Heart Matter @ Art Boutiki (farewell show!)

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 pm UTC-07:00

Art Boutiki Music Hall | San Jose

Heart Matter
Publisher/HostHeart Matter
Heart Matter @ Art Boutiki (farewell show!)
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Heart Matter returns to the HIGHLY beloved Art Boutiki... the venue where it all started. <3
Join us in celebration of this incredible venue and the many ways that Heart Matter was made possible with this space as a home base and an anchor (like SO many other Bay Area artists) - not to mention deep gratitude for the entire Vado family & team.
This show is not to be missed, as it will be Heart Matter's final feature before Art Boutiki closes at the end of 2025! Get your tickets now.

Tickets Here -
https://artboutiki.com/calendar2

Featuring -
Amy D, vocals
Dillon Vado, vibraphone & keys
Lukas Vesely, bass
Isaac Schwartz, drums

Bio -
Heart Matter is a vibraphone-forward indie jazz band, centering dynamic, original music that makes direct eye contact with the human experience.
With improvisatory elements of jazz and carefully crafted arrangements, alongside intimate lyrics, Heart Matter is electric and honest; akin to the musical sensibilities of Joni Mitchell, Esperanza Spalding, The Bad Plus, Zero 7, and Steely Dan.
Vibraphone, electric bass, and drums form the sonic palette, setting a potent foundation for powerful, timeless vocals. Co-led by vocalist Amy D and vibraphonist Dillon Vado, San Jose natives now living in Oakland, the two composers share a kinship and collaborative spirit; weaving emotionally-chromatic journeys through song.
At once, the lyrics speak to processing loss and invoke the spirits of ancestors. Another song invites mindful appreciation for the dance of life. Or “Talk is Cheap,” for instance, directly confronts the sometimes shallow, transactional nature of small talk and asks for more.
Audiences have been known to experience laughter, tears, and deep self-reflection at Heart Matter shows, often describing the music as…
“Fiery and exciting”
“Deep, elegant, honest”
“The meeting point of impeccable musicianship and catharsis”
More than anything, Heart Matter seeks to share transformative music with those who need to hear it, offering a remedy for the trance of today and a sacred space to feel it all.
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Art Boutiki Music Hall, 44 Race St, San Jose, CA 95126-3130, United States

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