Sunday night was the Matt Nathanson show that the gang and I had been eagerly awaiting for what seemed liked years, and as I filter through the images and sounds of that night, I can’t help but want to go back. Front center row… three of my closest friends… great music. It was perfect. The only real complaint I have is the videos we took of most of Matty Nay’s stuff is overwhelmed by the bass… guess there is such a thing as being ‘too close’.

After standing outside the theater for over an hour and a half, we found our way to the front of the stage to hear the opener, Blu Sanders. I’ve said this before, but I never put any faith in the opener especially at small shows like this one. Once again, I was wrong. This guy was phenomenal. All eight songs he played were beautiful. I just wish the crowd would have shut up and gave him their attention.

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From the first song to the last, the crowd was completely entertained and maybe just a bit in love with Matty. Despite being sick, the energy he had on stage really fueled the crowd’s enthusiasm (especially during his impromptu rendition of La Bamba). Even Jeff, who wasn’t a huge fan beforehand, walked away with a lil Matty crush. (My words not his ) I could go on and on and on and on, but I’ll just let the pics and videos speak for themselves.

I have multiple friends who have seen Matt Nathanson live before, and each of them warned me about his verbal diarrhea and told me no matter what I need a Matty Nay hug. (Apparently, I don’t give the best hugs in the world…only the second best.) Sadly enough, I didn’t get my hug but Lauren did get a bottle of water to assuage Matt’s guilt after cussing her out… jokingly, or course. I guess you had to be there… next time, you should.

Love the pink hair.

The setlist… no Sooner, Surrender.

Matty Nay

Coolest guitar EVER. Oh yes, those are the Facts of Life girls.