Jailhouse Concert featuring Matt Joe Gow

Matsumua Blues Festival Inc Presents...

JAILHOUSE CONCERT SERIES 2026 featuring MATT JOE GOW

Irresistible. Captivating. Unforgettable.

From large festivals to boutique gatherings, from supporting Chris Isaak to Justin Townes Earle, Matt Joe Gow has built a reputation as an earnest performer to go alongside the authentic alt-country tones. Receiving his second consecutive Music Victoria Award for his album Between Tonight & Tomorrow—which charted on both the ARIA and Australian Independent charts—the 2023 New Zealand Country Music Award winner and critically acclaimed musician captures barroom Americana with a confiding closeness.

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.

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. Having recently stepped back from the stage to focus on writing his new album whilst producing other artists, Matt’s upcoming 2026 shows mark a unique and special opportunity to reconnect and see him perform live once again.

"Joe Gow’s world-class songs show once again he is essential listening.” —Rhythms Magazine

"Raw and direct, the album possesses a rich tapestry of tales, tasteful and heartfelt performances. Imbued with elemental Antipodean alt-country stylings, Gow’s world-class songs show once again he is essential listening.” —Chris Familton, Post To Wire

"Only rarely have I used the word impeccable in my music reviews" —Tony Nielsen, Otago Daily Times

"Truly wonderful stuff - without exaggeration I loved every track on this album" —David Frazer, Riverboats Festival Director

ARTIST:

WEBSITE www.mattjoegowmusic.com

FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/mattjoegow

INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/mattjoegow

YOUTUBE www.youtube.com/mattjoegow

JAILHOUSE CONCERT SERIES 2026:

INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/jailhouse_music

Theatre-style general admission seating at the historic Kew Court House in the heart of Kew, Melbourne.

Tram 48 or 109 will bring you straight from the city to the Kew Court House.

There is off-street parking available near the venue.

This event has been made possible with generous support from the City of Boroondara and the Rotary Club of Balwyn under their Annual Community Strengthening Program. Thank you!

We hope you will come along to support this special event!

Early bird tickets on sale as from 8am on 2 November 2025.

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