My new album 'THE GUEST LIST' (see top of page for the cover) is available now from Amazon, Play, itunes and the usual outlets . It features almost every singer I have played guitar for over the last 35 years including Nick Lowe, Paul Carrack, Carlene Carter, Graham Parker, Geraint Watkins, Sean Tyla, Hank Wangford, Johnny Nicky, Barbara Marsh and Reg Meuross.
www.martinbelmont.com has a direct link to the relevant Amazon page.
Influences
Beatles, Bob Dylan, Elvis, Stones, The Band, Johnny Cash, Howlin' Wolf, Blues, Country, Folk, Classic Soul, Gospel and Reggae.
Guitar influences - Scotty Moore, Chuck Berry, Grady Martin, James Burton, Keith Richards, George Harrison, Robbie Robertson, Ry Cooder, Steve Cropper, Lowell George, Hubert Sumlin, Pop Staples, Hank Marvin, BB King, Albert King and my personal guitar guide to playing in a band - Brinsley Schwarz.
Sounds Like
Rock and Roll country blues good tunes soul r+b acoustic electric and absolutely no drum machines.
Played guitar with Ducks Deluxe (1972-75) Graham Parker and The Rumour (75-80) Carlene Carter (80-82) Nick Lowe (82-87) Hank Wangford (87 - ?)
Los Pistoleros (89-?) . For the past 15 or so years I have also been playing regularly around NW London with 'The Johnny Nicky Band' backing him on blues/reggae/soul/rock and r'n'b. British soul music's best kept secret!
My 1st solo album 'Big Guitar' released by Demon Records in 1995. In 2007 Ducks Deluxe had a reunion gig at The 100 Club and since then we have been doing gigs in various European locations with Sean Tyla and myself from the original band alongside Kevin Foster on Bass and Jim Russell on drums.
My new album 'THE GUEST LIST' will be released on August 17th (some instrumental outakes in 'the player above). Sessions (studio and live) with Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Elvis Costello, Billy Bragg, Reg Meuross, Desmond Decker, Paul Carrack, Jona Lewie, Garland Jeffries, John Hiatt, The Archers and many others.
I LOVE BEETHOVEN'S MUSIC and The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Howlin' Wolf, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, The Staples, Emmylou Harris, Dusty Springfield, Ry Cooder, Graham Parker, Toots and The Maytals, The Band, Little Feat, Gram Parsons, Brian Wilson, John Foggerty, Dolly Parton, Randy Newman, Sam Cooke, Solomon Burke, Otis Redding, The Four Tops, Roy Orbison, George Jones, Hank Williams, Johnny Horton, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Bob Marley, Patsy Cline, Robert Johnson, Sly and the Family Stone, Leadbelly, Woody Guthrie, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and the voice of Suzanne Cox (from The Cox Family).
LATEST NEWS New John Miller album should be finished by Christmas. Hope to have copies available by late January/early February. I'll let you know when it's ready. Johnny M
Recording, mixing, mastering, production and songwriting. Only £20 per hour and even less if you block-book. Really great equipment and experienced staff.
Damn. Another great gig I'll be missing. The only reason I'm not down about missing the gigs in Mote Carlo is because on the same nights I'll be in NYC to see Bill Kirchen, Nick, Jack, and GP. I'll pass on your regards. Alan and Issi Coulter say hi and thanks for the cd. Great to see you again.
Bonjour les amis! Avec Laurence et Nicolas on a la joie et le privilège de donner un coup de main sur scène à une légende vivante: Henri-Paul. Il a fait le tour du monde avec Johnny Thunders, poussé le riff dans les Maniacs, Little Bob Story, les Mavericks (avec Jean-Paul Crunchy Prieur et Indian Drummer), côtoyé les Sex Pistols, Thin Lizzy, les Only Ones, les Hot Rods, Sean Tyla, Willy Deville et plein que j’oublie Venez mercredi, il se fera une joie de vous raconter tout ça autour d’une bonne bière après le concert!!!
Concert HENRI PAUL MAVERICKS au Gambetta, mercredi 30 septembre 2009 à 20 h 104, rue de Bagnolet 75020 Paris Métro Gambetta ou Alexandre-Dumas PAF : 5 euros
yes, tremendous evening. we really enjoyed the music and the atmosphere. Got the CD and it's a good production - it almost feels like it was done in one go. the clarity of sound is quite nice too - everything stands out without taking over. We hope you had a good time too - it looked like you were having to run about a bit - with the guest list in your hand to reception. thanks. better crowd statistics than @ the lovely donkey in leic. hope you make a good few quids. RmH
Hi Martin, What an absolutely brilliant show last night (well, the night before now!) and a crackin’ CD as well. We really enjoyed the evening. Hope you did too.
Hi Martin,sorry about the footie result mate,was just checkin the Sweeden gig,Wicked it was.Have no fear SPURS will give you a helping hand in the league.If we cant have it you might as well.Gig love.J. N
yes, tremendous evening. we really enjoyed the music and the atmosphere. Got the CD and it's a good production - it almost feels like it was done in one go. the clarity of sound is quite nice too - everything stands out without taking over. We hope you had a good time too - it looked like you were having to run about a bit - with the guest list in your hand to reception. thanks. better crowd statistics than @ the lovely donkey in leic. hope you make a good few quids. RmH
