Music
Singer songwriter Carrie Martin joins us for an evening of acoustic music in The Apron.
Born in Hull, Carrie is an acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter.
Mentored by instrumental guitarist Gordon Giltrap MBE, she has attracted endorsements from Vintage Guitars, G7th Capos, Martin Strings & most recently she has become an artist for Faith Guitars.
Her last three albums Seductive Sky, Entity and Evergreen have included guests Elliott Randall, Gordon Giltrap, Oliver Wakeman, Daniel Cassidy (brother of late Eva Cassidy) ex Bad Company guitarist Dave Colwell, John Verity (Argent) and Roger Fisher (ex Heart guitarist).
Carrie has performed in Canada and has represented Vintage 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, which led to Rick quoting Carrie as ‘Phenomenal’. Rick invited her back to the Roses Theatre June 2024 and this time asked her to join him on stage to perform ‘Morning Has Broken’ with him .
“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.
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
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
