Bio
Matt “Broke” Boland is a singer-songwriter from Erie, Pennsylvania, known for blending gritty folk, punk spirit, roots rock, and raw storytelling into songs that feel lived-in and honest. With a style built around sharp lyrics, working-class heart, and a restless stage presence, Boland writes music that moves between acoustic confessionals, rowdy barroom anthems, and darkly humorous character sketches.
Performing under the name Matt “Broke” Boland, he has carved out a sound that is both personal and unpredictable, drawing from years of playing, writing, and surviving the ups and downs of the independent music life. His songs carry the fingerprints of Rust Belt streets, late nights, broken hearts, old friends, and hard-earned humor.
Whether performing solo or backed by a louder, more electric sound, Boland brings an unmistakable voice and personality to the stage: part troubadour, part misfit, part storyteller. His music is for anyone who appreciates songs with grit, soul, and a little bit of trouble behind the smile.