In the early part of April I was flown out to the Buckeye State for back-to-back house concerts. I recorded both the Marple house concert and the Parker house concert, but this one just turned out better (read: my voice sounded a lot better on the second night). Even though there were a lot of technical difficulties with the recording (like forgetting to turn on the crowd recorded, for one), I think it really captured the vibe of the two Ohio concerts very well.

Many, many thanks to the Parkers for flying me out to their part of the world and the Marples for loaning me a keyboard and a place to sleep both nights. As I’m fond of saying, I have the best fans ever invented!

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Matthew Ebel Live at the Parker House – 103 MB MP3

(Also available as individual tracks.) – 103 MB ZIP

Thanks to Brett, Jake, and all the others who pooled their resources and flew me down to Atlanta, I’ve actually got a real live concert recording this month. The only drawback? I had the plague. No matter, it seems the crowd that gathered for this house concert enjoyed themselves regardless. Until next time, keep washing those hands!

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Matthew Ebel Live at the Lucey House – 112 MB MP3

(Also available as individual tracks.) – 113 MB ZIP

Greetings! It’s a new year and about time to start planning how things will unfold in 2009. Matthew is currently working on a new album as well as material for all of you, but there’s more to this site than music! The calendar is totally clean right now, so you have the opportunity to decide how the year will unfold.

The Beer Bash

For those of you in the VIP crowd, Matthew has to prep for his first annual Beer Bash. If you’re eligible to attend, when would be your ideal time to get together? We’re planning on touring a brewery in the Boston area (Sam Adams, perhaps?) then heading to a backyard party where the grown-ups can try some of Matthew’s own beer and everyone else can enjoy some food and music.

Drop a comment on this post and talk to each other, we want to hear your thoughts!

House Concerts

At least twice a year Matthew will play in someone’s living room. Which living room, however, may depend on you! Where should Matthew come play? Would you like to host a show in your house? Hit the comments and let us know what you think!

Photo by a4gpa

First Chapman House Concert with
Tom Acousti & Matthew Ebel
Originally uploaded by CC Chapman.

Here’s a concert Matthew performed right before heading off to Block Island in spring 2008. This was a small invitation-only concert over at C.C. Chapman’s house.

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Matthew Ebel Live at CC Chapman’s – 80MB MP3

(Also available as individual tracks.) – 80MB ZIP