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- In 2008, David Martel exploded onto Montreal's music scene with the release of his first and critically aclaimed record, Hardly Knew Me.He followed up with tours across North America and France, hitting up and leaving his mark at major industry festivals; such as SXSW (USA), NXNE (Canada), and MIDEM (France). In 2009 he toured with Mother Mother, and opened for Adele in front of a sold-out audience at Toronto's Massey Hall. In the summer of 2011, he released a self-produced EP You've Heard the Best, Now Try the Rest... With another well-received release under his belt, he continued to build an audience and make waves, touring around Quebec and Ontario. In 2012, he spend most of the year in pre-production for his next full-length album which he just finished recording at Break Glass Studios with producer and Besnard Lakes frontman, Jace Lasek (Land of Talk, Suuns). Keep your eyes and ears healthy and warm, because another wave of awesome is coming to your town with another David Martel release.
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Shows
- May 18th - Sherbrooke
When: Saturday, May 18th - 9pm
Where: La Petite Boite Noire / 53 Wellington sud
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May 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th - Penetanguishene, Ontario
What: Stellula Music in Schools program
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May 25th - New York City
Where: Rockwood Music Hall - 196 Allen Street, NYC
When: Saturday, May 25th - 4pm
Tickets: suggested donation of $5
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May 31st - Montreal OFFICIAL EP LAUNCH
Where: Breakglass Studios
When: May 31st, doors at 8pm
Tickets: Purchase tickets here
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June 1st - Oshawa, Ontario
Where: The Moustache Club
When: June 1st
Tickets: coming soon
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June 2nd - Kemptville, Ontario
Where: The Branch
When: 8pm
Tickets: $10 at the door
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June 3rd - Gatineau, Quebec
Where: Brasseurs Du Temps
When: June 3rd
Tickets: coming soon
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Press
- «Dès la première écoute, I Hardly Knew Me enchante. Le premier disque du Montréalais a tout pour séduire. On serait parfois tenté de faire des comparaisons – un Patrick Watson ou un Damien Rice vitaminé? – mais on se ravise. L'opus est radicalement du David Martel, un nom à ne pas oublier. À travers cette atmosphère douce et stimulante, Martel propose Yours and Mine, la plus belle chanson de
2008. ****»
Vincent Fortier, Métro
«There's a reason people won't shut up about David Martel, and it begins and ends with the immediate appeal of his debut disc. I Hardly Knew Me is a minor tour de force, a smartly-written record that lets Martel explore all sides of his talent and vision. This is a dynamic first record with wide appeal. ****»
Dave Jaffer, Hour
«On ne connaissait pas encore ce David Martel, mais on va régler ça bientôt. [...] Un coup de coeur instantané»
Philippe Meilleur, Le Journal de Montréal
«Think of a sewn-together version of Badly Drawn Boy and Pilot Speed. With his staggering vocal technique and easy to love pop gems, I Hardly Knew Me is one of this years best surprises»
Jason Gladu, PopJournalism.ca
«Forget what you know about pop music and the industry: there's still some genuine people out there. I've told anyone who wanted to
hear that David Martel was one of the best musical act our fair city had to offer. I'm sticking to my guns»
Gabby Leford, Midnight Poutine.ca
«Descendant de la candeur atmosphérique des Patrick Watson, Jeff Buckley et Sufjan Stevens»
Olivier Robillard Laveaux, Voir
«He's my new favorite artist. I really really enjoyed this album very much»
Pierre Landry, Daybreak (CBC Radio 1)
«Martel has intuitive songwriting talents»
Now Magazine
«David Martel est en train de causer une des belles surprises du printemps musical»
Philippe Papineau, Le Devoir
«Montreal singer-songwriter David Martel took things up a notch, supplementing guitar and cello with layers of his own voice to create
startlingly powerful songs»
Heather Perry, Exclaim!
«Arrivé d'un peu nulle part, l'Anglo-Montréalais David Martel risque de ne plus avoir besoin de présentation sous peu. [...] Un premier album remarquable.»
Kathleen Lavoie, Le Soleil
«Le jeune musicien a probablement cogité sur le Dears première mouture et autres Sufjan Stevens, repiquant ses pièces sur des envolées vocales renvoyant aux Wainwright, fils et fille»
Stéfane Campbell, Ici
« David Martel est le nouveau nom à retenir sur la scène musicale montréalaise anglophone»
Raphaël Gendron-Martin, Échos Vedettes.
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- If you are in NYC tonight and not quite sure what to do, David Martel with be performing live at Rockwood Music Hall at 4pm. Come check out some great music!
