How often is an entire show, main and supporting acts, totally fulfilling? When it happens, the effect is incredible... but that's the bill this week at the Troubadour.
John Martyn was born in Glasgow, Scotland and established his early reputation in many of the country's top folk clubs.
Opening the bill was Island Records (Capitol) recording artist John Martyn who was truly dazzling on acoustic guitar throughout his set
25 Mar 1973
During the tour of Traffic, Free and John Martyn a reporter researched the economics behind touring and promoting. The following part is particularly interesting because it shows a) that musicians tend to be too naive, b) John was right about his mistrust of the music industry, and c) Chris Blackwell cares about his artists.
Charles Mingus and a Scottish folksinger on the same bill? Okay, the billing seems somewhat unlikely, to put it mildly. Except it really isn't all that outlandish.
TRAFFIC
FREE
JOHN MARTYN
Traffic emerged on the international rock scene nearly six years ago touted as one of the finest groups of the times, and their recent appearance here did nothing to diminish that reputation.
Way over across the Big Pond in Glasgow, Scotland, John Martyn has managed to gain for himself a strong and faithful following from his songwriting, singing, and guitar-playing feats.
Using his voice almost like a companion instrument to his guitar, JOHN MARTYN creates a mood composed of jazz, blues and pop sounds on the LP Solid Air
A 'definitively English' singer/ songwriter does not always have an easy time of it in the States.
Guitarist John Martyn opened the festivities and did a fine job.
