Merriman’s Playhouse  is proud to bring the Matt Panayides Trio to South Bend, IN for the first time. The Matt Panayides Trio will perform new music from an upcoming recording entitled “Field Theory” as well as compositions from his previous recordings “Tapestries of Songs” and “Conduits”, both released on Pacific Coast Jazz. The trio includes Matt Panayides on guitar, John Tate on bass and Jeremy Cunningham on drums. Panayides, originally from Ohio and Indiana, is excited to be back in the midwest performing after a long absence.

Matt  Panayides is a modern guitarist and composer whose compelling melodies, compositions and improvisations have led to performances and collaborations with musicians all over the world. Employing modern harmonies, free and structured improvisations, mixed-meter rhythms and  straight-ahead swing, Panayides has created his own unique musical voice on the guitar. Based in New York City, Matt leads a variety of different musical groups and…