July 30, 2025
Some say rock is dead, but fans of Matt Axton know that Mountain Soul - Rock & Roll is alive and kicking. With The Axton Musical Legacy as his guide, this West Coast-based singer/songwriter and band leader’s music is a powerful mix of classic singer/songwriter storytelling and guitar-driven roots-rock resulting in a unique, modern Americana sound.
Matt Axton’s distinct baritone voice, unique finger-picker guitar style and wealth of legacy stories lands perfectly in an intimate listening room or a late-night honky-tonk. Whether it's getting crowds to kick up some dancing dust at large festivals opening for acts like Midland, Paul Cauthen, Leftover Salmon or Nikki Lane, getting funky entertaining packed rooms at Los Angeles’ premier Americana showcases or bringing together local and touring bands with his Americana Joy Music Series, the end result is always the same: good music with good people having a great time.
Boasting over 300 original songs and some of Los Angeles’ best players behind him, Matt Axton and his band Badmoon will hit the road running in 2025 with multiple national and west coast tours including the recent “Crazy City Tour” in September/December 2024. Catch the new single “Crazy City” on all streaming platforms and additional new releases and song collaborations in the coming months. Axton continues to carve his path in the independent Americana scene with his unique brand of “Mountain-Soul , Rock & Roll” while proudly celebrating the family tradition of bringing just a little more “Joy to The World!”
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Lake Stevens Americana Singer/Songwriter Casey Freedom is known for honest lyrics and an old traditional, folk sound.