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Martin Simpson

Martin Simpson Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Acoustic / Blues / Folk

    Location Sheffield, UK

    Profile Views: 183472

    Last Login: 8/14/2010

    Member Since 9/16/2006

    Website www.martinsimpson.com

    Record Label Topic/Red House Records/Compass Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .. .. .. There is no doubt that after 35 years as a professional musician Martin is, right now, better than ever. Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, his interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling . His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. .. .. There is no-one who has more successfully combined the diverse elements of British, Afro-American and old-timey music than Simpson. His 15 years living in the US were well spent. In addition his own songwriting has produced some real gems, from the truck-stop epic, “Love Never Dies” to the profoundly moving “Never Any Good”... .. His latest CD "True Stories" is generating rave reviews across the music press and media, with special guests including Phil Selway (Radiohead), Andy Cutting and Andy Seward (Kate Rusby Band), Nigel Eaton (Page & Plant), Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh (Danu), Jon Boden (Bellowhead), Keith Angel, BJ Cole and Danny Thompson... .. Simpson is a very regular nominee in the BBC Folk Awards and received Musician of the Year in 2002 and 2005, a nomination in 2009 and album of the year for Bramble Briar in 2002. 2008 saw an incredible 5 nominations and 2 wins. Whether playing American old-time music, blues, a Dylan song or his own material, Martin Simpson is unpredictable, individual and a guitarist of immense subtlety... .... .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .... ...... ...... .. Custom top banner code by Hugo Morris.. .. .... .. .. ...... ...... ..code by Hugo Morris Photography.. .. .. .. ....

  • Members

    Martin Simpson with, occasionally; Kellie While (backing vocals) Andy Cutting (melodeon) Andy Seward (Bass) Keith Angel (drums/percussion) BJ Cole (pedal steel) Nigel Eaton (hurdy gurdy) Danny Thompson (bass)

  • Influences

    Blind Willie Johnson, Fred Cockerham, June Tabor...much more

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  • 小川倫生 / Michio Ogawa

    Hello,

    ARIGATOU!!
    Thanks to the add.

    Michio Ogawa

    2 years ago
  • Cuckoo Hill

    Hey,

    Thanks for adding us!!! You are a true inspiration.

    Hope you can pop into our little web house and have a listen to our new tunes...

    Stay Happy

    Cuckoo Hill

    x

    2 years ago
  • Ellen van der Hoeven

    Hi! Thank you so much for accepting my request. I hope to hear you in Vancouver again one of these days.

    2 years ago
  • Paul Jeffery

    Hello Martin,

    thank you very much for the add :)

    All the best,
    Paul

    2 years ago
  • Darren Folkmaster

    Hi Martin. Great set at the Gosport and Fareham Easter Festival and thanks for doing "Love Never Dies". I've featured a clip of "Louisiana 1927" from the afternoon performance on folking.com. The link is here is anyone would like to look at it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8xjNT0gd_s
    Regards. Darren

    2 years ago
  • Woodith Ole

    Hi Martin (I'm not sure if you actually read these or not, but I thought I'd comment anyway)

    It might seem odd me adding you, considering the differences in musical style. But your music has over last few years has given me more enjoyment than any artist,from any genre that I can think of, I could just listen to you play the guitar all day. I've also discovered so much other good music, such as Nic Jones and Kate Rusby through you too. So I felt it would be a shame not to have you as a friend on myspace considering the influence you had on me as a guitarist and in terms of what I listen to.

    All the best,
    Neil

    2 years ago
  • 440MUSIC.COM

    Hey Martin Simpson,

    On August 1, 2010 440MUSIC is launching our Blues Channel dedicated to Unknown, Unsigned, and Indie Blues Bands. If you qulaify for our channel we will include at least one of your songs so don't hesitate get your songs to us at 440MUSIC.COM.

    Thanks,
    Tommy TBones Cramer
    Owner
    440MUSIC.COM
    The Granddaddy of Internet Radio for the
    Unknown, Unsigned, and Independent Musician

    2 years ago
  • Paul Adrian Warren

    I take my hat off in respect for your superb music Martin..I've only recently discovered your musical talents ...........guess it's better late than never :-) Best wishes p

    2 years ago
  • dinesh

    Hi friend I love to meet some day for world music collaboration.

    2 years ago
  • Giles Winterton

    Hi Martin Simpson, thanks for being a friend :)

    2 years ago
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