Martha Gallagher

“Martha's power of performance, diversity of music, and obvious joy in what she shares with the audience is tangible; wonderful!”
S.Craig, Caffe Lena’s, Saratoga Springs, NY

“If you have the opportunity to present Martha Gallagher in concert - DO IT!"
K. Adamson, concert presenter, SW Florida

Martha Gallagher's dedication to so many aspects of her art all come together: her harp playing, her singing, her lyrics, her love of stories, her stagecraft and show pacing, and even her savvy promotional talents!
Sarah Craig, Director, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, NY

“Martha brings the house down every time she's here!  We love her!  Our audiences love her!”
K. Andreson,   Lake Placid Center for the Arts   Lake Placid, NY

"Always an enthusiastic, daring artist, Martha has an aura of mastery that can only be earned through decades of live performance." Sarah Craig, Director, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, NY

“Martha is an energetic and charismatic performer! We were fortunate to have her as a presenter (at our university).”
J. Haefner DM, Harpist, Harp, Theory, Director of Undergraduate Studies, UNT College of Music - Presenters

“Martha Gallagher is Janis Joplin-Joan Baez-Jean Redpath all rolled into one! She's a treasure; her music lifts up the spirit and reminds us why we're here."
T. Moe, North Country Public Radio
http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/

“Martha plays the harp with a joie de vivre; with a sense of joy and energy rarely seen with this instrument!"
W. Fischer, WAMC Northeast Public Radio
http://www.wamc.org/
- Public radio, press

?Wild Harp & Winged Heart
By Jane A. Marlowe 
janem@coastalbreezenews.com 

On Monday evening, March 12, a talented musician presented a unique and inspiring evening of original music on a beautiful Celtic harp. Martha Gallagher charmed her audience with inspired melodies and lyrics offering glimpses into her childhood and family life. Her grandmother’s advice, very apropos in these financially straitened times, is blended with the wisdom of Deepak Chopra and the Latin rhythm of Santana. “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!”
Martha has performed throughout the United States and Canada for 35 years. She has performed as a classical flautist in a symphony orchestra, played with the Chieftans and has appeared on television and radio. She has vacationed on Marco Island for many years and was pleased to be invited to perform at San Marco Church.
A charming song, Part of My Heart, was written for her daughter, Meaghan, who was present at Monday’s concert along with Martha’s father and other family members. The concert was a benefit on behalf of The San Marco Catholic Youth Group planned by Kim Adamson, San Marco Director of Religious Education.
The Water is Wide is a musical commentary on the flooding caused by Hurricane Irene in the Adirondack Mountains in New York State, where Martha makes her home. Martha’s home was heavily damaged by the floods as was her little town. She composed the music to benefit flood relief in the area. All work on creating the CD was donated by the company which has produced Martha’s many other works. To date more than $14,000 has been raised through the sale of this soothing, quiet musical collection.
Moon Shining Brightly and The Wonders of this World concluded the evening. Martha’s range took her through traditional folk music to blues, foot tapping jazz and a lively country music tribute to amazing, smashing, fab, new boots!
Kim shared her thoughts after the concert. “Martha performed a fantastic concert and I plan to invite her again to perform in concert. ”
Remember the name, Martha Gallagher. She has a distinctive talent and when she returns it will be to a standing room only audience.
- Coastal Breezes News, Naples, FL 2012