ROBERT MATTER: News

I have recently moved from Virginia back to my home state of Iowa. I am in the process of settling in and getting reacquainted with the area. I am excited by the changes and the challenges that I will encounter within the next few months. In many ways I feel like I am “starting over” but in other ways I feel like I am right at home.

At the moment I do not have any performances scheduled. I am taking my time getting established in the local music scene. I’m getting moved into my new living quarters and taking care of all the necessary things that moving entails.

In the meantime, I am still writing down ideas for new songs, practicing my guitar, keeping my vocal chords in shape and making plans to continue to get “Closer To My Dreams”.

On May 29th 2009 the World Premiere of a play by Bill Jenkins entitled "Hearts Full Of Tears", will be presented by 40th Street Stage in conjunction with The Virginia Center For Public Safety in Norfolk Virginia. "Hearts Full Of Tears" deals with how a family reacts to the loss of a family member due to gun violence.

At the beginning of the May 29th performance, I have been invited to perform the song "Right Goes Wrong" written by Eugene Lempert a member of The Virginia Center For Public Safety. I look forward to being a part of this opening night.

To hear the song "Right Goes Wrong" visit the VACPS website at http://www.vacps.org and click on the tab "Advocacy Through The Arts".

To get more information on performance dates and times and ticket information, visit the 40th Street Stage website at http://www.40thstreetstage.com

"Closer To My Dreams" is now avavilable for purchase from cdbaby.com. To make it easier for a lot of you, it is also available in the digital download format. Purchase your copy of "Closer To My Dreams" today from cdbaby.com.

My new CD "Closer To My Dreams" is finished and now available for purchase. "Closer To My Dreams" contains 10 original songs. Now you can listen to "One Man Band", "Tangerine Fair", No Guarantees", "Fatty, Fatty Two By Four", "Sister Mary Elizabeth", "Because Of War", "She's A Rainbow", "The Blue Canyon Waltz", "Changing Planes In Pittsburgh" and "Turn The Music Up Louder" any time you want. "Closer To My Dreams" can be purchased wherever I am performing and it will be availble online at CDBABY and other musical outlets. I will keep you updated on where you can purchase it.

Welcome to the new year. I look forward to an exciting year of new opportunities, music and friendships.

Please check out the photo page as I have added photos of some of my fans who continue to support me at my performances. I'll be adding more throughout the year so check back often and see yourself or others who I have posted.

While you are here, please sign my guestbook. Let me know if you enjoyed a particular performance, what you think of my CD or anything else that you would like to tell me.

Take care and keep supporting live music in your area.

Peace,
ROBERT

On 7-29-2007 Robert presented the first performance of his "Because Of War" program. The program consists of songs and personal testimonials discussing how people have been affected by war. Robert has recieved many personal accounts from people around the country describing how they have been affected by war. During the presentation he read several of those testimonials, sang a few relevant songs and opened the floor to allow those in the audience to share their feelings as well. Hopefully, this will be the beginning of many performances of the "Because Of War" program.