While probably best remembered in the United States for his 1978 smash “Shake It” (#13 Billboard Pop Singles), Iain Matthews has been a worldwide music icon for more than 45 years. Whether as a founding member of Fairport Convention, Matthews Southern Comfort (who hit #23 with their cover of Joni Mitchell’s “Woodstock” in 1971), Plainsong or as a solo artist, Matthews has taken listeners on a journey with each recording.
Welcome to The Art of Obscurity, Iain Matthews’ first new release in his staggering fifth decade of recording and performing music, and his first American album in 15 years. Recorded in his adopted home of Austin, Texas with producer Bradley Kopp (Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely, and Tish Hinajosa), this 12 track release highlights Matthews’ knack for acoustic folk with jazzy undertones—capped off by his rich singing voice and reflective and insightful lyrics.
The Art of Obscurity was be released in the U.S. January 28, 2014 by LA-based Omnivore records. In support of the album, Matthews will be embarking on his first West Coast tour in more than a decade, May 2-May 10, 2014.
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Welcome to The Art of Obscurity, Iain Matthews’ first new release in his staggering fifth decade of recording and performing music, and his first American album in 15 years. Recorded in his adopted home of Austin, Texas with producer Bradley Kopp (Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely, and Tish Hinajosa), this 12 track release highlights Matthews’ knack for acoustic folk with jazzy undertones—capped off by his rich singing voice and reflective and insightful lyrics.
The Art of Obscurity was be released in the U.S. January 28, 2014 by LA-based Omnivore records. In support of the album, Matthews will be embarking on his first West Coast tour in more than a decade, May 2-May 10, 2014.
While probably best remembered in the United States for his 1978 smash “Shake It” (#13 Billboard Pop Singles), Iain Matthews has been a worldwide music icon for more than 45 years. Whether as a founding member of Fairport Convention, Matthews Southern Comfort (who hit #23 with their cover of Joni Mitchell’s “Woodstock” in 1971), Plainsong or as a solo artist, Matthews has taken listeners on a journey with each recording.
Welcome to The Art of Obscurity, Iain Matthews’ first new release in his staggering fifth decade of recording and performing music, and his first American album in 15 years. Recorded in his adopted home of Austin, Texas with producer Bradley Kopp (Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely, and Tish Hinajosa), this 12 track release highlights Matthews’ knack for acoustic folk with jazzy undertones—capped off by his rich singing voice and reflective and insightful lyrics.
The Art of Obscurity was be released in the U.S. January 28, 2014 by LA-based Omnivore records. In support of the album, Matthews will be embarking on his first West Coast tour in more than a decade, May 2-May 10, 2014.
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Welcome to The Art of Obscurity, Iain Matthews’ first new release in his staggering fifth decade of recording and performing music, and his first American album in 15 years. Recorded in his adopted home of Austin, Texas with producer Bradley Kopp (Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely, and Tish Hinajosa), this 12 track release highlights Matthews’ knack for acoustic folk with jazzy undertones—capped off by his rich singing voice and reflective and insightful lyrics.
The Art of Obscurity was be released in the U.S. January 28, 2014 by LA-based Omnivore records. In support of the album, Matthews will be embarking on his first West Coast tour in more than a decade, May 2-May 10, 2014.
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