ROBERT MATTER

I have just released a new CD entitled “DYRKH”. DYRKH stands for Do You Really Know Him? Not long after I moved back to Iowa several friends of mine remembered that I had written some songs back in the early…

At the end of November of 2012, I underwent a heart by-pass operation. Since then I have been recovering and I am getting stronger every day. My surgery was nearly textbook in its execution and the doctors and nurses looking…

I am excited about a new song that I have written with a fellow musician friend of mine. His name is Franklin Taggart and lives in Loveland Colorado. We met many years ago while performing at a festival in Virginia…

As summer comes into view Robert has been very busy. He continues to work on a solo basis and with the group Soundogz. Hopefully, Simple Twist of Fate (his folk-rock duo with Bob MachMuller) will be performing soon at a…

On May 7th, 2011 Robert will be attending a songwriter workshop in Des Moines Iowa. The workshop is being lead by Steve Seskin. Steve Seskin has written seven number one songs, including Grammy-nominated “Grown Men Don’t Cry,“ recorded by Tim…

Robert has been busy working with several groups as well as continuing with his solo endeavors He has established a folk-rock group with his old high school musician friend Bob MachMuller. This entity is called “Simple Twist of Fate” and…

A lot has happened since my last update. I have moved again. I was living in a rented farm house in the country but decided I needed to move into the city in order to be closer to the music…

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…

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…

"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…

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…