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Matthew Byrne (Special Event)

  • 22 Apr 2015
  • 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Church of the Ascension Parish Hall, Silver Spring, MD
Matthew Byrne is a young traditional Newfoundland singer who comes to us on the recommendation of Anita Best, the doyenne of Newfoundland singers. Matthew was born into a family of music makers and his repertoire is heavily influenced by his unique musical lineage. This tradition thrives on the song ? the weaving of a great story with a beautiful melody ? and Matthew?s music reminds us how satisfying traditional songs can be when stripped down to these basic elements. His live performance offers tasteful and honest interpretations of folk songs delivered with polished guitar work and powerful vocals. His repertoire transcends time and place with traditional songs from both sides of the Atlantic.


Since bursting on to the trad scene four years ago with his debut recording, Ballads, Matthew has swiftly earned his place as one of the East Coast?s most authentic and vital traditional voices. In that time, Matthew?s music has traveled well beyond the rugged shores of his homeland. His role as singer and song-finder in The Dardanelles has brought him to many major international festival stages including Winnipeg Folk Festival, Celtic Connections in Glasgow, UK, and The Woodford Folk Festival in Queensland, Australia.


We will host him in a setting slightly larger than a house concert--the Parish Hall of the Church of the Ascension, 633 Sligo Avenue, Silver Spring, MD should be intimate enough for an up-close encounter with great Newfoundland singing. The church is at 633 Sligo Avenue in Silver Spring, about 1/2 mile east of Georgia Avenue. If you want to take advantage of the ample parking behind the church, especially in the lot of the East Silver Spring Elementary School directly across the street, set your GPS for 624 Silver Spring Avenue instead.


Suggested donation: $15.


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