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Matt Masters

@MastersMatt

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My name is Matt Masters Burgener. I'm the co-founder of Curbside Concerts

Calgary, Alberta
Joined March 2009
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@MastersMatt
Matt Masters
3 years
As a proud Albertan country singer, I guess it's my time to shine. Get double vaccinated. Thanks very much.
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Matt Masters
6 years
I guess it’s time to organize a big bike ride from Alberta to Ottawa. We can ride for reasonable environmental policy and human rights. Along the way...concerts and celebrations of muticulturalism. Maybe we can raise funds to support new Canadians. Show off the real Alberta.
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Matt Masters
1 year
During the convoy I was frequently escorted into a venue by security due to a variety of comments, threats and posts. I’m not a politician, I’m a musician who publicly opposed the convoy. Todays threats against ndp supporters on Twitter scare me a little. #AlbertaElection2023
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Matt Masters
3 years
I would like to announce my plan to pay 200 people to come down to the beltline on Saturday to stand in support of the neighborhood and in opposition to the convoy and the police who support it. I’m offering 1$ and a free cd to the first 200 who ask. #paidprotestors #yyc
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Matt Masters
5 years
I won’t be on the air today at @ckuaradio . I have significant anxiety and other health issues and sometimes I need to step back for a day. I want to say thanks to @ckuaradio for having my back and I want to encourage you to ask for help and time off if you need it.
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Matt Masters
4 years
I’ll add my voice to this boycott. Racism has no place in our community and Im proud to stand with artists like @andrewphung who take the lead to stand against it.
@andrewphung
Andrew Phung
4 years
Calgary non-profits, this guy is the worst. Please stop taking his money. This, along with many of his comments, are terrible and offensive. Going forward I'm no longer emceeing/hosting events run by any organizations still receiving money from or are working with him.
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Matt Masters
5 years
Over the past 4 years I have seen @RachelNotley at dozens of #AlbertaMusic events. #Music employs over 10k Albertans and contributes almost half a billion dollars to the AB economy. We’re not the biggest but we will keep growing with a forward looking Government. #ImWithRachel
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Matt Masters
6 years
#YYC This is the vetted position of the UCP. When I ran in the 2015 election I was vetted for 2 months. Every tweet, post and blog I wrote back to 1999 was examined. How does a candidate like this get approved? Because the people vetting her agree with her. #BetterOffWithRachel
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6 years
UCP candidate Eva Kiryakos steps down after racist, transphobic social media posts - #yeg #ab #yyc #abpoli #ableg
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Matt Masters
3 years
I am hoping that 24 hours from now Calgary has a female mayor and a primarily female council. And senator elect Thunders. #VOTE
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Matt Masters
4 years
She’s got my vote! I trust @RachelNotley She’s honest, smart, hard working and she has the empathy a true leader needs. The current government is packed with liars. #BetterOffWithRachel
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Rachel Notley
4 years
I'm running to be Premier again in 2023. There's so much opportunity in Alberta and there's so much frustration with the current Government. Alberta's greatest resource is its people and I'm going to fight for all of them. #ableg #yyc
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Matt Masters
3 years
I'm seriously considering this.
@chrisbuyze
Chris Buyze
3 years
Historic Last Chance Saloon and Rosedeer Hotel in Drumheller could be yours! #drumheller #alberta
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Matt Masters
4 years
I'm stunned. Over 50 gig bookings and inquiries since Monday. Thank you Calgary. This speaks volumes to the need for live music & art in peoples lives. #CurbsideConcerts is only a few days old but I think it hints at a path for a new relationship between musician and audience.
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@CurbsideYYC
4 years
Hey #Calgary ! Thanks to a fantastic interview on @CBCEyeopener this morning I have 35 (!) new gig inquiries in the past 90 minutes!!! It might be time to start franchising locally! (It's day 4.) #CurbsideConcerts #YYCMusic #YYCArts
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@MastersMatt
Matt Masters
3 years
@CBCScott Calgary businessman Matt Masters says, stop listening to this guy. He's rich, but he's a divider who is dedicated to hateful ideologies.
