 8 pm \nWILLI CARLISLE is a poet and a folk singer for the people\, but his extraordinary gift for turning a phrase isn’t about high falutin’ pontificatin’; it’s about looking out for one another and connecting through our shared human condition. Born and raised on the Midwestern plains\, Carlisle is a product of the punk-to-folk music pipeline that’s long-fueled frustrated young men looking to resist. After falling for the rich ballads and tunes of the Ozarks\, where he now lives\, he began examining the full spectrum of American musical history. This insatiable stylistic diversity is obvious in his wildly raucous live performances\, where songs range from sardonic trucker-ballads like “Vanlife” to the heartbreaking queer waltz “Life on the Fence\,” to an existential talkin’ blues about a panic attack in Walmart’s aisle five. With guitar\, fiddle\, button-box\, banjo\, harmonicas\, rhythm-bones\, and Willi’s booming baritone\, this is bonafide populist folk music in the tradition of cowboys\, frontier fiddlers\, and tall-tale tellers. Carlisle recognizes that the only thing holding us back from greatness is each other. With a quick wit and big sing-alongs\, these folksongs bring us a step closer to breaking down our divides. \n“Willi Carlisle’s latest is good for what ails ya\, whatever ails ya.”\n-Arkansas Times \n“I’ll be damned if the heartstrings don’t get a firm tug.”\n-Music Mecca \n“A rave-up raconteur and a seasoned troubadour in the vein of Ramblin’ Jack Elliott or Utah Phillips\, Carlisle sings big\, feels everything\, spins yarns and takes you to the heart of American characters”\n-WMOT — Best of AmericanaFest 2022 \n  \nAdda Boyd\nSpearfish up-and-comer Adda Boyd continues to make a name for herself as a confident new voice in neo-traditional country. Adda’s fresh off a solo performance at the world-famous Ruffed Up Duck Saloon in Laramie\, part of the first-ever Western AF Music Showcase. \n\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFNM9F9-ypo” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjMqgWvlt-0″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:Nick Shoulders with Dean Johnson
DESCRIPTION:We’re having a hootenanny! Join us at the Matthews for Rhythm and Brews\, our new summer series celebrating American roots music! \nNot only do we have an incredible lineup of performers\, check out these ala cart items\, available at the Matthews day of show: \n• Crow Peak Brewery is on-site to keep the libations flowing and…wait for it…each ticketholder (21+) receives a token for one free flight of beer! (Additional drinks available for purchase). \n• Plus\, our friends at The Original Spearfish Breakfast House will be serving up some of their seriously delicious food\, available for purchase throughout the evening. \n\nNick Shoulders\nBest Western Tour\nHere to put the “Try” in Country\nSaturday\, August 26\nDoors: 7 pm | Show: 8 pm \nWielding an ethereal croon and masterful whistle crafted from a lifetime chasing lizards through the Ozark hills\, Nick Shoulders is a living link to roots of country music with a penchant for the absurd. Combining his family’s deep ties to regional traditional singing with his years of playing to crowded street corners\, Nick has sought to forge a hybridized form of raucously clever country music; born of forgotten rocky hollers and bred to confront the tensions of the 21st century South. As evidenced by his surreal album art and anachronistic songwriting\, Nick’s creative output is steeped in the complicated history of his beloved home of rural Arkansas\, but crafted as a conscious rebuke of country music’s blind allegiance to historical seats of power and repression. With a kind word and a mean yodel\, Nick hopes to put the ‘Try’ in country. \nDean Johnson\nFor over ten years\, Dean Johnson’s rustic tenor and simply strummed acoustic guitar have been perking up ears around the PNW and beyond. Dean has gradually built a devoted fan base — strictly through live performances — singing existential cowboy waltzes\, ballads about wishing one could find a way out of heaven\, honest confessionals\, and other heartbreakers from a unique perspective. His first album\, Nothing for Me\, Please\, was released on May 5th\, 2023\, on Mama BirdRecording Co. \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmAwFPqHTe0″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I7ME1oacMA” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_8fvDPw-IM” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UnB-Y8_20w” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n 
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SUMMARY:Steep Canyon Rangers
DESCRIPTION:We’re having a hootenanny! Join us at the Matthews for Rhythm and Brews\, our new summer series celebrating American roots music! \nNot only do we have an incredible lineup of performers\, check out these ala cart items\, available at the Matthews day of show: \n• Crow Peak Brewery is on-site to keep the libations flowing and…wait for it…each ticketholder (21+) receives a token for one free flight of beer! (Additional drinks available for purchase). \n• Plus\, our friends at The Original Spearfish Breakfast House will be serving up some of their seriously delicious food\, available for purchase throughout the evening. \n\nSteep Canyon Rangers\nGrammy-Award Winners\nFriday\, August 4\nDoors: 7 pm | Show: 8 pm \nThe Rangers are made up of Graham Sharp on banjo and vocals\, Mike Guggino on mandolin/mandola and vocals\, Nicky Sanders on fiddle and vocals\, Mike Ashworth on drums and vocals\, Barrett Smith on bass\, guitar\, and vocals\, and Aaron Burdett on guitar and vocals. Steep Canyon Rangers have been on a journey that is uniquely their own. The band started in college at UNC-Chapel Hill\, then dove head first into bluegrass in its most traditional form\, and over the years has risen to the top of the bluegrass genre headlining top festivals such as Merlefest and Grey Fox Bluegrass. Only to then be discovered by Steve Martin\, famous actor and banjo player. Martin has taken the Rangers on over a decade-long tour introducing them to hundreds of thousands of new fans and giving them prime-time TV exposure. This has helped SCR become the most recognizable modern name in bluegrass music. The band has continued to tour extensively on their own\, without Martin\, and has expanded their genre into country\, jam\, and Americana. The Rangers are big players in the bluegrass/country and Americana scene today. They are often compared to predecessors The Band\, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band\, and the modern Zac Brown Band. \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ehueG2TQO0&t=9s” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n 
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SUMMARY:Jeffrey Martin and Anna Tivel
DESCRIPTION:We’re having a hootenanny! Join us at the Matthews for Rhythm and Brews\, our new summer series celebrating American roots music! \nNot only do we have an incredible lineup of performers\, check out these ala cart items\, available at the Matthews day of show: \n• Crow Peak Brewery is on-site to keep the libations flowing and…wait for it…each ticketholder (21+) receives a token for one free flight of beer! (Additional drinks available for purchase). \n• Plus\, our friends at The Original Spearfish Breakfast House will be serving up some of their seriously delicious food\, available for purchase throughout the evening. \n\nJeffrey Martin and Anna Tivel\nSaturday\, July 29\nDoors: 7 pm | Showtime: 8 pm \n \nJeffrey Martin\nPortland\, Oregon’s Jeffrey Martin is a minister’s son who can build a house with his bare hands and holds a master’s degree in English. He worked his way through school as a carpenter\, then\, following graduation\, spent four years teaching high school. \nIt was during that time that his career as a songwriter came into bloom. Struggling to strike a balance between his increasingly rigorous Northwest/West Coast touring and his efforts to get teenagers to love words as much as he did\, Martin found himself in the tricky position of having to choose between his two passions. \nMuch to the delight of his fans\, music won the day. Now\, with three intensely lyric-driven albums under his belt\, two of which were released on the Portland indie-label\, Fluff & Gravy Records\, Martin has developed a loyal and growing audience\, both domestically and abroad. Prior to the halting effects that a global pandemic placed on his ability to do so\, Martin kept a restless touring schedule. It’s taken him on several laps around the U.S. and Europe and landed him on stages with luminaries from the genre including Courtney Marie Andrews\, Joe Pug\, Gregory Alan Isakov\, Jeffrey Foucault\, Sean Hayes\, Peter Mulvey\, Amanda Shires\, Colter Wall\, Ruth Moody\, Caitlin Canty\, and others. \nJeffrey Martin writes music that probes the depths of the human experience and doesn’t shy away from its darkest corners. His songs can feel like short stories from literary giants like Steinbeck\, Burroughs\, or Cormac McCarthy and possess a raw intensity that comes from seeing his subjects up close. All the struggle\, hurt\, strife\, and heartbreak that comes from living in this world are laid bare and unvarnished\, yet somehow\, Martin manages to mine and make space for what beauty remains. \nPresently\, Jeffrey Martin is writing for his fourth full-length album at a deliberative pace and making plans to enter the studio to record this winter. He’s recently signed with Tommy Alexander of the Wassermann Agency and has returned to the road for an extended 52-date tour of the US and Canada. An extensive summer tour originally planned for 2020 is now scheduled for 2022 and will include stops in the U.K.