MARTIN Stephenson heads for Wirral this weekend with an acclaimed 30-year career as a singer and songwriter already under his belt.
Born in County Durham in 1961, Martin was initially fired up to play in a band when the punk rock phenomenon went over ground in the late 1970s.
Then, as now, Martin’s free spirit incorporated a love for an eclectic range of musical styles, from Zappa and Beefheart, through Rockabilly, old time string music to straight-ahead rock and full tilt punk.
He convened his band The Daintees in the early 80's, with the name deliberately chosen as a response to the humourlessness and angst of much of the music of the time.
The Daintees became one of the first bands to sign to the Newcastle based independent label, Kitchenware. Their debut single, Roll On Summertime, was a sparkling and charming affair that announced the arrival of a considerable new talent.
After Kitchenware packed Martin and the band off to London Records, he released the debut album Boat To Bolivia in 1985. The album was packed with rootsy pop songs such as Crocodile Cryer, Rain and the alcoholics’ lament, Little Red Bottle. Lengthy bouts of touring saw the band gain a reputation as a fantastic live act and cemented a loyal fan base which remains with him today.
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT GONZO
 | Bolivia CD - £9.99 |
 | Salutation Road CD - £9.99 |
 | Lilac Tree CD - £7.99 |
 | Disciples Of Merle &... CD - £9.99 |
 | Church & The... CD - £7.99 |
 | Yogi In My House CD - £7.99 |
 | Haint Of The Budded DCD - £11.99 |
 | Down To The Wood CD - £9.99 |
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