Matthew R. Sayles

Trax (the Eau Claire Express Northwoods League mascot) is probably the greatest mascot in history. Sure, he looks like Mr. Hanky the Christmas poo, but he’s actually a train conducting puff of smoke? He’s a big reason I attend these games…

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Heading out on the road this Friday/Saturday with my pal and fellow troubadour Wyatt Thomson for two shows -- kicking things off at Pulpit Rock Brewing in Decorah, IA on Friday 11/14 7:00 p.m. then partying on the river at The Tavern in Prairie Du Chien Saturday, 11/15 at 9:00 p.m.! We'll be doing a bunch of our own original tunes and picking on electrics, steel guitar, flat-tops, and harmonicas. Gonna be a good time -- hope you can make it out!

and I are gonna be pickin’ through his catalog tonight, Thursday, j10/16 6-9 pm. Come on down for some fine food and tunes!

Heading out for two solo/duo gigs this week before rolling into da Yoop with the The Driftless Revelers this weekend-- you can catch me here:

Wed. 10/15 | Sportsmans Bar and Grill | Somerset, WI | 5:30 P.M.

Thurs. 10/16 | The Lakely | Eau Claire, WI | w. Wyatt Thomson 6:00 P.M.