\, Netherlands\, Sweden\, Denmark\, Belgium\, and Ireland. \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6YrbUog_SM&t=7s” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \nAnna Tivel\nOregon-based songwriter Anna Tivel’s newest album Outsiders starts with a lens so wide that we have left the planet to look back from a great distance at the turmoil and beauty of our shared humanity. From there\, the lens pulls close and unfolds in a gripping collection of stories so often ignored. Tivel’s flawed and honest characters move through a landscape of hurt and loss\, of small triumph and big love. In 11 songs full of recognition\, veracity and hope\, Tivel’s watchful and empathetic eye details the undeniable ache of living. \nOutsiders\, look up / The night is dark but brilliant and it turns out we are not so different \nRecorded almost entirely live to tape in Rock Island\, IL with producer and multi-instrumentalist Shane Leonard and engineer Brian Joseph (Bon Iver\, Sufjan Stevens)\, the album is a truly collaborative exploration. Tivel gathered the same vibrant group of friends from her acclaimed record\, The Question\, which NPR heralded as “one of the most ambitious folk records of 2019.” \nThe track “Black Umbrella” is a winding story that follows a small-town robbery and a bystander who tries to help only to fall under the weight of misconception and old\, broken systems. “It’s a song about all the ways we fail to really see each other\,” Tivel shares\, “about poverty and desperation\, race and power\, history\, opportunity\, and otherness.” \nThroughout her work\, Tivel has emphasized storytelling and this album is no exception\, building on the strength of her ability to observe and reflect with a clear-eyed empathy. Inspired by authors from Steinbeck to Morrison\, Didion to Dubus\, she imbues her songs with attentive detail and a dreamlike quality that leaves the ordinary feeling both palpable and poetic. “Tivel’s characters are common but unforgettable\,” NPR’s Ann Powers writes\, “Her images linger\, and become populated with the energy of the real.” \nOutsiders was released by Mama Bird Recording Co. on August 19th\, 2022. \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjEabpUkGRo” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:Jason Dea West & The Barn Swallows
DESCRIPTION:We’re having a hootenanny! Join us at the Matthews for Rhythm and Brews\, our new summer series celebrating American roots music! \nNot only do we have an incredible lineup of performers\, check out these ala cart items\, available at the Matthews day of show: \n• Crow Peak Brewery is on-site to keep the libations flowing and…wait for it…each ticketholder (21+) receives a token for one free flight of beer! (Additional drinks available for purchase). \n• Plus\, our friends at The Original Spearfish Breakfast House will be serving up some of their seriously delicious food\, available for purchase throughout the evening. \nJason Dea West\nAmerican poet\, songwriter and troubadour\nWednesday\, June 21\nDoors: 7 pm | Show: 8 pm \nJason Dea West is an American troubadour who sings what he lives and lives what he sings. Wests’ poignant lyrics are brilliantly blended with vintage country\, folk and blues\, and timely sensibilities. From epic guitar and harmonica instrumentals to humorous song as story\, Jason never strays very far from the anarchic punk-folk roots of his beloved former band Barefoot Surrender and his celebrated current band Intuitive Compass. \nJason’s younger days as a busker and freight train hopper fostered his keen sense of road-inspired American musical history. Jason toured extensively with guest musicians and bands throughout the lower 48 States and Alaska\, appearing in barn dances and taverns\, theaters and music festivals\, the circus and vaudeville circuits\, on radio and in film. He has shared the stage with the likes of Lost Dog Street Band\, The Resonant Rogues\, Larry And His Flask\, Hot Damn Scandal countless others. \nDea West has worked with several renowned recording engineers\, including Scot Hackwith\, Dennis Dragon\, Dan Emery and Steven Hart\, producing several studio albums and a recent live “Magnolia Session” via Anti-Corp Records of Nashville\, TN which placed #15 on the Billboard Bluegrass charts in October 2020.  In 2021 West began work on two new EPs\, one “Lost Camp Dreams”\, with Scott Hackwith at Cassette LA which is officially available December  30th of 2021\, the second EP to be released later in ‘22 shall remain mysterious until further notice. \nJason belongs to the wild lands and what is left of the American countryside… \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjOP-lKHzY0&t=7s” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \nThe Barn Swallows\nThe Barn Swallows is a band based in Bisbee Az\, formed in 2022. With a new EP available at live shows\, the band is currently recording a live album with Max Harms at The Garage to be released this spring. Though only together for a short time\, they have a national tour this summer they will be playing from Texas to Virginia\, through the Midwest\, and on the west coast. Some highlights include performing At the Camel in Richmond VA\, The Dahl Arts Center in Rapid City SD\, Matthews Opera House in Spearfish SD\, at The Britt Festival in Jacksonville\, OR and at The Cotati Accordion Fest in Cotati CA. \nWith a full schedule and new songs\, The Barn Swallows are on a roll. Their instrumentation is comprised of guitars\, mandolin\, clarinet\, accordion and upright bass. Featuring original compositions and vocal harmonies\, the sound ranges from American folk to traditional jazz. Committed to authentic expression and having a good time while lamenting the tragic world\, The Barn Swallows deliver a healthy helping of heart-full honesty with a contagious melodic sensibility and soaring harmonies. \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRxeuQzOdWs&t=42s” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:Dave Martinson's Big Band
DESCRIPTION:This Mother’s Day\, immerse yourself in the sounds of a bygone era with Dave Martinson’s Big Band! The 17-piece band along with two vocalists performs a variety of “big band” music from the 1940’s-the present. \n\nSturgis musician Dave Martinson leads to ensemble\, which has performed for the Sturgis Area Arts Council\, the Hospice Ball in Spearfish\, Main Street Square in Rapid City and his horn section backed the Rat Pack Tribute Show from Las Vegas at the RC Civic Center. Martinson also recently performed with rock legend Lynyrd Skynyrd at their concert Oct. 12 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls and The Box Tops at Kool Deadwood Nights. Read the full article about Martinson’s musical adventures! \nA variety of seating options are available for this event:\nBalcony seating: $25 for advance reservations; $30 day of show.\nCabaret-style seating: Table seating on the main floor with bottle service of premium wines. $35 per seat for advance reservations; $40 day of show\nHistoric Box seating: We’ve opened the historic opera boxes that flank the stage! These premium seats are extremely limited. Each box includes a complimentary bottle of wine and hors d’ouvres. $75 per seat\, advance reservations only. \nA cash bar will also be available throughout the event. \nIt’s time to boogie! Enjoy good wine and great jazz with Dave Martinson’s Big Band at the Matthews! \nListen here…\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kses0kYdk” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \nThank you to our event sponsors…\nSouth Dakota Arts Council\,\nThe Wild Rose\,\nPartridge Financial (Kristen Gullickson)\,\nFirst Interstate Bank (Spearfish)\,\nThe Original Spearfish Breakfast House\,\nCity of Spearfish \n 
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SUMMARY:Gerdan
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center is excited to present “Gerdan – Kaleidoscope of World Music” on Tuesday evening\, April 18 at 7 pm. \nGerdan – Kaleidoscope of World Music is a professional music ensemble based in Washington DC metropolitan area. Founded by Ukrainian professional duo Solomia Gorokhivska and Andrei Pidkivka\, musicians of Gerdan bring the fire and the edge of melodic ideas and rhythms that capture the listener. \nThe ensemble is named after Gerdan\, a multi-colored\, intricately woven beaded necklace from Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine. Like this dazzling and exquisite necklace of different colors and shapes\, musicians create original arrangements of traditional Ukrainian folk melodies and rhythms that reflect their passion for blending the old with the new\, in a style that is fresh\, lively\, and beautiful. The exclusive collection of the Ukrainian authentic flutes in combination with other traditional and modern instruments create unforgettable musical experience. Gerdan’s musicians have been acknowledged for their technique and exquisite musical presentations performing an exciting Eastern European music repertoire. They reveal their passion for traditional music in their artistic expression to build cultural bridges in time and distance. \nGerdan ensemble performs and conducts educational outreach programs in public and private schools in Maryland\, Virginia and DC for the K-12 grade students. Gerdan presented at the Library of Congress\, the American Folklife Center\, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, National Museum of African American History\, McDaniel College\, Salisbury University\, Georgetown University\, Wayne State University\,  Ukrainian\, Czech\, Slovak and Russian Embassies\, International Monetary Fund\, World Bank\, etc. The group works with different embassies and international organizations\, the National Symphony Orchestra\, and other artistic entities to produce outreach programs for the diverse communities in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. \nListen Now…\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgxk1ShT0Y4″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uyRx7jfg6U&list=PLSWRsDVIOko4G8hZbGq6NIBAO0xjtf1OK&index=3″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4Lwuh4wGCw&t=1s” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Black Hills
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Matthews Opera House and Arts Center on Saturday\, April 8 from 7-9 pm for “Songs of the Black Hills.” The Matthews ventures into new series of singer-songwriter pairings. Saturday evening we are hosting three amazing local musicians: Heath Johnson (Spearfish)\, Adda Boyd (Spearfish)\, and Clayton Ryan (Rapid City). \nJoin us as we listen to the three perform and share stories of how these songs came to be\, as well as share their writing processes.
