Matt Andersen
When Matt Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. His presence is informed by decades of cutting his teeth in dusty clubs,dim-lit bars, and grand theatres all over the world, delivering soulfulperformances that run the gamut from intimate to wall-shaking. In the studio,he’s always brought the same attention to detail and commitment to craft as hehas to his live show, and the result - a multi-faceted and poignant body of work -has led him to amass over 18 million streams on Spotify and 18 million views onYouTube.
In addition to headlining major festivals, clubs and theatres throughout NorthAmerica, Europe and Australia, he has shared the stage and toured with MarcusKing, Beth Hart, Marty Stuart, Greg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, RandyBachman, Jonny Lang, Serena Ryder, and more.
Andersen nabbed the 2013 and 2016 European Blues Awards for BestSolo/Acoustic Act, was the first ever Canadian to take home top honours in thesolo category at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, won theCIMA Road Gold award in 2015, and has won multiple Maple Blues Awards.