Matthew Davidson News ~  September 17,  2014   


 

 

    


The Matthew Davidson Band had a great time last weekend at both The T-Bone Walker Blues Festival in Longview, TX and Grapefest in Grapevine, TX. See photos from these fun events in the newsletter below. Thanks to both festivals for their support! Texas Rocks!!
Matthew Davidson at T-Bone Walker Blues Festival - Photo by Longview News-Journal
Matthew Davidson at Grapefest in Grapevine, TX
Matthew Davidson, Ben Kitterlin, and Riley Grisham at Grapefest


The Matthew Davidson Band will be performing at The ArkLaMiss Fair in Monroe, LA on Sat., Sept. 20 from 6:30 - 10:30 pm. The fair's location is on the grounds of The Monroe Civic Center (401 Lea Joyner Expressway). Admission is $5 for Adults and $3 for children (ages 2-11). Click HERE for more details.  




Please check out the band's schedule in the newsletter below and see if we will be playing near you. We hope you will forward this newsletter to your friends. Thank you for your support! 
 

 

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Grapefest - Grapevine, TX





T-Bone Walker Blues Festival - Longview, TX
Matthew Davidson was honored to be invited back for his 5th performance at the T-Bone Walker Blues Fest. 
Photo by Longview News-Journal

 
Matthew Davidson, Randy Cassell and Chris Campisi
Gift to Matthew from Edible Art Specialty Cakes & Cookies
Louisiana Music Factory 
 
Matthew's second EP "Cross My Heart" can now be purchased at Louisiana Music Factory in New Orleans. To order online, click HERE
  

"At: Guitar Center" - Sept. 2013
The Sept. issue of "At:Guitar Center" can be viewed online HERE. Matthew is featured under the heading "Tomorrow's Guitar Heroes" on page 24!


About Matthew Davidson -  

 "I think Matthew is going to continue to grow and be a huge artist one day." ~ James Burton, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist for Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, and many more
Photo by John Linden

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In This Issue
Grapefest
T-Bone Walker Blues Festival
Louisiana Music Factory
At: Guitar Center
South Street Art Festival
"Boo at the Zoo" - New Orleans
Upcoming Shows
"Cross My Heart" EP
Join Our Mailing List
South Street Art Festival - Arlington, TX - Sept. 28


The Matthew Davidson Band will be performing at "South Street Art Festival" in Arlington, TX on Sunday, Sept. 28 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Click HERE for details.
From the festival website: "Located in the heart of Downtown Arlington, South Street Art Festival is a major part of the development in creating a new art scene in the downtown district. On September 26-28, 2014, the 2nd Annual South Street Art Festival will be held on South St. between Mesquite St. and Mary St. The South Street Art Festival is a free 3-day art festival that will feature up to 75 artists from across the country, 10 prominent local bands, and all the cool atmosphere of a downtown art festival!"



Save the Date - The Red River Revel - Sat., Oct. 11


The Matthew Davidson Band will be performing at The Red River Revel at Festival Plaza in Shreveport, LA on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 12:15 - 1:00 pm.  Click HERE for details. This is the only local performance currently scheduled for the band for this fall, so we hope you can join us at this fun festival and bring your friends!

"Boo at the Zoo" - Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, LA

The Matthew Davidson Band will be performing at "Boo at the Zoo" at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, LA on Friday, Oct. 24 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now! A limited number of tickets will be sold for each night of "Boo at the Zoo". Click HERE for details. 

Upcoming Schedule

Sat., Sept. 20 - Ark-La-Miss Fair - Monroe Civic Center - Monroe, LA -6:30 - 10:30 pm

 

Sat., Sept. 27 - Private Event - Dallas, TX

 

Sun., Sept 28 - South Street Art Festival - 1:00 -2:00 pm - Arlington, TX

 

Sat., Oct. 11 - Red River Revel - 12:15 - 1:00 pm

 

Fri., Oct. 24 - "Boo at the Zoo" - Audubon Zoo - New Orleans, LA - 5:30 pm

 

Wed., Nov 5th - Fri., Nov 7th - "The Wiz" - Caddo Magnet High School - 6:30 pm 

 

Fri., Dec. 19 - Holiday Trail of Lights Event - Alexandria Zoo - Alexandria, LA - 6:00 - 7:30 pm

 

Matthew's Music
  
  
Matthew's 2nd EP "Cross My Heart" is now on iTunes and AmazonYou can order a physical copy online at this link: http://www.matthewdavidson.net/Music.html. We hope you will check it out! Thanks for your support!
 
Reviews:
 

"It's not just that the 16-year-old Matthew Davidson writes his own music, a considerably rare thing among blues prodigies. And it's not just that he deftly combines these rootsy leanings with towering pop hooks. It's not just his boyish good looks, either. It's all of that, as Davidson crafts a sophomore project that is as intriguing as it is offbeat. In the end, Cross My Heart is both a blues record that often moves far afield from the blues, and a pop record with real soul. And it works, principally because of the endless approachability that Davidson brings to things." ~Nick DeRiso, Something Else Reviews, May 14, 2014

 

"If there's anything to be said of Matthew Davidson's music, it's that you never truly know what to expect. His ability to capture the essence of his roots in jazz and blues but stay relevant are always what intrigues me about Davidson's appeal."~Derick Jones, The Shreveport Times, April 23, 2014 


 

"From the Beatles and Rolling Stones to Muddy Waters and U2, smart teen Matthew Davidson gets it. His new 5-song release, "Cross My Heart," is danceable and effervescent. It's the kind of pop that will make you drive better and make you look good cutting a rug in your living room. Beginning as a kid with a hot hand for blues guitar, Davidson is transitioning to vocalist, songwriter and entertainer. Surrounded by rockin' tunes and effective harmonies, Davidson's package kicks." ~Robert Trudeau, Heliopolis, April 16, 2014