Alternative Rock and Power Pop artist Matthew Sweet has announced his return to live touring following a nearly four-year hiatus. Sweet will first return to the 30A Songwriters Festival in January, followed by a six-date, full-band Midwest run. The tour kicks off on February 9th, 2024 at the Madrid Theatre in Kansas City, MO and includes stops in St. Paul, Milwaukee, and his hometown of Omaha, NE.

Sweet has also revealed that he is hard at work writing and recording his next studio record due out in 2024.

In addition to new material, Sweet is planning to release an archival live record of one of his most beloved performances, a July 4, 1993 show at Chicago’s Grant Park. Originally recorded by Metro Mobile Recording for Chicago radio station WXRT, the set includes “Girlfriend,” “I’ve Been Waiting,” “The Ugly Truth,” and a cover of John Lennon’s “Crippled Inside.”

Matthew Sweet is backed by Richard Lloyd (Television) on lead guitar, Will Rigby (the dB’s) on drums, and Tony Marsico (Cruzados, Bob Dylan) on bass and background vocals.

Remixed and remastered from the original DAT source by engineer Brian Kehew, known for his work with The Who, The Pretenders, The Stooges, Crazy Horse, and The Replacements, the live album hails from an era when Sweet first achieved commercial success with a series of gold and platinum records.

Sweet has also recently launched a Patreon page. Sweet regularly shares writing demos, visual art and sculpture, livestreams, and more.

Matthew Sweet Tour Dates: 

January 12-15 – South Walton, FL – 30A Songwriters Festival

February 9 – Kansas City, MO – Madrid Theatre

February 10 – St. Louis, MO – Blueberry Hill 

February 13 – Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall

February 14 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon 

February 16 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club 

February 17 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room