Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Matt Waters is a soulful songwriter, looper, and dynamic bandleader whose music weaves Midwestern funk grooves with raw acoustic folk-rock. First cutting his teeth as an underage kid playing beach bars on family vacations, he now turns every live performance into an intimate, high-energy conversation—whether commanding a stage solo with a loop pedal or fronting a full band. That undeniable stage presence has earned him a performance at Nashville’s historic Bluebird Cafe and opening slots for major acts including Luke Combs, Wheatus, AJR, Judah & the Lion, Here Come the Mummies, and Afroman.