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SUMMARY:Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews\, in partnership with Spread the Tunes\, is excited to bring you Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs! Laney Lou and her crew will take the stage on Saturday\, March 25 at 7 pm. General admission tickets for this single event are $12 in advance or $15 day of show. This event was originally part of our JAM-uary series and previously purchased tickets will be honored. \nThis concert benefits the Artemis House of Spearfish. \n“The thing that most endeared me to Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs was their complete inability to take themselves seriously…this is a group that’s having more fun than may be legal.”\n– No Depression \n\nAbout the Band\nLaney Lou and the Bird Dogs are an energetic Americana band from Bozeman\, Montana\, that infuses four-part harmonies\, engaging songwriting\, and rock-n-roll drive into a modern approach to traditional folk music. Coming from varied musical backgrounds\, the five-person ensemble creates a sound unique to them\, but one that finds common ground by adding the energy of Montana’s big sky country into their music. The Bird Dogs weave stories through their songs that are reflective\, joyous\, longing\, or meant to share a journey with the listener. Through it all\, the band is able to convey heartfelt honesty\, getting the audience to immerse themselves in the moment by dancing\, singing and laughing along. \nThe Bird Dogs have been taking their infectious sound on the road since 2013\, supporting acts such as The Travelin’ McCourys\, The Steeldrivers\, The Steep Canyon Rangers\, The Jeff Austin Band\, Amy Helm\, Leftover Salmon\, Town Mountain\, and many more. \nThe most recent album from Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs\, Through the Smoke\, was recorded in February of 2021 at The Panoramic House in Stinson Beach\, CA. This album is one of personal transformation. The concept of letting things go\, processing past and current situations\, and moving forward has been ever present in 2020-2021\, as the world went through trials beyond words. Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs found a way to represent their journey through hardship\, while also celebrating the silver linings and breakthrough moments in their lives. Through the Smoke brings energy to the darkness\, and proves that resilience can get us through the hardest of times. \nThe Bird Dogs released a live self-titled studio album in 2016\, recorded at Basecamp Studio in Bozeman. Their follow-up album\, titled The Vigilante Session\, was recorded live at a forest service cabin in the Ruby mountains. In 2019 Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs recorded their first full-length studio album\, Sweet Little Lies\, at Prairie Sun Records in Cotati CA. Their live album\, Live at the Filling Station\, was recorded in 2019 at the Filling Station in Bozeman MT and released in 2020. \nLaney Lou and the Bird Dogs consists of Lena (Laney) Schiffer on vocals/guitar/percussion\, Matt Demarais on vocals/banjo\, Ethan Demarais on bass\, Brian Kassay on fiddle/mandolin/harmonica\, and Josh Moore on vocals/guitar. \n“Their music is the pure\, rollicking\, breakneck type that conjures visions of packed barrooms\, plenty of whiskey\, uninhibited dancing\, and lots of sweat.”\n-Melissa Mylchreest\, Missoula Independent \nListen Now…\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmhzbxe47HQ” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCddMBsNUTo” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4H6_kFMjgE” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n 
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SUMMARY:TONIGHT! The Pocket Junkies
DESCRIPTION:It’s Mardi Gras at the Matthews! Escape the winter cold with an evening of funk and New Orleans jazz in celebration of Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)! \nIn the pocket: Grooving. Where the rhythm section is locked in and working as a unit.\nThe Pocket Junkies are a conglomeration of seasoned jazz and blues professionals who are currently residing in the Black Hills. \nThe line-up:\nJimmy Reed from the Blue Collar Brass Band is on bass and sousaphone. \nSivan Hoch\, who\, before the pandemic. was a touring musician based out of Denver\, playing with acts such as Markus King\, Robert Randolph and Paul Pesco of the Hallnoats. He’s on sax. \nJohnny Hastings is a local Rapid City blues guitarist who has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Buddy Guy \nKaleb Britton is a fabulous local drummer who grew up in Rapid City and lived in New Orleans for years playing with only the best. \nEric Luba is on keys and vocals. He’s from Denver\, where he remains a top hire. He’s shared the stage with many great bands including Vulfpeck and DJ Williams of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. \nYou won’t want to miss this “one day only” event! Laissez les bons temps rouler! \nA variety of seating options are available for this event:\nBalcony seating: $25 for advance reservations; $30 day of show.\nCabaret-style seating: Table seating on the main floor with bottle service of premium wines. $35 per seat for advance reservations; $40 day of show\nHistoric Box seating: We’ve opened the historic opera boxes that flank the stage! These premium seats are extremely limited. Each box includes a complimentary bottle of wine and hors d’ouvres. $75 per seat\, advance reservations only. \nA cash bar will also be available throughout the event. \nEnjoy good wine\, great jazz\, and celebrate the holidays with the Matthews!
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SUMMARY:The Two Tracks
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews\, in partnership with Spread the Tunes\, is excited to bring you The Two Tracks as part of our “JAM-uary” music series! The Two Tracks will take the stage on Friday\, January 20 at 7 pm. General admission tickets for this single event are $12 in advance or $15 day of show. The entire concert series can also be purchased for a discounted price of $40! \nThis concert benefits Grooming Alliance of Spearfish and Black Hills Nordic Ski Club. \n“There is just enough twang in the music to make it country and just enough rock to make it interesting.”\n– No Depression \n\nAbout the Band\nAmerican Songwriter has this to say about The Two Tracks: “They avoid many of the cliches and gimmicks that have grown common in the Americana world while still championing a natural\, Earth-grown sound. To hear an acoustic quartet reach a level of dynamic and thematic intensity like The Two Tracks do is an immeasurably rewarding experience. It’s pure musicianship\, it’s pure excellence\, it’s pure Americana.” \nHusband and wife duo Julie and Dave Huebner write songs that traverse the male and female perspective with emotional and natural images of rural American life. The band cares about lyrics\, story\, the power of the song as much as the music itself\, and every arrangement is designed to fully highlight that direct connection between the song and the listener. Hailing from the eastern side of the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming\, the band has traversed the country bringing their joyful\, unique sound to stages big and small\, including NewWestFest (CO)\, Deadwood Jam (SD)\, Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival (CA)\, MeadowGrass (CO)\, Albino Skunk Music Festival (SC)\, Red Ants Pants Music Festival (MT)\, Levitt Sioux Falls (SD)\, LevittAMP Green Bay (WI)\, Ashley for the Arts (WI)\, Beartrap Summer Festival (WY)\, Sioux River Folk Festival (SD)\, Music on the Mothership (NM)\, Oystergrass (WY)\, and The LAWN (CO)\, to name a few\, and opened for artists such as Orville Peck\, Eilen Jewell\, Kitchen Dwellers\, Black Lillies\, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades and more. They recently completed their first international trip\, traveling to Dubai for performances at the World Expo. \nJulie’s driving rhythm guitar\, on-stage enthusiasm and vocal prowess dance perfectly with Dave’s rich voice and unique cello playing\, adding a layer of surprise to the band’s sound. This is complemented wonderfully by the four part harmonies\, and rock solid groove filled out by Taylor Phillps on bass and Fernando Serna on drums. All seasoned musicians and good friends\, they have knit their passions into a tight band family\, and it comes across in their albums and on stage. Their latest Cheers to Solitude\, was one of the last records made at The Butcher Shoppe in Nashville with Grammy winning engineer Sean Sullivan (Sturgill Simpson\, Travelin’ McCourys)\, and was produced by Will Kimbrough (Todd Snider\, Rodney Crowell) and mixed by Grammy winner Trina Shoemaker (Tanya Tucker\, Sheryl Crow)\, spending several weeks on the Top 40 Americana Radio Chart\, and the Top 10 Alt-Country Specialty Chart.  \n“Great vocals\, strong lyrics\, and glorious harmonies.  More than anything\, though\, it’s the sheer joy of making music that comes through.”\n-Glide magazine \nListen Now…\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW4OV58yToc” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGoK39LsydY” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:The Sweet Lillies
