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FREEPORT, TEXAS — Over the past year, Captain Matt Music, LLC has worked to assemble and develop a permanent touring band built around the idea that one person may be able to reach the edge of space, but it takes a crew to land and walk on the moon. Like many ambitious voyages, sometimes the journey evolves differently than the original vision first appeared.

Together, “The Boatcrew” musicians spent countless hours rehearsing original material, building live arrangements, developing show…

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FREEPORT, TEXAS — Captain Matt and The Boatcrew has officially announced its separation from Veridian Management Group and the beginning of a strategic search for a new exclusive booking agency partnership as the organization continues expanding its 2026 Gulf Coast “Country” touring initiative and worldwide #BOATCREW Family movement.

Moving forward, Captain Matt and The Boatcrew will no longer operate under an exclusive booking relationship with Veridian Management Group. The band is now…

Houston, TX – January 20, 2026 – Captain Matt Music LLC is thrilled to announce that Captain Matt & The Boatcrew have officially signed with VMG Artist Agency as their exclusive booking representative for 2026. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the band's journey, setting a new course toward expanded reach across festivals, listening rooms, and intimate in-house concert experiences throughout the year ahead.

VMG Artist Agency operates as the dedicated booking division of Veridian Management…

Captain Matt & The Boatcrew announce a series of lineup updates as the band heads confidently into 2026 with a focused sound and a clear creative direction.

Guitarist Sailor Shane will be stepping away from the band. Shane was the first musician to join Captain Matt during the early stages of building the project, and his creativity, musicianship, and passion helped shape the foundation of The Boatcrew.

“Shane brought heart, energy, and a strong creative voice to the early days of this project,” said Captain…

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Houston, Texas — Gulf Coast Country artist Captain Matt announces the release of his new album, The Beginning: First Cuts Before the Band, available for digital download November 22. This album captures the earliest phase of his songwriting journey—raw, heartfelt recordings made before the formation of his full band, The Boatcrew.

Captain Matt is also proud to announce a new partnership with Fanner Guitar Works, the internationally respected boutique instrument maker known…

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Captain Matt Announces Temporary Pause from Social Media

Houston, Texas — October 14, 2025

Captain Matt Music LLC announced today that founder and recording artist Captain Matt has begun a personal pause from all social media platforms, which officially started on the evening of October 13, 2025.

“Over the past few years, social media has been an incredible way to share my music, my story, and the #BOATCREW lifestyle with people across the Gulf Coast and beyond,” said Captain Matt. “But after a…

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Every band starts with a story, and for Captain Matt, it’s one shaped by service, discipline, and creativity. A Navy veteran, Matt went on to work in the field of engineering, where he even started his own firm — building a career on problem-solving, innovation, and leadership. Yet music was always close by, calling him back to songwriting and storytelling.

What began as casual covers and originals on TikTok quickly grew into something…