Petaluma, CA — The Matt Flinner Trio is scheduled for an 8:00 show on Friday, October 9 at the Petaluma First Church of Chirst Scientist. Tickets for the show are $18 advance and $20 at the door and are available online at BrownPaperTickets. The church is located at 522 B St (corner of B & 6th) in downtown Petaluma.

About Matt Flinner

Matt Flinner’s music evokes the sonic textures of the best acoustic jazz while paying homage to his many influences in bluegrass, folk and Celtic music. Matt is considered one of the hottest mandolin players on the acoustic scene and draws inspiration from such diverse inspirations as Miles Davis, David Grisman and the Bothy Band.

Flinner also performs as a member of the new acoustic trio Phillips, Grier & Flinner, as a member of Darrell Scott’s band, and with guitarist Frank Vignola (David Grisman Quintet). Flinner also special guests on banjo with Leftover Salmon and, in the fall of 2008, was a featured soloist with Trey Anastasio and Carlo Aonzo during Orchestra Nashville’s performance of “Concertino” (Don Hart). He most recently appeared on comedian Steve Martin’s new recording The Crow and the Vignola Collectives’ March 09 release, Gypsy Grass.