Outernational cameras rolling for Matt Andersen!
Outernational Films is very excited to be working with Matt Andersen! The new musical force of nature from New Brunswick is flying to Alberta to shoot his first ever music video, to be directed by Troy Niemans. Travelling is nothing new for Matt, he plays 200 shows a year, and just recently returned from playing in the prestigious Glastonbury Festival in the UK. He was featured this week on CMT as part of their XM Sessions.
Check him out live, he will be headlining Friday night at the Calgary Folk Fest, 22 July 2011.
From Matt’s bio:
On Jan 24, 2010 Matt won the 26th edition of the 2010 International Blues Challenge (IBC) in the birthplace of Rock N’ Roll and home of the blues, Memphis, TN. Matt was sponsored for this event by the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in Fredericton, NB in the solo/duo category. Blues musicians from all over the world including 39 states, 12 countries and 5 continents were chosen by their respected Blues societies to compete in venues on the world-famous Beale Street. As the big winner, Matt opens the door to the U.S. market and the larger world stage!
Matt is the 1st Canadian ever to Win the IBC in it’s 26 years of inception!
To read more about Matt, including details about his upcoming new album, check out his site: stubbyfingers.ca
Here’s a youtube video of Matt belting out an incredible live rendition of Wagon Wheel!