“Attorney turned Youtube Boogie-Woogie Piano Sensation with over 2.1 million views to play
The Howell Opera House this March 8th 2013!”
Attorney turned ‘Michigan’s best’ in boogie-woogie piano, Matthew Ball will heat up the stage at the Howell Opera House this Friday, March 8th 2013 @ 7:00 p.m. Today with over 2.1 million youtube views of his past performance and at home video footage, Ball has become a local phenomena. You won’t want to miss this toe-tappin’ program of piano fun featuring classics like Swanee River, Over the Rainbow, Deep in the Heart of Texas, Bumble Boogie and many more! Here are the details:
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Friday, March 8th 2013 @ 7:00 p.m.
The Boogie Woogie Kid in Concert!
The Howell Opera House
123 West Grand River Avenue
Howell MI 48843
517.540.0065
admission: $5 or $7
length: 90 minutes including intermission
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Matthew Ball left a career as an attorney in 2001 after he attended a local boogie-woogie festival, to become a blues and boogie-woogie man. Now, after a decade in the field, with an array of accomplishments, he has distinguished himself as ‘one of the best’ practitioners of the genre today. Described as ‘a nationally emerging boogie-woogie master,’ Matthew is helping to define a new generation's contribution to this treasured American tradition.
Watch Matthew heat up the keys in these youtube clips:
Bumble Bee Boogie - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmM5b4jgijg
Swanee River Boogie - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VQDjapKrqs