Nashville's Matt Campbell Set To Release 'The Man With Everything' On November 9th

Matt Campbell : The Man With Everything
Release Date : November 9th
Flour Sack Cape Records

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"The sign of your salvation is a light that shines within," sings Nashville-based troubadour Matt Campbell on the song The Night That I Found Jesus. It could rightfully serve as the theme for Campbell's latest full-length project, The Man With Everything. It may seem like a boast, but with each passing song it becomes clear there is a redefining of what it means to have "everything." An ambitious undertaking for a relative newcomer in a Nashville obsessed with commercial success and manufactured appeal.

"I came to Nashville to be heard," says Campbell. "If you have something to say, take it to the marketplace, take it to the town square."

Part poet, politician, and provocateur, all qualities are on display in his latest offering. Recorded and produced with Joseph Lekkas (Flour Sack Cape Records), The Man With Everything is a thoughtful, yet unflinching portrait of a songwriter striving to understand his place in the world. It's also a collection of songs drawn straight out of American culture. It doesn't hurt that he knows how to turn a phrase better than most.

Originally from Colorado, Campbell began playing while a member of the US Coast Guard. Moving to New York City, he began to write and perform regularly, eventually recording songs for what would become his first release, The East 3rd Street Waltz in 2005. After releasing another album and a seven song EP, Campbell was on the move again. Landing in Chicago, Campbell started his own label and production company, The Chicago Talking Machine Co., released several more albums including a live album recorded at the legendary Old Town School of Folk Music, and also produced several short films and live music residencies. After five years in the Windy City, Campbell was ready for another challenge and set his sights on Nashville.

At 41, Campbell isn't reaching for pop stardom, but he wasted little time making his mark in Music City. As an officer of American Legion Post 82, Campbell's direct efforts helped start a revitalization of the post as a hub of activity for musicians on the city's East side. Working as a bar back between tours, Campbell soon became known as "The Robert's Troubadour," going from taking out the garbage to gracing the stage at the legendary country music outpost of Lower Broadway. "I still take the garbage out sometimes," laughs Campbell. That relationship led to hosting "For The People," a weekly radio show presented by WSM 650AM that turns 1 in November. And now, he has his "Nashville" record to add to the mix. Not quite 5 years have passed.

Website: www.MattCampbellTroubadour.com

Track List
1.The Night That I Found Jesus (Down At Robert's Western World" (3:06)
2.Pillar Of Fire (2:50)
3.Trading Teardrops (3:27)
4.Christmas In Nashville (3:10)
5.Twice As Big (3:53)
6.That's The Way (2:06)
7.It's Ours (3:20)
8.Simple Twist Of Fate (Bob Dylan) (4:35)
9.More Than Memories (2:31)

Liner Notes:
Recorded by Joseph Lekkas at Greenland Studios, Inglewood, TN
Mastered by Peter Andreadis at All City Mastering, Chicago, IL
Produced by Matt Campbell & Joseph Lekkas in association with Flour Sack Cape Records.
Photos by Emily Beaver

Credits:
Matt Campbell - vocals, guitar
Brad Albin - bass
Christopher Bauer - pedal steel, dobro
Calvin Conway - harmonica, whistle, vocals
John England - bass
Mark Fredson - piano, organ
Robert Gay - trumpet
Andy Gibson - pedal steel
Christian Hayden - drums
Asa Lane - drums
Jason Verstegen - guitar
Keenan Wade - mandolin
Mike Wolf - guitar
uncredited - fiddle, vocals

Focus Tracks: 1, 6, 7
All Tracks FCC Clean

Upcoming Shows:
10.16.18 - The Swing Station, Laporte, CO - 7pm
10.18.18 - Westport Saloon, Kansas City, MO - 9pm
10.21.18 - Honky Tonk Matinee @ Empty Bottle, Chicago, IL - 2pm
12.26.18 - Odell Brewing Co., Fort Collins, CO - 5pm

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