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Latest News... “Contrary Mary” voted in Top 20 World Blues releases The readership poll of the UK’s biggest circulation blues magazine, “Blues Matters”, has voted “Contrary Mary” to position 17 of World Blues CD releases and position 7 of UK Blues cd releases in 2007. Coming in at position 17 of the world charts placed it above the releases of many major label artists like the White Stripes and John Mayall.
The full results are published in the current issue of Blues Matters Magazine (www.bluesmatters.com)
The magazine also contains an interview and picture feature which introduces Eddie as follows ““Since turning professional in the mid 90’s, Eddie has become one of the British Blues scene’s most prolific performers. A rare British act capable of headlining any major UK Blues event, Eddie has gained industry recognition for his song writing and accolades for his guitar and harmonica work. Nine releases in twelve years would suggest an artist enjoying the fruits of his creative talents, but 2007’s “Contrary Mary” not only found Eddie exploring broader musical influences, but hoping to gain the widespread appreciation that would pay him his dues…”
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Solo show at Beese’s Tea Gardens, Bristol 6.4.07 “one of the UK’s finest blues guitarists and singers. What gives Eddie the edge on so many similar artists is the sheer quality of his songwriting and the power of his live performances” ...Venue Magazine
Eddie with the Groundhogs Rhythm Section Frome 29.3.07 “This debut outing for the Groundhogs Rhythm Section featuring Eddie Martin was extremely successful…by the third number Eddie’s own “Fires and Floods” seemed to loosen up. The power trio lives again in this band, the rhythm section quite happy to improvise behind Eddie’s almost psychedelic guitar lines..astonishing..quality exciting music” ...Tony Slinger, Venue Magazine No 760
SXSW Austin Texas - Big Success Eddie’s solo shows at Nuno’s on 6th St were a great success during Austin’s South by South West Music Fair. Eddie wants to say hi and thanks to everyone at the club who made him feel so welcome. ...16th March, Nuno’s 6th St, Austin, Texas
Good to meet up also with our US distributors Burnside and start to plan the 2008 US tour.
Reprint of Back Catalogue CDs www.myspace.com/eddiemartinblues
New Albums Preview tracks can be heard on www.bluebloodrecords.co.uk
CDs reprint: “Fires and Floods” “Solo in Soho” and “Keep On Working”
Intermediate Harmonica Workshop Festivals Lots of major festivals have now confirmed main stage bookings this year. Colne main stage Saturday night 25th August with the band and solo on the acoustic stage. Upton on Severn Blues festival with the band Sunday 22nd July at 1pm, Great to finally get to play “Blues on the Farm” in Chichester July 21st with the band. Also “Blues at the Fort” in Havant have booked the band on September 14th at 8.30 p.m.
Video (below) Live version of "Put the brakes on" with the "Groundhogs" rhythm section at the Princess Pavilion, Falmouth, 31/03/2007 |
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