Matt Andersen

When Matt Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. His latest album, The Hammer & The Rose, is a mostly delicate collection of tender folk and stirring soul songs that finds the New Brunswick-born songwriter reflecting on the most important things in life. His stage presence draws on decades of performing in clubs, bars and grand theatres around the world, delivering moving performances that range from intimate to wall-shaking. He has shared the stage and toured with artists including Marcus King, Beth Hart, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Randy Bachman and Serena Ryder. Andersen won the 2013 and 2016 European Blues Awards for Best Solo/Acoustic Act and was the first Canadian to win the solo category at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. He has also won multiple Maple Blues Awards. Matt Andersen & The Big Bottle of Joy was nominated for a Juno Award in 2024.