Known for his powerful, moving performances that range from intimate to “wall-shaking,” Matt Andersen will share songs from his latest album ‘The Hammer & The Rose’ on February 23 at Burton Cummings Theatre. This new album blends tender folk and stirring soul, centred on life’s most important themes. Get your tickets today! | Winnipeg Folk Festival

I’m so sorry to say that I am going to have to reschedule the Singing For Supper Shows in Saint John and Fredericton. I woke up with a cold on Monday and thought i could fight through, but it has gotten the best of me. I know a lot of you made plans around these shows, but please believe me, I don’t make a decision like this lightly. I do hope you can all make it to the new dates. Take care, Matt | Matt Andersen

I used to sing this one with my mum a lot when I first started playing. Holding tight til the time when we can sing it together again. | Matt Andersen

NEW ALBUM PRE-SAVE: orcd.co/a3monwo I leaned on producer Joshua van Tassel for who was going to be in the band for this one. It was part of his vision from the get go. It was such an easy groove to fall into. I love a session when people show up to work, really dive in. Feeling a song take form as we run through the tune is probably my favourite part of recording. The progression from a scratchy demo on my phone to the final take always makes me smile. This band was built for that. To record liv

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Performing holiday classics more live from Halifax! Tune in live or watch the next day until 7pm EST. Grab a ticket today. | Matt Andersen