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews\, in partnership with Spread the Tunes\, is excited to bring you The Sweet Lillies as part of our “JAM-uary” music series! The Sweet Lillies will take the stage on Friday\, January 13 at 7 pm. General admission tickets for this single event are $12 in advance or $15 day of show. The entire concert series can also be purchased for a discounted price of $40! \nThis concert benefits the new Spearfish Skate Park. \n\nAbout the Band\nThe Sweet Lillies’ music is\, first and foremost\, heartfelt and collaborative.  Those defining traits are given life by the trio of musicians who make up the Lillies\, Julie Gussaroff\, Becca Bisque\, and Dustin Rohleder\, who have combined their individual strengths together to deliver powerful narratives of life in song.  With their acoustic string-band lineup of guitar\, viola\, and upright bass given flight by ethereal\, vocal harmonies that float like a dream\, the Sweet Lillies’ music has an old-time soul with a forward-looking eye.  The Sweet Lillies have incorporated all of their cumulative life experiences into their music\, their song-writing\, and their artistry\, crafting an uncommonly-beautiful style they have christened String-Americana – a nod to the band’s all-encompassing musical tastes and willingness to experiment with genres.  As Gussaroff explains\, “Some musicians learn from teachers\, some learn from family members\, and some are self-taught.  Some musicians are classically trained\, some come up through folk\, some draw from multiple springs\, from hip hop through pop to bebop.  In the Lillies’ all of these skill sets are valuable\, relevant\, and appreciated.” \n  The Sweet Lillies are built upon their collaborative ideals and are always ready to share a stage or develop a project with any musicians who share the same no-holds-barred creative approach.  This has made each one of their inventive\, energetic live shows a wholly unique event as setlists are changed on the fly\, songs are given new life and shape\, and guests are always welcome to join in the creative explosion.  Those on-stage partnerships create a space for incorporating instruments\, arrangements\, and styles that aren’t necessarily typical of the genre\, but that help create a rich\, compelling sound that defies easy categorization.  Over the years they have been joined onstage by a number of legendary performers including\, Sam Bush\, George Porter Jr.\, Peter Rowan\, Sally Van Meter\, Andy Hall from the Infamous Stringdusters\, Kyle Hollingsworth and Jason Hahn from the String Cheese Incident\, Jennifer Hartswick\, and Natalie Cressman from the Trey Anastasio Band\, among many others.  Andy Thorn from Leftover Salmon who has sat in on many of those live adventures says\, “It’s always a joy to play with the Sweet Lillies. Over the years\, I’ve seen them evolve from a folk-and-bluegrass group into a genre-bending powerhouse. Today\, at a Lillies show\, you’ll hear everything from their beautiful\, soulful originals\, to creative reinventions of your favorite 90s hip-hop tracks. They’re always ready to have fun – on stage and off – without losing an ounce of their professionalism.” \nThe Sweet Lillies were born from Gussaroff’s desire to form a band in which each member would be an equal participant in terms of songwriting\, singing\, and creative input.  After years of accompanying other artists\, serving as a side player\, and writing songs for others\, multi-instrumentalist and classical-trained vocalist Gussaroff wanted to establish a true musical collective that would highlight the best qualities of all involved.  In 2014 Gussaroff met Bisque\, who was a classically trained violist.  The two found an immediate and deep musical connection and the Sweet Lillies were born.  In 2017 at a campground jam at the Hangtown Ball they heard guitarist Rohleder.  That night the three played for what they remembered as\, “Ten magical hours.”  The following year in 2018\, Rohleder joined the Sweet Lillies full-time completing Gussaroff’s vision.   \nSince forming in 2013 the Sweet Lillies have released three albums: 2016’s self-titled release\, and 2018’s A Lighter Hue produced by Leftover Salmon’s Vince Herman.  Their latest album\, Common Ground\, produced by Railroad Earth’s Tim Carbone\, was released last year.  \nGussaroff explains\, “String band music is compelling.  What makes it so universally appealing is the way it lends itself to effective fusion of diverse styles\, skill-sets and conceptions.”  The Sweet Lillies take that notion to heart and do just that with their album and performances that exemplifies their collective spirit and pulls from all the varied arrows in the band’s quiver.  The Sweet Lilles stay true to the string-band soul that is at the heart of their music\, but prove they are also unafraid to explore all corners of their distinct musical experiences. Producer Carbone sums it up best\, “The world needs a band like The Sweet Lillies\, whose music is positive without denying the darkness in the world.  Their songs are uplifting but they also invite the listener to be introspective and draw their own conclusions.  Like all great music it does so while taking you on a journey of joy.” \nListen Now…\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NygVK3fQwDk” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu_1Bj31Ag4″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO2MkJJVZnE” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:Locals Only: Adda Boyd\, Randy Hedge and The String Goats
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews\, in partnership with Spread the Tunes\, is excited to bring you Locals Only as part of our “JAM-uary” music series! Locals Only is a multi-musician event featuring local musicians Adda Boyd\, Randy Hedge and The String Goats on Friday\, January 6 at 7 pm. General admission tickets for this single event are $12 in advance or $15 day of show. The entire concert series can also be purchased for a discounted price of $40! \nThis concert benefits The Front Porch Coalition\, a unified front for suicide prevention. \n\nAbout the Bands\nThe String Goats\nThe String Goats are a Spearfish bluegrass supergroup of sorts\, featuring members of Six Mile Road (Jake Jackson on fiddle & vocals\, Trappor Masson on banjo\, and Mike Brennan on bass)\, along with Humbletown’s Dylan Lewis on guitar & vocals.  They’ve been playing around the Spearfish area since early 2022.  “Pure\, simple\, South Dakota bluegrass.” \n  \nAdda Boyd\nSpearfish up-and-comer Adda Boyd continues to make a name for herself as a confident new voice in neo-traditional country. Adda’s fresh off a solo performance at the world-famous Ruffed Up Duck Saloon in Laramie\, part of the first-ever Western AF Music Showcase. \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ZG-VfIIxjPc” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n\n\nRandy Hedge\nRandy Hedge\, known locally as “The Singin’ Pastor\,” is a local singer/songwriter\, and pastor for The United Church of Christ in Spearfish. After spending his career as a university counselor in Wisconsin and North Dakota\, circumstances led him to our neck of the woods. This is his Matthews premier. He spent his growing-up years in the Black Hills and Wyoming.  Back then\, he listened to everything from the Eagles to the Beatles and James Taylor. Randy learned to play guitar one summer at the family cabin in Spearfish Canyon in the Black Hills and has been playing\, writing\, and performing regularly his whole life. His full-time work has been in education and in ministry\, but music has always been part of who he is.  And\, it’s no surprise he leans toward songs that are from the heart. Randy has played in clubs and restaurants and at church since high school.  These days?  You might see him in a wine bar\, a microbrewery\, or at events like weddings and festivals (although he’s not the dance guy). He plays mostly solo\, and his song list is much longer and wider than it was back in the day. \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da7rrvMDZFY” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:Sophia Beatty Band
DESCRIPTION:Holiday jazz is back at the Matthews! \nJoin us on Sunday\, December 18 at 2 pm as Black Hills singer/songwriter Sophia Beatty gives a special holiday performance. Expect to hear some of your favorite Christmas songs\, as well as many of the most popular jazz songs made famous by artists like Ella Fitzgerald\, Nat King Cole\, and Billie Holiday. Sophia will be accompanied by a full jazz band. You won’t want to miss this “one day only” event! \nA variety of seating options are available for this event:\nBalcony seating: $25 for advance reservations; $30 day of show.\nCabaret-style seating: Table seating on the main floor with bottle service of premium wines. $35 per seat for advance reservations; $40 day of show\nHistoric Box seating: We’ve opened the historic opera boxes that flank the stage! These premium seats are extremely limited. Each box includes a complimentary bottle of wine and hors d’ouvres. $75 per seat\, advance reservations only. \nA cash bar will also be available throughout the event. \nEnjoy good wine\, great jazz\, and celebrate the holidays with the Matthews! \n \nAbout Sophia Beatty\n \nBased in the Black Hills of South Dakota\, 25-year-old singer and songwriter Sophia Beatty sings with passion and heart that can be truly felt. She is known for her ability to sing classic jazz and soul cover music. From Etta James to Ella Fitzgerald to Aretha Franklin\, she covers a whole variety of well known music that gets people up on their feet and singing along. \nBuilding on this creative powerhouse of covers\, Sophia has recently taken to the streets to share her original creations as well\, which have been applauded greatly by the regional music community. She is already well on her way to becoming a staple of the northern plains musical experience. Sophia’s gift of synesthesia makes her original acoustic songs unique and emotionally moving. The journey her music will bring you on is something one must experience when traveling through the Black Hills.
