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A powerhouse performer, Matt Andersen’s “fingers sail over his acoustic guitar strings with the speed and grace of a hummingbird.”
With his commanding stage presence and soul-filled, passionate voice, Andersen has garnered worldwide acclaim, headlining major festivals, clubs and theatres throughout North America, Europe and Australia, as well as amassing over 18 million views on YouTube. In a word, he is awesome.
Halfway Home by Morning, Andersen’s 10th album, was recorded last July in Nashville with producer Steve Dawson. It will be released March 22 and followed up by a Canadian tour beginning in Truro, N.S., on April 10.
On May 8, he will perform at the Orillia Opera House.
Joining him on stage are the Mellotones, an outstanding eight-piece R&B, funk and soul band, whose saxophones, trombone, trumpet, keyboard, guitar, bass and drums augment and enhance every aspect of Andersen’s sound.
Amy Helm — daughter of The Band’s legendary drummer and singer, Levon Helm, and singer-songwriter Libby Titus — is opening for the Ontario portion of the tour. Whether raw and raunchy, or gentle and tender, this country, blues and gospel singer “pours full-throated feeling into every note she sings.”
Andersen is a singer of Herculean talent, a songwriter who isn’t afraid of introspection, and a guitarist with “the confidence of a fighter in his prime.”
Fans can always depend on the six-time Maple Blues Male Vocalist of the Year to deliver an electrifying, jaw-dropping show, frequently generating spontaneous mid-set standing ovations.
As The London Times says: “Canada’s greatest guitarist made one acoustic guitar sound like a fully staffed band. Outrageous skill and contagious joy!” And that sums up a Andersen concert perfectly.
Reserved-seating tickets for Matt Andersen—Halfway Home by Morning are $47.50 to $49.50 (depending on facility fees, tax included; handling charges may apply), and are available from the Orillia Opera House box office (705-326-8011).
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