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Martin Simpson
Acoustic / Folk / Blues



Sheffield
United Kingdom

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   Martin Simpson: General Info
Member Since9/16/2006
Band Websitewww.martinsimpson.com
Band MembersMartin Simpson with, occasionally; Kellie While (backing vocals) Andy Cutting (melodeon) Andy Seward (Bass) Keith Angel (drums/percussion) BJ Cole (pedal steel)
InfluencesBlind Willie Johnson, Fred Cockerham, June Tabor...much more
Record LabelTopic/Red House Records/Compass Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 16 2009 8:00P
SOMERTON w/Martin Carthy Somerton, Southwest
Jul 19 2009 8:00P
THE GREEN NOTE LONDON
Jul 20 2009 8:00P
THE GREEN NOTE LONDON
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
Hertfordshire Battle Proms/Hatfield House Hertfordshire, London and South East
Jul 26 2009 8:00P
NO FESTIVAL-GESEMBH AUSTRIA
Jul 28 2009 8:00P
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY BATH
Jul 29 2009 8:00P
KOMEDIA BATH
Aug 1 2009 8:00P
Cambridge Folk Festival - with Martin Simpson Band Cambridge, East
Aug 5 2009 8:00P
WAT TYLER COUNTRY PARK WAT TYLER COUNTRY PARK
Sep 4 2009 8:00P
Hartlepool - The Studio Hartlepool, Northeast
Sep 6 2009 8:00P
YORK - Fibbers/Stonebow House York, Northeast
Sep 12 2009 8:00P
LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC HALL LIVERPOOL
Sep 17 2009 8:00P
QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL LONDON
Oct 6 2009 8:00P
MONTROSE FOLK CLUB MONTROSE
Oct 7 2009 8:00P
ABERDEEN FOLK CLUB ABERDEEN
Oct 11 2009 8:00P
Derby - The Guildhall Theatre Derby, Midlands
Oct 14 2009 8:00P
Leamington Spa - Royal Spa Centre Leamington Spa, Midlands
Oct 23 2009 8:00P
Surrey - The Ram Club Surrey, London and South East
Oct 24 2009 8:00P
FESTIVAL THEATRE CHICHESTER
Oct 25 2009 8:00P
ACOUSTIC CABARET WAKEFIELD
Oct 26 2009 8:00P
Stockport - Midway Folk Club Stockport, Northwest
Oct 31 2009 8:00P
KING’S PLACE LONDON
Nov 6 2009 8:00P
Trowbridge - Village Pump Folk/Lamb Inn Trowbridge, Southwest
Nov 9 2009 8:00P
THE JUNCTION CAMBRIDGE
Nov 14 2009 8:00P
Carding - with Andy Cutting/Rhosygilwen Cardigan, Wales
Nov 15 2009 8:00P
Devon - with Andy Cutting Devon, Southwest
Nov 19 2009 8:00P
Milton Keynes - The Stables Theatre Ltd Milton Keynes, Midlands
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Birmingham - with Andy Cutting/Red Lion Folk Club Birmingham, Midlands
Nov 24 2009 8:00P
Lincoln - with Andy Cutting/Lincoln Drill Hall Lincoln, Northeast
Nov 25 2009 8:00P
THE BLUECOAT SCHOOL LIVERPOOL
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
THE BAND ON THE WALL MANCHESTER
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
THE BREWERY ARTS CENTRE KENDAL
Dec 5 2009 8:00P
THEATRE ROYAL BATH
Dec 10 2009 8:00P
THE VORTEX LONDON
Dec 11 2009 8:00P
ASSEMBLY ROOMS LUDLOW
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
WASHINGTON ARTS CENTRE WASHINGTON
Dec 17 2009 8:00P
THE BARN BASTON

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   About Martin Simpson
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There is no doubt that after 35 years as a professional musician Martin is, right now, better than ever. Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, his interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving.

There is no-one who has more successfully combined the diverse elements of British, Afro-American and old-timey music than Simpson. His 15 years living in the US were well spent. In addition his own songwriting he has produced some real gems, from the truck-stop epic, “Love Never Dies” to the profoundly moving “Never Any Good”.

His career includes collaborations on stage and record with June Tabor, Kelly Joe Phelps, Jackson Browne, Danú, Martin Carthy, Cara Dillon, David Lindley, Roy Bailey, Martin Taylor, David Hidalgo, Steve Miller, Dick Gaughan and many more.

Simpson is a very regular nominee in the BBC Folk Awards and received Musician of the Year in 2002 and 2005, a nomination in 2009 and album of the year for Bramble Briar in 2002. 2008 saw an incredible 5 nominations and 2 wins. Whether playing American old-time music, blues, a Dylan song or his own material, Martin Simpson is unpredictable, individual and a guitarist of immense subtlety.

