Martin has been entertaining with his songs and fine guitar playing for 35 years on the West Yorkshire folk scene. He began his musical interest as a teenager by first learning the harmonica before progressing to the acoustic guitar. Through the years this has led him to master the mandolin, tenor banjo and bohran often used in accompanying fellow musicians. In the last few years Martin has written over 40 songs, published two CDs and has just released his third album  Down In The Valleys.  Martin has an extensive repertoire, which includes lively Irish, contemporary folk, gentle ballads and his self-penned songs, which always prove popular. Martin can perform an Irish Set or Folk Set or even a mix if required.

 Martin has been described as a "powerful singer/songwriter of ballads and lively chorus songs"

"It is meant as a compliment to say this is folk as it used to be. Unadorned yet effective, all he needs are his songs, voice and guitar. He continues the traditions of such notable artists as Martin Carthy or Christy Moore with a similar sense of conviction. We need to nurture such artists, whose songs are rooted in our shared experiences."

Woven Wheat Whispers

Martin:
"I listened with great pleasure to your song. I've plenty of time for
listening as I'm snowbound in a hotel near the airport in Chicago,
trying to get home from my tour! For what it's worth, Martin, in my
book you're a songwriter. I hope you'll continue to write songs.
There's not much money in this kind of song, as I've learned so well,
but now and then something strikes a chord with people and your
efforts are rewarded. But writing this kind of music has always been
its own reward. Keep it up."
Tom Paxton (2008)