2/1/25 Matt Schofield Returns to Thrasher Opera House
1 February 2025 News
Green Lake, Wis. – Matt Schofield returns to Green Lake, Wisconsin on Friday, March 07, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Thrasher Opera House in Downtown Green Lake, WI. Tickets for the performance are $30 and are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
British-born and now based in the US, Matt Schofield is a trailblazer reshaping the British Blues tradition. A multi-award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, and bandleader, Schofield’s 30-year career—20 of them as a solo artist—cements his status as one of the most distinctive and influential guitarists of his generation. With performances in thirty countries, Schofield has earned widespread acclaim, including three “British Blues Guitarist of the Year” awards, “British Blues Album of the Year,” and induction into the “British Blues Awards Hall of Fame.” Recognized as one of the “Top Ten British Blues Guitarists of All Time” by Guitar & Bass magazine, alongside legends like Eric Clapton and Peter Green, he has also received accolades like Mojo Magazine’s “Blues Album of the Year.” On stage, Schofield shines. Whether headlining festivals like Montreal and North Sea Jazz or packing iconic venues like New York’s Iridium and London’s 100 Club, his ability to connect deeply with audiences is unforgettable. With emotive vocals, masterful guitar work, and improvisational brilliance, his live performances bring his innovative original compositions to life. A celebrated music educator, Schofield released the highly acclaimed TrueFire instructional series Blues Speak in 2018. As a clinician, he has taught aspiring musicians worldwide, from Tokyo to Texas and beyond.
Sponsors for the show include the Victor F. Braun Foundation, Mike and Aileen Ellis, and Adams Rib.
This event is supported in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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