Matthew Costello Music

matthew_costello_123012aMatthew has been active in the Richmond, VA Music Community for many years as a songwriter/composer/producer.

He currently serves as the President of the Virginia Organization of Composers and Lyricists (VOCAL). He has been a member since the early 1990's and also served as President from 1998 - 2000.

d3a_crp_150Among Matthew's many collaborators is Derek Abbott. They have a catalog of songs under the name of Abbott Costello. They have been writing together for over 30 years and have created a variety of material of which they are very proud.

 

Matthew performed live with the band Rodeo Clown in the early 2000's.
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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.

the_taters3_150He 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 available. His most recent self-produced album, Return, is available as a digital download.Please drop me an e-mail iwith any questions or comments

Thanks for listening!