Very excited to be bringing the Neil Young 80th Birthday show around Ontario (and a bit of Manitoba) this summer. It’s the same format as our acclaimed Massey Hall concert last fall: the “Gators” play the country songs; “Horse” plays the heavy songs; special guests come out and sing their favourite Neil tunes all night. There’s a lot of guitar playing and a lot of harmony singing. We’re doing hits and deep cuts alike. A different roster of guests at every show. If you’re a Neil fan, I humbly submit that it’s a must-see. Tickets on sale for the Ontario headlines tomorrow morning, links will be in my bio. Can’t wait to see you there.
Poster series by the unstoppable @rickdankpit
Here is the lyric video Justine and I put together for How Long. Just a little something so you can hear a bit of the record before we start doing official releases.
This is a song about time, anticipation, longing and uncertainty. Awaiting the next move, the next phase. This is a theme that is present throughout the upcoming album. Searching for balance in the uncertainly, learning to be in the moment and at peace in the chaos. Longing for love and happiness.
It’s about time this track came out!
When is this record comin??????
Thanks for listening. Got more coming. Stay tuned and be well!
Matty
How Long
Vocals / Guitar - Matty Simpson
Bass / Backing Vocals - @thebassmachine
Keys - @thomas_hammerton
Drums - @zanderlamothe
Engineered / Produced / Mixed by @agoldrules at @goldstandardrecorders
Mastered by @kristianmontano at @montanomastering
Let Me Back In is out now, on streaming platforms everywhere!
It is the first single from the upcoming Matt Epp album, ‘Sugar in the Rain’. This song features almost an entirely different cast of collaborators than the rest of the album, because it was recorded as part of his ‘Shadowlands’ album sessions in Tennessee back in 2018. Epp cut it from the final album tracklist because it didn’t quite fit that vision… but 8 years later it has come back to life and found a home! Please enjoy, listen and share 🙏❤️
The wonderful cast of contributors include:
Aaron Goldstein, producer @agoldrules
Jon Radford, drums @jon_radford_drums
Joel Couture, bass @joel_cou
James Robertson, electric guitar @champagnejamesrobertson
Jill Harris, backup vocals @jillylisa
Meg Contini, backup vocals
Micah Hulscher, piano
Steve Marriner, mix @stevemarriner
Dan Lanois, pre-master @daniellanois
Phil Shaw Bova, master @mrmaster3000
Mitzi Artea, photography @mitzi_artea_tattoo
#letmebackin
#mattepp
#sugarintherain
#newmusic
streamingnow
Don't miss @agoldrules ' Time Fades Away: Neil Young at 80 live at @bronsoncentremusictheatre in Ottawa on July 16th! Get tickets now at weare-inthefuture.com (link in bio)
Elliott BROOD LIVE AT MASSEY HALL is Available NOW at all of our Upcoming LIVE Shows!!!
April 30th Thee Westboro Legion, Ottawa, ON SOLD OUT
MAY 1st The Westmeath Recreation Center, Westmeath, ON
May 2nd The Callander Legion, Callander, ON
May 6th Rivers Edge at The Arlington, Paris, ON with The Pintos
May 7th Market Hall at The Exchange, Niagara Falls, ON
May 8th Elora Legion, Elora, ON
May 9th Bridgeworks Hamilton, ON
with The Pintos
Some things just happen at the right time.
While on tour in Toronto with Joe Wunderle @joewunderle , we went into the studio late one night after a show and recorded his unreleased song “Bottle It Up” with the great Aaron Goldstein @agoldrules
Just Joe on acoustic guitar, Nikolai on pedal steel, and Konstanze on bass.
Simple, honest, and a really special moment for us.
Big thanks to our awesome friend Ben Mol @benmol89 for making it all happen so spontaneously 🤍
The song will be out soon, and we’re back in Nashville, ready to record a full album with the full band soon.
@agoldrules Aaron Goldstein
@joewunderle Joe Wunderle
@nipplefive Nikolai Shveitser
@konstanzewunderle Konstanze Wunderle
@benmol89@sabahhhaha and Luna
#recordingartist #nashvillemusician #countrysongs #touringbands #joewunderle
So humbled that NY80: A Celebration of Neil Young and His Music has been nominated for Philanthropic Live Event of the Year at the 2026 Live Music Awards.
So glad it worked out so well, and for such a great charity as MusiCounts. Thanks to all who took part!
With Aaron Goldstein and Spencer Shewen.
Industry folks can vote until Apr. 16 - link in bio
Congrats to the other nominees for their great work.
Co-presented by @departurefest and the @canadian_live
