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Martin & Lynn Craig
Rockabilly / Acoustic / Folk

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Martin & Lynn Craig: General Info

Member Since	4/4/2006
Band Website	http://www.the-craig-family.co.uk
Band Members	Martin Craig (Vocals/guitars/harmonica) Lynn Craig (Vocals)
Influences	(Martin) Howard Keel, Lonnie Donegan, Chris Barber, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ersel Hickey, Gene Vincent, Carl Perkins, Billy Fury, Joe Meek, The Everly Brothers, The Flamingos, The Moonglows, Johnny Cash, The Temperance Seven, Kid Ory, Jack Kerouac, John Steinbeck, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Leadbelly, Woody, John Lee Hooker, Lightnin' Hopkins, Robert Johnson, The Animals, Mississippi John Hurt, T-Bone Walker, The Beatles, Phil Spector, William Burroughs, Lenny Bruce, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, ISB, David Bowie, Ewan McColl, The Velvet Underground, Charlie Parker, Chet Baker, Joe Strummer/The Clash, Tom Waits, Martin Carthy, Warren Zevon, Pete Dodds, Shane MacGowan, Dick Gaughan, Brian Willoughby (Lynn) Betty Hutton, Doris Day, Alma Cogan, Nancy Whiskey, Ruby Murray, Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, The Everly Brothers, Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, The Flamingos, The Moonglows, The Carter Family, Billie Holiday, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Carolyn Hester, Joan Baez, Buffy St Marie, Elizabeth Cotten, June Carter Cash, Marianne Faithfull, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, The Ronnettes, Darlene Love, Ronnie Spector, Ketty Lester, Brian Wilson, William Burroughs, Lenny Bruce, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Bert Jansch, Martin Carthy, ISB, Emmylou Harris, Ricky Lee Jones, Eddi Reader, Beverley Knight, Norma Waterson, Cathryn Craig
Sounds Like	Martin: previously described in print reviews as sounding like... "...a cross between Hank Williams and Bob Dylan." "...Mississippi John Hurt." "...Bob Dylan after a night in the gutter." "...a mix of Bert Jansch and Lou Reed." "...he wouldn't have sounded out of place opening for Elvis or Jerry Lee Lewis." "...Lloyd Cole's older brother." Lynn: has been described as sounding like... Wanda Jackson, Dolly Parton, Karen Carpenter, Joan Baez, Maddy Prior + more... The Leaving Of Liverpool Add to My Profile \| More of Our Videos
Record Label	Goldmist Productions Ltd
Type of Label	Indie

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About Martin & Lynn Craig

Martin & Lynn have been singing together for over 40 years... we met at art school in Newcastle in 1964 and discovered common musical interests ranging from traditional Scots/Irish ballads through blues, R&B, jazz and country to early rock'n'roll.

After moving to Liverpool in 1965, we formed an acoustic folk-rock group called the Bo-Weevils. The UK folk circuit was developing then, but we also played in places like the Merseyside Artistes Association, competing with jugglers and comedians in ruthless talent contests.

When we moved back to Newcastle in the late 1960s, we fell straight into the 'Jesmond scene', living in that bohemian area of Tyneside for 17 years; playing our music, working and raising a family. During the 1970s, Martin's band The Sabrejets were signed to Blueport Music, releasing several of Martin's compositions on vinyl. Radioland reached Time Out magazine's Top 5, it received extensive Radio One airplay and was picked up in the USA by Greg Shaw; the Britbike anthem Rockin' at the Ace Cafe charted in Ireland and in the Sounds Rockabilly Chart, At the Quayside was a Radio Luxembourg Powerplay and Voodoo Cave was popular in Germany & Scandinavia. All the Sabrejets singles were broadcast into the former Soviet Union from clandestine radio stations in Norway & Sweden.

Although Martin has played in several bands as well as recording and performing solo, we have always sung together, as folk singers and as the acoustic duo MG & LYNNETTE with our show 'The Acoustic Roots of Rock'n'Roll'.

LYNN CRAIG: Greenwood Side (Goldmist, UK)

Lynn & Martin Craig performed many of these traditional songs as teenage folk-rockers in Liverpool, England in the 1960s. 'Greenwood Side' re-creates their one-take, live to tape, sugar-free sound from those heady times.

MARTIN CRAIG: Mile After Mile (Goldmist, UK)

English road stories: stripped down solo acoustic rock'n'roll, blues and folk originals from the writer of the British biker's tale Rockin' at the Ace Café.

MARTIN CRAIG: Neon Reels (Revel Yell Music, Japan)

Martin's Rock'n'Roll history, featuring original tracks from the Hot Rod Gang, The Sabrejets, Diesel & the Firebirds, MG & Lynnette and Martin solo, from 1973 - 2004. Includes both released versions of the rockers' anthem, Rockin' at the Ace Café.

