Matthew Black in Concert

Two PTCA congregations are hosting touring musician Matthew Black for free concerts in October, and invite the whole presbytery to consider attending one or both

• On Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2pm, Matthew Black will be in concert at First Presbyterian Church, 1901 Vine Street, Hudson, WI 54016. This free concert will benefit St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity, with info shared about their current work and an opportunity to give in support of that work.

• On Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6:30pm, Matthew Black will be in concert at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 2200 W. Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431. This free concert follows a free community meal at Oak Grove at 5:45pm, to which all are also welcome. 

Matthew Black is an indie-folk singer-songwriter known for incisive lyrics and singable melodies. The literal son of a preacher man, Matthew left his job as a mild-mannered IT manager in 2022 to make music full-time. His songs are honest, earnest, questioning, and provocative. Humorous to deeply serious. Profane to sacred. Simple, melodic tunes that can transport you and make you believe there might be meaning and kindness in a chaotic world. And you’ll still be humming the chorus days later. He’s been compared to songwriter heroes like Cat Stevens and Paul Simon, along with contemporaries Jason Isbell, Sufjan Stevens, and Joe Pug. His sophomore album, A Little Closer, was released in 2024. You can learn more about Matthew at his websitewww.matthewblackmusic.com