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Texas Singer/Songwriter Releases Much Anticipated Debut CD

Project produced by Smash Mouth Guitarist Leroy
(www.myspace.com/leroymusic)


David Martinez of Corpus Christi, Texas has developed a loyal, world-wide following since 2006, being featured on numerous websites and podcasts, playing gigs across the American Northwest and Pacific Coast, and finding time to stay connected to his own city's music scene by showing up to plenty of open mic jam sessions, as well as his own solo acoustic shows.

Now David's self-titled debut record will be released January 20th via major Internet music retail sites and in select music stores. David wrote all the songs on the record, with the exception of one, which was revamped and co written with Leroy.

"I'm very proud of this record, and we've spent a long time working on it. A lot of people have been patiently waiting for me to get it out, and that day is finally here. This is very exciting," Martinez said.

This record was produced and recorded in March, June, and July of 2007 in the Hollywood studio of Leroy Miller (known throughout the music world as simply "Leroy") who, in 2008 became the lead guitarist for the nearly legendary band, Smash Mouth. Leroy's other credits include a number of songs featured on television shows such as Scrubs and Arrested Development, as well as movies like 10 Things I Hate About You, Black Sheep, and Driven. Leroy has also worked with the likes of Bob Cavallo, Jack Joseph Puig, John Mayer, Steve Jordan, and Pino Palladino. He has been signed to Geffen records with his former band Hog and Hollywood Records as a solo act.

Leroy became involved with the record after Martinez's tour of the United States West Coast in the summer of 2006. Martinez had long been influenced by Leroy's music and was able to meet up with him at Jerry's Famous Deli in West Hollywood during the tour. After that meeting, the two became regular correspondents and during the Spring Break of 2007, David flew to Los Angeles to record a song from the album, "Can't Find You", with Leroy.

"Having guidance from someone like Leroy is exactly what I needed to take my music to the next level. It was an amazing experience and making this record with a professional attitude and high level of energy is what it takes to reach that pinnacle," Martinez said.

To produce the record, Martinez and Leroy had plenty of contributions from veteran Los Angeles musicians such as Kane McGee(Drums) of The Northstar Session, Adam Macdougall(keys and organ) from The Black Crowes, Steve "Cha Chi" Mitchell on percussion, as well as Leroy on Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar and more. Now, drummer and percussionist Johnny Ramos and bass player Johnny Mitchell -- both of Corpus Christi -- have signed on to join Martinez in the official David Martinez Band. Ramos' father, Johnny Ramos Sr, is also playing lead guitar for the band.

"The Los Angeles sessions were great and I worked with some great musicians. Now with both Johnny Mitchell and Johnny Ramos in the lineup, the game is on and these two guys are both professionals, which is needed in order to achieve our musical goals," Martinez said.

The group is currently booking shows in support of the new record. For an up-to-date schedule, fans should stay connected to www.DavidMartinezMusic.com.

Until now, fans who wanted recordings of David's energetic and soulful music had to be content with a five song demo set he put together on a shoestring in a friend's home studio in Austin, Texas.

"I am very proud of what we did with my demo CD, definitely, but, based on the feedback I've been getting about my music, which includes America and other parts of the world, made it vital to step up and do something of a higher caliber, and that's definitely what the new record has. Leroy is one of the best in the business, and it's amazing that I was able to get someone like him to work on my debut record," Martinez said.

As a thank you to all who supported his earliest work, Martinez has promised to send a free copy of the new record to everyone who bought his demo collection, and he is especially excited that the new album will be available in a vinyl version sometime in 2009.

"I'm really glad to be able to help preserve that part of the world's music heritage," he said.

Because of Martinez's eclectic musical influences -- one MySpace blog says he has been listening recently to everything from Herbie Hancock to the Black Crowes -- describing his music as diverse and different, which is good. Those just discovering him would definitely do well by looking him up on MySpace, which has new cuts from the debut record.

The new record will be available on CDBaby.com, iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic and other similar sites. The album, along with autographs, posters and other merchandise, will also be available on Martinez's own website: www.DavidMartinezMusic.com. Locally, the record will be available at Disc Go Round and Surf Club Records, as well as others to be announced later.

Update: David and the band will have an in store performance on January 31st at 3 p.m at Disc Go Round in Corpus Christ, Texas. For more info visit www.davidmartinezmusic.com or call Disc Go Round at 361-980-0440.

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