Crys Matthews

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February 18, 2023 @ 8:00 pm $20

“Hopeful, impassioned”
—American Songwriter
Crys Matthews

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Ask about the new generation of social justice music-makers and Crys Matthews will be mentioned. A southeastern North Carolina native who now calls Washington, D.C. home, Crys has been compared to everyone from Toshi Reagon to Tracy Chapman and Ruthie Foster. Equally at home in an acoustic listening room as she is on stage at large music festivals, Crys quickly gathered a loyal following on the East Coast playing such prestigious venues as the Sundance Film Festival, The Birchmere, The Hamilton, and Jammin’ Java. A prolific lyricist, Crys blends Americana, folk, jazz, blues, bluegrass, and funk into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics. “I believe in hope,” Matthews says of her latest album, “Changemakers.” “As a social-justice songwriter, it is my duty to keep breathing that hope and encouragement into the people who listen to my music.” And, from the title track to the last track, “Changemakers” does just that all while tackling some heavy topics like immigration, the opioid crisis, Black Lives Matter, and gun safety to name a few.

Details

Date:
February 18 2023
Doors Open:
7:30 PM
Show Starts:
8:00 pm
Cost:
$20
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Website:
https://www.crysmatthews.com

Venue

The Ark
316 S. Main
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States
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Phone
(734) 761-1818
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