Combine Townes Van Zandt with the Carter Family, and somewhere in the middle, you’ll find Matthew Payne.

Matthew Payne grew up in the beautiful hill country surrounding Dripping Springs, and worked as an educator in Austin for almost two decades. He taught English and Creative Writing, and loved every minute of it. He's spent his life listening to all the great Austin songwriters and seeks to honor that tradition, the poetry of the land, and the people he’s met along the way in his own writing. 

The upcoming release of his debut, "Coyote Howlin Blues,” showcases an earthy, down-home poetry in the Texas tradition that explores the human heart at its raw depth. The incredible Dana Wygmans and Camille Schiess (Magnolia Kids) play upright bass and violin, respectively, and all together, the trio make a sound laced with Americana influences that stretch from Appalachia all the way to Texas and far back in time.