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Matt Masters
4 years
I'm rather excited. I've got a record going to press. It's been TEN YEARS since my last album. TEN YEARS! I had hair. I had no kids. Or house. Or a clue. Honestly, I was just a clueless satin draped cowboy singer with a moustache. But now... I'm a bald dad in sweatpants #getready
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Matt Masters
4 years
Let’s hear from those Alberta Conservatives who are proud of the new budget....
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@MastersMatt
Matt Masters
4 years
Spotted today.
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Matt Masters
4 years
Here's my newest tune 'Allard Family Tradition' Thanks to #HankJr for the tune & to @TracyAllardUCP for the title. What can you do when you're mad at your government? I'm a songwriter, so I wrote a tune. #AbLeg #MLARecall #ProtestSong via @YouTube
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Matt Masters
4 years
Well....here it is. Today and tomorrow will be my last days on the air @ckuaradio The growth of @curbsideyyc over the past month has been phenomenal & as we move towards becoming Canada's Curbside Culture Delivery Service, I need to commit all my time to it. Tune in at noon today
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Matt Masters
1 year
RIP Andy Sparacino Calgary musician and movie star and one of my oldest pals has died. His impact on our national music community was only understood by a small group. He was a legend. #ATeam #Blist #Tron #FUBAR
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Matt Masters
1 year
@JAZZFM91 Thank you! on behalf of all Albertans, we are really sorry our trash government sent this crap out there. Go Jazz FM!
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Matt Masters
2 years
I just spent an hour canvassing doors for the @abndpcaucus and you should too. Disliking the ucp is one thing, but if we want to oust them, we need to work! Volunteer for the #ABNDP #BetterOffWithRachel
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Matt Masters
4 years
Thank you so much to everyone in the @ckuaradio family being a host and DJ for the last two years has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
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Matt Masters
4 years
Sweet Marie and Holy Joseph!! I have confirmed 51 gigs since launching @curbsideyyc on Monday. Including 15 gigs next week. ?!What!? #CurbsideConcerts is really happening.
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Matt Masters
11 months
@DonBraid It’s like you are so close to seeing it for what it is. And then you keep talking about moderates as if they exist. Ucp = fundamentalism. Full stop. Good luck on your continuing journey towards calling it like it is.
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Matt Masters
4 years
After years of depression & anxiety I finally started therapy. I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 in the fall. It's been rough. But, I also launched a new company this year. That's been great. "I'm mentally ill but that doesn't mean I'm mentally weak"- Robin Lehner #Mentalhealth
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@MastersMatt
Matt Masters
9 years
They keep knocking them down and we keep putting them up. #NDP http://t.co/6PBdnI7IPE
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Matt Masters
4 years
Day one of new babysitter. She’s arrived wearing a pink Floyd tshirt and now the kids are listening to the Wall during lunch. I’m feeling pretty good about this.
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@MastersMatt
Matt Masters
4 years
With the conclusion of today’s third and this week’s 8th #CurbsideConcert I think I may have suddenly become the most successful touring musician in Canada. That’s a new one.
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@MastersMatt
Matt Masters
1 year
We won an award!
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Matt Masters
2 years
Smart, funny, honest and human! That's why I'm voting #NDP this spring. Calgarians, you should also vote NDP, particularly if you work in the #arts . Or #smallbusiness . Or if you have #kids in the school system. Or if you have aging #parents . Or if you support #LGBTQIA Or if you..
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Rachel Notley
2 years
The Oscars tonight aren’t for political speeches, well…
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Matt Masters
2 years
@neufeld_mark Hi Mark, ild like to invite you to publicly criticize me as well. I don’t support you or your team. I’m a mentally ill individual who has had an officer appear at my door hand on pistol because I had called a crisis line. Your armed officer escalated. Hoping for a reply.
