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My new CD "Best Friend" is now available on and at CDBaby.com!
"A joyful and thoughtful songwriter, Matthew brings an audience energetic melodies with folk-pop flair, and a uniquely high tenor vocal delivery. A beautiful sounding violin accompaniment by Erika Kapin was the cherry on the Sunday."--JezebelMusic.com
Matthew Brookshire is a songwriter and performer based in Brooklyn, NY. His new release "Best Friend" features 10 original songs—most of which were developed during Matthew’s many live performances at NYC venues, including the Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall and Caffe Vivaldi. The album includes tracks produced by Matthew’s frequent collaborator Curtis Moore, and features guest vocals by singer-songwriter Kelli Rae Powell and Dilia Jelen. Matthew’s onstage partner, violinist Erika Kapin, can also be heard on two tracks.
In 2007, Matthew’s song “Best Friend” was chosen as a finalist in the New York Songwriters Circle’s annual songwriting contest, which culminated in a live performance at the legendary Bitter End. Also in 2007, Matthew was chosen to attend the Northeast conference for campus activities bookers, which lead to college performances at the University of Connecticut, Rider University, and Southern Vermont College.
Matthew’s music can be heard in the Todd Solondz film Palindromes, starring Ellen Barkin and Jennifer Jason Leigh, which played in the New York, Telluride, Venice and Toronto film festivals. Matthew has co-written (with Curtis Moore) songs for other artists, including 1 Billboard dance artist Kevin Aviance and R&B singer Ari Gold.
In 2006, Matthew's "Wedding Song" was named an Honorable Mention in the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. "Wedding Song" and "I Reveal My Heart" (both from the album 8 Songs) were added to Sirius OutQ radio and appeared in the Top 20. Matthew has performed showcases for EMI Records, Jezebel Music, the BMI Songwriter in Residence series and the International Pop Overthrow Festival. In June of 2006, Matthew was featured on the cover of Indie Sounds NY.
Performances in NYC include: Rockwood Music Hall, Crash Mansion, Pianos, the Bitter End, Caffe Vivaldi and Pete's Candy Store.
Matthew's debut CD 8 SONGS is available at CDBaby.com and on
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MATTHEW, WE CONTINUE TO ENJOY SHARING YOUR MUSIC WITH ALL OF OUR FRIENDS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! WE ARE BLESSED WITH YOUR FRIENDSHIP. SENDING YOU MUCH LOVE! XOXO – Jacqueline Stevens & Peter Chandler, Co-founders Cherubs 4 Children ;-)
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. ” (John 13:34,35)
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APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH! JACQUELINE STEVENS & JR ROCKEFELLER ARE PLANNING AN INSPIRATIONAL MUSICAL EVENT WITH CHERUBS 4 CHILDREN! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! MUSICIANS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING, PLEASE CONTACT US!
Matthew, Thanks again for coming down to Chapel Hill to play with us! It was such a great night. John and I still hear your back up vocals to Not Half of Us, Bluest Sky and Lion's share. You were right in the pocket!! And the tamborine was a nice addition. I'm still grooving on your new disc. Beautiful stuff! Hope to see you again soon.
haha fabulous. i won't even be there, unfortunately! boo! but thanks for PLAYING at java and jive! i'm sure it was quite the treat on a sunday night. haha
oh, ps. i sing, i'm a voice student. i don't paint or do lawn work. i'm sorry we were being sarcastic assholes. and i enjoyed our conversation about the hungry man dinners. my friend jenna thought she offended you because you fell silent after she spoke, so apologies for that as well. perhaps we will meet again. we can chill in the city, or better yet i can go to one of your shows. haha
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