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Martinique is a Hobart, Tasmania- based trio whose sound encompasses as wide range of music with influences from country, folk, rock, blues and jazz. The band features Tony Rees, who is a talented multi-instrumentalist focusing on guitar, mandolin and bass, Les Rees on bass, mandolin and guitar, and Ian Burke, a punchy rhythm and lead guitar player. They've all had considerable experience both here in Australia and in Europe playing in clubs and festivals, and pooled their resources to form Martinique in 2007. A typical Martinique performance will include a range of material from familiar to originals by the band, played with a swinging beat, sweet harmonies and a touch of humour.
You may previously have heard Tony and Les as a duo, or as two thirds of the western swing trio "Smoocher", or Ian as one third of "The Cruisers" and foundation member of popular Melbourne band "Federation". Tony released a solo CD "Summerleas Days" in 1999, and Martinique have a 4-track EP available "Hold on Tight", released 2008.
To contact Martinique, phone (in Australia) 0362 488552, or email horsetail@netspace.net.au.
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