Matty & The Subtle Validation

Minneapolis, MN

$100 to $500

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

A fresh take on classic folk tunes coupled with original music inspired by the best of those classic folk artists: the Croce, Lightfoot, Carlile, and Prine influences.


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Booking information

Price range: $100 to $500

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes

What to expect

I always strive to create memorable experiences via musical performances, whether through my own music or by paying tribute to an artist I enjoy covering. This can be done either as the focal point of an event, or with a more subtle approach in the background. Inquire to learn more!

About

After a decade of playing gigs both large and small around the city of Chicago with indie rockers, Buckman Page, as well as with front porch folkers, Distant Brothers, Matty and his partner packed up their lives and moved to northeast Minneapolis in 2021. His current musical project, "Matty & The Subtle Validation" stems from something of a quest to find ways to connect with and to validate others through music. He's not an expert and it may not even be something he's very good at, but the bottom line is this: no matter who you are or where you're from, everyone deserves value.

Additional booking notes

I can provide my own audio equipment (speaker, cables, microphone, stands, mixing board, etc), but I do not have access to lighting or stage equipment, should that be necessary.

Past booked events

August 2023

31

Thursday

Matty & The Subtle Validation @ Urban Growler

7:00pm - 9:00pm

19

Saturday

Matty & The Subtle Validation @ Uptown Porchfest

1:00pm - 5:00pm

18

Friday

Matty & The Subtle Validation @ Music On The Plaza

5:00pm - 6:00pm

12

Saturday

Matty TSV & Ryan Burns @ Curioso Coffee Bar

2:00pm - 4:00pm

July 2023

08

Saturday

Matty & The Subtle Validation @ Curioso Coffee Bar

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Set list

Carolina On My Mind (James Taylor)
Sweet Baby James (James Taylor)
The Luckiest (Ben Folds)
Ain't No Sunshine (Bill Withers)
I Shall Be Released (Bob Dylan)
Farewell Angelina (Bob Dylan)
It Ain't Me Babe (Bob Dylan)
Wild World (Cat Stevens)
Father and Son (Cat Stevens)
Bad Moon Rising (CCR)
Have You Ever Seen The Rain? (CCR)
Lookin Out My Back Door (CCR)
I Will Follow You Into the Dark (Death Cab for Cutie)
Your Song (Elton John)
Candle in the Wind (Elton John)
Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton)
Ooh La La (Faces)
Hey Tomorrow (Jim Croce)
Hello In There (John Prine)
Angel From Montgomery (John Prine)
Clay Pigeons (John Prine/Blaze Foley)
Hurt (Johnny Cash)
Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash)
Heart of Gold (Neil Young)
Losing My Religion (REM)
Wildflowers (Tom Petty)
Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
On The Road Again (Willie Nelson)
Wagonwheel (Bob Dylan/Old Crow Medicine Show)

Influences and inspiration

Matty is heavily influenced by folk and americana artists including Jim Croce, John Prine, James Taylor, and Brandi Carlile.

Setup requirements

Access to power outlet

Chair or side table for running small soundboard

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