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Matt Minglewood (born Roy Alexander Batherson, 31 January 1947 in Moncton, New Brunswick) is a Canadian musician whose style can be described as a blend of country, blues, folk, roots and rock.. Minglewood was raised in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, later moving to Glace Bay, Nova Scotia where he currently resides. He is well known for his ballads, many of which are autobiographical (such as "Me and the Boys" and "Long Way From Texas"). Many of his songs deal with feelings of passion, frustrations, hope, loneliness, love, disappointment and regret as well as his love of the Maritime Provinces.. Minglewood joined his first band, the Rockin’ Saints’, when he was in his late teens, playing local high school dances, and even tavern gigs before he was old enough to get into bars. He played organ and rhythm guitar....
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