We are very happy to welcome back the brilliant Carrie Martin to Temperance. A great singer, a brilliant guitarist and an accomplished song-writer. A wonderful evening guaranteed.
Born in Hull, Carrie is an acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter.
She fronted bands in the 90s before casting her music aside in order to raise her children, her guitar went untouched for some two decades until a chance meeting with guitar virtuoso Gordon Giltrap changed her life.
Close mentoring from Gordon saw her take a huge leap forward, attracting endorsements from Vintage Guitars, G7th Capos, Martin Strings and most recently she has become and artist for Faith Guitars.
Her last two albums Seductive Sky and Entity included guests Elliott Randall, Gordon Giltrap, Oliver Wakeman, Daniel Cassidy (brother of late Eva Cassidy) and ex Bad Company guitarist Dave Colwell.
Carrie has performed in Canada on tour and has represented Vintage Guitars three times at the Namm Show In California. She also guests at various guitar shows around the UK to demo her use of open tunings.
May 2023 saw her take to the stage at The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, alongside Gordon Giltrap MBE , Oliver Wakeman and the mighty Rick Wakeman CBE.
Her new album Evergreen featuring Oliver Wakeman, Heart’s guitarist Roger Fisher, John Verity and Dan Karl Cassidy is out now on vinyl,cd and download from Bandcamp.
Quotes
“Phenomenal” Rick Wakeman CBE
“Martin is equally skilled on guitar, on vocals and as writer. The voice is distinctive- the crystalline purity and range of a Kate Bush, the depth and delicacy of a Sandy Denny. And the songs to which she applies them stand up with any of her peers. The chord sequence of the title track evokes Joni Micthell’s Hejira album.”
Trevor Raggatt, RnR Magazine.
“It’s pretty obvious from the moment you hear Carrie Martin sing that she is an outstanding vocalist with passion in each breath. Don't be too sidetracked by that voice and stage persona and well-crafted songs, because you might just miss the fact that she is a fine guitar player as well!”
Gordon Giltrap
