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Martin John

About Me

Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome to "Simply Swing with Martin John".Martin is a young performer from Derry City, Northern Ireland, who certainly can Swing. With a family history steeped in musical performance and tuition, that spans across the globe with ties to Bing Crosby and Elvis, music is well and truley part of his being. More than a tribute to the gold standards of music's most enduring songs, this young man has a flair for infusing this familiar and beloved music with a fresh, origional, and unique style entirely his own. Performing music from the Rat Pack Era, with Sinatra and the fella's to Bobby Darin and Nat King Cole, Martin hasn't just learned this music he's lived it. He brings youthful energy to it, tough, sensitive and subtle all at the same time; its like nothing you've ever heard. His chemistry on stage is infectious and a big factor in why his style is endearing to audiences throughout Ireland, Britain and the States. Join Martin John & his Award Winning 12 piece Big Band for an unforgetable evening, showcasing some of the greatest talent and musicians this part of the world has to offer. www.simplyswingpresents.com www.myspace.com/simplyswing http://simplyswingpresents.bebo.com To find out what else Martin John is up to, why not check out his original and unswung material at www.myspace.com/martinjohnlive
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Member Since: 11/03/2006
Band Website: www.simplyswingpresents.com
Band Members: Visit Martin John Live to sample some of my original material and songwriting!!www.myspace.com/martinjohnlive
Influences: “I wish that one of these days somebody would learn to do [my art] so it doesn't die where it is.”Frank Sinatra (American Actor and Singer, 1915-1998)
Sounds Like: Influences and a huge mix of similar sounds :Frank Sintra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, and many many more...
Record Label: Swing Time Records

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Apologies for the recent fllth filled blog action...

It seems someone jacked my account and decided to do a bit of, what could u call it.... personal advertising...   My apologies for not getting it sorted sooner!   MJ
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