Matt Heaton
1 upcoming show.
Matt Heaton is a Boston‑based musician who creates high‑energy, family‑friendly music that blends surf, rockabilly, western swing, and soul. He uses a bright orange guitar and a wry sense of humor to write songs that entertain children while also engaging parents. His work includes albums such as Toddlerbilly Riot and Snow Day!, and he has performed in libraries, theaters, and pubs across the region.
Reviews & press
- Music Connection Magazine ↗ — “Material: Master of his own genre, dubbed “toddlerbilly,” Matt Heaton spins humorous and soothing yarns for children and the parents who love them.”
- ZooGlooble ↗ — “There are lots of pop‑rock albums in the kids music world, but the rockabilly sound on prominent display on Massachusetts‑based Matt Heaton's new album is rarer, and perhaps the chief reason to recomm”
- GeekDad ↗ — “Boston’s Matt Heaton is a throwback to the 1970s style of children’s music—a singer‑songwriter backed by a bevy of professionals. His new winter/holiday CD Snow Day! features rockabilly guitar and a t”