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Martin Simpson's Friends Comments
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Eric Hood





Jul 14 2009 9:07 AM

hi martin, just listened to swooping molly, its beautiful, and flows like a bubbling brook. thanks for being a great influence.
Tim fitzpatrick





Jul 13 2009 8:32 PM

cool telecaster
I hope we find someplace. I'm going to have a serious jones going by next year. Maureen and I are going to play with tony M in Oct in Toronto
have a good summer( hi terry and kit)
timf
LESLIE WILSON





Jul 9 2009 6:55 PM

Thanks for the ad. - its been ' a while ' since I saw you at the Punchbowl in Underbarrow !
Toogood Guitars





Jul 9 2009 9:11 PM

Hi Martin,

We saw you at Grimsby last week. I was told you know your way around a guitar..... what an understatement. I can't wait 'till next time, hopefully soon

Take it easy

Chris
Tim fitzpatrick





Jul 10 2009 11:39 PM

No Grasse this year!!!! I miss the Rose' already
We had some good times.
timf
Votar Kjamey





Jul 12 2009 9:09 AM

Hi Martin,

I stood within your wet audience yesterday at the Brosella festival. Happy to see and hear you on stage for the first time. I found your set too short (and the sound of your guitar not as near to the acoustic sound as I'd dream).

I should have payed you a beer or something ...
Mason Brown





Jun 24 2009 1:35 PM

Beautiful playing as always, Martin!
Ewan





May 11 2009 3:50 PM

Hi Martin, How's things?
I'm playing over at Shepley festival this weekend as well, so maybe see you there, if not I'll be in touch soon.
Cheers,
Ewan

Cheers, Ewan
Jim Kimo West





Mar 17 2009 4:39 AM

Aloha from Kimo!
Lucy Kitt





Mar 15 2009 11:07 PM

Hi Martin, can't wait for the new Album, luv Lucy
The Living Tradition Magazine





Mar 13 2009 8:17 AM

Hi Martin
Thanks very much for becoming a friend of The Living Tradition.
We are re-launching our myspace to include more gig dates and news than it is possible to include in The Living Tradition magazine.
To keep up to date with news and gigs from around the UK folk music scene please subscribe to our BLOG and our FRIEND UPDATES on your myspace home - and don't forget to tell us what you are up to.
All the bestThe Living Tradition Team
Brauly Pontspawn





Mar 12 2009 11:13 PM

I can't wait to hear the new album! Are you playing in Liverpool anytime this year? I really hope so.
Barbara Helen





Mar 12 2009 6:51 PM

OO..look forward to hearing the new tunes.Great news.
Barbara.
Chris Baldwin





Mar 12 2009 4:56 PM

A new album, Martin! That's great news indeed! Hope you're all doing fine up on the windy ridge...
Cabe





Mar 12 2009 3:10 PM

Saludos desde España, Martin.
Thanks for your music
Colm Ó Snodaigh





Mar 12 2009 2:29 PM

Thank you for your friendship

My new album is out now on KILA Records:

Thanks for all your support
Colm
Marjorie Millner





Mar 12 2009 12:51 PM

YAY! Great news that you are working on a new album. Can't wait to hear it! Best wishes for a wonderful studio experience. (No technical glitches, just music music music!)
Olivia Chaney





Feb 6 2009 2:07 PM

looking forward to hearing you on the 20th! X
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Jan 20 2009 9:41 AM

hello there,

thank you for accepting our friend request,
we really appreciate it!

greetings from Budapest, Hungary!
Fibenare Guitars Co.
Eran Badinerie





Jan 19 2009 11:01 PM

Amazing musician. just beautiful.
LOVE
Eran
Richard





Jan 9 2009 10:25 PM

Hi Martin I hope the gig goes well tonight,and that You raise a lot of money for a good cause.
Eric Hood





Jan 5 2009 12:16 PM

hi martin, thanks for inspiring me to explore every dimension of the acoustic guitar. and the importance of each string played. have a great 2009. any chance of you playing in south of Ireland this year? you have a lot of fans here!
Michelle Holding





Jan 2 2009 12:30 PM

And a happy New Year to you too sir, good to see you in Castleton just before Christmas, although I concede that it's hard to recognise the blonde woman who asked for Love Never Dies at Lymm when she's dressed as a Morris Fool, so I forgive you for not stopping and chatting!

All the best
Michelle
josie lloyd





Dec 23 2008 5:24 PM

thanks for the add kind sir.jx
Taran Guitars





Dec 21 2008 5:30 PM

Hi Martin, Thanks for the add. I had the opportunity to play one of your Simpson Sobell signature models on a recent visit to Stefan's. Jaw dropping! Your both an inspiration.
Kind regards

Rory
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