The John Martyn Project- SOLD OUT!

The John Martyn Project Brighton

The John Martyn Project live in Brighton at Komedia on 20th March!
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This is a special project where six artists come together to celebrate the music of John Martyn. Each brings their own story and connection to John’s music which adds to the fabric of the overall experience of the project.

This diversity of different musical paths of the musicians recreate the many different aspects and eras of Martyn’s music and is delivered in a sensitive and poignant manner.

In the wake of a special one off, sold out show in 2018 at the Camden Jazz Cafe, the group decided to take the project on tour and the warm reception its received has inspired them to continue. Since then they have regularly toured the UK and mainland Europe as well as bringing John’s music back to the festival circuit. Each tour they continue to introduce more of John’s back catalogue from obscure live recordings to classic favourites reworked and presented with rich harmonies and diverse instrumentation.

Blythe Pepino – By the end of 2016, she had released her major label debut as front-woman of Vaults, sung on that year’s John Lewis Christmas ad and toured with London Grammar.  Not one to compromise her artistic vision, in early 2017 she turned her back on the major label existence to pursue her penchant for the strange and leftfield with new band, Mesadorm.

Kit Hawes is a virtuoso guitarist, composer, singer songwriter and mandolin enthusiast. Coming from a musical family, Kit was steeped in folk and roots music from the outset; learning from his parents and the many musicians who would pass through the farm. At age 14, he dropped out of school to pursue a career as a professional musician  Kit has played all over the world and has gained a reputation as top class instrumentalist working with a wide range of artists including Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon and Yola.

Pete Josef has always been a soul singer at heart, but his Multi-instrumental skill’s have led him into some interesting situations. For several years he has recorded and performed live with Roni Size and Reprazent, and more recently with Rag ’n’ Bone Man as well as being a touring artist in Kelis’ live band, gracing the stages of Glastonbury festival, Jools Holland and Fuji Rock. All whilst in this time working on his debut album ‘Colour’ which was featured at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards.

Sam Brookes In 2011 his eponymous debut Album saw him named as Sunday Times ‘Breaking Act’ and his independently released follow up Kairos was picked as one of the best albums of 2014 by The Independent. Considerable streaming success and support slots for the likes of Willy mason, Scott Matthews and Joan Armatrading have earned Sam a dedicated following and growing anticipation for his third album.

John Blakeley & Jon Short form a uniquely creative and original rhythm section who over the years have played together in variations incarnations with such artists as Yola, Sheelanagig and No Go Stop.

“This is unlike anything I’ve heard before” Folk Radio

“With his keening tenor vibrato sailing effortlessly into the upper register, there’s something of Tim Buckley about Sam Brookes” – Andy Gill – The Independent

“[Kit] plays with dazzling virtuosity” Ethan Johns

https://www.thejohnmartynproject.com/

Upcoming Love Thy Neighbour shows:
13032024 – Donny Benét. Chalk
14032024 – Bull. Green Door Store
15032024 – Grace Petrie. Concorde 2
16032024 – Tian Qiyi ft Jah Wobble. The Prince Albert
19032024 – William Doyle. Alphabet
19032024 – Flamingods. Patterns
20032024 – The John Martyn Project. Komedia
05042024 – Shovel Dance Collective. The Hope & Ruin
11042024 – Pupil Slicer. Dust
11042024 – Chilli Jesson. The Hope & Ruin
13042024 – Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan. Komedia
16042024 – Jim Moray. The Prince Albert
18042024 – Ariel Sharratt and Mathias Kom of The Burning Hell. The Hope & Ruin
19042024 – House of All. The Hope & Ruin
21042024 – Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash. Lewes Con Club
22042024 – Maya De Vitry. The Prince Albert
26042024 – Personal Trainer & Pom Poko. Concorde 2
27042024 – The Undercover Hippy. Patterns
28042024 – Focus. Lewes Con Club
28042024 – Roger McGough. Komedia
30042024 – Roddy Woomble & Almost Nothing. Komedia
01052024 – Jane Weaver. Concorde 2
01052024 – Funke & The Two Tone Baby. The Hope & Ruin
03052024 – Drahla. The Hope & Ruin
04052024 – USA Nails. The Hope & Ruin
05052024 – Still Corners. Chalk
05052024 – A Certain Ratio. Concorde 2
09052024 – Acid Mothers Temple. The Hope & Ruin
21052024 – Caitlin Rose & Hollow Hand. The Prince Albert
22052024 – Dana Gavanski. The Prince Albert
24052024 – Project Gemini. The Green Door Store
26052024 – Hammok. The Crofter’s Rights, Bristol
28052024 – Hammok. The Hope & Ruin
29052024 – The Lovely Eggs. Chalk
29052024 – Gen and the Degenerates. The Prince Albert
03062024 – Mildlife. Patterns
05062024 – Amelia Coburn. The Folklore Rooms
07062024 – Ex-Easter Island Head. The Hope & Ruin
08062024 – Chastity Belt. The Hope & Ruin
08062024 – Frankie Archer. Komedia Studio
11062024 – Mike Watt’s Il Sogno Del Marinaio. The Hope & Ruin
14062024 – Lewsberg. The Hope & Ruin
15062024 – The Reds, The Pinks, The Purples. The Hope & Ruin
18072024 – Love. Concorde 2
21082024 – Wednesday. Chalk
24102024 – The Tom Robinson Band. Concorde 2
06112024 – Lack of Afro. Patterns.

Accessibility: Lift access to venue. If the show is in the small room downstairs, there is wheelchair access at the back. Wheelchair accessible toilets. If you require a carer at the venue, please contact us at info@lovethyneighbourmusic.co.uk for guestlist, with evidence such as a blue badge or access card. If strobe lighting is an issue or if standing for long periods of time is an issue, please contact us in advance. Would be possible to place a chair near the stage. Full information: https://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton/visit/accessibility/ 

The John Martyn Project Brighton

The John Martyn Project Brighton