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Matt Masters
1 year
@LukaszukAB @laniegirl17 I’ll say it. Have you spent time in the community? Christian university dominates. Lacombe is an anti-gay community
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Matt Masters
3 years
It’s my birthday and I’m feeling good. 44 was the year of battling demons. 45 was the year of starting to win the battle. 46 starts with me feeling optimistic and hopeful. Still battling with my own issues and learning how to begin helping those around me.
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Matt Masters
10 years
Showing off my collection of 1960s @gibsonguitar 66 B25-N, 62 J45, 67 B25 http://t.co/Ug72qg921k
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Matt Masters
1 year
A few years ago I was live on the air on ⁦ @ckuaradio ⁩ ⁦ @RachelNotley ⁩ sat down and we had a candid, open unscripted conversation. Could you imagine Danielle Smith doing the same? I doubt DS even knows ckua exists. #ABelection2023
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Matt Masters
5 years
#yycarena for the record, my Councillor @JeffDavisonYYC has never returned an email or a twitter message. But somehow he’s going to hear my opinion on the new arena in the next week.
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Matt Masters
3 years
As a veteran #YYC musician I make a big part of my income at #Stampede time. I encourage all Calgarians to share the #StampedeSpirit by safely staying home & not coming down to the grounds. Cook pancakes for your neighbours, hire a local musician to sing, but #STAYHOME
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Matt Masters
3 years
@seanchucalgary My family works in the arts. Why do you hate us? What are you afraid of? Calgary has an arts community even if you can't believe it.
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@MastersMatt
Matt Masters
2 years
Heading to the ⁦ @NHLFlames ⁩ game with my crew! Hitting up dinner at the ⁦ @KingEddyYYC ⁩ first. Happy birthday to me!
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Matt Masters
3 years
@maxfawcett @fstenson Why just today I visited my local gastender. "Got any fresh Alberta" I asked. "Not til Tuesday." He stated "but I've got a decent Arabian if you're interested." "Look like I'll be walking until then" I said.
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@MastersMatt
Matt Masters
10 months
We sailed off into the sunset tonight…after 5 years we are done our Friday residency at the king eddy. Something like 200 gigs. Incredible friends and memories. Thanks to my band. Love to my family. Rest. Recharge. Change. #music
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Matt Masters
2 years
Just sitting out front and this uh, bobcat walks past me. #wildlife
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@MastersMatt
Matt Masters
2 years
@charlesadler Calgary voter. Voting NDP. UCP policies have hurt my family, community and business.
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Matt Masters
4 years
@MattWolfAB When the pandemic is over, I suspect I will have created more jobs in the arts sector than the UCP.
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Matt Masters
3 years
Another great #curbsideconcert happy 12th birthday Al!!
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Matt Masters
4 years
I’ld like to say thanks to all the neighbours I just met @myGlendaleCA Our little boy was missing for about 40 minutes and I’m that time many neighbours stopped what they were doing to help us look. Thank you. He is home safe and sound.
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Matt Masters
11 months
@DonBraid What will it take for you to “believe your eyes” ?” Preston Manning isn’t a good guy.
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Matt Masters
5 years
I’m on the air at @ckuaradio as usual today. We’ll be on stage at @KingEddyYYC at 4:30 too. Thanks for the many kind words yesterday. It helps when we talk about our mental health because you never know when a small comment or gesture will make the difference. #Mentalhealth
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Matt Masters
4 years
A number of firsts today. First gig from the top of a minivan. First gig wearing a face mask. First gig where everyone stayed far away from me. We used signs and repeated mentions from the mic to encourage distancing and it worked.
@GlobalCalgary
Global Calgary
4 years
“We designed a project that recognizes the reality we’re in: private concerts for a household — or maybe a few households — where people stay on their property and engage in social distancing."
