Matt Flinner TrioBluegrass Band from Ripton, VT

The Matt Flinner Trio, led by Grammy-nominated mandolinist Matt Flinner, plays bluegrass/jazz/acoustic/chambergrass with an original edge. Their three Compass Records releases feature music written as part of their ongoing "Music du Jour" project, in which each member writes music to be performed that same day. This has led them to explore the possiblities of sounds and textures for an acoustic "bluegrass" trio, and through it they've created a sound all their own. At the same time, they've stuck to their bluegrass/Appalachian roots, and are as comfortable playing (and singing) traditional bluegrass, old-time and jazz standards as they are playing their own music. The group can cater to a wide variety of audiences with style and grace. “Stunning, often jaw-dropping musicianship that never feels showy even when it is...it's clear that the Flinner trio have few contemporary peers.” —American Songwriter “The playing on Traveling Roots sparks a note of joy like an audio pheromone…does a fine job of making melody into art.” —The Alternate Root "Traveling Roots is as intoxicating as any top-shelf selection.  Smooth, refreshing, and wonderfully addictive!" —Target Audience Magazine