Katie Matzell

Katie Matzell is thrilled to debut her “Love Letter” to Bonnie Raitt, whom she credits as her favorite artist of all time and greatest musical influence. Join Katie and her stacked band of exceptional musicians: Cilla Bonnie, bass and vocals; Max Cantlin, guitar and vocals; Sean Morin, guitar and vocals; Dawson Hill, keyboard and vocals; Chris Sweet, drums; Emma Stanley, trumpet and keys; John MacLaine, trombone; and Andrew Halchak, saxophone and flute. Join us for a celebration of the music of Bonnie Raitt, as the band covers the hits and deep cuts that span her decades-long career in music. Katie and the band will be joined by a very special guest, Larry John McNally, a Bangor native who penned “Nobody’s Girl” and “Slow Ride” for Raitt. LJM continues to record and perform both as a solo artist and with his trio in clubs and concert venues from Tokyo to Kokomo. He is well known in many circles as a songwriter’s songwriter. His moody, guitar-driven, lyrical, thoughtful songs have been covered by artists from Don Henley (who rarely does outside songs) to Bonnie Raitt, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Jennifer Warnes, the Staple Singers and Aaron Neville. LJM’s own recordings are coveted treasures among his devotees and delightful finds for those who happen upon them for the first time. Katie Matzell is a singer, songwriter, and performer from Portland, Maine who released her debut EP in 2018, followed by a series of singles and live recordings. MaineToday called her 2018 debut “fierce and dazzling,” adding that Matzell’s vocals are “sweet, full and gorgeous” with a “richness to them that make the songs burst all the more.” The Deli Magazine said “Matzell’s voice, both effortless and simple, floats above a sea of washy keys and pocket grooves, calling comparisons to not only her influences of the past (Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin), but to her contemporaries — Norah Jones and Emily King immediately come to mind.” Matzell was nominated by the New England Music Awards in 2018 for Female Performer of the Year. She continues to write new music for release in the near future. Learn more: katiematzell.com