Laurence Juber, Peppino D’Agostino, Tommy Emmanuel, Acoustic Alchemy, Phil Keaggy, Doyle Dykes, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Loggins & Messina, The Doobie Brothers, Elton John, Eagles, Stephen Stills, Fleetwood Mac, Kansas, The Beatles, Larry Carlton, and my Dad-Ed Paris
Sounds Like
Me and a number of my influences, Laurence Juber, Peppino D'Agostino
"Altered Path" performed on local TV show.
"Turning Point" on Finally It's Friday TV show.
For more videos go to You Tube link www.youtube.com/mparis77
Martin Paris is a talented and well rounded acoustic guitar player who's music is most inspiring. Musically his songs range from melodic to up tempo as he shows an excellent feel for song arrangements. With his debut CD, "Influenced," fans have called his music catchy, beautiful, haunting, and thought provoking.
Martin initially learned his craft from his late father, Ed Paris, who taught him at age twelve. Martin began to follow his favorite guitarists. In his early years, influences included the Beatles, Doobie Brothers, James Taylor, Loggins & Messina, and Eric Clapton.
"The acoustic guitar inspires me to create a musical journey.As I got older, my experimentation with alternate tunings led me to some of the great finger style players."
Some of Martin's musical influences include Acoustic Alchemy, Phil Keaggy, and Tommy Emmanuel. Current favorites include Peppino D'Agostino, and Laurence Juber, who Martin opened up for in local concerts.
Born in Southern California, Martin grew up on the Central Coast of California. Martin resides in the quiet community of Templeton, with his wife and four children. A UPS driver by day, he began playing live at churches and from there he started performing at weddings, wineries, and live concerts.
His debut CD in 2000 titled "Influenced" received a great reception and started a local buzz among wineries and local venues. Martin gained popularity playing at places such as the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay Harbor Festival, and the Lazy Local Summer Concert series at Castoro Cellars in Templeton.
In 2005, Martin released his second CD, "Turning Point." The CD launch party and concert at Castoro Cellars in Templeton was a wonderful event. Martin had the sold-out audience captivated. "You could have heard a pin drop" said one concert goer. The CD features ten of the eleven compositions written by Martin, and one song written by Laurence Juber. James Jensen of Solid Air Records reveals "..a lovely product inside and out ".
Martin participated in the First Annual Winery Music Awards, helping to launch its inaugural venue, playing to sold out crowds, and being the standing room only crowd favorite.
Martin is working on a third album as he continues growing his fan base. Some recent highlights in 2008 include, a Fathers Day show at Castoro Cellars , opening up for Laurence Juber, and recording for a local television show at Charter Communications. His band also plays at packed crowds for the local "Concert in the Park" series.
Martin's instrumentals are originals often inspired by his family and composed from the heart. "Many compositions are my emotional response to events in my life. My music is a gift from God that I love to share."
"Turning Point" CD purchase available through this link at CDBaby.com
New for 2009, Martin will have his new CD "Guitarist Off The Vine" released by Solid Air Records and available at Acoustic Music Resource Release date scheduled for summer 2009!
Thank you for a lovely evening! Beautiful venue, amazing music, and somewhat cooperative weather made for a great time :). I'm putting the new music on my iPod as I type this!
coucou mon ami, Mon nouveau morceau "Please Stay" j'espère qu'il te fera encore rever... Tu peux faire un commentaire si tu aimes et n'oubli jamais que le monde d'Epsilon ne peut exister sans toi ;) Amicalement Epsilon
Hi my friend, Here my new track "Please Stay" and hope it gives you dream... Make a comment if you like and don't forget Epsilon's World cannot exist without you ;) Friendly Epsilon
hey thanks alot man! i'm glad you had a good time, i play again this coming sunday between 12 and 6 i hope to see you and everyone else there!! take care man and thanks again for listenin!
I just added a new song, Just me and mt guitar!! Stop by and listen to it and let me know what you think! You are the best! Hope you enjoy, Thanks Angela Ashbey
hey martin it's matt, it's been a while since I last stopped by. how is your music coming along? any new projects? I was just at Sutton's studio in Atascadero recording 4 new tracks and saw your poster and he said you were just in there the day before lol.
Your music is outstanding! Thank you for sharing your music with me, and for the friend request as well. Please take care and feel free to stop by anytime.
Thanks for such a great day! We had a super time visiting with you and your family, wine tasting, picnicing, and listening to your band play. I can't wait to pop open the wine bottles when we go to Conn. I almost feel competent in understanding the very basics about wine. I look forward to my next wine lessons. Please ask Roxanne to "give up" the recipe for the oatmeal/chocolate cookies ... LOL ... they were delicious & all gone before we got to Morro Bay.
Hi Dad! We just got back from the new Indiana Jones movie for my birthday... It was great!! We want to buy it when it comes out on DVD and already have the other 3! :D
I'd love to add your music to my profile page! could you change the settings so i can ? I think alot more people need to listen to your beautiful tunes. xx
