Matthew Holtby - "Goodbye Song"
Matthew Holtby's 'Goodbye Song' Is Pop Rock Bliss
Warkworth Ontario's Matthew Holtby has been slowly adding to his collection of singles, one song at a time for the past two years. Working with Peterborough Producer Michael Phillips, the pair have been digging out the sounds Holtby creates on his acoustic guitar with the help of his bandmates, best friends and even his Father. Last year saw the release of two independent singles which caught the ear of the CBC, and also helped to land him a few festival spots. He also had the pleasure of opening for legendary blues rocker David Wilcox to a sold out crowd in his hometown of Oshawa. With the help of his last release, Holtby's Americana style sound has garnered a few notable online reviews. This time, that stripped back acoustic sound has vanished and transformed.
The new single is a straight forward pop-rocker that was written upstairs at Holtbys' In Law's home where he shared a bedroom apartment two years ago. He, his Wife and two kids were searching for their new home while staying above the garage in a loft near Stoney Lake, when he woke up to the melody he dreamed of the night before. "I grabbed my Norman, sat up and the song fell out of me." The result is "Goodbye Song." A three and a half minute jam that wouldn't sound out of place on your playlist next to songs by The Lemonheads, Matthew Sweet or Wilco.
The release will be celebrated with live dates both solo, and with his band.
Saturday, Jan 20 Wintersong Festival, Stouffville
Friday, Jan 26, Kops Records, Oshawa
Saturday, Feb 10 Dog House Studio, Napanee
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