Martin has a distinctive voice and plays a variety of instruments including Guitar, Mandola, Dulcimer, Bodrhan and Fiddle. He has collected, arranged and even written songs about his own experiences and about the region where he lives in Northern England.He has a good and distinctive voice. He is in demand at clubs and festivals throughout England and sometimes abroad.
His Solo CD, A Different Drum was received by the Folk Press with such reviews as........
...There is a delightful northern flavour throughout..Martin has a passion for his part of the country,and his interpretation of life there is a tribute to it...Wonderful Stuff!.... Folk North West Magazine
....Martin is an accomplished singer who has supported such names as Ralph McTell and The Albion Band.His 1999 CD A Different Drum demonstrates why he was chosen for these prestigious slots....Broadstairs Folk Festival 2001
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.angelfire.com/ms/folkie/
Track List:
1. Lancashire Lads
2. Joe the Carriers Lad
3. A Hunting Morn
4. John o' Grenfilt
5. Four Loom Weaver
6. Shawcross Cart
7. Hand me Downs
8. Tommy Higgins
9. Sticks and Stones
10. On the Hill
11. Methusalah
12. Down on the Farm
13. A Different Drum
14. The Music Goes on
15. The Lane
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
His Solo CD, A Different Drum was received by the Folk Press with such reviews as........
...There is a delightful northern flavour throughout..Martin has a passion for his part of the country,and his interpretation of life there is a tribute to it...Wonderful Stuff!.... Folk North West Magazine
....Martin is an accomplished singer who has supported such names as Ralph McTell and The Albion Band.His 1999 CD A Different Drum demonstrates why he was chosen for these prestigious slots....Broadstairs Folk Festival 2001
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.angelfire.com/ms/folkie/
Track List:
1. Lancashire Lads
2. Joe the Carriers Lad
3. A Hunting Morn
4. John o' Grenfilt
5. Four Loom Weaver
6. Shawcross Cart
7. Hand me Downs
8. Tommy Higgins
9. Sticks and Stones
10. On the Hill
11. Methusalah
12. Down on the Farm
13. A Different Drum
14. The Music Goes on
15. The Lane
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
- FOLK: Traditional Folk
- FOLK: Modern Folk
- TYPE: LYRICAL