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Josh J. Williams	Jan 30 2009 10:55 PM Hello Martin & Lynn, I just stopped by to say hello. I wanted to tell you that I put songs up from my new cd "Chasin' the Timberline".. Take care, Josh
Account Closed	May 22 2008 5:33 PM Hey! How's the weather over there? I just want to let you know that i'm coming to the UK in late May/early June to play bass with Kevin Montgomery and Tommy Allsup. Tommy played guitar with Buddy Holly, and is THE guy that flipped the coin with Ritchie Valens. I figured that with you being a musician that you would really be able to appreciate this show. Kevin made a little video at my studio last week while we were recording....check it out http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=34589518 There are a series of shows in England and Scotland....dates are on my myspace. We won't be doing my material, but it is a really special show, and Tommy is a true rock'n'roll legend. Anyway, take care and hope to see you there. DW
Tommy Allsup	May 23 2008 10:11 PM Good evening! I'll be starting a tour in the UK next week, and wanted to let you know. You may have heard my guitar playing and not even realized it was me. I played with Buddy Holly, and when you listen to "It's So Easy" or "Heartbeat"...well, that is me. We will play some of the Buddy Holly songs that i played on so many years ago, and a few more! I might even sing a couple. I hope you can make one of the dates? Best, Tommy Allsup
Marie Lester	May 30 2008 1:58 AM Hi Guys, Hope you are well.. You were one of the first added friends I had when I joined myspace, thought I would stop by and see how you guys are doing.. have a wonderful weekend.. your friend.. ex scouser.. marie :)
Simon Scardanelli	May 14 2008 12:49 PM Hi Lynn, hello Martin! Hope the sun is shining on you! I've added some new music here - a preview of my new single ALIEN STATE OF MIND - be great if you can have a listen - a summer thing! Hope all is well with you. Simon
ensuenomusic	Mar 16 2008 10:01 PM Hi there Martin,happy St.Patty's day! Cheers, rudy
The Icarus Club	Feb 22 2008 8:30 PM Hi Martin & Lynn, thx for adding us and for the kind words ! Let us know if you're ever down this way, cheers for no, Andy TIC (PS its pretty frosty here too !)
CFest2008	Feb 4 2008 12:44 PM Thanks for the add..and the help! Chris.
Al Perkins	Jan 16 2008 4:51 AM Happy New Year to you. I'm playing The Cluny in Newcastle on friday night. I hope you can make the show? Happy Trails, AP
Angela Ramsay	Dec 11 2007 6:16 PM i Martin & Lynn Thanks so much for the comments. I've just had a good listen to your music and looked at your site. You guys have really done a lot. I enjoyed the mix of acoustic, folk and rockabilly. Brilliant! My folks live in Jedburgh so next time I'm up that way I'll try and come to a gig if you're playing. All the best Angela
Brother Lou	Nov 29 2007 3:54 PM You guys rock!!! I love how you can go from soft finger-picking folk to hard rhythm and blues. Great stuff!!
Decades	Nov 24 2007 1:21 PM Cheers guys. Awesome work! Looking forward to hearing more songs from you guys! Take it easy.
Capote	Nov 23 2007 2:30 AM kind words indeed, thank you my old friend. lots o love to you two. jossx
Celtic Horizon Online Now!	Nov 13 2007 10:06 PM Hi there! we hope to be down your way sometime next year with another trio we are setting up-I'll let you know when-cheers Bob Ferguson
Rich Baumann	Nov 9 2007 2:59 PM Hi Lynn and Martin, I have had a very rewarding career doing programs in almost 1200 senior facilities. they are among the best gigs.
Keith Buckman	Oct 27 2007 11:33 AM Hey Martin & Lynn, Great to hear from you - I really enjoyed listening to your songs and looking at your photo gallery - a wonderful history. Thank you for your kind words - I'm glad you like what we do. It's been too long since I last visited Newcastle - a fine city and lovely people. All the best from Thames-side, Keith
The Rawmarsh Mashers	Oct 24 2007 4:23 PM Thanks for being a friend of The Mashers. We love those rockabilly sounds. Keep them coming, and hope to get a chance to catch the act at some point.
Blues Legacy	Oct 24 2007 4:13 PM Martin and Lynn, How lovely to get your message. We are glad we are in touch with you. Next time Chris Barber is in the office I will show him your message for sure. Keep checking back for news here - these releases are worth following for sure...
Mike Glendinning	Oct 11 2007 4:14 AM Fun stuff guys! It is so cool you guys have a history like this. Love the music. Mike Glendinning
Little John & The Cadillacs	Oct 8 2007 11:41 AM Thank you very much for the nice comment. We like youre music too :-) Realy cool stuff. Hope to hear you once. Little John
Phil Hare	Oct 4 2007 3:26 PM Hi Folks, Thanks for your kind words. I enjoyed listening to you together; this is a great way to hear other peoples work. Hopefully I'll be in the NE again before too long. Take care Phil
The Freddy Nelson Quintet	Sep 29 2007 12:19 AM Hey…... Thanks for visiting….glad you like the stuff. Hope you post a bulletin when your playing in the area…and I’m sure our paths will cross. Much Love. Freddy
Ashley Reaks (Music)	Sep 26 2007 4:09 PM hi Martin.. thanks for your kind words had a great time looking round your page..there's some wonderful photos in there... loved the tracks ...your voices work so well together and i'm a sucker for that tremelo single note guitar stuff.. thanks again Ashley
Vesuvius Records	Sep 3 2007 5:34 PM Thank you for the comment :) Keep up the great work, it's very cool! peace Vesuvius Records
Guitarbillies	Sep 1 2007 7:11 AM Hi guys! Thanks for the comment."The Leaving of Liverpool". When I was a young teenager I stood outside a girls house and sang that at the top of my voice. With all the wisdom of a thirteen year old I forgot about the time. Woke the whole family up!! Slick move that one!! Enyoyed the music, Keep smiling ---- AL.

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