Canadian singer-songwriter Christina Martin will release her first full-band LIVE album on May 1st, 2020.The digital album contains all eighteen songs from the release show for her award-winning album Impossible To Hold. It was recorded live on September 14, 2018 at the iconic rock venue The Marquee Ballroom in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Matt Charlton, founder and co-owner of the award-winning Halifax and Toronto based company Pigeon Row tracked the journey with Christina and her band leading up to the performance and documented it in a short piece that viewers can access on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zYqdJDwqUMdeuyizhZhuol55W26obWm
“[Martin], seemingly effortlessly, brought the house down with a truly flawless performance of both her newest music and some older fan favourites.” Amanda Campbell TWISI BLOG (CND) LIVE REVIEW – MARQUEE BALLROOM, HALIFAX
“Christina Martin held a no holds barred event of the year for the Marquee Club in Halifax Friday night, with her album release party for Impossible to Hold.” Norma Young Canadian Beats (CND) LIVE Photo Review – Marquee Ballroom, Halifax
Martin also made ten videos from the Marquee show public this week on YouTube, which were previously only available to her supporters on Patreon, a monthly platform that helps creators get paid for their work. “Since the Covid-19 Pandemic I’ve had a dozen new patrons sign-up, and the support is really helping me create a sustainable career,” says Martin, who flew home from Germany with her guitarist Dale Murray right in the middle of their Wonderful Lie tour through Europe and the United Kingdom. “Right now we don’t know what the future will look like for live events, but with fans supporting artists this way on Patreon, the pressure is off to earn revenue solely by live performances and physical sales.” She has also been doing a series of free Facebook Live shows with Murray from their home in Nova Scotia. “This is a really challenging time for everyone. The Facebook shows help us stay connected with our friends, family, and fans around the globe during this unprecedented and challenging time. One of the ways artists can give back is by continuing to create. I’ve felt very well taken care of as a Canadian artist amidst this pandemic,” she adds, “and it’s my privilege to keep on track with creating and releasing music. I hope it brings people some comfort.”
Live at the Marquee Ballroom – Impossible To Hold is available for pre-order and purchase on Bandcamp here: https://bit.ly/ithLIVExtinamartin
Bandcamp is waiving their revenue-share on Friday May 1st to help artists and labels impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Christina Martin is an award-winning singer-songwriter known for her unique combination of soaring vocals and powerful lyrics. Her music skillfully straddles the lines of pop, rock, and roots, transitioning between intimate moments to larger cinematic arrangements. She’s dedicated herself to creating music about love, perseverance, and tougher subject matter. Martin has been relentlessly recording and touring in Canada, the UK, and Europe, building connections at venues big and small, singing songs about loss, love, and perseverance. Her songs have been featured in films and television, and she’s performed at music festivals around the world (Rolling Stone Weekender Festival, Area506 Festival, RBC Ottawa Bluesfest, Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival, Folk Alliance International, and Reeperbahn Festival).
ALBUM AND VIDEO CREDITS:
Christina Martin (vocals, acoustic/electric guitar, tambourine)
Dale Murray (electric guitar, backing vox)
Adam Warren (guitar, backing vox)
Jason Vautour (bass guitar)
Jordi Comstock (drums)
Live Audio and recording: groundSOUND http://www.groundsound.ca
Audio Mixing: Dale Murray http://www.dalemurray.ca
Mastering: Archive Mastering http://www.archivemastering.com/
Video Editing / Lighting and Visuals: Wasko AV http://www.waskoav.com
Event Management: Sarah Jamer https://www.syrupfactory.ca
Film Crew: Frameworks Productions http://www.frameworksproductions.ca
Album Cover Design: Jessica Rhaye Design http://jessicarhayedesign.com/
Christina Martin: Live at the Marquee Ballroom – Impossible to Hold
Available May 1st, 2020.
Pre-Order the LIVE album HERE
Watch the LIVE videos – HERE
