David Martin

Guitarist and bassist, originally from the Ohio/West Virginia area. Most of the last 30 years in Minneapolis playing all styles on both instruments. He was in Portland, OR in 2008-’09 where he recorded 3 CDs with fellow guitarist Mike Doolin. Their newest CD is ‘Dark Star‘ (2016). David's newest CD is 'Relit' (2024). Also ‘Play On‘ (2019) with vocalist Vicky Mountain. He received a 2020 Artist Rescue Trust Grant, a 2020 and 2021 Twin Cities Music Community Trust Grant, a 2020 Springboard for the Arts Grant, and a 2020 Working Partnerships USA Grant. Locally, he plays in Salsa del Soul, DAT Trio, The Bill Simenson Orchestra, Minneapolis Jazz Guitar Duo and accompanies many vocalists around town such as Maryann Sullivan, and Vicky Mountain. He also does a variety of music at several churches in the Twin Cities area.