16 shows, 23 days, 5,000 miles.
Mad love, beautiful places, amazing people.
So much gratitude to you all for the journey and the hope of tomorrow.
We'll be sorting photos and posting video from the tour soon....there's…
Jul 14 2017
May 19 2017
3RD ANNUAL SOUTHWEST TOUR
NEW ORLEANS BAND, THE DIRTY RAIN REVELERS, BRING THEIR ROOTS-ROCK AMERICANA SOUND,
AND NEW NAME, TO NEW MEXICO FOR THEIR 3RD ANNUAL SOUTHWEST TOUR.
The Dirty Rain Revelers come to New Mexico for the Santa Fe Wine Festival on…
Apr 16 2017
New Video, Tourland and Upcoming shows
We've uploaded a new video to the website and YouTube! It's from last July, when we celebrated with my mother, Melanie, for her birthday in Dallas. It was such a joy to have her on the stage with us, and…
Mar 16 2017
Adventures in Spring and Summer planning - NM and UK!
Oh wow, spring is my favorite time to be in New Orleans. Everything is budding, blooming, and the music and fest scene here gets extra vibrant.
Coming up locally, we've got more daytime/farmers market shows for you to enjoy. Early…
Coming up locally, we've got more daytime/farmers market shows for you to enjoy. Early…
Feb 18 2017
Happy Carnival!
Folks have been asking where to see us play during Mardi Gras, and alas, it's not to be this time.
But keep an eye on the calendar for fun adventures to come.
You can find Matt quite busy this next…
But keep an eye on the calendar for fun adventures to come.
You can find Matt quite busy this next…
Feb 10 2017
Video from Music at the Mint series
We share with you a taste of what will likely become a live album for us from the Music at the Mint series! What an amazing experience it was to play in this state of the art theater that doubles…
Jan 24 2017
Final Mint show plus Freret Market, R&R Marathon and more!
Our final show for the Music at the Mint series is THIS FRIDAY!!! LIVESTREAM LINK HERE 7pm-8:30pm central time
What a pleasure it's been to perform in that theater! We hope you'll join us for the last of the…
Jan 2 2017
HAPPY 2017!! Upcoming shows and news!
HAPPY 2017!!!
Just a quick reminder, our Mint series starts up THIS FRIDAY!!!
2017 looks to be bright, adventurous and creative. We look forward to sharing with you. A live record is in the works, more writing, exploring and traveling. …
Nov 22 2016
Gratitude Times
Even in turbulent times, changing of seasons, and many unknowns, we go forth with grace and gratitude.
We are still here, the sun comes up, and we write, breathe, play music, and share cherished friendships.
"Once the realization is…
Oct 20 2016
New Videos plus upcoming shows
Did you get to see the episode of NCIS: New Orleans???
What a treat! Matthew and Ian had fun being 'on the set' in the French Quarter, and meeting director Rob Morrow. They performed an instrumental version of our song…
Oct 3 2016
NCIS: New Orleans plus Matthew's Birthday!
Matthew's birthday weekend is coming up and full of wonderful adventures!!!!
Our song, I've Seen, will be featured on NCIS New Orleans, airing October 11th, 2016, where Matthew performs the song instrumentally on the show, with local trumpet player Ian…
Sep 9 2016
NEW BAND NAME!!! and Upcoming shows in TX/LA
PRESENTING....The Dirty Rain Revelers (formerly Sweet Jones)
yes folks, after 8 years as Sweet Jones, we are moving forward to now be known as The Dirty Rain Revelers. Many reasons, but simply put, it was time to change. More details…