A NIGHT WITH MATT MINGLEWOOD
Matt Minglewood has come a long way from his very humble roots in North Sydney, and from his large and loving extended family of twelve. The songs and stories he heard sitting on his grandpa’s knee enthralled him and now the rockin’ blues icon is touring in his own solo show of wonderful tunes and touching stories.
Matt brings his special blend of music and story to Yarmouth on Thursday, September 19 at The'YARC (7:30pm) and Shelburne on Friday, September 20 at the Sea Dog (8:00pm).
Matt began performing at age four, and the writing was on the wall. At the age of six he started fiddle lessons, moved on to the piano at eight and by his teens was in love with the guitar. In over forty years of performing, he has become one of the most respected and appreciated musicians the province has produced.
His music and song writing has the natural universality one only hears from a born storyteller. The songs can be somewhat autobiographical as in 'Me and the Boys', a song about carefree days of his youth or social issues he puts forth in 'Long Way From Texas'. Many of Matt's tunes grapple with the universal feelings of passion, frustrations, hope, loneliness, love, disappointment and regret as well as his deep love of the Maritimes. They are always reflected his life around him and what he is feeling at the time. “Me & The Boys” was recorded by southern-rock legend Charlie Daniels on his CD of the same name.
In a climate ripe with ever-changing musical styles Matt's artistic character has been defined by his simply remaining true to himself, but also equally comfortable performing a Country ballad, a Celtic air or Rockin' the blues.
A few short years ago, with a dozen recordings under his belt and his own label, Norton Records, Matt released his first acoustic CD, ‘The Story’, and has no thoughts of slowing down. Recent performances have taken him as far away as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Egypt, Israel and Afghanistan, where he entertained the multi-national troops of the United Nations.
Throughout the years, Minglewood has been honored with numerous accolades, music awards & nominations including three gold albums, honorary doctorate from Cape Breton University and entertainer of the year from the Maple Blues Society.
Tickets for the Minglewood show are $20, booked in advance at the Th'YARC (742-8150) or the Sea Dog (875-2862) or Whirligig Book Shop (875-1117) or at the door.
