\u201cAn exceptional guitarist, he\u2019s also been gifted with a most expressive voice\u2014a true \u2018blues\u2019 voice..Add to that his stand-alone harp skills and a drum machine for a left foot and you almost get the whole picture. A One-of-a-kind original.\u201d Penguin Eggs, Canada.<\/p>\n
Serious songwriter and charismatic entertainer combined, Eddie\u2019s solo and one man band performances and recordings are marked by the highest standards of musicianship and a stunning display of virtuosity.<\/p>\n
An acknowledged master of blues guitar and harmonica, Martin has been immersed in the genre since the age of 16, and still takes inspiration from new avenues of exploring the great blues heritage. But he writes from his own heart and soul, looking out on his contemporary world, rekindling the spirit of classic blues and moving the legacy forward in the most fresh and personal of ways.<\/p>\n
Martin is considered one of the leading one man bands, using foot and hand percussion \u2013suitcase bass drum, snare, tambourine and shakers \u2013 where appropriate to the arrangement of the song, while playing guitar and rack-harmonica.<\/p>\n
He has released 3 solo albums which have all been internationally acclaimed, and has performed solo at major festivals clubs and theatres round the globe and Jook Joints in Mississippi and Memphis.<\/p>\n
Eddie appears on this solo tour following the rave reviews he has received for the \u201cLive in Tuscany \u201c album from his 20-piece Blues Orchestra, Big Red Radio. BBC Radio2 Paul Jones called it \u201cAbsolutely Superb\u201d. Tonight, as his amazing one man band though, you can expect strong vocals, instrumental skills and powerful song writing, with some tender folk as well as hardnosed blues!!<\/p>\n
Accolades have been poured on Eddie\u2026 \u201cExcellent\u201c \u2013 Time Out \u201c\u201cEssential Blues listening\u201d \u2013 Mojo \u201cOne-of-a\u2013kind-original\u201d New Jersey Times. And from the biggest Blues Magazine in the world, Blues Revue USA \u2013 \u201chis live shows are not to be missed\u201d \u2013 make sure you don\u2019t!!<\/p>\n
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