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The Hard Rains Let It Burn These Times Won't Last

The Hard Rains

2012
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Since his 2009 debut release, These Times Won't Last, Matt has fearfully explored themes of pain, hope, and freedom in his songs, and become known for his cutting lyrics, and truthful performances. His latest release, The Hard Rains, explores the more difficult sides of truth, and the struggle to find it.

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"Into The Light" - From the EP "The Hard Rains"

Filmed in Austin, TX by Steven Bush and Hunter Lawrence. Directed and edited by Steven Bush

Shows


(Past Shows)

May 18th 2013

Austin, TX

7:00 PM 10

House Show

Dodson Household

Tickets available by invitation only. Contact me for more information.

Apr 27th 2013

Austin, Texas

6:00 PM Free

Flipnotics

6:00 - Andrew McCloskey
6:45 - Matt McCloskey

Mar 14th 2013

Austin, TX

11:00 PM Free

Sahara Songwriters Showcase

Sahara Loung

9:00 PM - Union Revival
10:00 - Jaimee Harris
11:00 - Matt McCloskey
12:00 - Brian Douglas Phillips
1:00 - Daniel Whittington 

Mar 13th 2013

Austin, TX

3:30 PM

SXSW Midcoast Acoustic Stage

Shangri-La

Mar 12th 2013

Austin, TX

7:15 PM $10

Boot Campaign's Friends w/ Benefits Party

Peckerheads

I'll be playing in the round with the Rankin Twins, supporting The Boot Campaign. For more information, and to buy tickets, go here!

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Flipnotics - April 27th

Posted: Apr 8th, 13

Come enjoy an early night of music, coffee, beer and wine with two brothers. Show starts at 6PM with Andrew McCloskey, and continues with Matt McCloskey at 6:45. After party TBA.

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Hard Rains EP Release Show Announced

Posted: Oct 30th, 12

I'm very excited to announce that The Hard Rains EP will be official released with a bang at Cactus Cafe on November 28th. I hope you'll come join us for what I'm sure will be an amazing night.

Seating is limited at the Cactus, so get your tickets early. Purchase tickets here.

Please take a second to share this event with your friends through your favorite social network. Join the Facebook event, or tweet about it! Your help is invaluable.

- Matt

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About

Matt McCloskey was born in Bryan, TX in May of 1982, and has lived in Texas the majority of his life.

Since his 2009 debut release, These Times Won't Last, Matt has fearfully explored themes of pain, hope, and freedom in his songs, and become known for his cutting lyrics, and truthful performances. His latest release, The Hard Rains, explores the more difficult sides of truth, and the struggle to find it.

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