Martyn Joseph

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A return visit to Mottram for the wonderful Martyn Joseph. For one man and a guitar he creates a performance with a huge and far-reaching sound that is energetic, compelling and passionate. Be it to a hundred people in a tiny church hall or to twenty thousand festival goers, he blows the crowd away night after night, We've seen him many times now over the years and he never ceases to amaze, he's got to be the hardest working act on the Folk circuit. He's a unique talent driven by passion, social awareness and a love for his trade, he's a jaw-dropping guitar player with a unique percussive style, teamed with a powerful, show stopping voice. Stunning reviews single him out as an unmissable performer whose music will stay with you long after the show has ended.

“One of the most charismatic and electrifying performers in Britain today…tough and passionate”
Tom Robinson BBC 6 music
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“A singer-songwriter who is not afraid to take a stand, Joseph eschews sentimentality”
The Times
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“Intelligent and enlightened songs are both energising and provocative…from subtle tenderness to growly indignation.
A Welsh national treasure”
Mojo