About Matt

Musician, teacher, and producer, Matt Brown, is at home in a number of musical styles. He has a remarkable ability to inhabit each genre that he plays, while always maintaining his spontaneity and verve. He is nationally recognized as a virtuosic performer and an authority on traditional music, including the old-time music of the Appalachian south. He is an innovative fiddler, an intricate banjo player, a propulsive guitar player, and a moving singer.

He is an engaging and compassionate teacher and clinician who relishes the opportunity to work with musicians of all ages. He has produced and played on a number of critically- acclaimed recordings, and is an active composer. Matt is a partner in 5-String Productions, an independent record label specializing in acoustic music. He was featured on the cover of the Spring 2010 issue of Fiddler Magazine. Matt lives in Chicago, IL, where he teaches at the Old Town School of Folk Music.

Matt Brown Plays the Kennedy Center

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