DC’s Crys Matthews blends Americana, folk, jazz, blues, bluegrass and funk into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies and punctuated by honest, original lyrics. Having been compared to everyone from Toshi Reagon to Tracy Chapman, Matthews’ eclectic infusion of genres has won her awards at the 2013 and 2014 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest and extensive radio play on WTJU-Charlottesville to KBOO-Portland.
Matthews has quickly gathered a loyal following on the east coast playing such prestigious venues as Jammin’ Java, The Hamilton and Busboys and Poets while her festival and showcase roster has helped expand her fan base well beyond the Mid-Atlantic region. It includes the National Women’s Music Festival, SXSW, SAW, Folk Alliance International, NERFA, Shakori Hills, and 30A Songwriters Festival affording Matthews the opportunity to perform alongside artists such as the Indigo Girls, Dar Williams, Shawn Mullins, Graham Nash, Griffin House, Chris Pureka, Liz Longley and more.