Irresistible. Captivating. Unforgettable.
When Matt Joe Gow sings, everything else stops, such is the power of his voice and his songs. Those songs have won awards, from Music Victoria Country Album of the Year (twice) to a New Zealand Country Music Award, with nominations and chart positions along the way.
Matt’s voice has been heard in festivals in the United Kingdom and the United States; in venues small and large across Australia and New Zealand; on radio and playlists, and supporting artists such as Chris Isaak and Justin Townes Earle. And every time, he wins new fans, drawn to his amazing vocal tone and his way of bringing the listener closer, telling them stories they will carry with them.
Few artists have that combination of indelible songwriting and an extraordinary voice, along with the commitment to create better art each time and bring it to the audience so they have a transformative live experience. Matt Joe Gow is one of those few.
"Joe Gow’s world-class songs show once again he is essential listening.”
– Rhythms Magazine
Also featuring as one half of the acclaimed Americana Folk duo 'Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields' the pair having discovered a natural chemistry together as performers. The union of their songwriting enabled them to explore new depths in their music and in 2024 they released their debut duo album 'I Remember You'.
'Like Presley and Joplin at a dream jam'
– Post To Wire
With multiple awards to their names and thousands of miles between them, Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields are bonafide masters of their craft, having discovered a natural chemistry as performers, the union of their songwriting enables them to explore new depths in their music.
“Like Presley and Joplin at a dream jam”
– Post To Wire
The album was written on the road and features a strong connection to Aotearoa, Matt Joe Gow grew up in Dunedin in the South Island, a place with bad weather and good music, meanwhile Kerryn Fields was raised in the North Island with one hand on guitar and the other firmly upon her heart.
Over the past year, the duo have captivated audiences across New Zealand and Australia with extensive touring, gracing renowned stages including the Tussock Country Music Festival, The National Folk Festival, Nannup Music Festival and many more.
"Exquisite talent can add up to reach even greater heights in collaboration"
– NZ Musician