Matt Texter

Rank #1 Erie, PA Folk / Americana / Roots Music

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Members: Matt Texter - Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica and Banjo

Sounds Like: Bill Mallonee Music, Bob Dylan, Damien Jurado, Hank Williams Sr, Billy Joe Shaver

Bio: Born into a long line of farmers, steel workers and preachers, Matt tends to gravitate towards traditional American forms of music.Matt is a performing songwriter, poet and an artist.Matt has recorded and self released 4 albums, "Hangin' On", "Take The Back Roads", "Seems Like Forever" w/ Micah D... See Full Bio

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Matt Texter has a show on 06/19/2013 at 07:00 PM @ the crooked i in Erie, PA http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/207705124 #concert

Press

“Despite the opening slots, Texter has created a dedicated following of fellow musicians and fans with his homespun Americana style with shades of blues, country, and gospel. However, not everyone realizes that the act they just witnessed is a local treat. “I’ve been in Erie for 10 years and people still come up to me after the show and ask me where I’m from,” Texter said. Before moving to the city, Texter hailed from Grove City, where his Pentecostal preacher father imbued a soulfulness into his music after he gave his son his very first guitar. Eventually, a combination of work and his then fiancée brought the singer-songwriter to Erie, where he’s been playing ever since.”

— Alex Bieler, Erie Reader

“Texter is a truly gifted songwriter, bringing in the traditions of blues, Country and Americana while retaining a remarkable voice that is honest and powerful that brings something really fresh and special to the Erie music scene.”

— Jenna Croyle , ERI Jams

“It’s a shame more people don’t give proper due to opening acts. Matt Texter is the perfect example. His gravely, soul-soaked voice was once again on display, and as always, the man didn’t disappoint. His songs feel natural and timeless. His delivery is just as straight forward. And anytime someone covers Little Walter tunes, I’m in.”

— MICHAEL BENNETT, Erie Reader

“While most up-and-coming bands would jump at the chance of performing in downtown Hagerstown during Blues Fest, so that they can network with Blues Fest’s big-name performers and introduce their music to the thousands of expected attendees. But Cephas & Milo’s Rusty Strings Road Show will come, they will play, and then they will leave. They hope to arrive in Pittsburgh a shade past dinner time, explained Jim Zahniser, the “Milo” half of Cephas & Milo. Perhaps, it’s a matter of practicality. ”

— TIFFANY ARNOLD, The Herald-Mail

“Peanut butter is fine, but Americana artist Matt Texter prefers jam -- especially at the Spring Fever Festival. The long-running festival features folk, bluegrass, and Americana-flavored musicians who not only play regular sets at Riverside Inn but often spill out onto the porch and pick away. ”

— Dave Richards, The Erie Times News

“It’s a good thing Matt Texter has a great memory because he’s loaded with stories. The son of a Pentecostal preacher, Texter lived in a different town every year from kindergarten to eighth grade in Grove City. Every Sunday was spent in small, rural churches where farmers and factory workers...”

— Mike Caggeso, tangent

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Recent Blogs

Still lots of gigs,,,
Jun 13, 2010
,,before August. I hope to see you all soon! [more]

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Songs

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Ride That Train To …

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Hangin' On

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Worried Man Blues

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Hank Says It Best

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Wed
Jun 19

the crooked i
Erie, PA, US | 7:00pm
the crooked i
Erie, PA, US
Wed Jun 19 7:00pm
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"Strung Out Wednesday's with The Bootlegger's Bible Club" featuring the acoustic, roots, Americana music of Matt "Broke" Boland (Pothole, Matty B and the Dirty Pickles), Dominick DeCecco (Shotgun Jubilee, Scarlet Ledbetter) and Matt Texter (Cephas and Milo's Rusty Strings Road Show) as well as weekly special guest musicians and bands. Drink specials are $2 Moonshine and $1.50 PBR pounders. You never know what's going to happen or who is going to be there, so don't miss it!
Wed
Jun 26

the crooked i
Erie, PA, US | 7:00pm
the crooked i
Erie, PA, US
Wed Jun 26 7:00pm
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"Strung Out Wednesday's with The Bootlegger's Bible Club" featuring the acoustic, roots, Americana music of Matt "Broke" Boland (Pothole, Matty B and the Dirty Pickles), Dominick DeCecco (Shotgun Jubilee, Scarlet Ledbetter) and Matt Texter (Cephas and Milo's Rusty Strings Road Show) as well as weekly special guest musicians and bands. Drink specials are $2 Moonshine and $1.50 PBR pounders. You never know what's going to happen or who is going to be there, so don't miss it!
Fri
Jun 28

Goodell Gardens & Homes…
Edinboro, 16412, US | 7:00pm
Goodell Gardens & Homestead
Edinboro, 16412, US
Fri Jun 28 7:00pm
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$5 adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for kids (5-17), free for kids under 5, and Goodell Members get in free.
Wed
Jul 3

the crooked i
Erie, PA, US | 7:00pm
the crooked i
Erie, PA, US
Wed Jul 03 7:00pm
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"Strung Out Wednesday's with The Bootlegger's Bible Club" featuring the acoustic, roots, Americana music of Matt "Broke" Boland (Pothole, Matty B and the Dirty Pickles), Dominick DeCecco (Shotgun Jubilee, Scarlet Ledbetter) and Matt Texter (Cephas and Milo's Rusty Strings Road Show) as well as weekly special guest musicians and bands. Drink specials are $2 Moonshine and $1.50 PBR pounders. You never know what's going to happen or who is going to be there, so don't miss it!
Wed
Jul 3

The Erie Ale House
Erie, PENNS, US | 9:00pm
The Erie Ale House
Erie, PENNS, US
Wed Jul 03 9:00pm
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Erie Ale House Date: Wednesday 7/3/12 9 - 12 No Cover Matt Texter The Upholsterers (Pittsburgh) TAS Freedom Rock!

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Matt Texter
Lot's of cool gigs on the books and lot's more to come. I'm heading south, east and west. Be on the lookout!
Pat Branch... Bass Pl...
It’s hard to stay away when it sound this good. Terrific tracks and sound. Always wishing you continued success on REVERBNATION and in all your musical endeavors….Pat B...
Matt Texter
It's good to be back to playing some music. Can't wait to see as many of you as possible this Thursday night!