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SUMMARY:Live Music with Philip Daniel
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center on Friday\, October 28 at 7:30 pm at the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center for an evening of live music with pianist and composer Philip Daniel! \n\n“Philip Daniel’s deeply-moving classical compositions are elegant in their simplicity yet complex in their sublime depth of emotion. Daniel has an uncanny knack for finding the perfect moment to introduce strings and subtle synths to his hauntingly beautiful piano pieces. They are startling moments within sprawling cinematic movements\, which powerfully pull on the heartstrings and can bring a tear to the eye.” \n~ musicvine \n \n\n\n  \nAbout Philip Daniel\nFrom Lincoln\, Nebraska\, Daniel did his graduate work at the UMKC Conservatory in Piano Performance and his undergraduate studies at Hastings College\, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy. \nDuring his undergraduate years\, Philip discovered a passion for creating his own music. He was heavily inspired by contemporary classical composers such as Olafur Arnalds\, NIls Frahm\, Philip Glass\, Max Richter and more by their ability to transmit powerful emotions thru simplistic\, minimalistic sound while each possessing their own unique “voice” in a non-cliche manner. He aims to follow in these musician’s footsteps by blending aspects of classical music\, minimalism\, cinematic qualities\, and more. He seeks to appeal to the seasoned\, trained musician as well as the normal\, non-musically inclined listener in a way that can impact both. \nPhilip has released 6 studio albums as follows 1. Gradient (2017) 2. This Tree is Made for Climbing (2018) 3. Between Us (2019) 4. Re: Gradient (2019) 5. BLOMMA (2020) and 6. When Softness Lifted Us (2021) as well as several EP’s. He continues to compose/record solo artistic projects yet is venturing into the film scoring and music licensing world. His music is featured by several licensing companies and has been used countless times in film. This last year has also seen him begin to custom compose soundtracks for films as well as dance collaborations. \nHis sole purpose as a composer is to create music that’s primary goal is to convey unequivocal emotion and to make people truly “feel.” Philip believes that music has a unique ability to cause change in the world through this personal connection to individual listeners and aims to be a small part in positively impacting his community thru his music. \nPhilip currently resides in Lincoln\, Nebraska with his wife and dog working in his home studio. He is set to begin performing again next fall throughout the midwest. \nWatch…\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SNNteAr8LY&t=14s” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q9EcS9TKuo&t=15s” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjZUPty43Vw&t=7s” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon with Kimberly Kaye Bachman
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center is excited to present an afternoon of live music with Kimberly Kaye Bachman on Sunday\, October 16 at 2 pm in the Matthews theater! \nKimberly Kaye brings that EmmyLou Harris meets Kacey Musgraves sound to every stage. She is an award-winning multi-instrumental singer-songwriter who has played the stages with names you know and love.  Her music has been twice inducted into the South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame\, Top 20 Songwriter at the prestigious Red Lodge Montana Songwriter Festival\, and recently chosen as South Dakota favorite in the National Public Radio Tiny Desk songwriting contest two years in a row.  Because of her rural background\, time in the saddle\, and contagious sense of humor\, her music\, western poetry\, captivating storytelling\, and shows are deeply ingrained in reminiscent nostalgia of yesteryear. Her audiences love her! She loves them! You’ve got to know Kimberly Kaye! \nSDPB recently sat down with Kimberly and you can listen to the full interview and hear samplings of her music! \nNeed a listen? \n\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtA3o4ela2I” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx4A-Onrou8&t=45s” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:Eliza Blue: Kithship Collective
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center is excited to present The Kithship Collective in partnership with author\, folk-musician\, and shepherd Eliza Blue on Sunday\, October 2 at 2 pm in the Matthews theater! \nThe Kithship Collective’s objective is to preserve\, share\, rediscover\, and reimagine melodies from the grasslands. For this installment\, Eliza will be hosting Lakota flutist and hoop dancer Kevin Locke\, and North Dakota folk-singer and rancher Chuck Suchy for an interactive\, family-friendly afternoon of stories\, songs\, and dancing. \n\nKithship = a relationship built on shared knowledge of place \nEliza’s inspiration for creating the collective: \n“The grassland ecosystem is one of the most endangered on the planet and one of the least appreciated…and this ecosystem’s biodiversity and potential for carbon capture is exceptional! \nI began work for the collective as a series of invocations of praise and prayers of gratitude for the prairie\, for healing\, for understanding and for rebuilding our relationships to this place and to one another. I wanted to write love songs to all there is to fall in love with. I wanted to write songs people could dance to together\, and I wanted to find other musicians and artists who were interested in doing the same thing. I hope the Kithship Collective can be the start of a bigger movement of embracing the beauty of the world\, and learning to better cherish it and all the beings who call this place home.” \n\nAbout Eliza Blue\nEliza Blue is a folk musician\, writer\, environmental advocate\, and rancher residing in one of the most remote counties in the contiguous United States\, Perkins County\, South Dakota. She writes a weekly column about rural life\, Little Pasture on the Prairie\, that is carried by 17 different print publications\, writes and produces seasonal audio “postcards” from her ranch for South Dakota Public Broadcasting and Prairie Public Radio\, and released her first book\, Accidental Rancher\, in 2020. Her writing on rural life has also been featured in the New York Times\, The Guardian\, and she is regular columnist for The Daily Yonder\, a national publication for and about rural people. Blue’s latest project\, a traveling concert television show for PBS that celebrates rural culture & arts called Wish You Were Here with Eliza Blue\, was recently nominated for a Midwest-Emmy\, and is now filming its third season.\n\n\nFor more\, catch Eliza’s visits with North Dakota troubadour Chuck Suchy on PBS’s Wish You Were Here: Bohemian Hall and Kevin Locke on Wish You Were Here: Tuttle\, North Dakota.\n\nAbout Chuck Suchy\nSinger/songwriter Chuck Suchy (soo’ key) is a working North Dakota farmer whose original universally-themed songs and stories have earned him broad acclaim and esteemed venues including Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion\, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and many other major music festivals across North America.\n\nThe late Rod Kennedy\, founder of the famed Kerrville Folk Festival\, called Suchy “One of the great American songwriters.” Folk music magazine\, Dirty Linen says of Suchy: “Ya gotta love this guy!  He writes a great song\, plays solid guitar\, sings with rare confidence and lives his material!” In 2015 he was awarded the North Dakota Governor’s Award for the Arts\n\nAbout Kevin Locke\nKevin Locke (Lakota name: Tȟokéya Inážiŋ\, meaning “The First to Arise”; born 1954) is Lakota (Hunkpapa band) and Anishinaabe. He is a preeminent player of the Indigenous\nNorth American flute\, a traditional storyteller\, cultural ambassador\, recording artist\, fluent Lakota language and sign language speaker\, and educator. He is most known for his hoop dance\, The Hoop of Life.\nBorn in 1954 in Southern California\, at the age of five years Locke moved north with his family\, later to settle in South Dakota on the Standing Rock Reservation in 1966. It was from his mother\, Patricia Locke\, his uncle Abraham End-of-Horn\, mentor Joe Rock Boy\, and many elders and relatives that Kevin received training in the values\, traditions and language of his native Sioux culture. He is frequently cited as an ambassador of Native American culture to the United States and the world.\nMr. Locke attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in New Mexico for high school and earned a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of South Dakota. He taught himself to speak Lakota\, his ancestral language\, as a young adult. Mr. Locke learned the hoop dance\, which had nearly died out\, from Arlo Good Bear\, a Mandan Hidatsa Indian from North Dakota. Since 1978\, he has traveled to more than 90 countries to perform.\nMr Locke uses folk arts to emphasize universal themes that are integral to all peoples. Universality of human spirit\, its inclination towards peace\, balance\, harmony\, and a longing that all human beings have for the Divine Springtime are a few central themes that he displays in his hoop dance\, which is essentially a prayer for the unification of all mankind.
