When you name your band and your album The Big Bottle of Joy, roots music fans should expect to be transported, at least for a little while, to a place that will distract them from their troubles and the state […]
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Matt Andersen has drawn from the best roots music has to offer over his decades-long career: down and dirty blues, heart-wrenching soul, life-affirming gospel, and introspective singer-songwriter balladry. These sounds, textures, and influences are laid bare on House to House, […]
The fabulous Canadian blues artist Matt Andersen made his way south of the border for a tour supporting his most recent release, Honest Man, and I was fortunate to be able to see not one but two of his shows! […]
Every now and then an artist comes along that makes you truly sit up and take very serious notice, and yet all the normal reasons for that don’t seem to hold substantive water. A good voice, yeah but something else, […]
Last summer, I saw Matt Andersen perform twice. Each time, I was in awe of his powerful voice, his clever songwriting, and how he seems to put every ounce of himself into every song. The first time was at a free […]
For an artist who was born and still lives in Ontario, it might seem an odd choice for Donovan Woods to start his set at Vancouver, British Columbia’s Vogue Theatre with a song called “Saskatchewan.” It’s sort of an inspired […]
After 35 years of co-producing festivals, Charles Wentworth parted with his long time co-producer, and went solo to produce the 18th Annual Rhythm and Roots Festival held at Ninigret Park in Charlestown, Rhode Island. And it showed in the lineup. […]
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