Matthew Sabatella

Matthew Sabatella connects people with music that is woven into the fabric of the United States. As a singer, instrumentalist, recording artist, performer, speaker, and writer, he illuminates the connection between music and the story and people of the United States. He performs regularly, both as a solo artist and as the leader of the Rambling String Band. He also performs and records with singer/songwriter Karen Feldner.

In 2019, Matthew founded Ballad of America, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve and celebrate music from America’s diverse cultural history. They do this through a free music library with articles about songs and genres, videos, resources for teachers, sing-along videos, recordings, lead sheets, and live programs.

Matthew Sabatella and the Rambling String Band have released three albums in the Ballad of America series, each with a different historical theme. Their flagship live program is the 90-minute multimedia stage show "A Celebration of America’s Music: From Plymouth Rock to Rock & Roll." Matthew sees the possibilities for future recordings, releases, and performances as nearly endless. He looks forward to a long career dedicated to performing, teaching, and carrying on the traditions of the music that he loves.