Matthew Douglas Simpson

Husband, storyteller, singer, songwriter, and worship minister at his home church in Cynthiana, KY, Matthew Douglas Simpson uses music and authentic stories from his rural beginnings to bring hope to every person sitting in a barstool or church pew throughout the U.S.Having worked in both the secular and Christian sides of the music business, Matthew never truly felt at home on either side. It wasn’t until he began to blur those lines that he realized he’d found his true artistry. With the

Having worked in both the secular and Christian sides of the music business, Matthew never truly felt at home on either side. It wasn’t until he began to blur those lines that he realized he’d found his true artistry. With the trials of life as his inspiration, Simpson’s songs are a canvas filled with love, affliction, and the hope that dwells between the two. This journey has taken him from churches to prisons and to all the dive bars in between, searching for a few late night conversations about love, life, and the bright darkness of faith.

“At the end of the day we all have a story to tell, a dark, messy, broken, heart wrenching story that has the power to heal. A story that when told honestly brings a light to the lonely and a future to the hopeless.” - Matthew Douglas Simpson

Matthew looks forward to sharing many more stories, playing many more shows, and continuing to grow in his craft and his faith. Life can be crazy and messy but he wouldn’t have it any other way!

Music

Upcoming Shows

Sat 7
Noah Smith's Crooner Circus Songwriter Festival

Noah Smith

Blue Foley

Joe Jordan

Matthew Douglas Simpson

Sundae Drives

Jimmy Clepper

Shannon Clark and the Sugar

Caileen Tallant

Aaron Hedrick

Brandon Gray

Aimee Jo

Chase Rosselot

Anna Applegate

Coy Comer

Dusty Chamblin

Reed Fields

Jordon (Frankly Speaking)

Josh Ferreira

Ronnie Vaughn

Veronica Grim

The Laurelys

Nathan Hickey

Chandler Carter

Matt Waters

Danni Nicholls

Jared Mahone

Babe Wells

Matt Rouch

Michael Moeller

and 10 more
- The Southgate House Revival
- Saturday, December 7, 2024
- 5pm doors / 6pm show
Show Details
Jan 4

Coy Comer & the Wanderers / Matthew Douglas Simpson / Sami Riggs
- The Southgate House Revival (The Revival Room)
- Saturday, January 4, 2025
- 8pm
Show Details

Crooner Circus Double Forte Takeover

Noah Smith's Crooner Circus Double Forte Takeover at Big Ash Brewing

James Quigley

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Noah Smith's Crooner Circus 6th Anniversary at Big Ash Brewing

This Thursday at Big Ash Brewing, Noah Smith’s Crooner Circus will be celebrating SIX YEARS of Cincinnati songwriters!

Courtney Phenicie

Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 8:00am

Noah Smith, Matthew Douglas Simpson, and Grady Burton at Fountain Square

On Friday, June 21 don't miss the heat at Indie Fridays Powered by CincyMusic on Fountain Square with Noah Smith, Matthew Douglas Simpson, and Grady Burton!