Folk-rock and country mix.

11 MP3 Songs
COUNTRY: Country Folk, FOLK: Folk-Rock



Details:
Emotionally charged acoustic rock is Lisa Martinâs hallmark sound. Drawing on diverse influences spanning the last 3 decades, Martinâs music bridges the elements of folk, rock, country and blues with her pop sensibilities always highly evident in the mix. Whether performing solo or with a full band, she is always well received and captivates the audience with her powerful vocals, guitar prowess, heartfelt delivery and quick wit. Her live performances, which run the gamut from songs of love and loss to her rollicking takes on life's lessons, always exceed the listeners expectations and are steadily earning her a following of loyal fans throughout the Northeast.

A Western MA native, Martin has performed regionally in the northeast and in parts of the mid-west. She has opened for many nationally touring artists including Melanie, Patty Larkin, Vonda Shephard, Livingston Taylor, Aztec Two-Step, Steve Forbert, Ellis Paul, Vance Gilbert, Toshi Reagon and others and has headlined at the legendary Iron Horse Music Hall, in her home territory of Northampton, MA. Highlights of her regional performances include the Newport Sunset Festival, the Hear In Rhode Island stage at the Newport Folk Festival, the Midwest Music Summit and the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference.

Her debut CD, âSet Me On Fireâ, garnered 2 nominations in the Just Plain Folks Music Awards in 2001 and was also recognized in 2003, earning a Live Wire Award from the Springfield Republican, which recognized 10 local artists/bands for that year. Positive reviews from fans and critics continue to trickle in as Martinâs exposure grows.

This Sophmore effort and follow up CD, Lisa Martin - Live! was recorded at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, MA in February 2007 and features some stellar players including Jim Henry (electric guitar, lap steel and mandolin), Derrick Jordan (violin), Guy Devito (bass), Billy Klock (drums), Brad Willard (drums on "Fine") and Bill Newton and Mike Young on backing vocals. This disc features 9 new original tracks, 2 covers and lots of great energy.


Press Quotes:


"Few of her acoustic cohorts can rock out like she doesâ¦" - B. Goslow, Worcester Phoenix

âThis disc highlights Martinâs songwriting ability and her knack for wringing out all the passion that could possibly fit into a three-minute song.â - Donnie Moorhouse, Springfield Republican

âThe authenticity in Martinâs voice was enough to make Sheryl Crow look like a flimsy sell-out.â - D. Barry, Hartford Advocate

"â¦.she says what she means in a way that sounds as if she means what she says." - S. McClennan, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

"Lisa Martin writes songs that are so melodic and catchy, that it's impossible to get them out of your head. Fortunately, you'd never want them to leave anyway!" - Mark Erelli, Signature Sounds Recording Artist

"Lisa has a beautiful voice and is a first rate musician." - Stephen Kellogg, singer-songwriter


"Lisa Martin's songs are a rare combination of crushed velvet and corduroy overalls - silky, sexy and you never want to take them off!" - Justina Golden, Profound Sound Voice Studio