Hi there, my name is Matt Combs, and I'm a fiddler in Nashville, Tennessee. Lately, I've been playing with the Mike Snider, the Nashville Bluegrass Band (when their fiddler is busy), Ray Price, Elizabeth Cook, and I'm the Director of the fiddle department at Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music. In 1997, after I graduated from U of Michigan's School of Music with a classical performance degree, I packed it all up and moved to Nashville to play the fiddle. Over the last few years, I've played with some interesting folks. My most recent long-term gig was with Mike Snider on the Grand Ole Opry, prior to that I worked with quite a few different artists. The most influential to me was John Hartford--he taught me a lot about creativity, showmanship, and musicianship in general. I've got one of his derby hats. I've also worked with Ray Price, Jimmy Martin, Norman and Nancy Blake, Marty Stuart, Doc Watson, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Elizabeth Cook, Josh Graves, Kenny Baker, Curly Seckler, Jerry and Tammy Sullivan, The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, Chris Jones, The Fairfield Four (yea, that's right!) and other various sundry characters. Hell, one time, I even played "Footprints in the Snow" with Charley Pride on the Grand Ole Opry. I have also worked with the Nashville Opera, The Nashville Chamber Orchestra, and a few orchestras around the region. Recently, I've appeared on "Throwdown with Bobby Flay" on the Food Network, and a documentary about Andrew Jackson on PBS. I've also appeared on CMT, and GAC playing on the Grand Ole Opry. As an educator, I've given workshops at Mark O' Connor's fiddle camp, Blair's International Fiddle School, The New England Conservatory, and Wichita State University. Currently, I'm working in conjunction with the Nashville Symphony and the CMHOF on an educational program for kids called "Is it fiddle or violin?". I've recorded on a Grammy Award winning soundtrack for PBS entitled "Rachael and Andrew," and I've made some arrangements for Roy "Futureman" Wooten, Wichita State University's Percussion Ensemble, David Grisman's Mandolin Symposium, and Adrienne Young.
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Hey friend! Ricky Young & Red White Blue are playing a free outdoor show at Gaylord Opryland Hotel this Friday July 17 at the Cascades Pool near the main lobby. Doors open at 6pm. It's free to attend, free to park (just follow the free parking signs) and all ages. Bring your swimsuits b/c the stage is right next to the pool!
Will Scott's new album, GNAWBONE is here!!! The CD is available at CDBaby and other online retailers.
Over three years in the making, GNAWBONE is Scott's fully-produced studio debut and features a crack team of hand-picked musicians as well as guest performances by Jan Bell, Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton, and Preacher Boy (the album's producer).
Hey! Thank you for supporting my music. Check out my web site at www.vanessathompson.net and my music videos at www.youtube.com. One of my youtube videos is below for you to hear. If you like it, feel free to put it on your page and share it with your friends. There are also some banners on my page if you want to use them on your page. If you have Facebook, please add me. Some are putting me in their top friends. The support is really appreciated. Hope you like the new cover on Hollywood Celebrity Magazine. If you like my music, please add it to your play list for others to hear. Thank you :)
I will be opening for Baby Bash & Frankie J with special guest Paula Deanda in July, 2009 at the El Corazon in Seattle, Wa. at 8 PM. If you can be there, get you tickets now before it sells out. It is for all ages. See you there ~ Vanessa :)
Who: The Paige Capo. What: Introducing their newest model, "The Clik". When: Summer NAMM 2009. Where: Nashville, Tennessee. Booth 1406. Why: Because you asked for it.
Hey friends. I hope you are able to attend Ricky Young & Red White Blue's next Nashville performance on Saturday May 23 at 12th & Porter with Chris Nathan and The Branded Sons. Tix are only $7! 9pm. RY&RWB play at 10pm. 18+
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