Matt Combs, Fiddle
Matt Combs is a versatile performer, instrumentalist, writer, producer, and teacher who has been living and working in Nashville, Tennessee, since 1997. Primarily known for his fiddling, Matt has worked with some of the best names in country, bluegrass, and old-time music -- including John Hartford, Jerry Douglas, Suzy Bogguss, Maura O'Connell, John Oates, Mike Snider, Ray Price, Kevin Costner, Charlie Daniels, Jimmy Martin, Marty Stuart, Uncle Josh Graves, Kenny Baker, Norman and Nancy Blake, and Doc Watson. He has also performed with The Nashville Mandolin Ensemble, The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, The Nashville Bluegrass Band, The Nashville Chamber Orchestra, and the Nashville Opera. In addition, he has played on the Grand Ole Opry over 200 times, has appeared on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the Food Network, on documentaries on PBS, on CMT and GAC, and most recently on The Marty Stuart Show on RFD-TV.
Joining Matt will be his wife, Rachel Combs. Rachel has spent the last several years playing in Norman Blake's band along with her father/old time fiddle master, James Bryan. She has played concerts and festivals across the country, including legendary radio shows, A Prairie Home Companion and The Grand Ole Opry.
Ben Sanders will be performing on cello, fiddle and mandolin.
Rounding out the group on the old-time banjo and harmonica will be the 2009 National Old Time Banjo Champion, Luke Richardson.
This band will take you on a journey through the tradition of American string band music, Western Swing, and even some Brazilian Choro music for a well rounded night of fun and music.
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