A little less conversation about Elvis books with Matt Hill

A new chapter has begun at George Street Books in Glossop. Since July 2018 the shop has become George Street Community Bookshop. We are a Community Benefit Society, operating the business for the benefit of Glossopdale and to breathe new life into this local treasure.

George Street Community Bookshop

Matt Hill shares his collection of books about Elvis Presley.

In the bookshop events

The first in a series of intimate, in person  events at the bookshop featuring artists and creators living or working in Glossopdale. These events are free but booking is essential.

Matt Hill is a Glossop based musician who over the years has put together his own fantastic library of Elvis Presley literature. From straight ahead biographies to the esoteric minutiae of Elvis’ everyday life, Matt has it all. Or very nearly it all.Elvis has provided Matt with inspiration from childhood and continues to do so. An accomplished singer songwriter in the americana folk tradition, Matt Hill is a man with stories to tell. His songs tell of loves lost and won, and speak of history and community. Combining skillful picking with lyrical wordplay, his songs have been praised for their emotional qualities, their honesty and the way they connect with audiences.His debut album was voted Americana UK Album of the Year and subsequent releases have gathered 4-star reviews from the likes of Uncut and The Daily Mirror and radio play from BBC6 Music. He&#x27;s performed at Glastonbury festival (invited by Billy Bragg), showcased at the English Folk Expo and even sang one of his songs on BBC1 television antiques show &#x27;Flog it&#x27;.Previously known under the stage name Quiet Loner, Hill has performed at music venues and festivals across the UK and Europe. As a freelance creative artist he uses songwriting as a way to connect with people, taking his passion for songwriting into communities across England and Wales. He&#x27;s been songwriter in residence in a museum and has run creative songwriting workshops in prisons, schools, care homes, homeless centres and other community settings.

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