Join us for intimate dual show of back to back solo sets from two of the most incisive and revelatory songwriters of their generation: Scott Matthew and Simone White. Evocative ballads will interweave with delicate, introspective melodies and raw emotion will pulse inside of refined poetry and musicality. Observational and confessional, these modern day bards practice the most stripped down form of storytelling.
Stay over with us! Race Brook is offering a 20% discount on overnight accommodations for guests attending Simone & Scott’s concert using code SPRING. Click here to book your room with the discount now.
Saturday, May 11th, 2024
Doors open at 6pm, music begins around 7pm
In the Barnspace at Race Brook Lodge
864 South Undermountain road ( AKA Rt 41 ) Sheffield, MA (directions)Ticket Price: Advance: $20 | $30 at the door
The Stagecoach Tavern is open for dinner on the property before the event (be sure to make reservations and leave ample time for a relaxing dinner before the concert). Casual food options will also be available at the concert in the barn. Stagecoach Tavern menu & Info
Race Brook Lodge is a hidden gem in The Berkshires, at the foot of Mt. Race and a short hike from the Appalachian trail. The yoga & event barn at Race Brook is simultaneously rustic and sublime, steeped in hundreds of years of New England history. The Stagecoach Tavern is unpretentious fine dining, exquisite farm-to-table cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Much of the food is sourced from Race Farm, right on the property!
"Simone White has a voice like ether. It's sweetly airy and hypnotic. Hearing it can pull you under to a strangely beautiful, glittering world where nothing seems real." - NPR
"...the lean-in-to-listen compositions is what makes her performances so captivating."- TIME OUT NEW YORK
"an ability to interpret lyrics with deceptive and revealing ease. " -LA WEEKLY
"Simone White is known as much for her whispered vocals as for her smart songwriting."-THE HUFFINGTON POST
"an uncanny figure in person, her whispered songs enchanting..." THE VILLAGE VOICE
Simone White has released eight albums, several collaborations and has toured with and opened for Little Dragon, Victoria Williams, Mark Eitzel, Andrew Bird, Nouvelle Vague, Thao, Honest Jon's Chop Up with Damon Albarn, John C Reilly and others. Born in Hawaii, she currently lives in Norfolk, CT.
Scott Matthew is a singer-songwriter hailing from Queensland, Australia who gained widespread recognition after composing the theme song for John Cameron Mitchell’s film, SHORTBUS. With a distinctive voice that captivates and a heartfelt dedication to ballads, Matthew has earned the title of a 'Quiet-Noise-Maker' in the music world. Matthew's haunting vocals can be heard on Japanese animation series "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex" and "Cowboy Bebop: The Movie," where his collaborations with the esteemed composer Yoko Kanno left an indelible mark.
His album "Unlearned" reinterprets popular hits into profound ballads, revealing the emotional depth within. The collaboration with Portuguese composer Rodrigo Leao on "Life Is Long" stands as a beacon of his artistry, blending melancholic arrangements with Matthew's intense, lyrical contributions.
