Performance Calendar

I do my best to keep this calendar updated with all the current happenings. You can also join my mailing list to receive an occasional announcement about new recordings, performances and other music-related news. Hope to see you at a show!

Upcoming Events

• Sat

  10

  Apr

  2021

  Trio with John Hébert & Keith Hall

  7:30pm

  GR Noir
  Grand Rapids, MI

  A new home for wine and jazz in Grand Rapids. Make a reservation and come listen! Limited seating.

  Matthew Fries – piano
  John Hébert – bass
  Keith Hall – drums

• Sat

  15

  May

  2021

  with Emily Braden

  7:30 & 9:30pm

  Winters Jazz Club
  Chicago, IL

  Emily Braden – vocals
  Matthew Fries – piano
  Band TBA

  I haven’t played with Emily in a while and I am SUPER-stoked for this gig. She will blow you away with the power and soulfulness of her voice. If you’re in the Chicago area please don’t miss this.

   

   

• Sat

  17

  Jul

  2021

  with Curtis Stigers

  7:30pm

  Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
  Festival Theatre
  Edinburgh, Scotland

  Curtis Stigers – vocals/sax
  Matthew Fries – piano
  John “Scrapper” Sneider – trumpet
  Cliff Schmitt – bass
  Paul Wells – drums