Heart Matter is a band that creates compelling musical experiences in both live performance and recorded formats; treating concerts as sacred ceremonies where personal reflection and communal healing take root.
Heart Matter started with a collaboration between vibraphonist Dillon Vado and vocalist Amy D in 2022. They bonded over their shared musical interests and an eagerness to create meaningful, intimate musical experiences for themselves and their community.
Blending the improvisatory spirit of jazz with the precision of chamber music, Heart Matter reimagines the singer-songwriter tradition, crafting songs that invite deep presence. Thoughtful arrangements, lyrics, and a distinctive voice-and-vibraphone-centered sound fosters an atmosphere of warmth and emotional safety.
Exhibiting both virtuosity and accessibility, Heart Matter bridges musical sophistication with heartfelt storytelling, with the intention of reaching diverse audiences and making a strong contribution to the legacy of Bay Area creative music.
More than anything, Heart Matter shares transformative music with those who need to hear it; placing emotional acuity, fierce musicality, and an unwavering commitment to illuminating the depth of the human experience.
