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Martin Stephenson

microcosmic entertainer

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Started out busking in Newcastle age 15
Played in New Wave bands 'The Cosmic Outbursts' 1977 & 'Strange Relations' 1978.

Formed 'Daintees' 1980, toured with The Bluebells, Prefab Sprout & Aztec Camera in the early 80's
Also toured with Roy Buchanan & John Martyn & Janis Ian
Released 4 major albums on London Records & Capitol USA
3x albums with Demon Records
Various offerings with Voiceprint

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/1/2004
Band Website: daintees.com
Band Members: Martin Stephenson - Vocals, Guitar, Uke
Anth Dunn - Bass -Gary Dunn - Guitar. Shayne Fontaine-drums Finn Macardle- perc
Influences: Captain Beefheart Helen McCookerybook Jim Morrison Chefs Elephants memory Syd Barret Slim Gaillard John Cooper Clarke Howard Devoto Pauline murray
Sounds Like:
A softy!
Record Label: None required. Distributed by Voiceprint
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Biog info

1. Dated from 2001 Born in County Durham, MARTIN STEPHENSON is a gifted singer, songwriter and performer.  In the '80s, he found considerable fame and critical acclaim with his band, The Daintees.  Ho...
Posted by Martin Stephenson on Thu, 29 May 2008 01:52:00 PST

Reviews

Boat To Bolivia/Gladsome Humour & Blue/Salutation Road/The Boy's Heart (all re-mastered, repackaged and re-released on the Voiceprint label) Martin Stephenson & The DainteesIn the mid eighties no stud...
Posted by Martin Stephenson on Thu, 29 May 2008 01:24:00 PST

USA Shows in September!

Ramseur Records is honored to have Martin Stephenson make his way over to the United States for two very special CD release parties!The dates are as follows:September 20, 2007Eddie's AtticAtlanta, GA...
Posted by Martin Stephenson on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:41:00 PST

An old Album

Beyond the Leap Beyond the LawThe Vauxhaul chevette was hanging in thereBrowner than the rust on her wheelarchesSeated inside was Gipsy Dave Smith, Robert Main Ellen and a Warlock we picked up at DIng...
Posted by Martin Stephenson on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 06:47:00 PST

Old bands & Guitars

Found a few pics from previous guitar weekend /06One pic in particular means an awful lotI used to be in a band called Strange Relations in 1978, alas they gave me the sack as at 16 I was too immature...
Posted by Martin Stephenson on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 03:18:00 PST

MARTIN'S DRAWINGS NOW AVAILABLE on www.spanglefish.com/martinstephenson

I started doing these little drawings when touring Northern Spain in the late 80's, usually in a cafe, or town square, blending in with the locals. Hotel foyers and airports still are favourite haunts...
Posted by Martin Stephenson on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 09:37:00 PST

12 PATHWAYS TO HIGHER CONCIOUSNESS

1. I am freeing myself from security, sensation, and power addictions that make me try to forcefully control situations in my life, and thus destroy my serenity and keeps me from loving myself and ...
Posted by Martin Stephenson on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:44:00 PST

THE FIVE TIBETANS (short exercise program)

Just a wee note for anyone who may be interested in getting a little fitter! Say if Yoga was a noel, then Tai Chi could be a poem?With this in mind could I tell you about the 'Five Tibetans'They are f...
Posted by Martin Stephenson on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:03:00 PST

Nairn Jazz Drummer Alex Ross dies

Last week we lost a fine friend and musician. Mr Alex Ross aged aprox 62Our musical community is in shock and will miss Alex beyond the limitation of wordsAlex played drums on the album 'Collective Fo...
Posted by Martin Stephenson on Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:00:00 PST

Airdrie

'Airdrie' (The album)I have decided to have an Airdrie spell on Myspace.Mainly due to respect the brilliant musicians who contributed to it.Musicians:Martin Stephenson - Vocals, Acoustic & Electric G...
Posted by Martin Stephenson on Thu, 31 Aug 2006 05:21:00 PST