Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

Matthew Good and His Band take the stage in a uniquely immersive live experience, joined by a stunning string quartet led by renowned cellist Kevin Fox. Across two dynamic 45-minute sets, the evening weaves together beloved hits, deep cuts, and rare b-sides, reimagined through a rich interplay of acoustic intimacy and full-band intensity. From stripped down solo moments to soaring, fully orchestrated arrangements, the performance moves fluidly between moods and textures, offering longtime fans and new listeners alike a powerful, cinematic reinterpretation of Matthew Good’s catalogue. Matthew Good is a multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, best known for his signature vocal style, guitar-driven melodies, and cinematic lyrics. He began his career as the frontman for the Matthew Good Band, one of the most successful Canadian alternative rock bands during the 1990s and early 2000s. Rock radio staples such as “Hello Timebomb,” “Everything Is Automatic,” “Indestructible,” “Apparitions,” and “Load Me Up” made the group a household name, selling out shows throughout Canada over seven years and four full-length album releases. Along the way, the group picked up Juno Awards for Best Group (2000) and Best Rock Album for Beautiful Midnight that same year. After disbanding in 2002, Good started writing and recording his first solo record, 2003’s Avalanche, which marked a creative departure from his earlier work but had no trouble finding an audience. Hailed as a masterful work of emotional and intellectual depth, the album struck a chord with critics and audiences alike and set Good’s solo career on a rapid, upward trajectory. Avalanche clocked in at just under 70 minutes long, making it clear he had plenty to say, and audiences were ready to listen. With long, complex melodies to get lost in and in-your-face protest rock, his solo work would prove to be the cure to the short and vapid pop songs of the early 2000s, almost prophesying the darker times to come. With his award-winning 2009 record Vancouver, Good countered the corporate patriotism of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics by shining a light on those in the margins of the major Canadian city, seemingly swept under the rug to make way for parades and celebrations. Indeed, Good’s music has often given a voice to the under-represented. To date, Good’s body of work includes thirteen full-length studio albums, four EPs, two compilation LPs, and one live album. He... more...