Just Martin and occasionally he ropes in a few talented guest musician friends to play with.
Influences
Bert Jansch, Richard Thompson, Nick Drake, James Taylor, Martin Simpson, Martin Carthy, Bob Dylan, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, J J Cale, John Martyn, Jeff Buckley, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Marriott, Led Zeppellin, The Beatles, Pete Townsend, Jimmy Page, Albert Lee, Tim Hardin... in fact so many people I can't possibly list them all or you would get incredibly bored.
Sounds Like
Would not be so presumptious to say sounds like anyone apart from Martin Perry but there are cetainly echoes of Bert Jansch, Nick Drake, Martin Simpson, Jeff Buckley, Dylan - obviously all great influences.
Originally from Greenwich in South London, Martin Perry moved to Dorset and then Hampshire before settling in Newport on the Isle of Wight. A bizarrely diverse working life -from nearly 10 years as a London firefighter to legal adviser to computer sales to office worker - one thing has remained constant; his love of music. Over the years Martin has played in several bands playing everything from blues to soul. He became frontman for blues/rock bands The Distributors and later on Chameleon. Martin is now concentrating on playing and performing the music he loves; laid back acoustic folk and blues. He writes his own material as well as playing covers in his own individual style. His guitar work has been described as sublime (especially after a few pints of Tanglefoot).
Here are a few of his own songs for you to listen to. Also included is an electric version of his song Comin' Home that Martin recorded with former Chameleon band mates Gary Murphy (drums) and Wade Geary (bass).
Not looking to be 'discovered' Martin is just looking to meet a few friends, get a few gigs and play music. Martin is available for bookings at festivals, gatherings, weddings, funerals, hotels, wine bars, nice pubs, private functions, expenses paid world tours etc etc. Also available if you are a musician and need some backing on guitar etc. If you need any more info or want a CD please don't hesitate to contact him. Martin is also an experienced photographer having had his work published in a number of publications so he is also available for assignments/shoots etc.
Yo dude! Im still alive. Got caught up in a fucked up storm. Goin to meet up with a record producer Wed. Cant wait. He wants me to do an album and he wants to promote it. He owns the studio that my band use. Hope you are well m8. Did you kill that seagul? Stay cool man.
Enjoying your music this morning Martin. Thanks for adding me. It’s been over a year since my profile here on MySpace has been active, so stop on by…new tracks up. Ron Armstrong/ Just Around The Bend…Again: “Where Country Meets Blues Meets California Rock”. Peace & Cheers, Ron
Hope you are still enjoying your time off knackered man :0) Still on vacation right?! Though the weather doesn't sound to promising, time off is still good. Best wishes from northern California, which by the way is sunny and bright, hoping for rain. All is good, all is bright......and so on.
Thank you Martin. I appreciate that you took the time to write. Therefore, in honor of our new friendship, I offer you one word, Peace.
Tom Wilson Singer/Songwriter/Published Author Also Producer new CD: www.myspace.com/bredtojamforbread (Every penny from sales goes to food banks in my small area of our planet).
Hello Martin, thank you so much for the friendship, pleasure to have you as a friend, I just love that west coast vibe, and I can see where you are coming from, sometimes I hear a little Nick Drake, its very good Martin, very easy to listen to. I wish you much success for the future, if you come to Ireland look me up, peace respect and much love, Will.
Hi Martin Thanks for the message.Busy here, but good. Hope you're having a great time playing and living on the lovely Isle of Wight! Hope to get back there sometime! x Diana
Hope all is well on 'yer side of the pond, Martin! Thanks for stopping in and saying allo. Cool page! Just uploaded a bunch of new tracks if you're at all inclined. Hope you is well,
Hi Martin How great to see you on myspace when I got back from Bournemouth Centre Stage tonite! I enjoyed playing at Quay Arts and hearing your lovely music. Hope to see/hear you again sometime! x Diana
Online Now!
