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Matthew Ballard
Americana / Country / Roots Music



Austin, Texas
United States

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   Matthew Ballard: General Info
Member Since8/10/2007
Band Websitewww.matthewballardmusic.com
Band MembersJustin Douglas - Guitar/Steel/Dobro/Mandolin/Harmonica and just about everything else
Charlie Irwin - Bass
Ben Swan - Fiddle

Booking:
Jarred Maxwell
Black Dog Management
512-971-7814
jarredmaxwell@gmail.com

Record LabelUnsigned


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Countrychart.com Review of Midnight Drive  (view more)

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   About Matthew Ballard


Since his 2007 debut, Time, Matthew Ballard has been taking his brand of Americana to the road, lighting up dance halls and bars across the Lonestar State. And rather than kicking back on his days off, he’s been working hard at Shine Studios in Austin. The fruit of his labor, Midnight Drive, confidently steers its way onto the airwaves at the end of July 2008 and promises to turn heads with its carefully crafted songs and staying power.

Swirling with pedal steels and twangy guitars that melt seamlessly into lively fiddles and intricate instrumentation, Midnight Drive brings its country chops to the table. For this recording, Ballard calls on the help of some Texas legends, including Redd Volkaert, Cindy Cashdollar, and Paul Pearcy as well as the musical contributions by Justin Douglas. Their presence on the record gives it a commanding stride. The result is an Americana gem steeped in tradition and packed with Ballard’s inventive takes on folk-art conventions.

Midnight Drive highlights Ballard’s songwriting, which features poignant lyrics and infectious hooks. He pulls from a variety of influences, from the laid back swagger of foundational Texas artists like Steve Earle and Guy Clark, to the polished, storytelling style of Nashville greats such as Don Williams.


Texas Music Times - April 2006 - Indie Artist of the Month

"Matthew Ballard’s current CD is titled Time. It is an appropriate name as it is only a matter of “time” before everyone knows about Matthew Ballard. The CD has some Texas standouts contributing to the 11 great tracks on the record. Matt Powell (Wade Bowen Band), Cindy Cashdollar (Sue Foley Band, Van Morrison, and others), and Ric Ramirez (Two Tons of Steel) contributed to the tunes behind Ballard’s poetry on the record. The real treat of Time is the songs and Ballard wrote all 11 tracks as a solo author and his songwriting is what is most noticeable about Matthew as an artist. His songs are a blend of regular country music themes and some Texas social history. The best song on the CD is “The Devil in Palestine” that describes the common Texas struggle of those who live off the land and those who become rich by it. It is the same theme in Texas since independence. Ballard tells the story with class and tragedy. Ballard’s extraordinary songwriting is bound to move him to the top of the pile in Texas music and that is a good thing. Nothing can keep a good songwriter down and Matthew Ballard has the poetic skills that will serve him well. Everyone should keep their eyes and ears on Matthew Ballard."

Buy Time by Matthew Ballard




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Check out Jessie Lee Miller's recording of Matthew's song, If You Asked a Million Times, on her new record -- Waiting.


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CenTex Shows





Jan 16 2009 5:18 AM

Thanks For The Add!

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Corinne Chapman





Feb 17 2009 9:13 PM

They're taking the top 4 bands and I need your help. It just takes a minute. Please, pretty please.

RADIO COUNTRY CLUB





Mar 7 2009 7:44 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RADIO COUNTRY CLUB
1st March 2006 - 1st March 2009
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Tex





Jan 3 2009 8:42 PM

Hey Ballard! great music, you should make your songs able to be added to myspace playlists! see you tonight at your show!
Travis Martin aka Boots





Dec 1 2008 7:42 AM

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Urban Monroes





Dec 9 2008 8:57 PM

Hello Matthew




We're just droppin' by to send you a friendly “Holiday Howdy.”

We hope that you have a great upcoming week!

