Hey everyone,

It's been a long winter/spring/summer on this end. Quick summary of the highlights:

• Developed some vocal trouble: Turns out I sing ok thanks to years of lessons, but I actually talk wrong. So, I was starting…

Hey everyone,

You’ve got things to celebrate. Maybe you’re happy it’s no longer 90+ degrees outside. Maybe you’re grateful for family and friends who survived earthquakes and hurricanes. Maybe you’re happy we’re not (yet) in a nuclear war. Maybe you’re…

I just wanted to take a quick minute to say thanks to all of you for coming out to see us at shows, for being cool at an open mic, and generally being part of/supporting a vibrant musical…

This is a brand new song that I finished writing about 30 minutes before rehearsal. I showed it to the band and we worked up this version within about 1 hour. Recorded with a Shure Motiv MV88 on an iPhone…

Here’s the first full-band performance of a new song, “Doubt”, from our show at Friendly Tap on 3/10/17. Thanks so much to everyone who came out and made it such a great evening!

Oh…did we mention that we have a show on Friday at Friendly Tap? Yeah, well we do. And here’s another teaser from last night’s rehearsal (complete with one iffy note in the middle from yours truly). Move over, Eagles! See…

Alright, kids, it’s getting close! Hope to see you Friday at Friendly Tap! https://www.facebook.com/events/305124423223676??ti=ia

Matt Lenny & The Elm City Council @ Tonic Room, on 4/3/2014

1. Me and Bucky Hayes playing his tune, “Iva Louise”
2. The band playing, “Come On and Join the Band”
3. Dave Mendez and I getting into some ridiculous guitar battles…

Matt Lenny & The Elm City Council @ Tonic Room, on 4/3/2014

1. Me and Bucky Hayes playing his tune, “Iva Louise”
2. The band playing, “Come On and Join the Band”
3. Dave Mendez and I getting into some ridiculous guitar battles…

I was watching this on Monday and was saddened to hear about Pete Seeger passing later that night.  R.I.P, Mr. Seeger.  Thanks for the music and for all the heart and soul you put into the things you believed in…

I was watching this on Monday and was saddened to hear about Pete Seeger passing later that night.  R.I.P, Mr. Seeger.  Thanks for the music and for all the heart and soul you put into the things you believed in…

David Simon: Capitalism in America has lost sight of its social compact

I agree with a lot of this. The specific policies will always be (and…