Boo Radley

About Boo Radley

BOO RADLEY
ORIGINAL • ACOUSTIC • AMERICANA

Peter Cooper, Music Editor of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN, has this to say about Boo Radley’s original music: "’Boo Radley’ is something special. I really enjoy this music and want to hear much more. It's really, really good."

Boo Radley's original songs highlight the songwriting skills, sophisticated harmonies and guitar work, and true passions of the acoustic duo, comprised of Michael Shawn Turner and Patricia Matson-Turner. Meaningful lyrics, high-quality, well-rehearsed vocal harmonies, and Turner’s intricate playing on his warm, full-bodied acoustic set Boo Radley apart. Their songs, speaking to modern-day and sometimes personal issues, resonate with audiences young and old. Having endured many hardships together, Michael and Patty can give validity to the emotions expressed through their music, which could explain why listeners relate so closely to their songs. Ranging from soft ballads to more hard-driving acoustic songs, their spirit has proven to thrive through Boo’s live performances.

The two met in Tallahassee, Florida, and became fast friends. Michael asked Patty to help write a song for another artist, and in one afternoon they wrote what is now the title track of their newly-released first commercial EP, “More than Meets the Eye.” It wasn’t until a few years later, though, in April 2014, that they decided to create Boo Radley, and make their living with their music. They haven’t looked back since! Though ‘Boo Radley’ has been in the works for just five years, between them, Michael and Patty share decades of stage experience.

The recording of their first commercial EP, ‘More than Meets the Eye,’ took place in December 2016 at the iconic Treasure Isle Recorders, Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee. At the engineering helm of Boo’s EP was Peter Coleman, an industry giant, and the back-up musicians were among Nashville’s finest! The EP is being enthusiastically received by music industry executives, radio and print personnel, as well as everyday listeners. Here’s what some have said about Boo Radley’s music and live performance:

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Eugene Foley, Foley Entertainment:
"This is among the best folk/Americana music that anyone has submitted to me in a LONG-LONG time. I am very impressed."
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Michael Allen, Owner/Program Director, Oyster Radio, WOYS, Eastpoint, FL:

“… just finished listening to the songs (like 5 times in a row). I really like the tunes, especially "Uphill".
"These songs will show a whole new group of music lovers why Boo Radley is so popular along the Forgotten Coast. Beautiful harmonies and thoughtful lyrics – these are songs that you appreciate more and more on each listen.”
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Tim Parrish, Roberts Hall Concert Series:
"After so many years of playing and watching music you gain a lot of insight into the music world, but last night this incredible duo...Boo Radley...gave a clinic on stage presence, vocal harmonies, mic technique and instrument dynamics that will stay with me...I hope...forever."
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Marina Brown, Tallahassee Democrat
"...the high, clear, full-throated vocals of Patty Matson aren’t rock ‘n’ roll, but rather like shiny metal — warm silver dollars on a summer day. Turner’s expert guitar shows a professional who knows when to embellish and when to support. And together, Boo Radley’s crafted songs, tales of struggle and of quiet victories make compelling harmonies that leave their audience rapt."
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Thank you for your interest!
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