Mike Mattison

Mike Mattison is the kind of artist who makes blues and soul feel like a late-night conversation with an old friend. Best known as the gravelly-voiced powerhouse behind the Derek Trucks Band (where he sang and co-wrote tunes from 2001 until the band's 2010 hiatus), he later became a key vocalist and songwriter in the Grammy-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band. Beyond his work with Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, Mattison crafts his own smoky, groove-driven solo material, blending Delta blues grit with a knack for storytelling. His 2023 album *Afterglow* showcases his signature rasp and love for unexpected arrangements, while tracks like "Deadbeat" and "You Can't Fight Love" revel in raw, soulful energy. When he’s not touring, Mattison’s also a published poet and lyricist who treats words like music—always chasing that perfect riff between meaning and melody.