# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Crys Matthews
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: A troubadour of truth, Nashville resident Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. An award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer, Matthews blends Country, Americana, Folk, Blues, and Bluegrass into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics. She is made for these times.

Of Matthews, ASCAP VP & Creative Director Eric Philbrook says, “By wrapping honest emotions around her socially conscious messages and dynamically delivering them with a warm heart and a strong voice, she lifts our spirits just when we need it most in these troubled times.” Justin Hiltner of Bluegrass Situation adds, her gift is a "reminder of what beauty can occur when we bridge those divides." In her own words, Matthews says her mission is: "to amplify the voices of the unheard, to shed light on the unseen, and to be a steadfast reminder that hope and love are the truest pathways to equity and justice."

Her new album is an embodiment of and a testament to that mission. When Matthews attended a panel at Folk Alliance International in February of 2024, she heard a Scottish Folk artist inquire as to how many record labels pursue what the artist referred to as "music from my tradition," four words that intrigued Matthews. "I loved the idea of that. It seems like the best way to talk about music: what is your tradition, who are your people, what is the fabric of you?"

A daughter of the South by way of Nashville now and North Carolina forever, and the self-proclaimed poster child of intersectionality, Matthews is boldly answering those questions on her new album aptly titled Reclamation. Recorded in Nashville, TN at Sound Emporium Studios, Reclamation was produced by Levi Lowry (co-writer of Zac Brown Band's hit song "Colder Weather").

The project features her partner on and off stage, Heather Mae, her friends and fellow singer-songwriters Kyshona, Melody Walker, and Chris Housman, and some of the best musicians in Music City, like Megan Coleman, Megan Elizabeth McCormick, Ellen Angelico, Ryan Madora, Jen Gunderman, and Michael Majett.

"This album is both sonically and ideologically the fullest representation of who I am as an artist and as a human," she says. A preacher's kid, a Black woman, a Butch lesbian, and a proud Southerner who sings social justice music right alongside 'traditional' Country and Americana music, Matthews is reclaiming not just of the space Black artists have been denied in Country and Americana music, not just of the space LGBTQ people have been denied in communities of faith, not just of the autonomy women have been denied over their own bodies, she is reclaiming the South that raised her.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open 30 minutes before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

Please refrain from using your phone during performances, and if you use your camera or video, please disable the flash.

Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.

Thank you for your support!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/crys-matthews/200030159971214
- **Event Categories**: music, art, entertainment, country-music-festivals, literary-art, lgbt-pride
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Berkeley
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
- **lat**: 37.87197
- **long**: -122.27209
- **full address**: 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Crys Matthews being held?
  - **A:** Crys Matthews takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Crys Matthews?
  - **A:** Crys Matthews is organized by The Back Room.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Back Room's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given The Back Room a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Back Room has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Crys Matthews is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Berkeley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Crys Matthews sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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