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Matthew Good and His Band
September 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
NOW WITH OPENING ACT TEXAS KING!
Matthew Good is a multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, best known for his signature vocal style, guitar-driven melodies, and cinematic lyrics.
He began his career as the frontman for the Matthew Good Band, one of the most successful Canadian alternative rock bands during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Rock radio staples such as “Hello Timebomb,” “Everything Is Automatic,” “Indestructible,” “Apparitions,” and “Load Me Up” made the group a household name, selling out shows throughout Canada over seven years and four full-length album releases. Along the way, the group picked up Juno Awards for Best Group (2000) and Best Rock Album for Beautiful Midnight that same year.
After disbanding in 2002, Good started writing and recording his first solo record, 2003’s Avalanche, which marked a creative departure from his earlier work but had no trouble finding an audience. Hailed as a masterful work of emotional and intellectual depth, the album struck a chord with critics and audiences alike and set Good’s solo career on a rapid, upward trajectory.
Avalanche clocked in at just under 70 minutes long, making it clear he had plenty to say, and audiences were ready to listen. With long, complex melodies to get lost in and in-your-face protest rock, his solo work would prove to be the cure to the short and vapid pop songs of the early 2000s, almost prophesying the darker times to come.
With his award-winning 2009 record Vancouver, Good countered the corporate patriotism of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics by shining a light on those in the margins of the major Canadian city, seemingly swept under the rug to make way for parades and celebrations. Indeed, Good’s music has often given a voice to the under-represented.
To date, Good’s body of work includes thirteen full-length studio albums, four EPs, two compilation LPs, and one live album. He has been nominated for 21 Juno Awards throughout his career, with solo wins for Rock Album of the Year for Vancouver and Video of the Year for 2003’s “Weapon”. He has also garnered eight Top 10 radio singles in Canada as a solo artist, including “Weapon,” “In A World Called Catastrophe,” “Alert Status Red,” “Born Losers” and “Last Parade.” New music from Matthew Good is slated for release in mid-2024.
He has never been one to shy away from pushing musical boundaries. Through his music, Good’s defiant spirit anchors a vulnerable, unapologetic outlook on life while offering glimpses of hope and reminding us there is beauty in the world. Never one to bite his tongue, his hyper-awareness of the world around him, including political, socio-economic, and mental health issues, has earned him accolades for his thoughtful and deliberate approach.
As the world, politically and culturally, continues to spiral into seemingly darker and darker places, Good has been there in lockstep, to hold up a mirror to society’s adoration of violence, the hypocrisy of those in power, and the injustices everywhere that permeate his music.
Tickets are:
Orchestra Pit (Rows AA – FF): $79.95 + HST
Orchestra (Rows A – J): $74.95 + HST
Mezzanine: $69.95 + HST
Balcony: $64.95 + HST
About Texas King:
Texas King is an alternative rock band known for their energetic performances and blend of rock, indie, and pop influences.
In 2022, they released the EP Changes, featuring a mix of introspective lyrics and strong instrumentals. This EP led to their signing with Known Accomplice and set the stage for their 2023 follow-up EP, Capsize. This EP marked a significant step in their growth, with tracks like the #4 Active Rock radio hit “Whatever You Break.”
Their new single, “Hook Me Up,” is from their upcoming album and explores the idea of reaching a crossroads in life. The band describes it as a conversation with oneself, recognizing the need for help and the importance of finding a source of energy to get through tough times.
Influenced by Kings of Leon and The Black Keys, Texas King has been touring and recording since 2014. They’ve played major stages like Boots & Hearts, Hillside, Tall Pines, and Festival d’été de Québec, while touring across North America with bands like Big Wreck, Last Dinosaurs, and The Glorious Sons.
Texas King continues to move forward in the world of alternative rock with new music and performances on the horizon, building on their success and looking ahead to what’s next.
Tickets can also be purchased during our business hours by calling our Box Office at 705-746-4466 extension 405 or visiting us at 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound.