Marty Nestor
3-15-2014 (Ballroom)
Marty Nestor's music has been described in a lot of ways; edgy roots rocker, blues player, folk singer, songwriter. It is a melting pot of many different musical stlyes. His songwriting conjures up comparisons to The Band, Leon Russell, Tom Petty, Springsteen and Dylan and his writing brings a sense of hope and dark reality that makes listeners want to be involved as he weaves his tales. Marty started playing the local folk mass at age 11 and has toured extensively over the years in the New England area. He has shared the stage with Leon Russell, The Outlaws, Richie Havens, Jonatha Brooke, James Montgomery and J.Geils to name a few. Radio stations across the northeast are playing his record "Saint of the Highway" recorded with Jeff Root at Root Celler Records. Marty will be joined by his Band, Jeff Root, Doug Vennard and Lloyd Ilsley for a great night of music. A new recording is in the works and should be ready by Nov, 2014.
"Marty's music is a bit like Arlo Guthrie meets John Hammond, Jr. All his compositions are folk ballads and Americana and are very personal and introspective. His playing is solid and voice expressive. When he flexes his muscles, his tunes are done with the slight swagger and confidence of a first rate barroom band." - A.J. Wachtel - Noise Magazine - Watch a "Live at Bull Run" video HERE
Special Guest: Jon McAuliffe has been in the music business since the '60s when he cut his teeth as a singer/songwriter alongside Emmylou Harris, Juice Newton, Doug MacLeod & Jim Dawson on the coffee house circuit. In the '70s his band, "Thirty Days Out" recorded 2 albums with Warner Bros. Reprise, opening for Emmylou Harris, The Beach Boys, George Carlin, Tim Hardin, Captain Beefheart, Labelle, Tom Rush and more. He later performed as a solo and as a duo with Robin Batteau (of Buskin & Batteau). He released his first solo album in 2011 and is currently working on a new CD with producer Jeff Root.