Live: Matt Andersen @ The Borderline

by | May 27, 2017

Matt Andersen Live at The Borderline, 25th May 2017 (Edyta Krzesak)

Matt Andersen at The Borderline,(Edyta Krzesak)

Canadian multi award-winning, R&B and blues singer-songwriter Matt Andersen was ruler of the evening at London’s Borderline, where he brought the UK part of his European tour to a close. With over 10 million views on YouTube, two European Blues Awards, and winning Best Solo Performer at the Memphis Blues Challenge,  Matt Andersen is taking the world by storm.

Matt Andersen Live at The Borderline, 25th May 2017 (Edyta Krzesak)

Matt Andersen at The Borderline,(Edyta Krzesak)

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 and 2016 European Blues Award for Best Solo/Acoustic Act, three Maple Blues Awards in 2012, and International Blues Challenge 2010 in Memphis. Since the release of Weightless in early 2014, Andersen has received a JUNO nomination for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year, a CIMA Road Gold Award, and three consecutive Maple Blues Award for Male Vocalist of the Year.

Matt Andersen Live at The Borderline, 25th May 2017 (Edyta Krzesak)

Matt Andersen Live at The Borderline, 25th May 2017 (Edyta Krzesak)

This tour which will take him to Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm and many more cities helps promote his latest album Honest Man, produced by in New York by Commissioner Gordon who has also worked with Joss Stone and Amy Winehouse.

Matt Andersen Live at The Borderline, 25th May 2017 (Edyta Krzesak)

Matt Andersen Live at The Borderline, 25th May 2017 (Edyta Krzesak)

Matt Andersen is one of those artists who you really need to go and see live. His full warm voice and single acoustic guitar can fill the room with a power that some five piece bands struggle to deliver.

The force of his performance comes from within. There is no fake note in his play or in the man himself. He is an “Honest Man” not only by the title of his last album but mostly by showing us his naked emotions.

Matt Andersen Live at The Borderline, 25th May 2017 (Edyta Krzesak)

Matt Andersen Live at The Borderline, 25th May 2017 (Edyta Krzesak)

His raw, sweaty energy hits you with groovy tracks like Make You Stay but it is in the slow and quiet moments where Matt really reveals his talent.  “Black on my hands, black on my shoes, black on my heart, from these coal mining blues” – his performance of Coal Mining Blues deeply touched my soul and brought goosebumps all over my body.

It is no surprise that Andersen gets most of his fans in the old fashioned way: by touring worldwide and spreading the word by mouth. The acoustic guitar in his hands replaces any instrument you could possibly ask for. He is a wizard, a magician, a master. Add his warm deep voice and easy laid back style and you have a “tease” of what Matt is like on stage.

Matt Andersen Live at The Borderline, 25th May 2017 (Edyta Krzesak)

Matt Andersen Live at The Borderline, 25th May 2017 (Edyta Krzesak)

Mixing his own songs with popular standards sung by the whole audience like People Get Ready (The Impressions cover) or closing up encore stunning version of Bruce Springsteen’s I’m On Fire, Matt takes the listeners on a musical journey. To the land of raw emotions and blues. Take him by the hand, grab his latest album and if you have a chance go and see him live.

Live Review & Photography by Edyta K.

Matt Andersen at the Borderline on 25th May 2017

Emmy Meli (Press)

Emmy Meli Teams Up With Nile Rodgers And Swindle On New Single ‘Green Grass’

Emmy Meli joins forces with two musical heavyweights for her new single, Green Grass, bringing together the unmistakable guitar sound of CHIC legend Nile Rodgers and the boundary-pushing production of Swindle. The collaboration marks an exciting new chapter for the Long Beach-born singer-songwriter, following the release of her All About Love EP earlier this year.

The Zipheads @ The 100 Club, London - 2026.11.07 © Pauline Di Silvestro

It’s A Rampage! The Zipheads Play Z2: Rampage In Full In London!

Good things come to those who wait, as the old advert slogan goes, and we’ve been waiting a decade to hear The Zipheads’ Z2: Rampage played in full with all of that Zipheads energy and magic that we love about their live shows. Tonight, they’ve taken over London’s iconic 100 Club for their mighty celebration of their second album, and we’re in for a hell of a party. They’re supported by Jay Vee & The Cardinal Sins, the same garage punk trio who were there 10 years ago for the album launch show. The occasion is made even more special as it’s their bassist Mike’s last show with the band.

SerpentS (Seanen Middleton)

SerpentS Unleash Dark New Single ‘Belong To The Night’ Ahead Of Debut EP

Manchester-based alternative rock four-piece SerpentS return with their captivating new single Belong To The Night, a darker and more emotionally charged release that signals the next stage in their rapid emergence. The track is the latest preview of their forthcoming seven-track debut EP, Let Loose And Join A Cult, which is due to arrive in February 2027.

Friendly Fires (Andrea Zvadova)

Friendly Fires Unveil New Single ‘Gold Dust’ Ahead Of Fourth Album ‘Dig Deeper’

Friendly Fires continue the build-up to their long-awaited fourth album with the release of new single Gold Dust, accompanied by an official music video. The track is the third preview of Dig Deeper, which arrives on 15th January 2027 through LAB Records, and follows previously released singles Magnetic and Lose All Your Friends.

Declan Welsh & The Decadent West (Press)

Declan Welsh & The Decadent West Unleash Double-A Single ‘Mistakes’ / ‘On Juan’ Ahead Of New Album

Declan Welsh & The Decadent West return with a double-A-side single, Mistakes / On Juan, offering another glimpse into the contrasting sounds and uncompromising attitude of their forthcoming album, Explicit Agitation, due for release on 12th February 2027.

Blair Davie (Henry Croston / @henrycroston)

Blair Davie Completes The Story With Deluxe Edition Of ‘You Like Ugly, Don’t You Babe?’

Blair Davie has released a deluxe edition of their latest EP, You Like Ugly, Don’t You Babe?, via Giant Music, expanding the original collection with three additional tracks and a new focus single, I Thought About You.

Sam Barber (Chad Wadsworth)

Sam Barber Surprise-Releases Second New EP ‘Dyin’ Times’ Alongside ‘Outlier’

Sam Barber has surprised fans with the release of not one, but two new EPs. The multi-platinum country artist has unveiled Outlier, a six-track collection released through Atlantic Outpost, before following it with an unexpected second release, Dyin’ Times, featuring four additional songs. Both projects are available now.

Peter Gabriel @ The O2 Arena (Kalpesh Patel)

Peter Gabriel Announces New Album ‘o\i’ Completing 25-Track Companion Project To ‘i/o’

Peter Gabriel has announced full release details of o\i, his new 13-track studio album and companion piece to 2023’s acclaimed i/o. Set for release on 27th November 2026, the record completes an ambitious 25-track project that has seen the legendary songwriter unveil new material in monthly instalments, each timed to coincide with the full moon.

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This

Share Thing