It’s exciting to write about a debut record. For some reason it’s hard to get the blood flowing for an independent artist who has released dozens of albums. If during that time he or she hasn’t gotten at least some recognition I figure there is little my site can do to help. But the sky is the limit on a debut. And the debut record from Arkansas based roots music artist Brian Martin is no exception.
No Rider is the name of the record and it borrows liberally from past masters like Leon Redbone, Dr John, and early jazz and blues and even jug band styles. The stories on here range from the timeless tales of jumping trains, drinking whiskey, and a troubled life to more modern songs about modern life and love (particularly the song “Memphis”). Although “Memphis” is not representative of many of the songs on “No Rider” it was the first song I heard from Brian Martin and it’s the one that is destined to stick and stay.
You can purchase this self-released debut record from Brian Martin here or here (digital).
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Video of “Mama Don’t Cook It”
Video for “New Revolution”