Basic Information

Label: Berkalin Records
Management: Charlie Stewart, Handshake Mgt -Charlie Stewart
Members: Matt Harlan - guitar / vox / songwriter

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Matt Harlan
Houston, TX        Americana / Folk / Singer/Songwriter

Bio

If there's a performer today that embodies the oft-applied moniker of "songwriter's songwriter" it's Houston favorite, Matt Harlan. With songs that are already well known in many circles Harlan's studio work is just beginning to make its mark with his debut studio release, "Tips & Compliments".

Born and raised in Texas, Harlan soaked up the richness of the state and its song-smiths while bouncing between its big cities and small towns. On his debut, Harlan exposes this range of influences, i...

Songs

Over the Bridge
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Waiting for Godot
Matt Harlan
Waiting for Godot
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Elizabethtown
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Bow and Be Simple
Matt Harlan
Bow and Be Simple

Comments

Sills & Smith
Sills & Smith: Over The Bridge is cut with some pretty amazing stuff. This is roots music from deep in the American heartland. Rich songcraft here. Frank Smith  Jan 08
Pit Boss
Pit Boss: I wish you the best. I pray that God blesses your career. Check out my music! Ya Boy, PIT BOSS  Dec 11
Foster Mastering
Foster Mastering: Thanks! Please keep me in mind if you're ever in need of mastering. I've got 17 years worth of experience, done time at Prince's Paisley Park Studios. Sony and Freq. Mastering, work with all genres of music, and have a ...  Dec 02
gwamba
gwamba: hey bro...hows things...just stoppin by, wishin u a great weekend, and to hear one of my fave songs man, fer reals.."Walter" is a song-weaver masterpiece!  Nov 05
Rick Millward
Rick Millward: enjoyed Godot today!  Oct 30
Frankie O'Rourke
Frankie O'Rourke: Excellent songwriting Matt, and great performances!!  Oct 26
I&SON
I&SON: There are no borders in music when looking for beauty. Feel the beauty of music forever. Respect and support from I&SON.  Oct 18
gwamba
gwamba: i went to your "official site" and got the pleasure of hearing some songs that aren't here! keep it goin bro..u r a songsmith!  Oct 10
gwamba
gwamba: Walter is an amazing story and song!  Oct 09
Cuban Conection Ent.
Cuban Conection Ent.: I very much enjoyed your music and wish you the best in all that you do.blue  Sep 28

Chart Position

Americana charts
for Houston, TX.

Artist Stats

Fans: 3,676
Song Plays: 2,902
Visits: 7,277
Video Plays: 423
Widget Hits: 22,283

Status

Status: Just realized that I'm playing a festival with Guy Clark on the bill this summer...

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Blog

Houston Press Artist of the Week
Mar 25, 2009 at 02:32 PM
Well y'all the Houston Press just posted an interview with me for their Artist of the Week page. I'm pretty excited since I haven't really gotten much press in this town yet. If you have a minute to drop by and check it out here the address: http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2009/03/artist_of_the_week_matt_harlan.php . Feel free to leave a comm...

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