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Matt Andersen is a Canadian blues guitarist and singer-songwriter, from Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, signed to Busted Flat Records. His musical career started in 2002, with the New Brunswick band, Flat Top. In 2004, Andersen played at the East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs).
In addition to headlining major festivals, clubs and theatres throughout North America and the UK, he has shared the stage and toured with Randy Bachman, Bo Diddley, Little Feat, April Wine, America and Loverboy.
Andersen played over 200 live performances in 2009, including his fourth UK tour, and recorded a studio album (Piggyback) with harmonica player, Mike Stevens. He has performed at several of Stuart McLean's Vinyl Cafe shows across Canada, starting in 2009 and continuing into 2011.
On January 25, 2010, Andersen won the top prize for a duo/individual in the Memphis, Tennessee, International Blues Challenge, beating artists from 11 other countries and five continents - the first Canadian to prevail over the event's 26 year history. Sponsored by the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in Fredericton, his prize included festival gigs in America, France and Italy, a slot on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruises, as well as a cash award.
Matt Andersen - Let's Get Back (Music Video)
Ain't No Sunshine - Matt Andersen
I'm On Fire - Matt Andersen
I'M On Fire-Matt Andersen
Wagon Wheel - Matt Andersen
Matt Andersen - Honest Man (Music Video)
ECMH Matt Andersen
Matt Andersen - I'm Giving In (Music Video)
"Devil's Bride" - Matt Andersen
"So Easy" by Matt Andersen : Live
ONE ON ONE: Matt Andersen January 11th, 2014 New York City Full Session
People Get Ready - Matt Andersen
Matt Andersen - "Drift Away"
Matt Andersen - Broken Man