If you ask Matt Watroba, he will be quick to tell you that he is first and foremost a community singer. He is also a radio host and podcast producer, a music journalist, a father, a husband, a teacher, and a recent inductee to the Folk Alliance International Folk D.J. Hall of Fame. Matt is a published writer, having penned dozens of articles and reviews for Sing Out!, the national magazine of American folk and roots music founded by Pete Seeger in 1950.

His love of folk music led him to public radio where he has been producing and hosting programs for almost 40 years. Currently he can be heard on Michigan State Public Media and on the podcast, No Root, No Fruit—a history of folk, roots, & America music, one record at a time.

Matt also devotes much of his professional musical career to teaching and leading community sings in the Detroit area and across the country. Inspired by the work of Pete Seeger, Matt has vowed to inspire or lead one hundred community sings every year.

Matt brings a unique set of talents to the stage as an educator, performer and master of ceremonies. His passion for bringing community together through music and education is infectious. Add to that Matt's own special brand of humor and you will see why he is a respected and sought-after presenter and teacher in the world of folk and roots music.

DOORS AT 6:00 PM | CONCERT AT 6:30 PM