Matt Pond PA, Bathtub Cigs @ BALLARD HOMESTEAD

Matt Pond PA: mattpondpa.com

“Pond is an old-fashioned troubadour above all — a sleepless dreamer. His songs, held aloft by his genially emotional voice, are humble and introspective, even when they’re aloof.”

— NPR Music

For more than two decades, Matt Pond has quietly built one of the most enduring and emotionally resonant catalogs in indie rock. From early touchstones like Several Arrows Later and Emblems to fan-favorite records like The Dark Leaves and The Lives Inside the Lines in Your Hand, his work has been praised by outlets including Pitchfork, NPR, and Rolling Stone. His songs have appeared in television and film, his live shows have cultivated fiercely loyal audiences across the U.S. and Europe, and his songwriting continues to evolve — cinematic, intimate, and unafraid of beauty.

Matt Pond PA has shared stages with artists across the indie landscape and remains a singular voice: literate, melodic, string-laced, and deeply human.

Bathtub Cigs: bathtubcig.bandcamp.com

@ Ballard Homestead

7p doors, 7:30p show

All ages, mostly seated

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EVENT & VENUE INFO:

• Ballard Homestead is partially ADA accessible. Please email boxoffice@fremontabbey.org with questions and for accommodations. ballardhomestead.org/about

• Service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.

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• Please leave quietly, it's a very quiet neighborhood.

• Quiet Picnics Welcome. ie. please no crunchy packaging or loud chips, smelly foods, etc. We sometimes have a few tables out, or you can use the side yard if weather is nice.

• Light snacks & non-alcoholic beverages may be available for purchase, but no other food or bar service at Ballard Homestead shows.

• We have a mix of padded chairs, benches, and a little standing room in back for big shows.

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