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Martyn Joseph
Acoustic / Folk Rock

Martyn Joseph



Cardiff
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/29/2009
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Member Since5/3/2006
Band Websitewww.martynjoseph.com
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New album EVOLVED out NOW





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Here..s a version of WEIGHT OF THE WORLD, one of the songs from Martyn..s brand new CD EVOLVED -Which was released in October 2008!





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You can now also buy Martyn..s albums from iTunes

martynjoseph.com
we try to make it more then just a home page for a singer/songwriter, more than an attempt to advertise gigs and sell CDs. We hope this is a place where we can share ideas and resources, a common goal and find ways to make a difference.

Record LabelPipe Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 24 2009 8:00P
Huntingdon Hall Worcester
Nov 26 2009 8:00P
City Hall Sheffield
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
The Sage Gateshead
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
Arts Centre Pocklington
Nov 29 2009 8:00P
Darwen Suite, Assembly Rooms Derby
Dec 2 2009 8:00P
The Mill Arts Centre Banbury
Dec 3 2009 8:00P
The Luminaire Kilburn, London
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
The Studio @ TPS Petersfield
Dec 5 2009 8:00P
Barnfield Theatre Exeter
Dec 6 2009 8:00P
Port Isaac Pottery Port Isaac
Dec 8 2009 8:00P
Acorn Arts Centre Penzance
Dec 13 2009 8:00P
Wales Millennium Centre SOLD OUT Cardiff
Jan 23 2010 12:00A
St James Community Hall Vancouver, BC
Jan 24 2010 8:00P
Cates Hill Chapel Bowen Island BC
Jan 26 2010 12:00A
Joe’s Garage Courtenay BC
Jan 27 2010 8:00P
Duncan Garage Showroom Duncan, BC
Jan 28 2010 12:00A
Coldsnap Festival Prince George BC
Jan 29 2010 12:00A
Kelowna Folk Club Kelowna BC
Feb 1 2010 8:00P
The Carleton Halifax NS
Feb 5 2010 8:00P
Finch Mountain Concerts Babylon, NY
Feb 6 2010 8:00P
Fox Run Concerts Sudbury MA
Feb 7 2010 8:00P
Upton Coffeehouse Bronx, NY
Feb 11 2010 8:00P
Hugh’s Room Toronto, ON
Feb 13 2010 8:00P
The Market Hall Theatre Peterborough ON
Feb 14 2010 12:00A
Holy Trinity Anglican Church Merrickville ON
Feb 27 2010 12:00A
TAFFYFEST 2010 Pontypridd

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   About Martyn Joseph
Martyn Joseph is a performer like no other. Shades of Springsteen, Knopfler and Dave Matthews there may be - but he stands in his own right, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives.

One of acoustic music’s most arresting artists, the Welsh singer songwriter has been in demand on both sides of the Atlantic for over two decades. Martyn..s 25 year career has embraced some notable achievements including 5 Top 50 UK chart positions, with such songs as Dolphins Make Me Cry, Working Mother and Let..s Talk About it in the Morning, and appearances and tours with, amongst others, Suzanne Vega, Marc Cohn, Joan Armatrading, Runrig, Clannad, Chris de Burgh, Art Garfunkel, Jools Holland and even Celine Dion and Shirley Bassey. He has won fans everywhere with his uncanny fusion of material –feisty, pull no punches big issue numbers alongside stripped bare love songs.

Martyn..s particular strength is in the lyrical narrative of his songs, be they contemporary protests against injustice and inhumanity, a musical psalm to the fulfilment and fragilities of love, or a piercing précis of social history, “It..s the song that can soothe, explain or even in a small way save us”. In this manner he carries on in the tradition of the six string balladeer as both catalyst and interpreter of our raddled and rewarding times, our personal and communal stories sung out loud in the spirit of Woody Guthrie, Ewan MacColl, Hank Williams and Bruce Springsteen.

Voted Best Male Artist at the 2004 BBC Welsh Music Awards and with a string of humanitarian plaudits and awards, he’s a mean guitar player with one of the most powerful voices on the circuit crafting songs with, as the BBC..s Bob Harris put it, “outstanding lyrical intelligence”.

Across a 25-year career, and having released his 29th album Vegas in September 2007, Martyn..s song catalogue is an awesomely impressive archive of our times, our tribulations, our wonder and our wounds. One reviewer after seeing Martyn in concert likened the experience and content to “the beautiful business of being alive with all it..s jokes, absurdity and sadness, seared by music for the heart and head”.

Always charming, sometimes alarming, Martyn Joseph is a unique songwriter who digs deep and delivers an ultimate, life affirming message. One of the most unusual and compelling performers you are likely to encounter.



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Most recent studio album - Evolved - MoJo Folk Album of the Month - March 09 - 4 stars

Rebirth of the singer songwriter tradition

The folk world has never fully embraced the Welsh singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph - perhaps never forgiving him for having a hit with a song about dolphins 15 years ago. That..s a great shame because, with a voice reminiscent of Ralph McTell, Joseph encapsulates many of folk..s old values with stirring songs of social issues and yes, even protest. The "The Welsh Springsteen" tag may be somewhat of a misnomer, but he..s a brave and engaging live performer and this is a courageously sparse, stripped-down and entirely solo work which finds him revisiting and reinventing some of the songs that have helped bring him thus far. Among them, the prostitute..s defiance in Working Mother, the miscarriage of justice resulting in the hanging of Dic Penderyn in 1831 and the bewilderment of the miner..s son in Please Sir are all the more dramatic when delivered with such stark bareness.

Colin Irwin - MoJo Magazine - March 2009

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Stiff Promotions

Stiff Promotions



Nov 28 2009 5:09 PM

Fans of Martyn Joseph can now buy tickets for his Petersfield show on Friday 4th December at www.stiffpromotions.co.uk although numbers are limited.

