There is a big build-up going on right now in Colorado prior to the Democratic National Convention, which is officially kicking off on Monday, August 25th. I am thrilled to announce that I will be performing at several events, one being the DNC event for a non-profit called Headcount (http://www.headcount.org). Headcount is a bi-partisan, non-profit that focuses all it's energy on getting young people registered to vote at major concert events around the country. The show will be at the Ogden Theater on Monday, August 25th, and the bill will also include Robert Randolf and the Family Band. This is a private show, but I have been given an allotment of tickets to give away. If you live in Colorado or will be in Colorado on Monday, August 25th, you may be eligible to win tickets. Here is how it works; the first 4 people to respond to this email will be awarded tickets to this awesome event! Easy enough eh? But first thing's first, I have a big, big show this Wednesday in Boulder, Colorado at the Fox Theater with two of Colorado's most well-known, up and coming artists, Nina Storey and Rob Drabkin. I take the stage first, so get there early! Doors are at 7:30; I'm on at 8. I will be joined by Rich Ross on bass and Seth Murphy (Yo Flaco!) on drums. Then, on Friday I will be performing for a DNC fundraiser at Herman's Hideaway along with Wendy Woo and a slew of some of Colorado's best performers. My set time is 9pm, so plan ahead! Hope to see you! Thanks to everyone that recently called in or emailed KTCL to request my song, "Don't Change 4 Me". If you want to email or call the request line some more, that would be AWESOME! Here is the 303.631.2933 or you can email Nerf@area93.com. Also, much thanks to Lynne Ryan @ KTNI (Denver's Independent Alternative) for having me on "Clearly Colorado", a socially conscious radio talk show in which we focused on my work with Habitat For Humanity. Thanks Lynne! If you are interested in volunteering for Habitat, you can sign up for their newsletter here: http://www.habitat.org. Hope to see you all soon…

Much Love,
Matthew

Upcoming Shows:

8/20- Fox Theater- Boulder, CO- W/ Nina Storey and Rob Drabkin! 7:30pm doors
8/22- Herman's Hideaway- Democratic National Convention Fundraiser- 7:30pm doors
8/25- Ogden Theater- Denver, CO- W/ Robert Randolf- DMC sponsored event by Headcount (http://www.headcount.org)- Invitation only.
8/29- fourosix- Helena, MT.
8/30- Private- Helena, MT
9/4- Temple Bar- Los Angeles, CA- 9pm
10/5- Oakville Sessions- Garguilo Vineyards in Oakville, CA- 2pm
10/12- Madame Organ's- Washington DC- W/ Nina Storey. 8pm
10/15- Wonder Bar- Boston, MA- W/ Nina Storey. 8pm
10/18- Always By Design- Philadelphia, PA- W/ Nina Storey. 8pm
10/22- CMJ Music Marathon- New York City, NY- TBA
11/3- The Blender Theater @ Gramercy- New York City, NY- W/ Nina Storey. 8pm

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