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Once again The Folk Upstairs have been working diligently lining up world class folk musicians to entertain their audience.

 

 

                                                 Feb. 28th   Concert

       

                  MATT ANDERSEN

Matt just won first place, this past week ,for "Best Solo Artist" at The International Blues Competition in Memphis. In Memphis they know their Blues.  This show is not to be missed. He is an exceptionally powerful performer!

              

                          7:30 Sunday Feb. 28th

               Studio Theatre 63 Gore St E, Perth, ON

               Tickets $20 Advance, $25 at the door

                Available at Shadowfax, 67 Foster St

                    613-267-6817   ( or 1-800-518-2729)

               New Brunswick's Matt Andersen has a larger than life showmanship that has been earning him a fervent and steadfast audience wherever he graces the stage. Matt's sprawling blues, roots and rock musical hybrid with his sorrowing and soulful voice has sparked a phenomenal buzz on Canada’s East Coast and that grass roots word of mouth cannot be contained any longer!

New Brunswick bluesman and multiple East Coast Music Award winner Matt Andersen just won the 26th edition of the 2010 International Blues Challenge (IBC) in the birthplace of Rock N' Roll and home of the blue's Memphis, TN. Blues musicians from all over the world including 39 states, 12 countries and 5 continents were chosen by their respected Blues society's to compete in venue's on the world-famous Beale Street. As the big winner Matt opens the door to the U.S market and the larger world stage! Some of the prizes Matt won include; Cash,1st place International Blues plaque, large profile American festival gigs,festivals in France, Italy and a slot on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruises.

In the past couple of years, Matt has released an introductory EP along with two critically-acclaimed live fans’ favorite’s and the full length release “Second time around”. Along with a very busy touring schedule as a headliner at major festivals, clubs and theatres throughout North America, Matt has also shared the stage and toured with America, Randy Bachman, the late Bo Diddley, Little Feat and a host of others.

Matt has just finished his second successful UK Tour along with airplay on the BBC and opening dates for Mississippi Delta Blues Icon “HoneyBoy” Edwards. Matt’s hectic touring schedule includes over 200 live dates a year that encompass North America and the rest of the world. Matt’s new release “Something In-Between”slated for July 2008 is on Canada’s Busted Flat Records (Distribution – Sonic Unyon/Universal) and is one the most anticipated original studio releases this year.

Matt Andersen is a very real, rare, raw talent and career artist,- vital to our musical landscape. For more info on Matt and the new studio release go to www.bustedflatrecords.com.

                   for more info contact chuck@heathertrail.com or 613-264-8112

               Thanks to Mexicali Rosa's   Aquarius Motel

                   

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Bruce Cockburn with The Folk Upstairs- April 2003

The Folk Upstairs

  The Folk Upstairs, is a local non profit group dedicated to bringing quality folk musicians to the Perth audience.

                         For more information call 613-264-8112   or email at chuck@heathertrail.com

                                Some of our wonderful past shows include:

Bruce Cockburn,  James Keelaghan,  Oscar Lopez,  Archie Fischer,  John Renbourn,  Garnet Rogers,  Ian Tamblyn,  Mad Pudding,  Scruj MacDuhk,  Bruce Guthro,  Wailin' Jennys,  Christine Graves,  Wyrd Sisters,  Stephen Fearing,  Colin Linden, The Suspects,  U.H.F.,  Hart Rouge,  David Francey,  Darlene,  Irish Descendants,  Penny Lang,  Pied Pumpkin,  Don Ross,  Valdy,  J.Knutson,  Tom Lips,  Latest Rumour,  Modabo,  Matapat,  Conny Kaldor,  Nancy White,  Harbord Trio,  Keith Glass,  the Byrd Sisters, Thomas Handy Trio,J.P. Cormier  and so many more.....

 

Fred Eaglesmith Fundraiser for Tri County Dental Coalition which is raising funds to provide services to those that do not have the means to obtain dental care.

Mar. 26th  8:00 pm at:

Smiths Falls Collegiate
299 Percy St
Smiths Falls

Mar. 27th  8:00 pm at:

McDonalds Corners Agricultural Hall in McDonalds Corners


Tickets ($30.00) are available at:

Shadowfax
67 Foster St
Perth
613-267-6817

Nature Lover's Bookstore
62 George St.
Lanark
613-259-5654

Hill General Store
5639 McDonalds Corners
613-278-2020

Scott's Convenience Store at the Ultramar Station
99 Beckwith St. North
Smiths Falls
613-283-4336

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