Matt Soverns has been quietly building a name for himself, one piano key at a time. If you ever found yourself dining in a pop-up patio during the pandemic in Indianapolis, chances are you may have heard the sweet, familiar sound of a 64-key Melodigrand piano and turned to find Matt—aka the Piano Guy—rolling his homemade cart down the street, playing classics and originals with a smile that cut through even the most uncertain moments. What started as a street performance experiment quickly transformed into something larger, more heartfelt, and unmistakably Indy.
Now, after winning over the city with his one-man shows, public serenades, and spontaneous sidewalk singalongs, Matt Soverns is stepping indoors and turning up the energy. On June 27, 2025, he brought his signature charisma and raw musicality to Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, backed by a band of top-tier Indianapolis musicians. It’s a venue that’s no stranger to his talents, but this night marked something special—the debut of his new EP Dropped Calls, a collection that remixes and reinvents some of his most beloved songs from Phoning It In, giving fans new ways to connect with the melodies they already love.
Among the tracks generating buzz is the brand-new “Tell Me Why (Dance Remix),” an electrified reimagination of his popular 2024 single. While the original “Tell Me Why” tugs at the heartstrings with songwriting that echoes the greats—Billy Joel, Elton John, ELO, and even hints of Matchbox 20—this remix pulses with new life. Suddenly, that timeless emotional depth is dressed for a night out, remixed for everything from the thump of a gay bar dancefloor to the ambient glide of a sushi restaurant soundtrack. It’s not just a remix, it’s a reframe, allowing the song to move beyond its singer-songwriter roots into every corner of everyday life.
But while the music is evolving, Matt himself remains unchanged in the best ways. He’s still the guy who once kept his musical gifts a secret from his family, practicing for years in an empty house with nothing but dusty records and raw emotion to guide him. A musician without formal training, but with synesthesia—a gift that allowed him to “see” relationships between notes—Matt taught himself to feel his way through sound. His entire approach is intuitive, a result of listening deeply and connecting to the invisible architecture of song. That deep connection shows up not only in his performances but in the way his audience responds. Whether he’s standing atop his piano at a dueling show with Brittany Brumfield or walking the aisles of a crowded venue taking live requests, Matt isn’t just playing songs—he’s making moments.
That intimate magic, the kind you can’t fake or automate, is what separates a Matt Soverns show from the bombast of today’s mega concerts. Where others rely on light shows and pre-recorded tracks, Matt thrives on sweat, spontaneity, and soul. His shows feel like being let in on a secret—the kind of energy you remember years later not because of a viral moment, but because something real happened in that room.
From “Very Different Things,” the 2018 video that turned heads with a rolling piano tour of downtown Indy, to his latest remix engineered for playlists and public spaces alike, Matt continues to evolve while staying rooted in the joy of connection. His music isn’t just heard—it’s felt. Whether you’re on a sidewalk in Indy, sitting in a velvet chair at Feinstein’s, or dancing under fluorescent lights somewhere in between, Matt Soverns brings something rare and irreplaceable: honest music, made by someone who plays like he still can’t believe he gets to share it.
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