Matt James will be playing a solo show at Vault 17 Chesham in Chesham, Bucks - last stop on the Metropolitan Line for you London folk - on May 22, as part of their new music and in conversation night.
Matt will be joining Sean Hannam for a chat on stage, before playing a live set with pedal steel guitarist, John Hornig, plus, Sean will be spinning tunes on vinyl, so you can expect some indie and Americana, and a few other sonic surprises… Free entry - doors at 7pm.

John Hornig & I will be playing Jason Mcniff’s brilliant Sundowner early eve 5-7pm show at The Jenny Lind Hastings on Friday 31st January. It's always such a brilliant vibe there…come and join us!

Here’s the Facebook event page

Jenny Lind

Screening of Rushmore - plus live music from Matt James

“Our Formative Films series invites special guests to present a film that was influential to their lives and to share the reasons for their choice. The series continues this season with the choice of musician Matt James, formerly of indie rock band Gene.”

A Wes Anderson classic, Matt James & John Hornig on pedal steel will be playing before the screening, songs from his current album & a few Rushmore related surprises!

To book tickets

As part of Hastings Fat Tuesday, Unplugged Saturday will be a packed afternoon of acoustic music sessions, as 60 emerging and established artists and bands across all genres play 15 minute sets at participating venues.

Free Entry

Matt James @ Dragon Bar

17:15 for a 15 minute set

As part of Hastings Fat Tuesday, Unplugged Saturday will be a packed afternoon of acoustic music sessions, as 60 emerging and established artists and bands across all genres play 15 minute sets at participating venues.

Free Entry

Matt James @ Royal Standard

16:15 for a 15 minute set

As part of Hastings Fat Tuesday, Unplugged Saturday will be a packed afternoon of acoustic music sessions, as 60 emerging and established artists and bands across all genres play 15 minute sets at participating venues.

Free Entry

Matt James @ The Jenny Lind

15:15 for a 15 minute set

As part of Hastings Fat Tuesday, Unplugged Saturday will be a packed afternoon of acoustic music sessions, as 60 emerging and established artists and bands across all genres play 15 minute sets at participating venues.

Free Entry

Matt James @ The London Trader

14:15 for a 15 minute set

As part of Hastings Fat Tuesday, Unplugged Saturday will be a packed afternoon of acoustic music sessions, as 60 emerging and established artists and bands across all genres play 15 minute sets at participating venues.

Free Entry

Matt James @ Hastings & St Leonards Angling Association (HSLAA)

13:15 for a 15 minute set

John Hornig & I will be playing Jason Mcniff’s brilliant Sundowner early eve 5-7pm show at The Jenny Lind Hastings on Friday 31st January. It's always such a brilliant vibe there…come and join us!

Here’s the Facebook event page

Jenny Lind

John Hornig & I will be playing Jason Mcniff’s brilliant Sundowner early eve 5-7pm show at The Jenny Lind Hastings on 23rd Sept. It's always such a brilliant vibe there…come and join us!

Jenny Lind

Matt James will be playing an instore at the iconic Rough Trade West, September 17th

Doors open at 5.30pm, instore at 6pm, signing from 6.30pm

It is a free event but limited to a capacity of 40

Please find more details here Rough Trade West

Matt James will be playing the White Dog Inn Beer & Music Festival Saturday 10th September, onstage 5-6pm.

The White Dog Festival is held at a wonderful country pub in the East Sussex countryside, family and dog friendly, at a beautiful site overlooking Bodiam Castle. £5 day entry or £10 for a weekend ticket, teepee glamping available please contact the pub for details.

White Dog Inn

White Dog Beer & Music Festival

Playing an instore at the wonderful Banquet Records, Weds 3rd Aug, with John Hornig on pedal steel

Check here for more details

An instore at Creekside Vinyl, Faversham, Kent

AAA Records in Newport, Isle of Wight, will be hosting an outstore at The Quay Arts Centre