Though he emerged just a couple of years ago, Matthew Byrne ranksas one of the finest singers in contemporary Newfoundland folk music. Born
into a family of music makers from Placentia Bay his repertoire is
heavily influenced by this unique singing tradition. It is a tradition
that thrives on the song - the weaving of a great story with a beautiful
melody - and Matthew's music reminds us how satisfying traditional
songs can be when stripped down to these basic elements.

In
this live concert r...