Official site of Martin King

June 2008

Martin — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:40:56 +0000

It’s been a long time between posts, so here, finally, is an update.
Martin has spent the last year or so working on a few projects at once. He has been singing lead and backing vocals as a session musician, as well as doing some music sequencing on several ‘themed’ songs, such as “My Boy” and “Daddy’s Not Home” by Ian Purdie and David Byrnes. These songs (and others) were recorded for a radio show focusing on the experiences, and for the support of, single and estranged fathers. For more information on this radio show see www.dadsontheair.net
He has also recently returned from the United States where he performed in Las Vegas and Nashville.

April 2007

Martin — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:52:23 +0000

Anyone who is considering shaving their head, know this…it gets damn cold! Sure you do get used to it, but be prepared. Secondly, there is nothing stranger than the sensation of a fly walking on your bald head. No, I take that back, a fly walking into your ear is much worse …as is a spider walking pretty much anywhere, errrhh - so just forget what I started to say. Donations are still being accepted by the foundation, so follow the link in last months blog (below) if you’re feeling generous. Thanks to those who already have!
Martin

March 2007

Martin — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:02:03 +0000

Hi! Martin here.
This post is a bit unusual in that’s it’s not about me.
I just wanted to ask if you would please, please give (even if only a little) to the Leukaemia Foundation. In just under 2 weeks I’m shaving my head to raise funds for the cause. This is a non profit organisation that has a staff of volunteers who supply the families of Leukaemia and other blood cancers with accommodation, transports to and from the hospital, counselling and support during the most difficult times of their lives. Please follow the link below and pledge a few dollars. Thank You….Martin
http://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/profile.php?id=298053

Jan 2007

Martin — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:01:35 +0000

Recording of the first 2 songs of the new album is almost complete! We have been trying to figure out how to describe them in words for some time now, and have come to the conclusion that we’ve never heard anything quite like these songs! Imagine watching a three way car crash between ‘Queen’, ‘Madison Avenue’ and ‘The Flying Lizards’! Now try to see in your mind ‘TV Rock’ as the ambulance drivers, the ‘Tap Dogs’ watching from the side of the road thumping out their best wishes, and a country singer with a pen and paper trying to describe what they see.

Do you see it? Do you have it in your mind? Oh no you don’t!! (but that’s as close as you can get without hearing it)!

Stay tuned!

July 2006

Martin — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 03:29:39 +0000

Martin has been busy writing a new batch of songs for his next project. This album will lean heavily towards pop and dance music; a monumental departure in musical style from the bush ballad released earlier this year. Working again with multi instrumentalist and producer David Byrnes, they plan to release the music under a band name which is yet to be finalised. When asked what he thought his fans would think about this new style of music Martin said “it’s a bit of a change”. “We’re looking at it as a new band and a completely different product that will appeal to a different audience”. “I like a lot of different types of music, so it doesn’t seem strange for me to explore them when I’m writing songs”.

No time frame has yet been announced for the new release.

April 2006

Martin — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:47:42 +0000

With Anzac Day just gone, our thanks go to the television and radio stations who have played the new single, with a special mention to radio 2ST.

March 2006

Rob — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 07:07:48 +0000

New single just released. Cover version of iconic Australian ballad “And the band played Waltzing Matilda”. Originally written and sung by Eric Bogle in the 1970’s, this fresh new rendition is receiving wide spread radio airplay, predominantly on AM radio stations around Aus. Expect to hear the song on Anzac Day somewhere!

Note: Independent release - not currently available in music retail stores. See discography for more info.

Jan 2006

Rob — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:14:42 +0000

Martin performed live at a private function New Years Eve, and ‘undercover’ at several venues in South Australia the following weeks to keep his voice race-ready for the recording of his new single, due out in March.