Look forward to seeing some of you there!

Iain


 

Stiff Promotions

Stiff Promotions



Nov 28 2009 5:09 PM

Fans of Martyn Joseph can now buy tickets for his London show on Thursday 3rd December at www.stiffpromotions.co.uk although numbers are limited.

Look forward to seeing some of you there!

Iain


 

Helenswworshipmusic

Helenswworshipmusic



Nov 28 2009 5:09 PM

Thanks for the add!

www.helensandersonwhite.co.uk
Tim Turner

Tim Turner



Nov 28 2009 5:08 PM

Thanks for being a friend! Stop by and listen to a song or
two if you have a couple minutes :) Comments and positivity are always
encouraged!



TT



 

Jeff Moats

Jeff Moats



Nov 28 2009 5:08 PM

Dear Martyn Joseph,
It's after Halloween and the busy holidays are approaching. Take a break and drop by to listen to my featured songs. You may find my music to be just the calm you need during this hectic time of the year. I appreciate your friendship and I hope you enjoy the music. I wish you much joy and peace.

Musically,

Jeff Moats
Michael Frucelli

Michael Frucelli



Nov 26 2009 12:06 AM

HEY MARTYN,
                     Thanks for the kind comment, much appreciated.......

THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP & SUPPORT, MUCH APPREICATED, STOP BY WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE AND GIVE A LISTEN: The Rain & RockBottom are Dedicated to flood & economy victims…. LEAVE A COMMENT ON YOUR THOUGHTS..............

                                    PEACE, LOVE & HAPPINESS,
                                                                             MICHAEL
 ps--I'm the one with the beard


Fred Odell

Fred Odell



Nov 26 2009 12:05 AM

Thanks for the add-

Fred
The Great Sojourn

The Great Sojourn



Nov 26 2009 12:05 AM

Cheers for the add. New single is up if you fancy taking a listen! TGS x http://facebook.com/thegreatsojourn http://twitter.com/thegreatsojourn
Natalie McCool

Natalie McCool



Nov 18 2009 12:17 PM

Hey! Thanks for the add! Hope you like my tunes :-)



Natalie McCool x
Kelly Welsh Girl

Kelly Brown



Nov 17 2009 10:15 PM

Hi Martyn, looking forward to seeing you in Worcester. Hope you are well? Take care mate, love Kelly xx
Huw Chidgey

Huw Chidgey



Nov 11 2009 10:44 PM

great songs
Matt Boyer

Matt Boyer



Nov 11 2009 10:43 PM

Hey Martyn,
Thanks for the friend request!
Leddra Chapman

Leddra Chapman



Nov 10 2009 8:13 PM

Pleased to meet you :)
Leddra x
Rebecca Pidgeon

Rebecca Pidgeon



Nov 10 2009 8:13 PM

Thanks for the add! How did you like my music? : ) Thank you. -Rebecca
NATALIE JANZ

NATALIE JANZ



Nov 10 2009 8:13 PM

Hey,
How are you?

Have you by any chance listened to my songs yet?
If yes, what do you think?
It would be great if you would leave a comment on my page!

Thanks,
Natalie
rachel starshine robinson

rachel starshine robinson



Nov 8 2009 9:47 PM

cheers!
Barbara Lynn Doran

Barbara Lynn Doran



Nov 8 2009 9:47 PM

Thanks for accepting my friend request. Hopefully you will stop by and check out my new songs. Don't forget you can download them at www.cdbaby.com/cd/barbaralynndoran All the best Barbara Lynn
Hannah Scott & John Carden

Hannah Scott & John Carden



Nov 2 2009 12:30 PM

Thanks for your friendship Martyn!
Hope you enjoyed our tracks.
All the best,
Hannah & John x
Stormy Montana

Stormy Montana



Oct 31 2009 5:55 PM

Thanks so much!
-Stormy
Jan Tiusanen

Jan Tiusanen



Oct 30 2009 6:17 PM

happy halloween!

 

-jan
Stonebridge Guitars

Stonebridge Guitars



Oct 29 2009 6:30 PM

Thanks for signing on as a friend. All the best from Stonebridge Guitars.
Dan "bach" Griffiths

Dan Griffiths



Oct 29 2009 1:18 PM

Prynhawn da / Good afternoon Martyn and crew,

Diolch yn fawr am y cds - You must hear this.
Thanks for the cds - You must hear this.

I will distribute the cds wisely and to those who recognise good music.

Diolch/thanks
Yours ROCKingly

Dan "bach" Griffiths
Martin Taylor MBE

Martin Taylor MBE



Oct 29 2009 1:17 PM

Hi Martyn

Great music.
I hope to catch one of your gigs soon.

Peace
Martin Taylor
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Oct 26 2009 1:27 PM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001 

Where traditions are not so rare; 
    Sea, country and works scent the air; 
A multitude of monuments, 
    Planted tubs and patterned pavements. 

The longish pedestrian malls; 
    The remnants of defensive walls; 
Historic buildings are a gauge 
    Of the respect for heritage. 

Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; 
    Estuaries guarded by shields; 
Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; 
    Romantic-ruin go-betweens. 

Rivers in parts licked by trees, 
    Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, 
And crossed by practical delights - 
    Varied spans, forming pleasing sights. 

Fine churches headed at Durham; 
    Football kits ad infinitum; 
Kept castles - one for study; 
    Masonry behind masonry. 

And, with moulding-works out that way, 
It’s somewhere for a longer stay..? 

(C) David Franks 2003
Vile Jelly

Paul Kelly



Oct 22 2009 10:42 PM

The case is solved at last!

CCTV footage reveals the reason why Martyn's sprogs' colouring crayons mysteriously got used up overnight last year!

 


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