Matthew Sabatella is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and educator whose contributions to the South Florida music community are unparalleled. Since 1988 he has been steadfastly writing, performing and recording his own roots-based music that carries on the tradition of the great American song. He has released two critically acclaimed CDs on Slipstream Records and his instrumental and vocal talents can be heard on dozens of commercially-available recordings by other worthy artists. His 2001 release, A Walk in the Park, was named Album of the Year in the Florida Music Awards and he was a nominee in the category of Best Songwriter. In his lifetime he has performed or recorded a variety of musical styles such as classical, jazz, blues, folk, sacred, theater, pop, rock, and world music on instruments which include piano, guitar, violin, clarinet, tuba, bass guitar, drums, and percussion.

In 1998 Matthew founded SlipstreamPresents.com, an innovative Internet-based music company designed to help independent recording artists connect with worldwide audiences. The company promoted nearly fifty different artists on its web site, which included order fulfillment for CDs and merchandise as well as digital audio and video. During the five years he served as President of the company he produced four compilation CDs for release on Slipstream Records, including a collection of original Christmas music. All proceeds from this special collection benefited the Mentoring Resource Center, which assists children in need of positive adult role models.

In recent years, Matthew's attention has turned to the study of traditional American folk music and its relationship to historical eras and events. His determination to help preserve America's rich musical heritage and his belief in its ability to inspire people has led him to create Ballad of America. This evolving study uses traditional folk music to tell the story of the United States from pre-colonial times through the 20th century. The CD Ballad of America Volume 1: Over a Wide and Fruitful Land was released in February of 2005. The follow-up album, Ballad of America Volume 2: America Singing, was released in February 2007.

Matthew Sabatella and the Rambling String Band maintain a consistent performance schedule at festivals, museums, nightclubs, coffeehouses, parks, libraries, and schools ranging from elementary through college.

For more information including an expanded biography, complete discography, and photographs please visit MatthewSabatella.com.