Joe Martin

Joe Martin Brings Live-Recording “The Next Five Years” to The Met - Every Ticket Includes a Digital Copy of the Live AlbumJoe Martin will record a live album at The Met on April 17 titled The Next Five Years.The recording continues the story begun with his first live album, The First Five Years - and audience members are invited to be part of it: every ticket includes a digital copy of the finished live album.The evening will revisit songs from Joe’s second studio album, Alone In Valentine, produced by Cal Campbell in Nashville, TN, and will introduce new material destined for his next studio record.

The Next Five Years is conceived as a bridge between studio eras and a document of Joe’s evolving songwriting.Joe’s storytelling flourishes in a live setting; the chemistry between performer and audience creates an immediacy that can’t be replicated in the studio.

This show is an invitation to join that moment and to be immortalised on record.Ticket holders will also receive priority access to pre-order a strictly limited-edition vinyl pressing of the live album.21st century troubadour Joe Martin is deservedly gaining attention on both sides of the Atlantic seeing him play shows around the UK, Europe and legendary venues in Nashville, Tennessee.His musical journey has seen him collaborate with some of Nashville’s top songwriters including Johnny Garcia of Garth Brooks’ band, hit writer Jill Collucci and Aaron Raitiere at RCA studios on Music Row.His sound is deeply rooted in the classic American style, drawing inspiration from a wide range of influences from American folk artists like Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan and James Taylor to songwriters such as Townes Van Zandt, Jason Isbell and Kacey Musgraves, with storytelling and lyric a main focus of Joe’s songwriting.