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Matt Masters
4 years
I just finished playing a paying gig 190 meters from my home. I met my neighbours. Masks and snacks were available. My 8 year old arrived via scooter. @amanda_en_ciel was there with the boys. A keg appeared. That might have been the perfect gig.
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@MastersMatt
Matt Masters
3 years
In a taxi, before 7 in the morning, going to the airport, flying to a gig. Fueled up on coffee, living from a suitcase, headed to Regina, OFF TO PLAY A GIG! #2yearbreak #CaribooExpress
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Matt Masters
9 years
I'm proud to have @nenshi as a mayor as a leader and as a friend. #peoplelikeNenshi http://t.co/jOEwCEl9Rg
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Matt Masters
7 years
Look what we made last night!!! #beltlinebonspiel is this Saturday. @Lougheedhouse
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@MastersMatt
Matt Masters
9 years
SERIAL SIGN THIEF CAUGHT ON CAMERA in Evergreen #YYC . Reward for info. #elxn42 Details at http://t.co/eM5Spj9Q75
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Matt Masters
5 years
If your circle of friends is hung up on western alienation, maybe try hanging out with another group of friends. As someone who corresponds with tens of thousands of Albertans daily, I can say not one has ever brought up the notion of separation.
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Matt Masters
3 years
Breaking: Canadian Country Singer Matt Masters gets positive Covid result Christmas eve, cancels NYE performance.
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Matt Masters
9 years
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Matt Masters
9 years
Yes, his ethics spokesman was actually sent to jail - just the tip of the iceberg. #elxn42 http://t.co/bCYWdFn4L8 http://t.co/hFDBaxNC3j
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Matt Masters
3 years
ATV and off road vehicles. I can't think of a good reason why they exist. Like leaf blowers. Environmentally irresponsible wilderness destroyers.
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Matt Masters
5 years
And just like that....we’ve wrapped another #caribooexpress season. This year we helped raise over $300,000 for Western Canadian charities. Looking forward to heading home tomorrow and feeling so darn proud to be a member of this incredible community.
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Matt Masters
4 years
My gig yesterday in Maycroft was FM broadcast over a 30km area. 50+ folks attended in vehicles and at #AlbertaSized distance. #MountainsNotMines #Monolith #LiveMusic #WaldronRanch #NativeGrasses #OldManRiver @CorbLund #PorcupineHills #Whaleback
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Matt Masters
3 years
@maxfawcett Can you include racism to that list
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Matt Masters
3 years
This would probably be a good time to let people know that we are returning this week to @KingEddyYYC as the Friday afternoon happy hour band. Let's get back to it! #yycmusic #yycarts
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Matt Masters
1 year
Hey #Alberta and particularly #Calgary today is a great day to get an #ndp sign. You just can’t trust Danielle.
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@MastersMatt
Matt Masters
1 year
@strombo Pat Stewart too
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Matt Masters
3 years
What's going on #MardaLoop ?! I have two gigs tonight in the neighbourhood. Talk about a community that supports local arts and culture. It's fantastic! Get on the e-horn and book some safely delivered local live music today. #yycmusic @visitmardaloop @CanadaCurbside @curbsideyyc
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@MastersMatt
Matt Masters
9 years
Great skating with you! @RemigioPereira
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Matt Masters
5 years
Hi @JeffDavisonYYC ward 6 resident here reminding you that many in our neighbourhood are big Green line supporters. We don’t have a fancy club to invite you into, but we hope you hear our voices.
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Matt Masters
2 years
@mirandalambert @MorganWallen Boo. MW is gross. You can do better
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Matt Masters
3 years
I'm so proud of @calgaryhester nominated for BEST COLUMN !!! Did you know that Sam is my sister? It's true! Way to go sis!
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The Sprawl
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🎉GOOD NEWS!!🎉 We're nominated for two national Digital Publishing Awards. @calgaryhester for best column, and Heidi Klaassen for best personal essay. Congrats Sam + Heidi on your noms—and big thanks to all our members! Oh and sprawlcalgary is officially now @sprawlalberta !
