The Matt Swanton Band

12-27-2025

Matt Swanton: At 9 years old, he was inspired to pick up the guitar after going to shows at The Bull Run in his home town of Shirley, MA. He spent his teen years practicing in his bedroom, playing in high school groups, and sitting in at blues jams. He continued his musical endeavors into college, attending UMass Lowell, where he earned a degree in Sound Engineering and performed in many ensembles with his peers. In 2023, he released his debut self titled album "The Matt Swanton Band" and competed in the Internation Blues Challenge representing the Boston Blues Society, where the band made it to the semi-finals. He has shared the stage with the likes of Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia, Papa Chubby, and Ronnie Earl.

The band's newest album "Growing Pains," is hot off the presses and you'll want to get your signed copy at this show.

The Matt Swanton Band has been playing at bars and music venues all over Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, and were chosen by the Boston Blues Society to represent Massachusetts in the 2023 International Blues Challenge, where they advanced to the semi-finals.

The Band: Matt Swanton on guitar & vocals; Ken Edelman on bass, Dave Osoff on keys and Dan Vaccari on drums.

You may also like the following events from The Bull Run Restaurant:

• This Thursday, 11th September, 07:30 pm, Texas Headhunters in Shirley
• This Friday, 12th September, 08:00 pm, 1964: The Tribute in Shirley
• This Sunday, 14th September, 07:30 pm, Benmont Tench in Shirley

Also check out other Music events in Shirley, Entertainment events in Shirley, Contests in Shirley.