~the Urban Monroes
marybeth d'amico





Sep 30 2008 8:17 AM

Hi Matthew, the new songs sound really good.
THE TEXAS DOGHOUSE BAND





Aug 20 2008 2:12 AM

Thanks to you too.I really love your music and sound..You and your band are very tight.
♪♫Veronica♫♪





Aug 19 2008 4:27 PM

Thanks for having us as a friend!
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Aug 19 2008 11:50 AM

hey thanks for the add..cheers from Australia
Urban Monroes





Aug 12 2008 3:49 AM

Howdy,

We're just droppin' by to thank you kindly for adding the Urban Monroes as a friend.

We hope you have a great day!



~the Urban Monroes
Carie Jo ~www.tossmmusic.com~





Aug 11 2008 6:51 PM

Hi all you Matthew Ballard fans,
RFT has just added Matthew's CD to the playlist! Come by say hi and request a song or two! Thanks!

Carie Jo
Artist Relations Manager
www. radiofreetexas. org
The Taliban Ripper





Aug 5 2008 8:17 AM

Cool stuff! Thats my taste. Greetings from Germany to TX. Go on like that!
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♥Heather♥





Aug 5 2008 10:51 PM

Hey Matt. My friends enjoyed your music the other night and want to come see you again! Woohoo. Magen told me her husband's cousin even bought a cd.
Good job! :)
Arlene





Aug 5 2008 4:59 PM

Matt!

Thanks so very much for your gracious add, your kind words, and a very good afternoon to you in beautiful Austin!

You have wonderful music on your page and you have great music influences as well!

Have a wonderful week and all my very best to you.

All best!

Arlene :D
http://www. myspace. com/arleneweiss
http://blog. myspace. com/arleneweiss
♥Heather♥





Jul 29 2008 8:39 PM

Great show the other night Matt! Alyssa was sooooo excited to hear you dedicated a song to her. She was all giggly and excited! We are really digging the new songs.
Every time one of your songs comes on, Alyssa knows right away it's you! Cute!
Francie





Jul 29 2008 1:50 AM

Thank ya'll for doing such an amazing job! Can't wait for you guys to come back to Dale's!
Dale's Essenhaus





Jul 28 2008 8:57 PM

Great show Friday night.
See you in August!
Granny is a beautiful name for love ♥





Jul 22 2008 12:59 AM

Yeah I'm actually working with Jo Rae Di Menno doing publicity work for you. I'm interning with her, and it's been a really cool experience. I like your music a lot! I'm an aspiring singer/songwriter myself. You can check out my demo songs at www. myspace. com/laurenpenick.
I'm hoping to record my own stuff soon! Hope to see you in concert sometime!
The Patchouli Brothers





Jul 8 2008 5:33 AM

Matthew~it's a mutual thing! Excellent playing and picken'...
Continued success!
Richard & Randy Ray
The album should be done early 2009...Lord willin' :-)

lee





Jun 11 2008 3:35 AM

Anytime! I'm in need of a spontanious road trip..hope to catch a show sometime soon.
"Keep up with the hi's and stay above the lows" bro!
♥Heather♥





Jun 11 2008 2:11 AM

Yeppers, we've been sooooo busy this last month. We can't wait to come see you play this Summer. May is always packed full of stuff. We had Alyssa's Kinder graduation, then her ballet recital, girl scouts ceremony and lastly her bday party this past Saturday.
Now she is in gymnastics and swim lessons for the Summer, but being out of work, does great things to me! Can't wait to hear your new cd! Hope you're doing well!
Dana





Jun 9 2008 9:59 PM

So good to hear from you! I cannot wait to buy your new CD next month! We need to catch up...been too long. I wanna hear all about it! Things are good here with me - work, work, work - but, havin' fun too.
~D
Joe Rodriguez





Jun 4 2008 5:26 AM

Hey Matt, thanks a lot for checking out my music, I am glad you liked it. I dig your sound a lot too. Well hey I will talk to you later on.
Joe Rodriguez





Jun 4 2008 5:26 AM

Hey Matt, thanks a lot for checking out my music, I am glad you liked it. I dig your sound a lot too. Well hey I will talk to you later on.
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