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Matt Masters
2 years
My neighbours are shirtless around a fire.
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Matt Masters
4 years
Just enjoying a lazy Sunday. Hit a bucket of balls with Charlie at Shaganappi at 9am. Looking forward to some playoff hockey @NHLFlames #GentlemenOfTheRodeo
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Matt Masters
3 years
BREAKING: Thousands of c&w singers are en route to Ottawa to protest unfair singing restrictions. (Sorry no video) Donate here —> mattmastersmusic @gmail .com (not a grift!)
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Matt Masters
9 years
While @pmharper is galavanting with @TorontoRobFord I'm riding #YYC meeting voters. #elxn42 http://t.co/lZuNLUpqzr
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Matt Masters
7 years
Big win by the Flames. I made many new friends in Nashville tonight
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Matt Masters
5 years
My 8 year old is reading a trivia book and she has just informed me that once upon a time there was a hockey player named Wayne Gretzky who scored a lot of goals.
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Matt Masters
3 years
United Coward Party. If you are still a member...why?
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Matt Masters
2 years
With all the Anti-drag BS going around in Calgary, I'm thinking I should start dressing in drag for my Friday show.
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Matt Masters
2 years
@maxfawcett Why don’t they call him “convoyed calgary criminal” instead of “pastor”
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Matt Masters
2 years
@DonBraid Grifters gonna grift and you can shove your rules. Are the RCMP gonna investigate? Will Alberta Elections be able to do anything? Come on Don. She doesn't care her supporters don't care. Might is right!
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Matt Masters
2 years
Studio booked, musicians booked, airplane ticket booked….looks like I’m making a new record.
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Matt Masters
2 years
Headed on down to the king eddy now. Riding the ctrain and pretty excited about the show after my show, the Deep Dark Woods. Should be a great evening of live music in Calgary.
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Matt Masters
4 years
Pretty nice practice room today.
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Matt Masters
2 years
Happy new year from me and Martin and the calgary Flames
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Matt Masters
6 months
I'm on a solo tour this month. I hope you can catch a show. I'll have a few band dates in May. I haven't done a gig since December. That's my longest break from performing since I started 25 years ago. I'm nervous about these shows but I'm also excited about having new songs.
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Matt Masters
3 years
Does #BowdenRodeo become new official #Alberta slang for an undesirable location, a festering disease or a dangerously selfish person? So many choices!!
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Matt Masters
4 years
I mean I spotted the sign. Not giving my results.
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Matt Masters
4 years
One day some forward thinking government will have a Ministry of Music. #musiccities #ABgov #YYCCC
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@MastersMatt
Matt Masters
5 years
A very big thanks to ⁦⁦ @calgaryhester ⁩ for a great guest ⁦ @ckuaradio ⁩ DJ set and for being the best sister a guy could ever ask for.
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Matt Masters
8 years
Martin!!! Our little one arrived last night. @amanda_en_ciel welcomes our newest to the world.
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@MastersMatt
Matt Masters
4 years
@dinnerwithjulie Hey, can I send you a curbside concert on the house for being awesome?
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Matt Masters
2 years
@DanWMcLean I work in the arts. So do my employees. You are wildly out of touch. I would like to invite you for a coffee to discuss investing the arts and it’s benefits for our city.
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Matt Masters
4 years
Hey friends and fans, it’s been such a wild week for me with @curbsideyyc taking off. I’m looking at about 150 emails to get back to. But for now... I’m done for the day. See you tomorrow!
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Matt Masters
5 years
I’m thankful for this gang. #family
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Matt Masters
3 years
Wow I sure prefer the mornings when I'm happy on twitter instead of raging, depressed, angry, upset, frustrated etc. It's a sunny day here in Calgary, I hope you have a sunny day too.
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