Mat Elliott makes his début at The Carleton with a night of deep pockets, smooth guitar work, and sharp songwriting, along with special guest Lindsay Misiner, on Thursday, October 16th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets are $20 + HST. Expect top tier musicianship, standout songs, and a room full of people who love both.

Mat Elliott is a Halifax based artist blending indie soul, Doobie Bros-era yacht rock, and sharp songwriting into something distinctly his own. With clean guitar work, tight arrangements, and pointed lyrics, he sounds like the musical lovechild of Tom Misch, Michael McDonald, and Still Woozy if they were in a power thruple. A two-time ECMA and two-time Music Nova Scotia Award nominee, Mat has quietly built a name for himself as one of the East Coast’s most thoughtful and rhythmically satisfying, new voices.

Lindsay Misiner is a Halifax-based, award-nominated Soul and R&B artist known for powerhouse vocals, raw songwriting, and captivating stage presence. Performing professionally since age 10, she’s a standout in the East Coast music scene, blending vulnerability, honesty, and dynamic artistry.Her singles LOVE and 1 Foot In 1 Foot Out have expanded her reach, with the latter surpassing 156,000 Spotify streams. “SOLO” earned major Apple Music playlist placements, signaling her rising presence across North America. Drawing from personal adversity and recovery, Misiner’s music offers deep emotional connection and authenticity. She is currently working on a full-length album set for release in October 2025.