Martin Rivas: vocals, guitar
Craig Meyer: drums, percussion, winning smile
add'l original band folks:
Brian Killeen: bass
Eric Katerle: electric guitar emeritus
Chris Kuffner: electric guitar, bassist emeritus
Patrick Firth: organ, electric piano
Ryan Vaughn: percussion
Dan Hindman: electric guitar
Sarah Versprille: backing vocals
add'l campfire folks:
Sir Chuck Hancock: saxophone
many assorted and beloved guests!
I've been writing music for a dog's age now, and performing as part of various bands in the New York City area, most notably as singer/guitarist for Serious Pilgrim, with whom I recorded and toured for a few years, opening for great folks like Aimee Mann, Gov't Mule, Live, Hootie & the Blowfish, Joan Jett, and God knows who else.
Currently, you can catch me playing my compositions with the best band I've ever been in: Craig Meyer on drums, Brian Killeen on bass, Chris Kuffner and Eric Katerle on guitar, and Patrick Firth on organ; performing at venues in Greenwich Village and on the Lower East Side, although music has recently flung me as far as the Virgin Islands, California, and Ireland, with plenty more travel dates to come.
I recently received the honor of an invitation to appear as part of the New York Songwriters' Circle, which was a gas; looking forward to doing it again soon. While that's going on, I'm releasing my new album, Sea of Clouds, on 13 August 2009.
I'm also playing guitar now with Kailin Garrity, with Craig playing drums... she's one of my favorite people, not to mention one of my favorite singers. Check out Kailin's stuff at myspace.com/kailingarrity
Also playing now with Rachel Platten, a positively fantastic singer/songwriter/pianist, who you can hear at http://www.myspace.com/rachelplattenband
You can also catch me appearing with my good friend Craig Meyer as an acoustic duo several nights a week throughout New York City and other far-flung locations (Sir Chuck Hancock appears with us as well at the Red Lion every Sunday and at Prohibition every Wednesday!), performing my songs along with a boatload of vintage r&b, soul, country, and other left-of-center numbers... we call it the "___ Night Campfire" (depending on what night it is)... it's a lot of fun, and I hope you'll join us.
You can hear a couple of songs from my current cd, Pride of the Valley, right here at this page. You can order it here at my myspace page, or from my main site, www.martinrivas.net, or from the iTunes Music Store (search "martin rivas")...
Bublinky look at you, such a cherubic hair style, now you are really brothers with Neil, so you are no more polar bear??? Don't take me too serious, I'm messing :) ,,,I moved to London,,,BUT missing Cheese Plate!!!!! Let me know for next year, we can meet in Galway in summer if you come to play there, Oki?,,,Thank god that the flights to Shannon are so cheap from London... Also if you will be in London let me know :) kisses
You..re starting to look like me with all that hair. I..m honoured! ha ha! How is the new album going? I will be getting myself one to be sure to be sure! I see you still have a million gigs planned. A great friend of mine is playing at Niall..s song club next week - David Rynhart - form Colorado, o o. Thought I..d mention it as he is a great guy with a Galway connection too. Hoepfully see you in the new year. Rock on. Neil
Michael Brunnock, hot on the release of his NEW album "Live In New York", will be performing at New York's premier Irish festival Wee Craicfest. A one night festival of live music & the best of Irish short films. Also on the bill this evening will be the one and only Mundy. The 10th annual WEE CRAIC will take place at The Studio at Webster Hall 125 East 11th Street, New York, Thursday , September 17th. Free Bar between 7pm-8pm. Doors 7pm Tickets available on TICKET WEB.
What..s all that New York stuff on your calendar?? Vienna..s where it..s at man! Miss the moments. NY is on the hitlist for me. You will be visited. Rock on.
So we finally finished our CD! We also have many shows coming up in NYC over the summer, including a benefit for Cancer Research this Thursday, July 23rd. Please come out a support a good cause. And thank you so much for supporting us!
Hey Martin and Craig! I'm sitting at your show at slains currently and I think your super talented, I'd consider having your children. Lol jk! No really I would hehe. See you next time I come back to this side of the ocean :)
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