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Posted: May 8, 2007
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"The self-titled CD release from Matt Burt reflects a return to songwriting for the New York based performer. After playing in a variety of bands in the 70s and 80s, Burt took a break from performing and returned to New York. In 1999, Burt began performing again and continued to develop his songwriting. Burt's musical journey has culminated in Matt Burt, a collection of 11 songs penned by Burt and featuring a rock-based Americana sound. Citing musical influences such as Gram Parsons, Steve Earle and Uncle Tupelo, Burt incorporates just enough folk and country influences to keep the music from sounding cliche. The tasteful use of pedal steel on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and reverb-soaked guitar on "I'll Always Be Here" are the type of touches which distinguish recordings such as this from run-of-the-mill indie-rock releases.
- Kevin Stroud, AmericanaHomeplace.com
Follow the link below to view the original review and listen to AmericanaHomeplace Radio:
http://www.americanahomeplace.com/Americana%20Today.htm
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Posted: May 10, 2007
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Broken Oak Records is donating three dollars ($3) for every CD by Matt Burt bought at the Texamericana internet record store to listener-supported public radio stations.
Texamericana is a non-profit internet record store that donates between $1 and $5 from every CD sold to a public radio station of the purchaser's choice. It was formed by a group of artists who have gotten together to give back to public radio, which has long supported independently-produced music and has been a major force in breaking new recording artists. Texamericana was co-founded by Barbara Kooyman, who was nominated for a Grammy in 1986 with her band Timbuk3 for the song “The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades”. The internet record store offers CDs from independent recording artists and some well known artists such as Willie Nelson and Michelle Shocked.
Music directors from non-profit radio stations can use the Texamericana web site to request promotional copies of CDs from the artists listed on the site, providing a simple way for the music directors to find high-quality independent music.
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The site also gives music fans an easy way to find new music and help the recording artists provide much-needed funding to public radio.
Matt Burt’s self-titled debut album taps influences such as Neil Young, James McMurtry and Son Volt and is infused with Matt Burt’s uncanny sense of storytelling. It features a collection of original songs penned by Burt that combine honest songwriting with a compelling cast of characters and infectious hooks. This Americana CD blends together alt. country, modern folk and roots rock.
“The tasteful use of pedal steel on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and reverb-soaked guitar on "I'll Always Be Here" are the type of touches which distinguish…this from run-of-the-mill indie-rock releases” –Kevin Stroud at Americana Homplace radio.
What defines Matt Burt’s song craft and singing is his commitment to the honesty of the song, “I’ve shelved more than a few songs because, when it was over and done…they didn’t really express any truth about the characters and just seemed kind of frivolous,” said Matt Burt.
About Broken Oak Records
Broken Oak Records is a new independent record label based in Austin, Texas focusing on Americana music.
Reader contacts:
Matt Burt
mattburtmusic.@gmailcom
www.mattburtmusic.com
Broken Oak Records
Dave Race
dave.race@brokenoakrecordco.com
512-423-0397
Texamericana Internet Record Store
www.texamericana.org
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Posted: May 1, 2007
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"Very Catchy. Love the vocals--great distinctive sound..." -Karen Money, Broadjam Artist Review
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Posted: Apr 20, 2007
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Check out Matt's video on Channel 34 TV!
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