Matthew Costello

As a songwriter and composer I've been active in the Richmond, VA Music Community for many years.These days I write with a long time collaborator, Derek Abbott. Together we're Abbott Costello. We've been writing together for over 25 years and have created a variety of material of which I am very proud.I recently performed live with the band Rodeo Clown , a special collection of songwriters and musicians. Band members were Eileen Edmonds, William and Denise Perritt, Danny Vinson and Christie Wright. Rodeo Clown's music has been described as both Americana and eclectic. We had a blast.I also have had the pleasure of occasionally sitting in with The Taters. Incredible harmonies and outstanding musicianship. Craig Evans and Brad Tucker - great music.The song Diggin' For Elvis (co-written with Roy Kauffman) appears on the Planetary Records release Floating Folk Festival Volume 2.My two self-produced CD’s, Innerscape & Dining Out , can be heard exclusively through my web site.I served on the board of the Virginia Organization of Composers and Lyricist for 9 years; as President from 1998 - 2000.At my site you can listen to both of my instrumental albums and some unreleased material which is very slowly coming together as a collection of my songs. Please drop me an e-mail if you enjoy it. Thanks for listening!