Matthew Sweet Acoustic Trio
Schedule
Sun Oct 20 2024 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Cats Cradle | Carrboro, NC
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This is a seated show. After spending the ’80s as an up-and-coming jangle pop multi-instrumentalist with acts like Oh-OK, Lloyd Cole, The Golden Palominos, and The Buzz of Delight, Matthew Sweet emerged as the leading figure of the power pop revival with the release of his platinum-selling breakout record Girlfriend in 1991. Sweet adhered to traditional song craft, yet subverted the form by adding noisy post-punk guitar and flourishes of country-rock, resulting in an amalgam of the Beatles, Big Star, R.E.M., and Neil Young. Girlfriend became a word-of-mouth critical and commercial hit with its title track reaching the Top Five on the Modern Rock charts and its anime-styled music videos entering heavy rotation on MTV. His next two records, Altered Beast (1993) and 100% Fun (1995) continued the hot streak, producing multiple top ten singles and achieving gold and platinum sales. Sweet’s success continued in the late ‘90’s and 2000’s with successful US and European tours, major label releases (inclu🗓️ Mark your calendar from October 20, 2024 to October 20, 2024 at Cats Cradle. Matthew Sweet Acoustic Trio is a celebration of passion, innovation, and community. Embrace the opportunity to explore the world of Alternative in a dynamic setting in North Carolina, United States. Don't miss out on this remarkable event 🌈.
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Where is it happening?
Cats Cradle, Cats Cradle, Carrboro, North Carolina, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: