Martha Scanlan (guitar, vocals)
Travis Stuart (old time banjo, bass, guitar)
Trevor Stuart (fiddle, mandolin)
With a variety of special guests: Rose Sinclair on steel, banjo and accordion, Amy Helm on drums and mandolin, Glenn Patscha on Piano, Dirk Powell on everything...
The haunting quality of Martha Scanlan's voice, unique perspective and
poetic imagery of her songs helped to gain national acclaim for the
innovative old-time stringband, Reeltime Travelers. In their six years of
touring they played some of America's most prestigious venues and festivals
from the Grand Old Opry to the Telluride Bluegrass Festival.
After catching the attention of Grammy-winning producers T-Bone Burnett and Bob Neuwirth, the group recorded a cut for the soundrack to Cold Mountain and were featured on the Great High Mountain Tour along with Alison Krauss, Ralph Stanley, and other artists from the Oh Brother Where Art Thou and Cold Mountain soundtracks.
Martha's songwriting frst gained national attention in 2003 at the prestigious Merlefest Chris Austin Songwriting Contest where a panel of
judges including Gillian Welch and Jim Lauderdale awarded her first and second place in the bluegrass and country music categories for "Little Bird
of Heaven" and "Hallelujah".
She is currently on tour with brothers Travis and Trevor Stuart, who are
widely considered among the best of Western North Carolina's new generation of Appalachian musicians. Their deep roots in tradition and remarkable ability to lend that depth to new sounds creates an extraordinary sense of timelessness; a perfect compliment to songs rooted in tradition but
reflective of an ever-changing cultural landscape.
Martha's debut solo project is produced by and features Dirk Powell along
with Levon Helm, Riley Baugus, and Amy Helm and Glenn Patscha from the band Ollabelle. It is due out February 13, 2007 on Sugar Hill Records. When not on the road she divides her time between the mountains of East Tennessee and those of Western Montana.
I'm not sure how I came across you on MySpace, but I'm sure glad I did! I just finished playing through all of the songs you have posted here, but even while they were still playing, I found myself at the Itunes store buying your album. You have such a wonderful ability to convey the heartfelt core emotions of the songs. Your singing transcends most interpretations of these same tunes.
Jumbie Records presents: Imaginary Homeland and Kakande as they team up for a special celebration of African rhythm and global innovation. Imaginary Homeland returns to New York City for their first show since their headline performance at the Zacatecas Festival Cultural in Mexico. Famoro Dioubate's Kakande brings their up-to-date Brooklyn take on an 800-year-old balafon beat, in their first NYC show since their acclaimed East Coast tour with Mory Kante. The world music show to catch this month in New York!
I recently discovered you, thanks to reeltime travellers, and cold mountain, and you are so an amazing. your voice is amazing and your lyrics are beautiful thanks
Martha! This is Charlie Denison (and my songs). Wanted to share them with you. Hope that all is going well for you. Hope to see you again over here in the Gloryland.
Just heard you and the Stewart Bros at the Gingko...it was stunning. I wish everyone I knew had been there! It was truly one of the best musical gifts I've received in a long time. Thanks so much.
I had SUCH A BLAST hangin' with you & watching you play @ the Pickathon this weekend. Thanks for playin' our Peacock Radio "stage" & bein' there all weekend!!!
Martha ... Thanks for adding "Crossroads" to your pool of friends. By becoming a friend means that you not only support my weekly program but more importantly community radio. When you are touring in my area please consider being a guest on my show. In the mean time tune in "Crossroads" every Sunday, from 1-3 pm. (PST), by logging onto www. kyrs. org or by tuning to 92.3 FM if local.
Wow....The new record is incredible. It spun twice in a row in the bus on the way back from last tour. We look forward to bumping into you on the road again, safe travels.
Martha, Trevor and Travis, Great Falls Montana LOVED you guys. Thanks for the impromptu concert. You are always at the top of our list for quality music on the prairie.