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SUMMARY:Dead Horses with special guest Adda Boyd
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews and Spread the Tunes are excited to announce that Dead Horses will perform at the Matthews Opera House for one-night-only on Wednesday\, September 7 at 7:30 pm! \nAbout Dead Horses\n\nThe union of Sarah Vos’ emotive songwriting and Dan Wolff’s bass playing transcends the singer-songwriter-with-backup-musicians paradigm. Dan’s adventurous musicality equally shines alongside Sarah’s songwriting sensibility. To date\, Dead Horses has released three albums\, two of which have been produced by Ken Coomer of Uncle Tupelo and Wilco\, an Audiotree Live Session\, three singles\, and a five-song EP. \nSince the band’s early days\, Dead Horses has been something of a fluid project centered around Sarah and Dan but has also welcomed other like minded musicians for recording and touring. Two of the band’s original members ultimately left the group due to opioid addictions (“I still see the pawn shop sticker every time I look at my guitar tuner\,” remembers Vos)\, but the Dead Horses moniker the pair created as a tribute to a friend who’d overdosed from heroin stuck even after their departure. To this end\, Vos says\, “Our music is about hope and joy\, all while sharing an important message that you’re never alone in your battles.” \nThis compassion is hard won. At 15\, Vos’ world turned upside down. Raised in a strict\, fundamentalist home\, she lost everything when she and her family were expelled from the rural Wisconsin church where her father had long served as pastor. \n“My older brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia and my twin had mental illnesses and cognitive disabilities\,” explains Vos. “When the church kicked us out\, they basically told my dad\, ‘If you can’t lead your family\, how can you lead your church?’ At the time we were expelled\, we lived in the church’s parish house\,” explains Vos. “Suddenly\, my father was unemployed and my family was homeless. My parents couldn’t afford insurance for the medical care my siblings needed. We were kicked out and completely abandoned. One of the hardest things in life is watching your family suffer\, to be so close but unable to ease their pain. Visiting my siblings in psych wards hurt me in a way that I’m still not sure I’ve made sense of. While I can look back now and say that it maybe wasn’t conducive to me developing in a healthy way as a young person\, I can see that it instilled such a sense of empathy in me.” \nBy the time Vos turned 18\, her family had begun to get back on their feet and she headed to Milwaukee for college\, and there\, came to terms with revelations about her sexuality that her religious upbringing had forced her to repress. The mix of freedom and relief and shame and guilt was overwhelming\, and a depressive breakdown ensued. \n“I couldn’t take care of myself\,” she remembers. “I couldn’t sleep\, I couldn’t eat\, I couldn’t do anything. I stopped going to classes\, and then I dropped out altogether and moved back home to Oshkosh. That’s where I met Dan.” \nWhen bassist Wolff and Vos first started playing music together\, she felt as if the clouds had finally parted. Vos\, introduced songs she’d been writing since high school open mics\, Wolff learned a new instrument for the band (the double bass)\, and within months\, they had earned a devoted local following. Initially\, Sarah and Dan resided in different musical spheres. Sarah was at a singer-songwriter vantage point\, whereas Dan had previously played in punk bands\, but the two quickly bonded over their shared adoration of folk music and upbringings in the church. Regular gigs led to steady residencies led to regional touring and their first recordings. \n\n\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuhkeb-RDNw” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n\n\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4qafTZ3C_0″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n\nAbout their latest album “Brady Street”\nMilwaukee’s eclectic Brady Street neighborhood inspired the title for latest album by the Dead Horses\, who are releasing their new album on August 12. Blending elements of traditional roots with modern indie folk\, Dead Horses are both familiar and unexpected\, unflinchingly honest in their portrayal of modern American life\, yet optimistic in their unshakable faith in brighter days to come. The reflective track\, with frontwoman Sarah Vos (vocals\, guitar) providing her own backing harmonies and Dan Wolff (upright bass) providing the gently rolling bass line\, is an ode to their colorful\, free-spirited stomping grounds. They have built a huge streaming following (the album’s eponymous first single is currently on Fresh Folk\, Roots Revival and more).\n \nBrady Street is the long overdue follow-up to the band’s arresting 2018 album\, My Mother The Moon\, which landed on multiple high-profile playlists — the single “Turntable” has accrued more than 38 millions Spotify streams — and found the pair profiled in Billboard\, Noisey\, and independent global news publication Democracy Now\, as well as being a Rolling Stone “Artist You Should Know.” While they recorded in Nashville for their last album\, working with producer Ken Coomer (Wilco\, Uncle Tupelo)\, the pair decided to stick to their rural Wisconsin roots for the Brady Street sessions\, choosing to record at Honeytone Studios in Neenah\, Wisconsin on Lake Winnebego.\nWhere can you find them next?\nTOUR DATES (full band shows):\n\nSAT\, JUL 16 MANITOWOC\, WI – ACOUSTIC FEST\nTHU\, JUL 21 MINTURN\, CO – MINTURN CONCERT SERIES\nSAT\, JUL 23 CAMBRIDGE\, WI – MIDWEST FIRE FEST\nFRI\, AUG 12 MILWAUKEE\, WI – TURNER HALL BALLROOM\nSAT\, AUG 13 CHICAGO\, IL – HIDEOUT\nSUN\, AUG 14 DES MOINES\, IA – XBK\nTHU\, AUG 25 ST. LOUIS\, MO – OLD ROCK HOUSE\nFRI\, AUG 26 FAYETTEVILLE\, AR – FAYETTEVILLE ROOTS FESTIVAL\nSAT\, AUG 27 OKLAHOMA CITY\, OK – PONY BOY OKC\nSUN\, AUG 28 LAWRENCE\, KS – THE BOTTLENECK\nTUE\, SEP 6 SIOUX CITY\, IA – VANGARDE ARTS\nWED\, SEP 7 SPEARFISH\, SD – MATTHEWS OPERA HOUSE\nTHU\, SEP 8 DENVER\, CO – GLOBE HALL\nFRI\, SEP 9 TELLURIDE\, CO – MUSIC ON THE GREEN\nTUE\, SEP 13 NASHVILLE\, TN – AMERICANAFEST\nFRI\, SEP 16 LA CROSSE\, WI – MID WEST MUSIC FEST – Dead Horses will headline at the Cavalier Theatre\nSAT\, SEP 17 EAU CLAIRE\, WI – JAMF THEATRE PABLO CENTER\nSUN\, SEP 18 ST. PAUL\, MN – TURF CLUB\nFRI\, SEP 23 WINONA\, MN – BOATS & BLUEGRASS\nSAT\, SEP 17 EAU CLAIRE\, WI – JAMF THEATRE PABLO CENTER\nSUN\, SEP 18 ST. PAUL\, MN – TURF CLUB\nFRI\, SEP 23 WINONA\, MN – BOATS & BLUEGRASS\nFRI\, SEP 30 AURORA\, IL – THE VENUE\nSUN\, OCT 2 INDIANAPOLIS\, IN – WHITE RABBIT CABARET\nTUE\, OCT 4 COLUMBUS\, OH – RUMBA CAFE\nWED\, OCT 5 PENINSULA\, OH – THE G.A.R. HALL\nTHU\, OCT 6 PITTSBURGH\, PA – CLUB CAFE\nFRI\, OCT 7 BROOKLYN\, NY – UNION POOL\nSAT\, OCT 8 CAMBRIDGE\, MA – ATWOOD’S TAVERN\nSUN\, OCT 9 PHILADELPHIA\, PA – THE LOFT @ CITY WINERY\nWED\, OCT 12 WASHINGTON\, DC – DC9\nTHU\, OCT 13 CARRBORO\, NC – CAT’S CRADLE BACKROOM\nFRI\, OCT 14 CHARLOTTE\, NC – THE EVENING MUSE
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SUMMARY:Dave Martinson's Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Hear the sounds of a bygone era with Dave Martinson’s Big Band! The 17-piece band along with two vocalists performs a variety of “big band” music from the 1940’s-the present. \n\n\nSturgis musician Dave Martinson leads to ensemble\, which has performed for  the Sturgis Area Arts Council\, the Hospice Ball in Spearfish\, Main Street Square in Rapid City and his horn section backed the Rat Pack Tribute Show from Las Vegas at the RC Civic Center. Martinson also recently performed with rock legend Lynyrd Skynyrd at their concert Oct. 12 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls and The Box Tops at Kool Deadwood Nights. Read the full article about Martinson’s musical adventures! \nListen here…\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kses0kYdk” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Sophia Beatty: Jazz for a Late Summer's Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:We are so disappointed to announce that Sophia Beatty’s “Jazz for a Late Summer’s Afternoon” performances on August 21 have been cancelled due to Covid illnesses. Advance ticketholders will be contacted by Matthews Opera House staff. \nThe Matthews is excited to announce that Sophia Beatty will perform at the Matthews Opera House with her special “Jazz for a Late Summer’s Afternoon” live music concerts on Sunday\, August 21! Choose the show that fits your mood. Sophia and the band will ease into the summer’s afternoon at 2 pm\, showcasing music with a classy\, chill vibe to soothe the soul. Then\, at 5 pm\, they’ll heat things up with a second show that we can only describe as a “soul\, jazz\, funk party!” Pick a single performance or purchase tickets to both! \nAbout Sophia Beatty\nBased in the Black Hills of South Dakota\, 25-year-old singer and songwriter Sophia Beatty sings with passion and heart that can be truly felt. She is known for her ability to sing classic jazz and soul cover music. From Whitney Houston to Ella Fitzgerald to Etta James\, she covers a whole variety of well-known music that moves people to tears or gets them up and dancing. \nShe originally went to college for engineering and planned to become a veterinarian\, but decided to pursue music after she felt God put it on her heart to sing instead. Now she performs music full time. When she is not on stage\, she is at home producing her own original music. She also gives vocal lessons to people who love singing as much as she does. You can find her at many venues around the Black Hills playing solo or with her band\, The Sophia Beatty Band. \nBuilding on this creative powerhouse of covers\, Sophia has recently taken to the streets to share her original creations as well\, which have been applauded greatly by the regional music community. She is already well on her way to becoming a staple of the northern plains musical experience. Sophia’s gift of synesthesia\, which gives her the ability to “hear” colors\, makes her original songs unique and emotionally moving. Synesthesia by definition is a perceptual phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. The music she writes reflects the colors she hears. Her hope is to glorify God through her new original music\, as well as create movements and ideas to raise money for the poor. \nWhere will she be next?\n03 Aug: Jambonz Deux | Sophia Beatty Rapid City\, SD \n05 Aug: Elks Lodge Country Club | Sophia Beatty Rapid City\, SD \n06 Aug: Shipwrecks Bar & Grill | Sophia Beatty Rapid City\, SD \n09 Aug: The Barn Bar | Sophia Beatty Piedmont\, SD \n10 Aug: Firehouse Wine Cellars | Sophia Beatty Rapid City\, SD \n24 Aug: Firehouse Wine Cellars | Sophia Beatty Rapid City\, SD \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FJJJrUupqg” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:Sarah Shook & The Disarmers
