Hello, friend.

You’re so welcome here.

We’re Matt & Michelle - a husband and wife musical duo based in Abilene, TX. Our music blends influences of folk, jazz, and blues while telling stories of our need for peace and courage; honesty and love.

  • We fell in love with each other over two decades ago, and writing music was the vehicle God used to bring us together. Since music is one of the ways we relate to each other, we try to write music that is relational. Whether we’re storytelling about life or worshipping our Creator, there’s something miraculous about how a few chords and a melody can draw a line of connection.

  • Our music, including our latest acoustic album, “Reserved For You,” can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major streaming platforms. We also play local shows around our beloved small-town home of Abilene. The dates and times for these are on our events calendar. We’d love to see you there!

  • We love playing live events - our music ranges from our own original songs to well-loved Top 40 hits. Whether we’re providing the soundtrack for coffee shops or conferences, serenading breweries or black-tie weddings, leading intimate retreats or larger worship gatherings, we’d love to be a part of your event.

Matt kissing Michelle's forehead in formal concert wear
Album Cover for "Reserved for You" - Matt & Michelle in black formal clothes, leaning against a concrete wall

Latest Music || Reserved for You

We are so excited to announce the release of our new acoustic album, Reserved for You! When writing and recording these songs, our main goal was to share an honest reflection of what matters most to us. We chose to huddle around two microphones and even used a music stand and a blanket as a sound barrier. Now, as we share these songs with you, our longing is for you to feel like you are sitting in our living room with us, resting, and enjoying a cup of coffee and a song. Our music tells a story, whether of the way God loves us or the way we love each other. These are our most important loves, and we hope these songs fill you with peace and lightheartedness.

Upcoming Events

  • “We had total trust in working with Matt and Michelle for our daughter’s wedding and reception. They brought years of professionalism, experience, and talent to our event. They were organized and were a great resource of information on day of wedding timelines and traditional protocols but also open to new ideas. They met with us early in the planning process, and worked with the bride and groom personally over several months to provide exactly what they were wanting for their special day. They arrived promptly, prepared, and peaceful which gave us confidence and assurance that the music would truly be a blessing to all."

    Anna - Lubbock, TX

  • “One of the joys of my life is to see people use their God-given gifts to help people. Over the years Matt and Michelle have used their gifts to lead me and our church into God’s presence through their leadership in worship. Though they are exceptionally gifted musically, they are very careful to make all that they do about honoring God and helping others do that same. And that shouldn’t be a surprise because I know that’s what they do not just in their worship leading but with their lives. They are a gift to the body of Christ."

    David McQueen - Lead Pastor of Beltway Park Church,  Abilene, TX.

  • “This husband and wife acoustic duo are always an absolute delight to watch and listen to, bringing warmth and charm to their performance. Their harmonies were beautifully blended, creating a rich, heartfelt sound that captivated the audience. Beyond their musical talent, they exuded a genuine friendliness that made the entire experience even more enjoyable. It was a truly special performance that left everyone feeling uplifted and connected."

    - Joel Paris, Big Brothers Big Sisters West Central Texas

Journal

It’s a wild, beautiful life on our homestead, Ellis Acres! Pull up a chair on our front porch, and flip through pages of stories about our life, home, community, and musical journey.

Matt & Michelle in blue dressy clothing, smiling at each other on a wooded hillside

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My kind of therapy. Fresh air, a messy barn, dirty hands, and my hardworking man next to me.
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