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Darrel Martin's track on the Second Wind album-"If Today"
"It's a strong track that holds it's own amid such prestigious company"- Colin Hunter-The Record Music reviewer
Darrel Martin is a gifted songwriter. You will find that with Darrel's infectious song writing you will keep returning to this disc.- johan schoenmakers www.altcountryforum.nl
Richard Lavery social blog on CD release
Last night, I had the special opportunity to enjoy and bask in a setting and music that touched my heart and soul. Our quiet version of Johnny Cash, Darryl Martin performed at the Church/Theatre in St Jacobs. His songs were reminiscent of gospel, soul, a little folk and some rock. They were deep and caring. At times some of the songs could have been Cohen or Dylan with a Neil Young style of delivery, touching you with his lyrics and sound. His tall dark Cash image of presentation was delightful. The magnitude of his performance with 4 guitars, a key board player (or maybe aptly put ‘the’ key board player – John Lee), 3 or more accompanying chorus singers, an unbelievable sax/harmonica player and lastly the drums was truly awesome. Johnny Lee gave his usually phenomenal key board support along with a great tune. The Church/Theatre is a musical dream. The sound was at times almost heavenly. The solo sax performance brought this deep sense of peace to my soul. The sound came at you from the stage and then climbed up to the Church’s arched roof and caressed your ears and heart on its journey downward. Darryl did just a truly great performance and I dearly hope that he moves further in his musical quest.
A repeat concert in that same setting is a must for some future date and hopefully, you will come away with the sense of beauty and fulfillment of Darryl’s sound and magical down to earth charm.
- The Record-Kitchener Waterloo
Discography
Second Wind - 2008 release (classic rock, blues cover with one original)
Forward-Doug MacEachern - piano, vocals on 3 tracks - 2008 release
Darrel Martin - Bent Broke and Grateful-2009 release
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Bio
Darrel Martin is a music man who has been writing and performing for many decades. And yet you could say his career has really just
begun.
His new all-original CD blends deeply personal lyrics with uplifting and hauntingly beautiful roots music; creatively re-invented for the 21st century.
Produced by keyboards master John Lee, and supported by an all-star cast of local (world class) talent; the CD comes together in the hands of award-winning engineer Bob Guido.
Darrel's debut album is the culmination of years of work; and
re-working; in pursuit of a definitive sound and a cogent statement.
He has achieved his goal, and now this CD awaits your discovery.
Darrel Martin is available to play your festival, solo or with his band. His talents suit the performer’s stage; or singer-songwriter, piano or gospel workshops.
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