Reaction to The Martins independent release COLD LONELY NIGHT has neither been cold nor
left them lonely. Long known for their dynamic live events, their ability in the studio has now
begun to gain national attention as well.
Their 2008 release sparked a trend of sorts for the family.
The CD certainly garnered ample encouragement for the group. Here is but a sample of
what radio professionals had to say about the project,
- “This is a family with a most promising future. In addition to having very pleasing vocals their inspired delivery provides an added ingredient that will win them legions of new fans”. Wayne Bledsoe KMST Rolla, MO
- “These kids can show many of the old pros how it’s done”. Paul Morris WXKQ/WTCW Whitesburg, KY
- “Wow! This really drives, and both instrumentals and vocals are fantastic”. Joe Steiner WLFC Findlay, OH
Other industry insiders have taken note of the family's studio ability as well.
Three young women from the group were plucked temporarily to lend their musical gifts to
BLUEGRASS BOUQUET - DAUGHTERS OF BLUEGRASS (Blue Circle Records). The project -
produced by Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Tom T. Hall's wife Dixie - features an array
of only the most talented ladies of bluegrass including Sonya Isaacs, Alecia Nugent, Sierra Hull,
Dale Ann Bradley, Kristin Scott Benson, and many more.
To say the project was a success would be an understatement. It was voted by industry peers
to be International Bluegrass Music Association's 2009 IBMA Recorded Event of the Year.
While not yet known to some fans of bluegrass, the Martin ladies equal participation in such a
nationally renowned project speaks to how well the family's talent stacks up to some of the best
in the business.
After enjoying a busy touring schedule since – that included the Martin sisters taking time out
for a rare Daughters of Bluegrass festival appearance in Ontario in 2010 – The Martins look
forward to a busy performance schedule in 2012. Long one of the next bands to watch – they
are now the next band to listen to as well. Listen to their debut release on Aurio records
Bluegrass Martins A World of Our Own - available online
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Jeana Faris
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