DB Martin Group

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DB
Here it is, "iJamr Magazine Vol 4 featuring DB Martin "In His Own Words"
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“As long as I can remember, I have this great creative and spiritual force within me that is greater than faith, greater than ambition, greater than confidence, greater than determination, greater then vision. It is all these combined. My brain becomes magnetized with this dominating force which I hold in my hand.” -
Bruce Lee
"It doesn't have to be like this...All we need to do is make sure...we keep...talking" -
Stephen Hawking/Pink Floyd
"Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children." -
Kahlil Gibran
BIO

There was a movie, if you’re old enough to remember, called The Natural, starring Robert Redford. A story about an older guy who was a natural when it came to baseball. He didn’t have a long, exciting history playing in the Minors, working his way to the Majors. He was just really good. It came to him naturally. Take that concept and make the subject matter music instead of baseball and you have DB Martin.
DB was born in Killeen, Texas. November 19th, 1962. The youngest of 6, by age 3 DB was firmly immersed in a new environment, South Bend Indiana and immersed in a family filled with music. Growing up, DB displayed musical ability singing, and playing drums, quite well. He received an art scholarship in the 3rd grade for his crayola depiction of "Fire", and had a short-lived foray into traditional music taking up the violin in the 4th grade.After graduating from high school, DB found himself at age 19, quite by happenstance, in Austin, Texas. His talent feeding off these wonderful new surroundings playing drums, writing poetry and just living. DB would spend the next decade drumming for local talents such as Sugar Williams in an R&B group called First String Connection, laying down the rhythm with a bassist who was to become the King of Sixth Street, Gerry Van King. He even had an opportunity to play drums for Austin Blues Legend, W.C. Clark. He played drums for various Austin musicians including Appa Perry, in his pre-Blues Power days. However, none of his musical ventures would stick and staring his thirties in the face DB began to become disillusioned about music being a part of his life. There was no way DB could know what lay ahead in the future that would all but thrust him into a music career.
The unforeseen marriage of DB and the piano in the summer of 1997 would set in motion events that most would describe as "amazing." A relationship was formed with this beautiful antique piano and DB. During this time, DB spent more time at the piano than anything else. DB began to formulate chords into what would become his first song composed on piano, Miracle Man, a tribute to his slain hero John Lennon. From one song, came another, then another. By the time this sudden burst of inspiration to create music was done, DB would pen the lyrics and compose the music to almost 100 songs. “To say that it was cathartic for me is an understatement. These songs are from the deepest parts of me. I quickly discovered that that’s the double edge sword of being my kind of songwriter. As a person I am very private. But my life is all there in my songs. All the blood, sweat and tears from living life for everyone to hear.”

Some have said this music "sounds like Santana or Steely Dan with Michael McDonald on vocals." Others have said that it's "Beatles meets R&B" or "Love Rock." DB says, "It just came out of me ...I don't call it anything ...I mean the terms Jazz and Rock encompass so many differring artists alone, maybe it's Jazz/Rock? Even though I was born in Texas, I grew up in the midwest nestled between Chicago and Detroit so I was heavily influenced by old school R&B and Rock in its very formative years with a heavy dose of the Beatles thrown in there. I've always loved artists with something to say and who wrote BIG music. Who doesn't like love songs?"
Jason James and DB, along with Ari Koinuma, Jimmy Joe Natoli and Paul Klemperer, have put together an amazing debut CD of 12 songs that listeners really love! Now with Vernon "Booof 7" Casell and Steve Sargent joining them live, it's obvious to see that the music has reached a new level. These are serious musicians who have created an undeniable sound. Some of the most incredible music to come to life in Austin, Texas.
Veteran songwriter Don Kirkpatrick, who has worked alongside such legends as Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, and is co-credited with composing the theme music for the movie "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", calls DB "The real thing". Listen to the music and keep your ears open for this extraordinary songwriter.
You can click on the link to BZOO Homegrown Radio where you can listen to an interview I did with Belinda Subraman, check it out!

A Soul Man Revs up his Music !
Thorne World Reviews

"When I lived in Austin I used to go see the DB Martin Group. The songs were soulful, the performance was inspiring and the delivery was powerful. With the debut of the CD Miracle Man, DB has added some punch to the songs he has been performing and has added some wonderful new material. Won't Worry Anymore has always been a favorite and this version comes with performances by some new DB Martin Group players and you can tell these guys have worked on these songs. Miracle Man is a reminder that we should not create our idols just to destroy them and DB sends this message loud and clear in his powerful vocal. The fun ending of Miracle Man is reminiscent of fun Beatles endings such as on Hello Goodbye and Hey Jude. This CD is worth checking out and when you do, CRANK IT UP !"

AVAILABLE NOW! The debut CD Miracle Man from the DB Martin Group. Witness the music and the magic that forges this amazingly original sound. Just click on these links. CDBaby or Apple iTunes to purchase your own copy or downloads NOW!
2005-2006 AWARDS
VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC'S SONG OF THE YEAR CONTEST

June 2005. Honorable Mention - My Babys Eyes
August 2005. Runner-Up - In the City
September 2005. Honorable Mention - Touch the Sky, Runner Up - Get Up
October 2005. Pop FINALIST - Just a Fantasy, Voted Suggested Artist
November 2005. Runner-Up - Miracle Man
December 2005. Pop FINALIST - Something New
February 2006. Runner-Up - After Youre Gone
March 2006. Runner-Up - One of Us
April 2006. Honorable Mention - Okay
AUSTIN SONGWRITER'S GROUP 2006 SONGWRITING CONTEST
3rd place in Jazz - After You're Gone