Betsy Layne is a modern day murder ballad I wrote for my grandmother. Here’s the story behind the song. Also, Betsy Layne is now available on all music streaming platforms.

Book Your Backyard Concert Now!

Do you miss live music? Do you have neighbors or friends that miss live music too? I definitely miss playing music live for all of you and I think I’ve got a solution. To set up your backyard concert contact info@mattderda.com

Matt DerdaJuly 22, 2020Wheaton, glen ellyn, lombard, chicagosuburbs

Live Stream on 3/27 to Support Wheaton Businesses

Matt DerdaMarch 25, 2020Wheaton, wheatonillinois, drycitybrewworks, Improv, WestsideImprov, Records, Vinyl, Covid-19, Coronavirus, Illinois

November 16th at The Outta Space in Berwyn

Matt DerdaNovember 11, 2019

New Single "Doing Time" Now Available

Matt DerdaOctober 7, 2019

7th Annual Homegrown Arts & Music Festival

Matt Derda & the High Watts will be appearing at the 7th annual Homegrown Arts & Music Festival in Lisle, IL. They’ll be taking the stage on Sunday, July 28th at 4:00pm.

Matt DerdaJune 10, 2019

New Live Video!

A live performance of “You Don’t Want Me Now” from Dry City Brew Works in Wheaton, IL

ShowsMatt DerdaMarch 22, 2019Wheaton, wheatonillinois, drycity, drycitybrewworks, livemusic, liveperformanceComment

Wonderwall - Live Oasis Cover

We just uploaded a new track to Soundcloud, a live cover of the Oasis 90s classic “Wonderwall.” Give it a listen and you’ll also be able to see it performed live this Saturday (3/23) at Dry City Brew Works in Wheaton, IL.

Matt DerdaMarch 18, 2019