Show Do Tell: A Reading Series & Art Review
Matt Waters is a singer-songwriter from New York City. His songs range from character studies of the contemporary American to intimate explorations of love. A writer of fiction, he attempts to meld the musical and literary realms through detailed lyricism.
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- Aug 29, 2026
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- Jul 9, 2026
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Second-Hand Dream (Demo) (opens the original)
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Second-Hand Dream Bills are paid The lady stayed For at least another week A part-time French maid Leaves cognac on her father’s grave Loves when the radio plays, “Don’t Speak” Our modest abode A working Nintendo and rotatory phone A rented American dream I’m a pugilist and bartender My brother’s an English teacher with tenure My father’s in prison for a punch that ruptured some drunk’s spleen I took a second-hand dream And gave myself a life It comforted like a harlot Before it slashed me like
No Oliver Stone (Demo) (opens the original)
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Well, we’ve blurred the distinction Between happiness and numbness Entertained to death How did I become this? And I buy the ticket For the billionaire’s team He secured with my loyalty And an annuity scheme Harmless pleasures To get us through the daze In case of an insight Forgone in glory’s blaze And I have my principles A routine of discipline Maybe I never got far enough out Of all these hours within I’m no Oliver Stone With a rabbit in my hat Take the camera in the chopper That’s the end o
Letter to my Double: A Yankees Season on the Brink (opens the original)
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Discussing the floundering yet still highly relevant Yankees on July 9th, 2026. Can they turn it around? Why do people tell lies about Brian Cashman? Who should the Yankees target at the trading deadline?
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