Jeff Martin February 21, 2008

As songwriter, singer, producer and guitarist with the Tea Party, Jeff Martin has sought to buck the trend of dumbing down the music for quick commercial gratification. Instead, he continues to follow his inner voice, which speaks to him of the importance of melody, dynamics, musicianship and the manipulation of light and shade.

Martin’s music has endeared itself to a rabid fan base on the strength of its rich palette of color and sheer adventurous scope. Add to this, the marathon live shows captained by Jeff’s elegant and powerful voice, as the front man of The Tea Party.

As a solo artist, Jeff is able to draw deeper from this same well of inspiration. It is, after all, a well he has dug himself.

Jeff’s life lessons as husband and father have lent weight to the songs, added depth and conviction to the lyrics, harmonic density and arrangements.

Make no mistake this is still full-on Jeff Martin music that draws inspiration and instrumentation from around the globe.

Jeff will be performing a set of Tea Party classics and rarities as well as covering his solo offerings with Wayne Sheehy (with whom he recorded his Live in Dublin CD) on percussion. Currently in the studio working on a new solo album, Jeff will also preview some of this material at these concerts.

Official Website: http://www.metrotheatre.com.au/events/2008/02/21/jeff-martin