Braves fans, get ready to cue the organ and the antics because the maestro of musical mischief is back! That’s right—Matthew Kaminski, the man who turns a simple walk-up song into a comedy roast, just confirmed he’s returning for his 17th season behind the keys at Truist Park. And he announced it with the kind of cheer that fits right into the holiday season.
Kaminski drops his “gift” of the year. In his own words: “Happy Holidays! Here’s my gift to you this year: I have accepted the offer to be the Braves Organist for the 2025 (my 17th) season!” The gift that keeps on giving, Braves fans!
If you’ve been to Truist Park in the last decade and a half, you know Kaminski isn’t just a guy who plays organ music; he’s an artist who paints in musical shade. This guy has made a name for himself by taking sly, perfectly-timed digs at opposing players through his song choices. And it’s not just a local thing—the man’s got an international following. He’s even been covered by BBC News for his song-crowdsourcing genius. When he “only” had 5,000 followers, he was already getting fan requests left and right. Now? He’s got over 31,000 followers hanging on his every note.
Let’s not forget one of his greatest hits: Bryce Harper, the guy Braves fans just love not to love. When Harper was a pending free agent, Kaminski had some fun during a Nationals series. One game, it was “Go Cubs Go” ringing out as Harper strolled up to the plate. The next? “New York, New York,” a Sinatra classic that every Yankees fan knows by heart. Pure. Musical. Genius.
Kaminski’s playful game of “guess the walk-up song” doesn’t just entertain the fans. It gets under the skin of the players. It’s like a running gag, but one where everyone’s in on the joke (except, maybe, the guy holding the bat). And you know what? In a sport where so many changes every year—rosters shuffle, managers come and go—having Kaminski’s playful continuity is a breath of fresh air for Braves fans.
Beyond the Braves, Kaminski keeps his schedule packed, playing for college baseball teams and the Atlanta Gladiators, the ECHL affiliate of the Nashville Predators. The guy lives and breathes sports atmosphere according to his site, and it shows.
So, as Braves fans get ready for the return of baseball this spring, they can look forward to more of the same: cracking bats, roaring crowds, and Kaminski’s ever-clever soundtrack to the action. His return isn’t just another season of great organ music; it’s another year of laughs, groans, and a whole lot of fun at the expense of whoever’s brave enough to step up to the plate.
Get ready, Atlanta—baseball just wouldn’t be the same without those keys firing off.
