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Martin Newnham is a singer/songwriter from the Isle of Wight currently residing in the not so picturesque Hanwell West London. After several years writing, recording and performing as front man of London based band 'The Goondocks'. 
Martin, a multi-instrumentalist with a highly emotive and expressive voice, began pursuing a solo career recording 'Going Home' in 2004. Performing regularly in venues such as The Ginglik, and Clapham Grand, Martin has shared the bill with Nerina Pallot, Newton Faulkner and Seth Lakeman as well as appearing at The Larmer Tree and Isle of Wight festivals.

MARTINS BAND

Martin Newnham - guitar and lead vocals. From the Isle of Wight. Studied at The Guitar Institute in London. Now lives in London where he gigs and teaches guitar.

Andy Parkin - fiddle, keyboards and vocals. From the Isle of Wight. Studied at the London College of Music. Teaches violin. Plays sax and sings backing vocals on albums for his brother's band The Bees.

Thomas Day- double bass

Vesa Haapanen - drums. From Finland. Studied at The Guitar Institute. Now fluent in English and teaches at schools around the capital. Plays with underground jazz dance outfit called Pest.

GALLERY

Click here to view Martins gallery.

MARTINS NEWS

Martins new album entitled 'City Folk' is due for release later this year. Click here to pre-order or to buy Martins EP.

Martins press clippings: Weekender front page, County Press article

SAMPLE TRACKS

Taken from Martin's 2008 Album 'City Folk' available for preorder in our shop.

1.Come Back Gracey

2.Cant Turn Around

3.Bring You Sunshine

VIDEOS

Martin at the Ginglik	Chale Abbey Studios	Session 07
Come Back Gracey Live	As Night Falls-The Venue 2008