Hobart, Devonport: Matt Andersen 2016 Australian Tour

“a powerhouse voice that could pack a football stadium” – The National Post

Canadian singer/songwriter Matt Andersen has enjoyed a busy 2016. His latest album HONEST MAN, released back in February, received much critical acclaim and led to extensive tours in the US and Canada where he performed headline shows alongside numerous festival appearances.

“His stunning voice contains obvious traces of delta blues, but also the bawdy swagger of Stax and Motown, and his backing band complement it with gloriously peppy horn playing” – Exclaim! 8/10

“Andersen’s soulful baritone is a gorgeous cross between Joe Cocker and Marc Cohn and yet that doesn’t completely do it justice. Andersen’s voice is pure greatness and Honest Man beautifully showcases his talents as a vocalist and a songwriter.” – Blues Rock Review

The late Northern summer saw him opening shows for the great Buddy Guy and Beth Hart, while October sees him head to the UK and Netherlands for another run of headline performances. After that, he embarks on the long trip downunder for a very welcome return to Australian shores – including, for a first-time visit to Tasmania.

Apart from appearances for Mullum & Queenscliff Music Festivals, Matt has announced a run of solo shows on the East Coast and Tasmania – taking in Brisbane, Hobart, Devonport, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle throughout November and into early December. It’s a terrific opportunity to catch up with one of Canada’s very finest performers.

MATT ANDERSEN TOUR DATES

Thur 17 Nov
The Milk Factory
With guest Claire Anne Taylor
48 Montague Rd, West End QLD
Ph 07 3217 2061
www.themilkfactorybar.com.au
Doors 8pm. Tix $20 + bf / $25 @ door. Tix Here

Fri 18 – Sun 20 Nov
Mullum Music Festival
www.mullummusicfestival.com

Wed 23 Nov
Republic Bar
With guest Shaun Kirk
299 Elizabeth St, North Hobart TAS
Ph 03 6234 6954
www.republichotel.com
Doors 7.30pm. Tix $20 + bf standing / $25 + bf seated / $25 @ door. Tix Here

Thur 24 Nov
Red Hot Music
With guest Shaun Kirk
10-12 Edward St, Devonport TAS
Ph 03 6424 2286
www.redhotmusic.com.au
Doors 7.30pm. Tix $25. Tix Here

Fri 25 Nov
Memo Music Hall
With guest Shaun Kirk
88 Acland St, St Kilda VIC
Ph 03 9534 3556
www.memomusichall.com.au
Doors 7.30pm. Tix $25 + bf standing / $30 + bf seated / $35 @ door. Tix Here

Sat 26 – Sun 27 Nov
Queenscliff Music Festival
www.qmf.net.au

Tue 29 Nov
The Front Gallery & Café
With guest Mercy Seat
1 Wattle Place, Lyneham ACT
Ph 02 6249 8453
www.frontgallerycafe.com
Doors 6.30pm. Tix $20 + bf / $25 @ door. Tix Here

Thur 1 Dec
Brass Monkey
With guest Shaun Kirk
115A Cronulla St, Cronulla NSW
Ph 02 9544 3844
http://brassmonkey.com.au
Doors 7pm. Tix $20 + bf / $25 @ door. Tix Here

Fri 2 Dec
The Music Lounge
With guest Shaun Kirk
Wollongong Town Hall, Wollongong NSW
Corner Kembla & Crown Sts
www.merrigong.com.au/shows/the-music-lounge.html
Doors 7.30pm. Tix Here

Sat 3 Dec
The Basement
With guest Shaun Kirk
29 Reiby Pl, Circular Quay NSW
Ph 02 9251 2797
www.thebasement.com.au
Doors 7.30pm. Tix $20 + bf / $25 @ door. Tix Here

Sun 4 Dec
Lizotte’s
With guest Shaun Kirk
31 Morehead St, Lambton NSW
Ph 02 4956 2066
www.lizottes.com.au
Doors 6pm. Tix $20 + bf / $25 @ door. Tix Here

ABOUT MATT ANDERSEN

With over 10 million views on YouTube, a 2013 European Blues Award, and winning Best Solo Performer at the Memphis Blues Challenge, it appears that the entire world is now discovering Matt Andersen. A powerhouse performer with a giant soul-filled voice and commanding stage presence, Matt has built a formidable following the old fashioned way – touring worldwide and letting the converted audiences and Andersen devotees spread his reputation through word of mouth.

http://www.stubbyfingers.ca/

In addition to headlining major festivals, clubs and theatres throughout North America, Europe and Australia, he has shared the stage and toured with Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy, Greg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Randy Bachman, Little Feat, Jonny Lang, Serena Ryder, and more. Andersen has won the 2013 Euro Blues Award for Best Solo /Acoustic Act, three Maple Blues Awards in 2012, and nabbed him 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Andersen has received a JUNO nomination for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year, a CIMA Road Gold award, and two consecutive Maple Blues Award for Male Vocalist of the Year.

MATT ANDERSEN LINKS
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Annie Johnsson