Martinez is a family band including father, Victor Martinez and his four sons and two 'newly adopted' sons. Consisitng of Andro Martinez on electric and acoustic guitar, Dauno Martinez on bass and guitars, Fenix Martinez on keyboards and synthesizers, Banel Martinez on jazz guitar, Kevin Mendoza on drums and percussion, Darryl Beaton on keyboards and synthesizers and of course Victor on classical guitar.
NEW MARTINEZ CD RECENTLY COMPLETED. SOON TO BE RELEASED...
Martinez incorporates influences from a wide musical palette, its calm then chaotic, beautiful then forceful. Its difficult to fully describe them until you've actually heard them. An experience not to be missed, Martinez has something for everybody.
GEORGE BENSON said "Martinez" had an interesting approach to "JAZZ" and "POP", highly energetic jazz laced with flamenco flair and modern improvisation by three Great Guitarist. MICHAEL FRANTI (SPEARHEAD) said"...their live show left me inspired each night of the tour.Definately some of the most talented musicians i have ever seen..." JEFF HAMILTON (DIANA KRALL) said"....the music benefits from their intensity and passion.... so does the listener!". Victor and his Sons (MARTINEZ) have toured and played with artist such as Ozomatli, Salomon Burke, Julio Iglesias, Diana Krall, Andy Summers Trio (The Police), Concrete Blonde, George, Machine Gun Fellatio, Jackson Browne, George Benson, Thirty Odd Foot Of Grunts (Russel Crowe Band), The Beach Boys, Brian Ferry and many more.
Hello chickens! Just thought I'd drop by and say hi! Hope all's going well. I heard you're recording again - looking forward to the new tunes. If you eveer need help booking in Brisbane give me a buzz! Love Mon x
Hi. Just letting you know I'm back in the studio recording the next two albums. Details on the Max X Blogs. I won't be able to answer many myspace messages for the next few months, so please be patient with me.
Things have been going great! With all your support & the help of some internet radio play the site is up to 10,000 Friends! Yay! Shooting to release the new stuff at the beginning of the 2009. Hope you're well. - Max X
lmao i know i have been ditching allot of classes for dentist app and doctors but sleep also, man i hope i get out of this term alive. what happened about ur Financial Aid thing? least i been making some side money though, filling out those surveys online, giving my opinions n stuff. it aint been doing too bad, bout an extra 200 bucks or so a week, and the work is pretty easy, just like answering questions and giving my opinions on different things. heh, i just finished one, and it was about what freakin toothpaste do i like to use, lol. anyways, you should try it, and lemme know how it does for yah. i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is:
Hey there! How you doin? Just a friendly reminder about our album launch on May 14. Gonna be a huge night at the Vanguard and we’d love to see you there. So if you can make it please pre buy your tickets from any Moshtix outlet (Fish & Red Eye Records etc), or either of the below links. Get in quick. They are selling fast! Kapow! Book tickets now for our album launch!!! or
Thanks so much for the add! You are one of the most awesome bands I have ever heard. I do hope you will join our family of musos and allow us to share you with the world?
Hi... Come and check out Aaron Flower, Carl Dewhurst, Ben Hauptmann, Jess Green, Tim Rollinson, Julian Curwin, Sam Rollings, Dave De Vries, Michael Coggins, David Reaston and Craig Naughton (drums) playing together in the 10 Guitar Project this Wednesday night.
G'Day guys... You need to put me in you top friends as the feeling is mutual I HOPE?? Yeah well... Very interesting times are ahead for all of us so stay tuned and please track of/or subscribe to my blogs as I will be bringing to the fore (Hopefully?)some really good material we all can use and develop in our communities!