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“His outstanding taste in songwriting as well as his soul marinated voice can easily be compared to the likes of a young Steve Winwood or Van Morrison.” – Rolling Stone
“The finest new male singer/songwriter of recent memory … a vocalist of amazing proficiency and sensual conviction.” – Billboard
“He jumps beyond standard fare on the strength of his voice, a blue eyed soul man’s supple instrument.”
– The New York Times
Remember that mix tape your friend made you way back when – the one that’s forever etched into your soul? These tapes are what inspired acclaimed singer/songwriter Martin Sexton while writing his 8th studio album Mixtape of the Open Road, a musical cross-country trip blazing through all territories of style, cruising through time and place. It’s a charm bracelet of twelve gems all strung together with the golden thread of what Rolling Stone calls Martin’s “soul marinated voice.” Set to be released next week on February 10th via KTR/Redeye, Billboard unveiled the full album today available to stream as an early exclusive.
LISTEN: Martin Sexton’s Mixtape Of The Open Road on Billboard:
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“The concept of this record is that it’s the mixtape, just like when your friends knew you were taking that California trip and wanted to inspire you along the way,” the Massachusetts-based troubadour told Billboard. “I’ve always wanted to make a concept album. My records have always been range-y, so I’ve always wanted to make, like, a Nashville 1972 a la George Jones kind of record or a Sons of the Pioneers thing or a bluegrass thing or a Zeppelin-esqe/Black Sabbath hard rock album. Or a folk record. I’ve always wanted to do that.”
The album’s first single, entitled “Remember That Ride” was featured by Wall Street Journal upon the album’s first announcement last year where it was called “a slinky groove” with “a loose, open feel that mixes in handclaps, slide guitar licks and slightly distorted vocals on an earworm refrain.”
Sexton’s twilight nocturne “You (My Mind is Woo)” was featured by PopMatters with CMT Edge also raving about the song with the exclusive premiere of Martin’s live in-studio performance video where writer Craig Shelburne stated that the song “would be a perfect addition to any mixtape because it’s sweet, funny, melodic and — this is important — singularly and memorably titled.” Diffuser chimed in as well, picking Mixtape as one of their “10 Albums Worth Looking Forward to in Early 2015” claiming “a new album from the elastic-throated Martin Sexton is always something to celebrate.”
A new album from the elastic-throated Martin Sexton is always something to celebrate
Read More: 10 Albums Worth Looking Forward to In Early 2015 | http://diffuser.fm/10-albums-worth-looking-forward-to-in-early-2015/?trackback=tsmclip
A new album from the elastic-throated Martin Sexton is always something to celebrate
Read More: 10 Albums Worth Looking Forward to In Early 2015 | http://diffuser.fm/10-albums-worth-looking-forward-to-in-early-2015/?trackback=tsmclip
A new album from the elastic-throated Martin Sexton is always something to celebrate
Read More: 10 Albums Worth Looking Forward to In Early 2015 | http://diffuser.fm/10-albums-worth-looking-forward-to-in-early-2015/?trackback=tsmclip
Known for his success as an independent recording artist and his incendiary live shows, this will be Martin’s first full-length studio album since 2010’s Sugarcoating. Immediately following its release, Martin will hit the road on his winter/spring US tour which kicks off February 12th. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.martinsexton.com.
Mixtape of the Open Road Track List:
01) Do It Daily
02) You (My Mind Is Woo)
03) Pine Away
04) Set In Stone
05) Remember That Ride
06) Give It Up
07) Shut Up and Sing
08) I Believe In You
09) Doin’ Something Right
10) Dandelion Days
11) Virginia
12) Supper Time
US Winter/Spring 2015 Tour Dates:
02/12 – Louisville, KY @ KCD Theater
02/13 – Chicago, IL @ Park West
02/14 – Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theatre
02/15 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
02/17 – La Crosse, WI @ Cavalier Theatre
02/18 – Cedar Rapids, IA @ CSPS
02/19 – Columbia, MO @ Mojo’s
02/20 – St. Louis, MO @ Old Rock House
02/21 – Lawrence, KS @ Granada
02/22 – Sioux Falls, SD @ The District
02/25 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
02/26 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
02/27 – Seattle, WA @ The Neptune
02/28 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theatre
03/01 – Eugene, OR @ Wow Hall
03/03 – Chico, CA @ Rendezvous
03/04 – Arcata, CA @ Arcata Theatre
03/05 – Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
03/06 – San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo’s
03/07 – Napa, CA @ City Winery
03/11 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Soho Club
03/12 – San Diego, CA @ Belly Up
03/13 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
03/14 – Phoenix, AZ @ TBA
03/15 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
03/16 – Santa Fe, NM @ The Lensic
03/20 – Aspen, CO @ Belly Up
03/21 – Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theatre
03/24 – Jackson, MS @ Duling Hall
03/25 – Birmingham, AL @ Workplay Theatre
03/26 – Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
03/27 – Nashville, TN @ City Winery
03/28 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
03/29 – Charlotte, NC @ Visualite Theatre
03/30 – Durham, NC @ Carolina Theatre
04/09 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
04/10 – Cincinnati, OH @ 20th Century Theatre
04/17 – Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live
04/18 – Washington, DC @ 930 Club
05/01 – New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
05/02 – New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
05/09 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
05/15 – Charlottesville, VA @ The Southern
05/16 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
06/06 – Hartford, CT @ Infinity Hall
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