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews is excited to announce that Sarah Shook & The Disarmers will perform at the Matthews Opera House for one-night-only on Friday\, August 5 at 7:30 pm! \nPhoto by John Gessner\, 2018\nAbout Sarah Shook & The Disarmers\nNorth Carolina’s Sarah Shook sings with a conviction and hard honesty sorely lacking in much of today’s Americana landscape. Always passionate\, at times profane\, Sarah stalks/walks the line between vulnerable and menacing\, her voice strong and uneasy\, country classic but with contemporary\, earthy tension. You can hear in her voice what’s she’s seen; world weary\, lessons learned—or not—but always defiant. She level-steady means what she says. Writing with a blunt urgency—so refreshing these days it’s almost startling—Sarah’s lyrics are in turn smart\, funny\, mean\, and above all\, uncompromising. The Disarmers hit all the sweet spots from Nashville’s Lower Broad to Bakersfield and take Sarah’s unflinching tales out for some late-night kicks. At times\, it’s as simple and muscular as Luther Perkins’ boom-chicka-boom\, or as downtown as Johnny Thunders. The Disarmers keep in the pocket\, tight and tough. \nWant to know more about Sarah Shook? NPR sat down with her recently and got the full scoop on her newest album and her journey to sobriety. Catch the full interview and get the who\, what\, where and why that inspired her incredible music. \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDypx0_8eaY” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0swLpmUvJA0″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M25-mPSPm5I” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:The Resonant Rogues: CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Cory Marie Podielski\nWe are so sorry to announce that tonight’s live music with The Resonant Rogues has been cancelled due to travel issues. We wish the band a speedy fix so they can get back on the highways and byways! Our apologies for any inconvenience–Advance ticket holders will be contacted by Matthews staff. \nFolk duo The Resonant Rogues will perform at the Matthews Opera House for one-night-only on Saturday\, June 18 at 7:30 pm. \nThe Resonant Rogues’ dark Appalachian folk paints a picture of their lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina and on the road. Anchored by the songwriting duo of Sparrow (banjo\, accordion) and Keith Josiah Smith (guitar)\, the duo has traveled the byways and highways of America and crossed the oceans with instruments in tow. From riding freight trains to building their own homestead\, the pair are no strangers to blazing unconventional trails. At once rooted and adventurous\, each song tells a story of real experiences\, friendships\, and challenges. \n\nAbout the musicians\nSparrow\nSongwriter\, accordion\, banjo\, vocals \nSparrow’s passion for movement and sound started early\, with much time and energy spent on choir\, orchestra\, musical theatre\, swing dancing\, and figure skating. A voracious student\, she has immersed herself in an enormous range of performance arts. Sparrow plays old-fashioned originals with The Resonant Rogues and also leads a traditional jazz band called Sparrow and her Wingmen. She also occasionally performs as a solo artist and released an album of her original music in 2012. Her instruments include accordion\, banjo\, and fiddle. She has been belly dancing since 2003\, teaching and performing in Asheville and around the country. In 2006-2007\, Sparrow attended the Circus Center in San Francisco\, primarily for acrobatics\, and has toured and performed with Asheville’s Runaway Circus. \n  \nKeith Josiah Smith\nSongwriter\, guitar\, vocals \nSmith’s musical journey began with playing drums in punk/rock bands in his early teens. He then developed a passion for songwriting upon learning his first chords on the guitar and hosted open mics and a community music festival in his hometown of Menomonie\, WI. In the spring of ’09\, at the age of 18\, he left home and began traveling around the USA\, hopping freight trains and street performing for a living. In 2010\, he traveled to Nashville\, TN with hometown friend Jason Dea West (Intuitive Compass) and formed Barefoot Surrender with Benjamin Tod (Lost Dog Street Band). In the ensuing years\, he accompanied many other street bands between the Pacific Northwest and New Orleans\, LA. In 2012\, he gained a renewed focus on songwriting and studying the guitar\, which led him to record a demo in Seattle\, WA. With that new demo in hand\, he spent the next 10 days traveling across the country via freight train\, visiting musician friends along the way and landing in Asheville\, NC\, where he serendipitously met a woman named Sparrow who needed a guitarist for her recording session in three days. They formed Resonant Rogues in 2013\, and Keith’s adventurous spirit is now satisfied with touring around the world with his wife\, Sparrow. \n“I urge you to get out and hear them” -Lonesome Highway \n“Their intense cohesion is so intertwined that it feels like they’re playing with one pair of hands.” –No Depression \nListen…\nhttp:// \n 
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SUMMARY:Sierra Ferrell with Nick Shoulders
DESCRIPTION:This performance is SOLD OUT! \nThe Matthews Opera House & Arts Center\, along with Spread the Tunes\, Inc.\, are excited to announce that singer/songwriter Sierra Ferrell will be performing at the Matthews Opera House for one-night-only on Thursday\, March 17 at 7:30 pm. She will be joined by country singer Nick Shoulders. \nWith her spellbinding voice and time-bending sensibilities\, Sierra Ferrell makes music that’s as fantastically vagabond as the artist herself. Growing up in small-town West Virginia\, the singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist left home in her early 20s to journey across the country with a troupe of nomadic musicians\, playing everywhere from truck stops to alleyways to freight-train boxcars speeding down the railroad tracks. After years of living in her van and busking on the streets of New Orleans and Seattle\, she moved to Nashville and soon landed a deal with Rounder Records on the strength of her magnetic live show. Now\, on her highly anticipated label debut Long Time Coming\, Ferrell shares a dozen songs beautifully unbound by genre or era\, instantly transporting her audience to an infinitely more enchanted world. \nCo-produced by Stu Hibberd and 10-time Grammy Award-winner Gary Paczosa (Alison Krauss\, Dolly Parton\, Gillian Welch)\, Long Time Coming embodies a delicate eclecticism fitting for a musician who utterly defies categorization. “I want my music to be like my mind is — all over the place\,” says Ferrell\, who recorded the album at Southern Ground and Minutia studios in Nashville. “I listen to everything from bluegrass to techno to goth metal\, and it all inspires me in different ways that I try to incorporate into my songs and make people really feel something.” In sculpting the album’s chameleonic sound\, Ferrell joined forces with a knockout lineup of guest musicians (including Jerry Douglas\, Tim O’Brien\, Chris Scruggs\, Sarah Jarosz\, Billy Strings\, and Dennis Crouch)\, adding entirely new texture to each of her gracefully crafted and undeniably heartfelt songs. \nSprung from her self-described “country heart but a jazz mind\,” Long Time Coming opens on the unearthly reverie of “The Sea\,” a haunting and hypnotic tale of scorned love. Its bewitching arrangement is adorned with sublime details like Ferrell’s tender toy-piano melodies and Scruggs’s woozy steel-guitar work. In a striking sonic shift emblematic of the whole album\, Ferrell then veers into the galloping beat and classic bluegrass storytelling of “Jeremiah\,” a heavy-hearted but sweetly hopeful romp featuring Jarosz on banjo and octave mandolin. Another impossibly charming bluegrass gem\, “Bells of Every Chapel” sustains that wistful mood as Ferrell muses on the exquisite pain of “loving someone unconditionally with all your heart\, but they don’t receive your love the way you want them to.” Graced with Strings’s nimble acoustic-guitar work and the heavenly harmonies of O’Brien and Julie Lee\, “Bells of Every Chapel” reaches its breathtaking crescendo as Ferrell belts out the song’s closing lyrics\, effectively twisting that heartache into something strangely glorious. \n \nAbout Nick Shoulders \nWielding an ethereal croon and masterful whistle crafted from a lifetime chasing lizards through the Ozark hills\, Nick Shoulders is a living link to roots of country music with a penchant for the absurd. Combining his family’s deep ties to regional traditional singing with his years of playing to crowded street corners\, Nick has sought to forge a hybridized form of raucously clever country music; born of forgotten rocky hollers and bred to confront the tensions of the 21st century South. As evidenced by his surreal album art and anachronistic songwriting\, Nick’s creative output is steeped in the complicated history of his beloved home of rural Arkansas\, but crafted as a conscious rebuke of country music’s blind allegiance to historical seats of power and repression. With a kind word and a mean yodel\, Nick hopes to put the ‘Try’ in country. \nListen\n \nWatch\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDGaultyNIk” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MekiBNW142Y” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKO75S0K8K4″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:JAS Quintet featuring Jami Lynn