- The band getting ready to play in front of a sold out crowd at the Midland Cultural Center in Ontario.
- David Martel performing in front of 50 students at the Midland Cultural Center.
- David Martel and some new fans from Elmvale High School!
- David Martel performing at Penetanguishene secondary school in front of 400 students at 9am. It doesn't get much better than that!
- This is tonight! In Sherbrooke.
- Préparez vous, pour le pré-lancement du nouveau projet de David Martel, "Versus Us" de passage à Sherbrooke pour un soir seulement, samedi 18 mai. En première partie, nous avons le privilège d'avoir un band local de qualité avec le band des Cantons de l'Est; Auguste (http://auguste.bandcamp.com/) https://www.facebook.com/events/496435567072918/
- Come see David Martel in your home town! Here are the dates & Facebook event pages of the mini tour promoting David's latest EP - "Versus Us" Share this post and invite all your friends! May 18th - La Petite Boite Noire - Sherbrooke https://www.facebook.com/events/496435567072918/ May 25th - Rockwood Music Hall - New York City https://www.facebook.com/events/548596728526403/ May 31st - Breakglass Studios - Montreal (OFFICIAL EP LAUNCH) https://www.facebook.com/events/488621967875878/ June 1st - The Moustache Club - Oshawa, Ontario https://www.facebook.com/events/165353340300718/ June 2nd - The Branch - Kemptville, Ontario https://www.facebook.com/events/455341604548831/ June 3rd - Brasseurs Du Temps - Gatineau, Quebec https://www.facebook.com/events/461584407258330/ The EP is now available for pre-order on Bandcamp: http://iamdavidmartel.bandcamp.com/
- Last night, David Martel opened up for James Marsters - The Official Page (aka "Spike" from Buffy the Vampire Slayer) at Ottawa Comiccon. A fun time was had by all!
- Did you know that you could now pre-order David Martel's EP, "Versus Us"? You can also listen to the single, "I've Got It All" featuring Patrick Watson. http://iamdavidmartel.bandcamp.com
- Join us Friday, May 31st at Breakglass Studio in Montreal for David Martel's EP launch. - Doors open at 8pm - Tickets are $12 can be purchased here: http://indiemontreal.ca/david-martel-album-launch-w-special-guest/ Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/488621967875878/
- In case you didn't know... i'm a total nerd. My favourite show is Firefly, and sometimes i like do math equations on bathroom stalls. 'nuff said. For those who can relate, you'll be happy to know that I'll be performing at Ottawa Comic Con next Friday May 10.... What the R? Yup. Apparently, James Marsters, the guy who played Spike in the show Buffy The Vampire Slayer (yeh!) is a singer/songwriter, like me. well, he's doing a set... and i'm opening. A Sheeta!
- Here's a video recap of our "Build a Well with David Martel" fundraising event. Thanks to It Is Well, O Patro Vys and Lola Rosa Milton! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzimxFd282s&feature=player_embedded
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- Hey NYC. Rockwood Music Hall is the place to be (Allen/Houston). We are on at 4pm. Cee yoo soon !!
- Off to @FlyingMonkeys with the band for a toooooour !!
- Hey Barrie, Ontario! I'm going to u. Couple of shows around town. @FlyingMonkeys is a place to cherish! Then NYC... show on saturdaaaaaay!
- Wow. Good day! Released the first single off our new EP, and we're off to play at Ottawa Comic Con tonight.
- I'm such good at answering questions that I won a crooooooooze !!
- People who jog are so dumb
- Came to look at a dope #Banksy painting on this wall in SoHo. It's been painted over :( http://t.co/cCmEE9JnHN
- Once elected, my 5-year plan is to phase out taxes.
- “People who get up early in the morning cause war, death and famine.” - Banksy http://t.co/SUmkmbnyJKMar 15, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Why do today what I can just as easily do tomorrow?
- "A good artist should be isolated. If he isn't isolated, something is wrong." -Orson WellesMar 10, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @InnisAndGunn I'm sure that dark beer craze is on its way out. Just wait for them to disappear off the map and use it in your branding :)
- Innis & Gunn.... Oh my gunness!
- Orange is such a random colour (or).
- Hey Twitter. Get a haircut
- Day 2 of week 2 in the studio. http://t.co/zCnEf8sQ
- @bradsucks Merry Christmas and a Happy New Hanukkah to you, Brad!
- arrived safeish @marcmartel 's place and will be celebrating with some of the familiiiiiies for the holy-days
- @jsebpaul wooooooohoooooo fooood!!!
- performing w/ Jenn Grant & Cuff the Duke @ Petit Campus tonight. we're on at 8:30pmNov 20, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
