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The John Martyn Project
Live at St Marys this is not to be missed! Tickets online , at the beer cafe or from deal record shop.
The John Martyn Project
Featuring four of the most interesting vocalists spanning several different musical paths of the UK
music scene -Blythe Pepino, Kit Hawes, Pete Josef
and Sam Brookes- This is a special project where this group of artists come together to celebrate the music of John Martyn. Each brings their own story and connection to Johns music which adds to the fabric of the overall exprience of the project.
In the wake of a special sold out show in July 2018 at the Jazz café in London the The John Martyn Project was born and after several successful sold out shows around the UK they will be embarking on a tour of Holland in January and a 2nd tour of the UK in September 2020 Blythe Pepino -
By the end of 2016, she had released her major label debut as frontwoman of Vaults, sung on that years John Lewis Christmas ad and toured with London Grammar. Not one
to compromise her artistic vision, in early 2017 she turned her back on the major label existence to
pursue her penchant for the strange and leftfield with new band, Mesadorm.
Kit Hawes
is a virtuoso guitarist, composer, singer songwriter and mandolin enthusiast. Coming
from a musical family, Kit was steeped in folk and roots music from the outset; learning from his
parents and the many musicians who would pass through the farm. At age 14, he dropped out of
school to pursue a career as a professional musician Kit has played all over the world and has
gained a reputation as top class instrumentalist working with a wide range of artists including Seth
Lakeman, Cara Dillon and Yola.
Pete Josef
has always been a soul singer at heart, but his Multi-instrumental skills have led him
into some interesting situations. He has for years been recording and playing live with Roni Size and Reprazent, and fronts and co-produces the lo-fi house duo White Lamp with Darren Emerson
(underworld). He spent the summer season of 2014 on tour as bass player and guitarist in Kelis live band, gracing the stages of Glastonbury festival, Jools Holland and Fuji Rock whilst in this time
also working on his debut album Colour which was featured at Gilles Petersons Worldwide Awards.
Sam Brookes
In 2011 his eponymous debut Album saw him named as Sunday Times Breaking
Act and his independently released follow up Kairos was picked as one of the best albums of 2014
by The Independent. Considerable streaming success and support slots for the likes of Willy ma
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son, Scott Matthews and Joan Armatrading have earned Sam a dedicated following and growing
anticipation for his third album.
John Blakeley & Jon Short
form a uniquely creative and original rhythm section who perform with
such artists as Americana star Yola and Folk stalwarts Sheelanagig.
"Worth shouting about...unlike anything Ive heard before"
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Folk Radio UK
With his keening tenor vibrato sailing effortlessly into the upper register, theres something of Tim Buckley
about Sam Brookes
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Andy Gill - The Independent
"[Kit] plays with dazzling virtuosity"
Ethan Johns
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgQ1oIsoJLE
Web:
https://www.thejohnmartynproject.com/
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LocationSt Marys Arts Centre (View)
Strand Street, Sandwich
Sandwich CT13 9HN
United Kingdom
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