Sitting in lounge at Heathrow waiting for flight to Toronto for what will be my third time to Canada this year. I will be playing the Shelter Valley festival there and some solo shows and then travel down to the USA for the New Haven folk fest, a solo gig and giving a talk at [...]
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Musical friends
- Ani DiFranco Fiercely independent and influential American contemporary folk singer-songwriter, who Martyn toured with in the US over the Summer in 2008.
- Bob Harris Our favourite broadcaster and champion of independent artists.
- David Oddy Luthiers David Oddy is the maker of Martyn’s 4 string tenor guitar….It was crafted from a mahogany desk that used to belong to David’s father.
- Luke Jackson Singer/songwriter Luke signed to Martyn’s Pipe Records in April 2012 and his debut CD, recorded and produced by Martyn will be released in August 2012. A fantastic talent and someone we’re proud to have on the label.
- Martin Sexton Martin is a singer-songwriter who fuses folk, funk, blues and jazz to make his own unique sound. He opened shows for Martyn here in the UK in Spring 2007 and Martyn returned to the US in Autumn of the same year to return the favour!
- Rachel Taylor-Beales Cardiff based singer songwriter whose most recent, and critically lauded, CD Red Tree was produced by Martyn. Rachel opened shows for Martyn in 2006 and her debut CD, Brilliant Blue, was released on Pipe Records.
- Show of Hands Highly acclaimed West Country acoustic roots duo who Martyn has worked with many times over the past few years, with Phil Beer, their multi instrumentalist having played on Martyn`s CDs Vegas and Whoever It Was That Brought Me here.
- Steve Knightley Martyn and Steve have successfully worked as an occasional duo since 2003, following their collaboration in Faith Folk and Anarchy with Tom Robinson in 2001/2. They recorded the CD The Bridgerow Sessions together in 2005.
- Tom Robinson Iconic songwriter and now BBC Radio 6 music presenter who joined forces with Martyn and Steve Knightley to form Faith Folk and Anarchy in 2001/2.
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Other links
- David Oddy Luthiers David Oddy is the maker of Martyn’s 4 string tenor guitar….It was crafted from a mahogany desk that used to belong to David’s father.Tel 01626 334900
- Elixir Strings What strings do you use?!
- G7th Makers of the capos that Martyn uses
- Lowden Guitars Maker of the guitar Martyn has toured with for many years and the producer of many beautiful instruments.
- Martyn Joseph Fans online forum Independently run busy fan forum chatting about all things MJ – the music, the songs, the issues and lots more.
- Naomi Tydeman RI Naomi has a gallery in West Wales featuring her beautiful watercolour work. Well worth a look!
- Orchid Electronics Manufacturers of Martyn`s pre-amp.
- Steve Smith – Dla`Kwagila Steve is a contemporary Native artist based in Vancouver. He`s done some amazing work including two large installations in Vancouver Airport. Look out for them if you pass through!
