Matt Freedman & The Herd - Country Band & Acoustic Country Band from Philadelphia, PA

After opening for country acts like Miranda Lambert, Brett Young, Brantley Gilbert, Maddie & Tae, Jon Langston and Lily Rose, Matt Freedman and his band The Herd are poised to have a breakout year as an artist, songwriter and performer. Freedman was awarded best band, musician and artist in PA in 2022, 2023, and 2024, and poised to keep his soulful movement going. A singer and songwriter with a 15 year history of writing and selling out shows, Matt Freedman was born in Pennsylvania and was a teenager when he began writing songs. His blend of storytelling, nostalgia and anthem hooks makes Matt a unique artist as well as songwriter in the pop/country and Americana genres. He taught himself to play guitar, drums and bass as a young teenager, and started his first band at 12 years old with middle school friends. As a student at Council Rock High School, Matt was the captain of his Football and Basketball teams, leading to a Football Scholarship as a quarterback. As a young football player, Matt set school records in passing and rushing yards, and earned himself First team honors. As Matt grew as a musician, his bands went to sell out the Trocadero Theater in Philadelphia, and went on to play Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles, and to play with Country greats like Miranda Lambert, Brett Young, Jon Langston, Maddie & Tae, and Lily Rose. Freedman was being scouted as a baseball player during his time playing American Legion baseball, as a pitcher and outfielder but decided to follow his passion as a quarterback on the football field. After blowing out his knee during college on a passing play, Matt's career abruptly ended as a football player and Matt turned immediately to music. His blend of pop centric melodies and americana instrumentation leads to a bright and fun soulful music experience.