Memory Maker Music provides special event music
Senior Care Acoustic Entertainment
Memory Maker Music is...
... a nostalgia-inducing live show comprised of a curated set list performed by seasoned local musician, Matthew Hope. Drawing from early rock 'n' roll, soul, and folk revival Matthew has cultivated a familiar songbook that appeals to a new audience in the senior sector. This music has spanned generations over the last seventy years and speaks to the ties that bring families together. Matt's ultimate goal is to encourage people to connect with each other and invite everyone to participate. Sing along, clap, dance in your seat or simply sit and remember. It is all welcomed and encouraged!
How Memories are Made
Matthew's grounded tenor voice and gently picked guitar will bring you back to American classics that you'll instantly recognize and lesser played hits that that you forgot you love. Listeners say that his calming and confident vocals brings them back to the heyday of James Taylor and Cat Stevens.
Matthew Hope
Matthew is a seasoned singer/songwriter, guitarist and performer local to the Twin Cities. Growing up around varied musical traditions without sightedness gave him a unique perception of sounds and the world around him. His earliest memories of music are the voices of Joan Baez and Pete Seger from his parent's record player. This upbringing has served him well in creating a performance style that appeals to older fans of this music.
Matt’s exceptional sensitivity to the world around him allows him to interpret music that draws listeners in, offering them a new take on their favorite tunes.
As a songwriter, his style is acoustic folk, with nods to the classic melodies of Paul Simon, James Taylor, and the like. Time and time again fans relate to his nuanced lyrics that invoke all aspects of the human experience. A comfortable sound that takes you back to a simpler time is Matt's calling card.
Kathryn Nelson
When the moment calls for it, Memory Maker Music turns into a duo.
Kathryn Nelson is a long-time Minnesota vocalist, with over 20 years of experience. She has sung in local church choirs, been a back up singer and front woman for the rock band Thunderdogs, and collaborated in various jazz combos, namely No Name Jazz out of St. Paul, MN. She is currently collaborating with Matthew Hope, an established presence in the senior entertainment community in Minnesota. Being a part of Memory Maker Music allows her to serve others while doing what she loves, and to her that's a purpose fulfillied.
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We accommodate many types of senior living situations.