Rocktoberfest NYC | October 16, 2025 | Hard Rock Cafe.

Matthew Scharpf.

At 13, sitting behind a garage sale drum kit with a homemade kick pedal, listening to a boom box, he taught himself to play drums in the attic of his house and Matthew’s musical odyssey began. Fast-forward to the present and Matthew’s New Folk sound today is much like his background: willing to take a risk yet always accessible and musically disciplined with lyrics that are introspective, clever, observant, and meaningful. Whether in bands playing to thousands of people, or to solo shows for adoring fans, or intimate performances on a front porch with friends, Matthew takes the craft of songwriting seriously and the proof is there for all to hear.

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What are your top three albums—no skips, all hits?

The Police – Outlandos d’Amour; Beatles – Rubber Soul; U2 – Joshua Tree