2023 Wooden Boat Festival

Matthew Moeller, a third generation resident of the Puget Sound, writes and sings of his home waters, Puget Sound, Washington. Having honed his talent as a shantyman aboard tall ships, schooners, steamers and ferry boats, he spins the yarns of an old salt come home from the sea. Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes raucous and always entertaining, his songs and verse highlight the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific NW.

Featured at festivals, fairs and farmer’s markets, in coffee houses and pubs around the Pacific Northwest, Matthew’s performances are known for their wry humor, poignant history and powerful images, a polished and powerful performer.