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Hear Matt Nathanson’s ‘Boston Accent’ at The Wilbur

The Lexington native's new album is sure to be relatable to at least some native Massachusetts folks.

Jennifer Nettles, left, and Kristian Bush, right, from the band Sugarland perform "Run" with Matt Nathanson during the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville. Mark Humphrey

By Ria Goveas

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We’re not sure if Lexington native Matt Nathanson still has his Boston accent, but he definitely has his “Boston Accent” — the name of his just-released new album and the tour he’s bringing to town to support it.

Now based in California, Nathanson will be at The Wilbur on Sept. 9 and 10. His new album brings his usual witty yet introspective lyrics, plus local references to boot — Fenway’s Citgo sign makes a conspicuous appearance in the title track.

Nathanson has been a regular on the Billboard 200, and his singles, “Come on Get Higher” (2007), “Faster” (2011), and “Run” featuring Sugarland (2011) made the Hot 100 singles. His track “Loud” was featured on an episode of “Dawson’s Creek,” and he’s drawn attention from a number of television producers.

Nathanson spent part of 2012 on tour opening for Kelly Clarkson, and in 2013, his eighth LP, “Last of the Great Pretenders,” reached a career-high No. 16 on the U.S. albums chart. He followed it with “Show Me Your Fangs,” which was issued by Vanguard in 2015. It also charted, landing at No. 43 on the Billboard 200. In June 2018, Nathanson released “Pyromattia,” an EP consisting entirely of acoustic covers of Def Leppard songs, which became a Top 30 independent album.

Nathanson’s adult alternative music and live stage banter are guaranteed to please, and his connection to Massachusetts makes this stop on his tour all the more special.