Matt Sever, aka “Matt the Electrician,” performing his unique brand of quirky, acoustic-based roots/folk has been described as “Paul Simon wrapped around a Tom Waits heart.”  As an independent songwriter from Austin, Texas, he has self-released 8 studio records, 2 live records and 2 EPs since 1998. Matt tours all over the world, making regular trips to Europe and Japan as well as touring throughout the United States and Canada. “Matt came to the Festival in 2011 and was one of the best-selling artists in the history of our event.  It’s an indication that people connect to his music. It’s honest, well-crafted, fun and quirky. He’s carved his own niche in the music world, and we’ve been anticipating working with Matt again,” says Tisdel.