MATT ANDERSEN ANNOUNCES UK/IE TOUR DATES
AND A SPECIAL FATHER’S DAY ONLINE SHOW
“The culmination of those distinct genres (Delta blues, Memphis soul, and Appalachian folk) is at the core of Andersen’s latest album, The Hammer & The Rose. …the 10-song LP is a refreshing, uplifting voice in uncertain times…” – Rolling Stone
Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Andersen has announced UK and Irish tour dates for November as part of his international The Hammer & The Rose Tour:
11 Nov – Belfast @ The Black Box
12 Nov – Dublin @ Whelan’s
13 Nov – Glasgow @ St Luke’s
14 Nov – Huddersfield @ The Parish
16 Nov – Manchester @ The Deaf Institute
17 Nov – London @ 100 Club
Special guest on all shows is fellow Canadian Terra Lightfoot. Visit www.mattandersen.ca/tour for tickets and more info on all tour dates.
To celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15th, Matt Andersen will do a special online performance via YouTube at 3PM AST (7PM GMT). The show is free, but fans are encouraged to donate to Brigadoon Village whose mission is to provide extraordinary kids with an amazing camp experience.
Matt Andersen – Father’s Day Livestream
The Hammer & The Rose album closes with the song “Always Be Your Son”, an ode to his father. “Some of the best parts of me came from my dad. It felt right to put that into words.” says Andersen of the song.
Watch Matt perform “Always Be Your Son”: https://youtu.be/64LjNlEwz30
“’Always Be Your Son’ – just voice and acoustic guitar – a tribute to his father, concludes a masterful album, a triumph for both Andersen and his visionary producer.” – RnR
Known for his prolific songwriting, powerhouse vocals and riveting performances, The Hammer & The Rose may be the most intimate and nuanced album in Matt Andersen’s celebrated body of work. Andersen chose a different approach to the new recording, inspired by producer and percussionist Joshua Van Tassel, who emphasised how the timbre and texture of Andersen’s voice shine during the quieter moments of his live performances. Andersen began to write new songs with a stripped-down feel in mind. The result is a captivating and deeply soulful 10-song offering that blends elements of folk, blues and gospel delivered with a warm and relaxed vibe.
Recorded live off the floor in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Andersen enlisted an exceptional group of musicians/friends to capture his vision for The Hammer & The Rose. The album features Afie Jurvanen (acoustic guitar) and Christine Bougie (lap steel) from Bahamas, Aaron Comeau (keys), Kyle Cunjak (acoustic bass), with producer Van Tassel on percussion.
Listen to Andersen’s acclaimed new album The Hammer & The Rose here: https://orcd.co/a3monwo