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Members: K.K.Martin, Guitars, Pedal Steel, Mandolin, Vocals.
Label: Rip Cat Records
Manager: Rick Snyder, 3 Sunz Consulting and Management
Bio: K.K. Martin is a fourth generation Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Musician born in West Monroe, Louisiana. Exposed in the womb to the music of Jimmie Rodgers, Robert Johnson and Hank Williams; he began touring with his parents band at age 10, was transplanted to California in 1969, and cut his teeth... See Full Bio
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Jan 28, 2012
KK Martin made multiple appearances at the 2012 Winter NAMM Show playing at the ... [more]
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2012
Dec 9
Sun Dec 09, 2012 4:00pm
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KK Martin's Chrismahanakwanzakaa Party
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2012
Oct 18
Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:00pm
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Rockin' the Blues Thursday October 18th at the House of Blues Anaheim
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2012
Sep 28
Fri Sep 28, 2012 5:00pm
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F3 has partnered with Jagger Promotions to bring Kernville it's first Rock n Blues music festival. Bands and musicians from all over the Western States will be playing in nearly every corner of the picturesque town. Frandy Campground will be event HQ with an outdoor stage, vendors, and event t-shirts. With music all-day and the local hot spots each night as well as an Acoustic Campfire Jam each night this is sure to be the ultimate music weekend. For more info soon www.fundsforfreedominc.com Update: Musical line-up in no particular order: Johnny Mastro & Mama's Boys, Blonde Faith, White Boy James & the Blues Express, K.K. Martin, Bunky Spurling, Smokehouse Brown, Zen Road Pilots, Lil' Mike and the Blues Hammers. Deedra Patrick & the Swamp Katz, The Mercy 4, Alastair Greene Band, and the Groovies. The Kern River Rock n Blues Fest is a fundraiser to assist the construction of the Bakersfield National Cemetery Memorial Walkway. Kernville, CA is in the Central California mountains is the perfect setting for the music community to come together and play in this picturesque town. Entertainment will be provided at Frandy Campground, event headquarters for the 'Bud Light Main Stage', on Friday evening 5-9:00pm and Saturday 12-9:00pm. Followed each night by music in all participating venues starting at 9:00pm and an Acoustic Campfire Jam at 9:00pm is sure to make this the ultimate Rock n Blues vacation. With more than a dozen bands invited as well as dozens of sit-in artists, the public is sure to see some of the best musicians on the West Coast. Come and join us for the best weekend of rock and blues you'll ever hear in one location!
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2012
Mar 9
Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:00pm
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Louisiana native K.K. Martin; founding member, lead guitarist, singer and songwriter for 80's-era band A La Carte, recipient of "Outstanding Blues Artist" at the 9th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards has reconnected with his Blues roots. Exposed in the womb to the music of Jimmie Rodgers. Robert Johnson and Hank Williams, he began touring with his parents at age 10. K.K. was transplanted to California in 1969 and cut his teeth on the local L.A. rock scene at age 16, landing a brief stint with the Albert Collins backup band. Martin has performed with a Who's-Who in the music business including Eric Burdon, Booker T, Rick Derringer, Johnny Winters, Blondie, and Lester Chambers of famed R&B/Soul group The Chambers Brothers. His latest CD is "Naked Blues Vol. II," which will be re-released by Rip Cat. KK once again will be opening for Multi-instrumentalist David Lindley. Lindley performs music that redefines the word "eclectic." Lindley, well known for his many years as the featured accompanist with Jackson Browne, and leader of his own band El Rayo-X, has long championed the concept of world music. Lindley incorporates an incredible array of stringed instruments including but not limited to Kona and Weissenborn Hawaiian lap steel guitar, Turkish saz and chumbus, Middle Eastern oud, and Irish bouzouki.
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2012
Feb 12
Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:00pm
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"M.O.B."CD RELEASE PARTY Get there early for Sunday Funday! Great food and drink specials
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Song Plays
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Video Plays
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Total Fans
2,652
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ReverbNation Fans
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Facebook Likes
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Twitter Followers
87
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YouTube Subscribers
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Widget Impressions
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Comments
One of best covers of "Alligator Wine" I've ever heard !!
"Alligator Wine" is on fire K.K. Great sound and playing feel!
Great Tunes
Lovin ya tracks!! Best wishes! x
Cool Track "Alligator Wine".....Cool Lyrics Cheers & have a HUGE day!!
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