New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Missing Piece Group) Orlando-based folk singer/songwriter Matthew Fowler kicked off his two-month long "Bring a Friend" tour last month that will take him to 25+ cities with fellow Orlandoan artist Reggie Williams. The two also collaborated on a special EP together specifically recorded for this tour called the Bring a Friend EP. The six song record features two brand new tracks and one previously released track from each artist. Earlier today, The Bluegrass Situation premiered Fowler's new song "
Rooftops" stating that "His assured, velvety vocals are rivaled only by the intimacy of his lyrics, all backed by his deft, understated guitar playing."
"I wrote 'Rooftops' shortly after playing in Brooklyn for the first time on my tour last year," Fowler told The Bluegrass Situation. "It was near the end and we were playing a rooftop show; the sun was setting on Manhattan and the view was absolutely incredible. It was one of those moments that made me appreciate how amazing and unforgettable things on the road can be. The little things that can surprise you and add up."
At just 20 years old, Fowler is the perfect storm of all the essential singer-songwriter elements; a flawlessly raw yet organic voice, intricate melodies, compelling musicianship, alluring lyrics, and an overwhelmingly lush sound. The Bring a Friend EP, features Fowler's single "Beginners" from his debut LP along with newbies "Everything That I Could" and "Rooftops." The EP is set to be released later this fall after the conclusion of the tour, however a limited pressing of physical copies will be available for purchase at their shows.
While in
Chicago last week, Fowler stopped by WBEZ's "The Morning Shift" to chat with host Tony Sarabia and play a couple tunes. Listen to the segment HERE.
Earlier this year, Fowler released his debut album Beginning which included songs he began writing at age 14. He was featured on Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Huffington Post, and Daytrotter among many others. American Songwriter premiered album single "Blankets" and stated "At 19 years old, Fowler shows the same mastery of earnest, strummy songcraft as established artists like
Damien Rice and Ben Howard."
Watch "Beginners" here: https://bit.ly/1rg3Aoq
Watch "Come Be With Me" here: https://bit.ly/1svMnDO
Watch "Near" here: https://bit.ly/1mgFs4Y
Watch "Don't Change" here: https://bit.ly/1tp5e7O
US Tour Dates:
09/18 - Tallahassee, FL @ Hi Fi Jazz Cafe
09/19 - Columbiana, AL @ Shelby County Arts Center
09/20 - Birmingham, AL @
Patricia Prather's Neighborhood Clubhouse
09/21 - Atlanta, GA @ The
Music Room
09/22 - Chattanooga, TN @ The Camp House
09/23 - Nashville, TN @ Firebreath Media House
09/25 - White's Creek, TN @ Richard's Cafe
09/27 - Indianapolis, IN @ Swizzle Stick Bar
09/28 - St. Louis, MO @ The Gramophone
09/29 - Kansas City, MO @ Knuckleheads Saloon
09/30 - Omaha, NE @
Pizza Shoppe Collective
10/01 - Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews
10/02 - Minneapolis, MN @ Honey
10/03 - Cross Plains, WI @ Crossroads Coffeehouse
10/07 - Chicago, IL @ Uncommon Ground
10/08 - Ann Arbor, MI @ The Peaberry Bean & Beats
10/09 - Columbus, OH @ Kafe Kerouac
10/10 - Cleveland, OH @ Pat's in the Flats
10/16 - Albany, NY @ Emack & Bolios
10/17 - Agawam, MA @ Underground Cafe
10/19 - Providence, RI @ The Parlour
10/20 - New Haven, CT @ Middletown Artist Cooperative
10/21 - New York, NY @ Path Cafe
10/24 - New York, NY @ Rockwood
Music Hall (CMJ)
10/24 - Brooklyn, NY @ Greenpoint Gallery (CMJ)
10/26 - Asbury Park, NJ @ The Saint
10/27 - Fairfax, VA @ Epicure Cafe
10/28 - Winchester, VA @ Hopscotch Cafe
10/31 - Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe
11/01 - Friedricksburg, VA @
Private Event
11/05 - Columbia, SC @
Private Event
