MATT ANDERSEN
UK AND IRELAND TOUR DATES
ANNOUNCED FOR SEPTEMBER
THE BIG BOTTLE OF JOY
UPLIFTING NEW ALBUM OUT NOW
Credit: GR+AG Studio | Gessy & Armel
“One of the most talented and distinctive singers in his roots-oriented genre”
American Songwriter
Celebrated Canadian singer, songwriter and guitarist Matt Andersen has announced a welcome return to the UK and Ireland for shows this autumn. Dates which take in London, Belfast and Dublin are as follows:
SEPT 27 Dublin – The Grand Social
SEPT 28 Belfast – The Black Box
SEPT 29 London – Boston Music Room
Tickets: www.mattandersen/tour
The September shows will feature Matt playing solo, showcasing his impressive voice and incredible guitar playing. Watch a stripped back version of his song “Shoes”, live at Sonic Temple, here: https://youtu.be/Lg8iDixuNjQ
Says Matt of “Shoes”: “This song is about how it’s hard not to get caught up in wanting more and more. The trick is to really take in and enjoy and appreciate what you have.”
“Shoes” was co-written with Donovan Woods and appears on the Matt Andersen & The Big Bottle of Joy album which was released earlier this year to rave reviews. The Big Bottle of Joy is all about celebration – hard-won, overflowing, exuberant celebration; a dozen songs infused with raw blues-rock, rollicking Americana, thoughtful folk, and ecstatic gospel.
Critical acclaim for Matt Andersen and The Big Bottle of Joy:
“The Big Bottle Of Joy uncorks the atmosphere that Andersen does best.” – Classic Rock
“This is an album that grabs you by the throat from the opening bars of the first track to the last and it refuses to let you go.” – Americana UK, 8/10
“As an artist he continually releases top quality material and ‘The Big Bottle of Joy’ is another stunning album in a stellar run for the affable Canadian. Highly recommended.” – Folk and Tumble, 5/5
“This is a collection of a dozen fine blues-rock numbers delivered with Andersen’s powerful voice that bears more than a passing resemblance to Robert Cray.” – Daily Express
“A wonderful album where great songs get the expert treatment they deserve.” – CMP
“..a genuinely inspiring piece of work..” – Morning Star
About Matt Andersen:
When Matt Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. His latest album, The Big Bottle of Joy, is all about hard-won celebration; a dozen songs infused with raw blues-rock, rollicking Americana, thoughtful folk, and ecstatic gospel. Andersen’s stage presence is informed by decades of cutting his teeth in dusty clubs, dim-lit bars, and grand theatres all over the world, delivering soulful performances 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 he has to his live show, and the result—a multi-faceted and poignant body of work—has led him to amass over 23 million streams on Spotify and 26 million views on YouTube. In addition to headlining major festivals, clubs and theatres throughout North America, Europe and Australia, he has shared the stage and toured with Marcus King, Beth Hart, Marty Stuart, Greg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Randy Bachman, Jonny Lang, Serena Ryder, and more. Andersen nabbed the 2013 and 2016 European Blues Awards for Best Solo/Acoustic Act, was the first ever Canadian to take home top honours in the solo category at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, won the CIMA Road Gold award in 2015, and has won multiple Maple Blues Awards.