Matt Vandal is a remarkable guitarist. His solo fingerstyle sound will remind you of Leo Kottke and Chet Atkins, both of whom are clear influences on his style. Other influences include Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, Pat Matheny, and Bireli Lagrene, among many others. Matt has been playing guitar since the age of seven I grew up in a VERY musical home. My Dad played in bands while attending college and my Mom is a classically trained pianist. Two of my brothers are guitar players and another brother played bass. My family has always been connected in one way or another.
