[3] Amongst a number of accolades, the young blues guitarist was once described by Hubert Sumlin as "…Oh Boy, this kid can play…"[4] Matthews was bought his first electric guitar for his eighth birthday, and his father taught him the rudiments by playing songs by The Shadows.

Matthews' musical taste altered after hearing Amund Maarud, whilst on holiday in Norway.

He also undertook a radio session with Knut Reiersrud for Blues Asylet on NRK P2, and performed live with Larry Burton in a concert which was shown on national TV.

Allen in Reverse was recorded in January 2009, which led to Matthews supporting Joe Bonamassa at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club.

Allen in Reverse was released in September, before Matthew's ensemble recorded at BBC's Maida Vale Studios.

[2][5] In January 2016, the Hamburg Blues Band featuring Maggie Bell and Krissy Matthews, performed at the Quasimodo Club in Berlin, Germany.

[8] In February 2016, Matthews and his band played at The Giants of Rock Festival at Butlin's Minehead, Somerset, England.