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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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