Matthew Davidson News 
~  March 26, 2015 

   

 

We were excited to receive the news that "Read My Mind" (written by Matthew) is on the International Songwriting Competition's 2014 semi-finalist list! Here's the post from their Facebook page:

 

"We would like to thank everyone that entered this year's competition. It was by far the most competitive pool of talent we've had in our 14 year history. With over 18,000 entries from 120 countries, we are finally prepared to announce our 2014 ISC Semi-Finalists. This is an amazing accomplishment and we are so proud to share the full listing with everyone HERE". 

 

 

The Matthew Davidson Band will be performing at "Holiday in Dixie" at Festival Plaza in Downtown Shreveport on Fri., April 17 from 8:30 - 10:30 pm. Click HERE for 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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Sprint for the Seals - Sat., April 18
The Matthew Davidson Band will be performing at "Sprint for the Seals" at the Stoner Boat Launch at 10:00 am on Sat., April 18. Here's more info on this event:

 

Jonas Kelsall and Rob Reeves gallantly lost their lives on Aug. 6, 2011 while serving our country in Afghanistan. It is their bravery and service that is being celebrated with this 5K race. All race proceeds will be donated to the "Heart for Heroes" Program - Samaritan Counseling Center Shreveport-Bossier - in the name of Jonas Kelsall and Rob Reeves. 

Date and Starting Time: Saturday, April 18th, 2015. The race will begin at 10:00 am. 

Registration: Early registration is $20 through Fri., April 17th. Race day registration is $25 (cash only). For early registration, you may pay HERE with a credit card or pay with cash or check at Sport Spectrum (6970 Fern Avenue) or at Caddo Magnet High School (1601 Viking Drive). Register Early! No shirts guaranteed to people who register after April 6. Race starts and finishes at the Stoner Boat Launch on Clyde Fant Parkway.

Post Party - The Matthew Davidson Band will perform at the post-race party. Snacks and drinks provided. 

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

"Matthew Davidson is an inspiring young artist. Watch out world, here he comes!" ~ Rich Redmond - Drummer (Jason Aldean)/Producer/Speaker

"Davidson is one of Shreveport's most talented teens. See him. And don't ignore the well-crafted original tunes on his CD's."     ~Robert Trudeau, Editor of Shreveport Blog

 

Selected Media:
"What Makes a Prodigy?" - Feb., 2015
"Young Vibe: Matthew Davidson Band" - Dec., 2014
"A Good Pick" - The Forum - August, 2014
OnTheTeenBeat.com - July, 2014

Guitar International - Jan., 2013

The Shreveport Times - New EP - Aug., 2012

SB Magazine - May, 2012

 
In This Issue
Sprint for the Seals
Talented Arts Concert
Upcoming Shows
"Cross My Heart" EP
Join Our Mailing List
Caddo Parish Talented Arts Program Concert
Upcoming Schedule

 

Friday, April 17 - Holiday in Dixie - Festival Plaza, Shreveport, LA - 8:30 - 10:30 pm

 

Sat., April 18 - Sprint for the Seals - Stoner Boat Launch, Shreveport, LA - 10:00 am

 

Sun., April 26 - Texas Crawfish Festival - Spring, TX - 3:00 - 4:00 pm

 

Sat., May 2 - Crawfish Throwdown - Wilson's Steak & Seafood, Doyline, LA - 7:00 - 9:00 pm

 

Sat., May 23 - Little Walter Music Festival - Alexandria, LA - 1:00 - 2:00 pm

 

Sat., May 23 - Mudbug Madness - Festival Plaza, Shreveport, LA - 6:30 - 8:30 pm

 

Sat., May 30 - Dallas International Guitar Festival - Fair Park - Dallas, TX - Time TBD

 

Wed., July 1 - "Red, White & Boom" at Ellerbe Road Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA  - 7:00 - 9:00 pm

 

Sat., July 11 - Wedding Reception


 Sat., Aug. 8 - Visitor Appreciation Day at Alexandria Zoo - Alexandria, LA  - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm


 For booking contact: booking@matthewdavidson.net

Matthew's Music
  
  
Matthew's 2nd EP "Cross My Heart" is available on iTunes and Amazon! You can order a physical copy online HERE. We hope you will check it out! Thanks for your support!
 
Review:
 

"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