Matthew Carlson (Stick Arounds/Harborcoat) and Jeffery Gower (Stick Arounds/Deer & Elk) are headed out for a three week acoustic tour this Fall. With an itinerary that runs all the way to the end of the Florida Keys and back, Matty and Jeff have anchored the tour around a full week of shows in Florida. This spate of dates also features a host of other shows throughout the southeast, the midwest, and the eastern seaboard. 

In the two years since The Stick Arounds slowed their previously frenetic pace, Matty and Jeff have kept themselves incredibly busy. For his part, Jeff and fellow Stick Around, Jason Lantrip have been playing dozens of gigs across Michigan as the duo Deer & Elk. Their single and video, ‘Big Penny’ was something of a local happening upon its release in the Autumn of 2024. Meanwhile, Matty spent ten weeks on the road last year touring across America. He took his solo show from sea to shining sea playing at nearly 50 private homes, breweries, bars, listening rooms, and theaters.

On this run of dates, Matty and Jeff will each play a brief solo set of their original songs before spending the bulk of the show playing and singing together on stage. The set will feature the duo’s shared work in The Stick Arounds as well touching on their work in Deer & Elk, Harborcoat, The Gentleman Callers, and The Pantones.

Currently, there are a trio of dates fully inked as part of the Florida run. A homecoming show has also been planned for Nov. 23 at The Avenue Cafe in Lansing to end the tour. Although a number of dates are already confirmed, there are still a number of dates open for Matty and Jeff to fill. The pair are currently looking for house concert hosts, listening rooms, breweries, and other suitable venues in the areas below.

If you’re new to the concept, house concerts are an amazing intimate live music experience. Jeff and Matt will play songs for 60-75 minutes, also allowing ample time for guests, performers, and hosts to hang out before and after the performance.

Hosting a house concert is easy. There are no out of pocket costs to host, and you’ll receive a sweet bag of swag for hosting a show. You just need a space to hold twenty or more people, and be willing to help a bit to drum up a crowd. 

You can learn more about house concerts and the details of hosting here.

You can find an up to date itinerary with spots where hosts are needed in the list below.

Nov. 4 - Louisville, KY - Needs Host
Nov. 5 - Knoxville, TN - Needs Host
Nov. 6 - Atlanta - Needs Host
Nov. 7 - Gainesville, FL - House Concert
Nov. 8 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - House Concert
Nov. 10 - Florida Keys - Needs Host
Nov. 11 - Florida Keys - Needs Host
Nov. 12 - Florida Keys - Needs Host
Nov. 14 - Orlando, FL - House Concert
Nov. 15 - Jacksonville, FL - Needs Host
Nov. 16 - Asheville, NC - Needs Host
Nov. 18 - Washington, DC - Needs Host
Nov. 19 - Philadelphia, PA - House Concert
Nov. 20 - Pittsburgh PA - Balance Brewing
Nov. 21 - Indianapolis, IN - Needs Host
Nov. 22 - Detroit, MI - Needs Host
Nov. 23 - Lansing, MI - The Avenue Cafe

If you’re interested in hosting a show with Matty and Jeff, please reach out via email at whatmakingblog@gmail.com. Please reach out to sign up as a host today.