Songsmith from the Great Mid West

Matthew Sullivan has had the opportunity to play with terrific musicians in his almost 2 decades of music making. Their collaborative energy and explosive talents have led to a folk rock discography that paints an honest but timeless poetic universe. The songs speaks to love, loss and an evolving sonic landscape not often experienced in the genre.

Upcoming Shows

4.5.25 @ 8p
India Oak

Matt Sullivan and His Friends

5.10.25 @ 6p
Smiling Skull

Matt Sullivan and His Friends

5.17.25 @ 6p
Dicks Den

Matt Sullivan and His Friends

6.7.25 @ 8p
India Oak

Matt Sullivan and His friends and their friends

9.20.25 @ 9p
Rambling House

Matt Sullivan and His friends and their friends

Discography

The Tin Hearts

“The Tin Hearts”

The Tin Hearts

“No Good Deed”

Mid-State Wire

“Lonesome Highway Revival”

Black River Gypsies

A technically spectacular album showing the the musical Chops of Lily Bloom, Andy Frederick, Ryan Combs and Dan Sherwood. Recorded over 2 years in The “Big Basement in the Sky” studios. “Night Fire Burns Innocence” is a studio album that brings the technicolor America in Matt Sullivan’s fever dream into a lucid folk rock barn burner.

Live Recordings

A trove of live recordings for your enjoyment

“Better days are just a day dream away”