DESCRIPTION:Join the Matthews Opera House on January 14 for a special Jazz Series concert featuring South Dakota singer/songwriter Jami Lynn with jazz ensemble band JAS Quintet. Performance starts at 7:30 pm. Cabaret-style table seating and premier wines will be available for this performance. Tickets are $30 for table seating and $20 for balcony seats. \n \nAbout Jami Lynn\nFolk singer/songwriter Jami Lynn Olson first gained an appreciation for music on a small stage in Peever\, SD. An avid performer of bluegrass\, folk music\, and jazz\, Jami brings her exuberance and musical talent into classrooms\, hospital systems\, and youth centers. Her wide skill set and versatility as a musician allow her to accommodate participants or listeners in many different settings. Jami Lynn is a graduate of The University of South Dakota and has shared her talent and love of local folk history with audiences across the Midwest\, Southeast\, and Pacific Northwest. She has also released three full-length albums of folk songs and originals. \nAbout JAS Quintet\nJAS Quintet is one of South Dakota’s premier jazz ensembles. Formed in 2012 and based in Sioux Falls the ensemble continues to perform concert and festival dates throughout the region. JAS features the classic jazz quintet instrumentation of trumpet\, saxophone\, piano\, bass and drums. Their repertoire is a diverse mix of old and new\, featuring many original compositions and arrangements by members of the band. \nConcerts include favorites from Wayne Shorter\, Herbie Hancock\, Miles Davis\, Clifford Brown\, Thelonious Monk\, Duke Ellington\, and contemporary artists. You are sure to hear many familiar tunes during a JAS concert along with a few new jazz classics. The members of the JAS Quintet are recognized as some of the finest jazz musicians and educators in the region. Touring extensively throughout South Dakota as a part of the South Dakota Arts Council’s Touring Artist program\, the JAS Quintet has established a reputation as one of the top jazz ensembles in the region. \nJAS Quintet Band Members\n\nJoel Shotwell – Saxophones\nJim Speirs – Trumpet & Flugel Horn\nJeffrey Paul – Piano\nAndrew Reinartz – Bass\nDaniel Heier – Drums\n\nListen\n\nWatch\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMH6ctNlR7U” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cZx7puS7Y4″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=975eCJKZ6sQ” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:Jazzy Holiday with Sophia Beatty
DESCRIPTION:This performance is sold out! \nHoliday jazz is back at the Matthews! Join us on Friday\, December 17 as Black Hills singer/songwriter Sophia Beatty gives a special Holiday performance! Expect to hear some of your favorite Christmas songs\, as well as many of the most popular jazz songs made famous by artists like Ella Fitzgerald\, Nat King Cole\, and Billie Holiday. She will be accompanied by a full jazz band. You won’t want to miss this “one night only” event! \nJust like our popular jazz series\, we will be offering cabaret style seating and bottle service of premium wines to all tables. A cash bar will also be available throughout the event. \nTickets are $30 per table seat or $20 for balcony seating. Table seating goes fast\, so make sure to get your seats quickly. \nEnjoy good wine\, great jazz\, and celebrate the Holidays with the Matthews! \n \nAbout Sophia Beatty\n \nBased in the Black Hills of South Dakota\, 25-year-old singer and songwriter Sophia Beatty sings with passion and heart that can be truly felt. She is known for her ability to sing classic jazz and soul cover music. From Etta James to Ella Fitzgerald to Aretha Franklin\, she covers a whole variety of well known music that gets people up on their feet and singing along. \nBuilding on this creative powerhouse of covers\, Sophia has recently taken to the streets to share her original creations as well\, which have been applauded greatly by the regional music community. She is already well on her way to becoming a staple of the northern plains musical experience. Sophia’s gift of synesthesia makes her original acoustic songs unique and emotionally moving. The journey her music will bring you on is something one must experience when traveling through the Black Hills. \n  \nThe Band\nSophia Beatty – Vocals\nJordan Seidel – Drums\nLuke Graves – Piano\nNick Ries – Trumpet\nShawn Parker – Saxophone\nClayton Ryan – Bass
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SUMMARY:Hank Harris and the Hegg Brothers
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy incredible music performed by South Dakota artists during Homegrown Sessions. This series will be ongoing\, so check back frequently for new concert announcements. \nPerforming next as part of our Homegrown Sessions will be Hank Harris and the Hegg Brothers. They will be joined by special guest Jimmy Goings. Enjoy an evening of acoustic folk with local musicians. This performance will be Friday\, October 29. Tickets are $20 adults\, $10 youth & BHSU students. General seating. A cash bar will be available \nHANK HARRIS\nMy musical journey performing in South Dakota has taken me at least a half a million miles through hundreds of towns\, stages large and small\, ballrooms\, opera houses\, libraries\, museums\, bars and eateries\, museums\, community theaters\, schools and cow pastures. From crowds of 15\,000 to intimate small settings. Thousands of people met\, though I can’t remember all their names. \nPlaying with South Dakota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands (DD and the Fayrohs\, Red Willow Band and R&B Supply)\, solo\, duos\, trios and an occasional 10-piece horn band has offered me a continuing musical education and opportunity to pursue a life of creating music. Many thanks to the fellow musicians and audiences that have made this possible. Through these journeys\, writing and chasing songs has been a common thread. By drawing from my road experience\, my work with the Adams Museum (Two CDs\, Deadwood Songbooks I and II)\, The South Dakota Railroad Museum (Currently researching and recording a CD collection of train songs)\,12 years as a part of SD Arts Council Touring Artist program\, and 40 years of writing my own songs\, in performance I tell the stories of how these songs come to life. Illuminating the tales of songwriters\, the historical context\, inspiration and the writing process itself. To tell the stories of the storytellers and their journeys\, and then play the songs and let them speak for themselves. It’s all about the story. And the stories are funny\, poignant\, enlightening\, heartfelt\, silly and span the wide and emotional landscape of the human experience. \nJONATHAN HEGG\nJonathon Hegg is the youngest of three musical sons whose parents were lifelong music educators. He graduated from Augustana College (now University) with a degree in musical performance. His joint efforts with his brother Jeremy began with Spooncat! and has moved into duets with him as well as numerous larger configurations. He has had the extreme pleasure to play what he refers to as second keyboard and background vocalist as well as being the mixing engineer of the albums made by Spooncat!\, Holiday Jam\, and anything Hegg Brothers related. He performs music for a living\, which began with his first of three years with A South Dakota Acoustic Christmas. Occasionally he arranges for various ensembles and teaches. \nJEREMY HEGG\nJeremy Hegg\, Music Director for Holiday Jam\, is the oldest son of two lifelong music educators\, grew up in Dell Rapids\, South Dakota\, and received his music degree from Augustana College in Sioux Falls. He is the staff arranger and composer for the Augustana Brass Choir\, Sioux Falls Municipal Band\, and many marching band programs throughout the country. \nAs a performer\, Jeremy is known for his band Spooncat!\, which has performed throughout the region since 1996. He has performed around the country and throughout Europe with artists ranging from Smokey Robinson to Chuck Berry. In recent years\, he has been a featured guest pianist with South Dakota Acoustic Christmas. In 2008\, Jeremy started The Radio Specialists\, a group that includes several Holiday Jam members. Jeremy was also the 2003 recipient of the Mayor’s Award for the Performing Arts. \nJIMMY GOINGS\nOriginally from South Dakota\, Jimmy Goings is famous for being the lead singer and writer for Santa Esmeralda (now Generation Esmeralda) from 1977-1982. He has played with several South Dakota bands\, including Ma’s Boy & Wonderband which were both inducted into the South Dakota Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Jimmy has worked with Hank since 1997 when they produced his album “World Beat Cowboy” which went on to win SD Album of the Year. They just finished their sixth Studio Album together. \nListen\n\nCOVID 19 Policies\nIn order to help ensure the safety of all audience members\, performers\, volunteers\, and staff members\, masks will be required during this event regardless of vaccination status. For a full list of our current COVID-19 policies\, please view our guidelines. If you have any questions regarding this policy\, please email director@matthewsopera.com.
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SUMMARY:Royal Wood
DESCRIPTION:Please review our current COVID-19 policies. \nCanadian singer\, songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist and producer Royal Wood has established himself as a true musical talent. Since being proclaimed “Songwriter of the Year” by iTunes\, Wood has continued to evolve and hone his musical craft – maintaining an unmistakable identity while uncovering and reinventing his sound. Wood has two albums that have debuted in the Top 30\, multiple JUNO nominations and a #1 added song at Hot AC radio. His songs have been heard on high-profile sync placements like “Grey’s Anatomy\,” and “Private Practice.” \nListen\n \nWatch\n[arve url=”https://youtu.be/aBT5LxEvuTg” title=”Royal Wood – Make Your Mind Up (Lyric Video)” /] \n[arve url=”https://youtu.be/usLL-TPh9VE” title=”Royal Wood – Nowhere to be Found” /] \n 
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