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Join us on Facebook Live for a concert with Matthew Ball. Matthew tours nationally and performs New Orleans and Swing Era favorites from the 20s, 30s, and 40s.
Join us on Facebook live with Matthew Ball. An attorney turned musician with 4.5 million views! Matthew is a Pianist/Singer and Songwriter, aka The Boogie Woogie Kid. A national touring act, Matthew performs New Orleans and Swing Era favorites from the 20s, 30s, and 40s.
As a graduate of Oakland University and The University of Detroit, Matthew holds degrees in Music, History, and Law. He trained classically at Oakland University with classical pianist Flavio Varani, a graduate of The Paris Conservatory and Manhattan School of Music.
Recently appearing on a number of network television morning shows, including Fox News Up North's 'Michigan This Morning Show,' twice on Fox News Detroit's 'The Nine Show,' on Fox News Grand Rapids' 'The Morning Mix' Show, Channel 20 News Detroit's 'Concert on the Qube,' as well as Pam Rossi's 'Behind the Mic' hit podcast.
Matthew Ball has established himself as one of the leading entertainers around Detroit and Michigan and now we get to enjoy his wonderful talent through the Akron Summit County Public Library! This is a live music performance and talk.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Music |
TAGS: | Piano Music | Piano | New Years | Musician | Music | Matthew Ball | Facebook Live | Boogie Woogie |
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