Martyn Joseph

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Critic Consensus

Martyn Joseph is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers. Based on 8 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Martyn Joseph is rated as an impressive live performer, with enjoyable shows overall.

ON TOUR

Theater Walhalla, Rotterdam, Netherlands (March 17)

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Latest release

Albert's Place (February 10, 2023)

artist info

GENRE

folk

ORIGIN

Penarth, United Kingdom (7/15/1960)

BIO

Martyn Joseph (born July 15, 1960, in Penarth, Wales) is a Welsh singer-songwriter whose music primarily blends Celtic and folk, while his songwriting often focuses on social protest. At first glance Martyn Joseph is (just) another gifted singer songwriter.

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CRITIC concert REVIEWS

Buzz Magazine (UK)

January 31, 2020

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MARTYN JOSEPH | LIVE REVIEW

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Louder Than War (UK)

January 21, 2019

Martyn Joseph Live In Concert In the UK

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Louder Than War (UK)

January 29, 2018

The Met, Bury, UK

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Gigging NI (Northern Ireland)

November 17, 2017

He ploughs the singer-songwriter furrow and when I last saw him in Belfast some 6 years ago he reminded me of Bruce Cockburn with a little Springsteen in the mix.

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Record Collector Magazine (UK)

November 30, 2012

US influences came across strongly in the lyrics of songs such as Arizona Dreams, which drifted strongly into Springsteen territory.

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The Upcoming (UK)

November 16, 2012

If you haven’t heard Martyn Joseph’s music before, go out and buy his album, and make sure witnessing him perform is on your bucket list.

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Soundblab (UK)

May 10, 2012

Keen to try out new material 'on the road' before heading to the studio means Joseph treats the audience to several new songs, of which the rollicking 'Now is Not a Good Time for God' and certain-to-be-popular 'Still a Lot of Love' stand out.

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