Matt Tarka

Rank #19 Washington, DC Alternative / Acoustic / Indie

About

Members: Matt Tarka - Guitar and Vocals

Sounds Like: Matt Pryor, Jesse Malin, T. V. Smith, Bob Dylan, Vic Ruggiero

Label: Unsigned

Bio: Matt Tarka is a singer/songwriter whose introspective lyrics and sharp rhythms are designed for your back porch or a ride into town. Tarka’s songs can jolt you like a conversation with an old friend, picking up right where you left off on the trail. He has been compared to rockers turned folk ar... See Full Bio

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“I have compared him to the Kevin Seconds/Vic Ruggiero/Jesse Malin type folk school of rockers that can write well enough and have the voice to deliver good to very good folk sets. I think the best of his style are the vocal lines he writes that are simple enough on the face of things, but have a few hooky moments that bring his songs to life. ”

— David Hintz, DC Rock Live

“Tarka's formula is to keep it simple and direct. He sings, plays acoustic guitar and that is it. The chords are simple and strongly hit featuring plenty of barre chords. This is a style comparable with a lot of rockers turned folk artists such as Kevin Seconds and TV Smith. I am reminded quite a bit of TV Smith with the powerful direct acoustic guitar and the moderately high pitched voice that also shares the direct intensity of the guitar. If you want some good songs put forward sincerely, Matt Tarka's set will do the trick. ”

— David Hintz, DC Rock Live

“Being able to connect with a few groups of people who are there to experience something different and new is a beautiful thing. Instant, kinetic energy. ”

— Paul Weingarten, Music and Band Ezine Vol II Ed 48

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19 East

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Indigo Bunting

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Reach Your Home

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Beaches in Dreams

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Sweet Annie

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Thu
May 23

Tree House Lounge
Washington, DC, US | 8:00pm
Tree House Lounge
Washington, DC, US
Thu May 23 8:00pm
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Fri
May 31

Bus Boys & Poets
Arlington, VA, US | 10:00pm
Bus Boys & Poets
Arlington, VA, US
Fri May 31 10:00pm
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Open Mic hosted by Ryan Walker of The Beanstalk Library! Starts at 10pm. More details TBA.
Thu
Jun 6

Indie Adams Morgan The …
Washington, DC, US | 7:00pm
Indie Adams Morgan The Venue
Washington, DC, US
Thu Jun 06 7:00pm
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Fri
Jun 7

St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
Alexandria, VA, US | 8:00pm
St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
Alexandria, VA, US
Fri Jun 07 8:00pm
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Free Show! 8-10pm
Sat
Jun 8

16th Street House
Washington, DC, US | 8:00pm
16th Street House
Washington, DC, US
Sat Jun 08 8:00pm
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