We are delighted to welcome the wonderful Carrie Martin to the Book Tree as part of Pickering Midsummer Festival CIC’s Rooted series of events with the launch concert for her much anticipated new album, Le Fay.

The title track is based on Morgan le Fay, a powerful enchantress in Celtic mythology and Arthurian legend. Le Fay is a mystical album with elements of myth, magic and spirituality. We are excited to hear Carrie share original songs from her new collection, and some of the stories behind writing them, live at this event!

Carrie’s music spans an eclectic mix of folk, blues and prog rock influences. She is an incredible song writer, vocalist and guitarist, and this is sure to be a fantastic evening.

The show will be opened by singer-songwriter John Drakes playing self-penned songs and covers in the traditional style.

Carrie will then perform two sets, one showcasing favourites from her extensive back catalogue of music, and one playing tracks from her stunning new album Le Fay to celebrate its launch.

The event will be held in our atmospheric upstairs events space, surrounded by the building’s old oak beams. Drinks will be available at an informal bar before the show and during the interval.

The bookshop door and bar will be open from 7pm, and the concert will start at 7.30pm.

About the Musician

Martin is equally skilled on guitar, on vocals and as writer. The voice is distinctive- the crystalline purity and range of a Kate Bush, the depth and delicacy of a Sandy Denny. And the songs to which she applies them stand up with any of her peers. The chord sequence of the title track evokes Joni Micthell’s Hejira album — Trevor Raggatt, RnR Magazine

Born in Hull, Carrie Martin is an acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter from East Yorkshire UK. Mentored by instrumental guitarist Gordon Giltrap MBE she has attracted endorsements from Vintage Guitars, G7th Capos, Martin Strings and most recently she has become an artist for Faith Guitars.

Her last three albums Seductive Sky, Entity and Evergreen have included guests Elliott Randall, Gordon Giltrap, Oliver Wakeman, Daniel Cassidy (brother of late Eva Cassidy) ex Bad Company guitarist Dave Colwell, John Verity (Argent) and Roger Fisher (ex Heart guitarist).

Carrie has performed in Canada on tour and has represented Vintage Guitars three times at the Namm Show In California. She also guests at various guitar shows around the UK to demo her use of open tunings.

May 2023 saw her take to the stage at The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, alongside Gordon Giltrap MBE, Oliver Wakeman and the mighty Rick Wakeman CBE … which led to Rick quoting Carrie as ‘Phenomenal’. The following year she was invited by Rick to join him on stage for Morning Has Broken.

It’s pretty obvious from the moment you hear Carrie Martin sing that she is an outstanding vocalist with passion in each breath. Don’t be too sidetracked by that voice and stage persona and well-crafted songs, because you might just miss the fact that she is a fine guitar player as well! — Gordon Giltrap

Find Out More

Follow Carrie on Facebook or Instagram

Read more about Carrie on her website

Explore Carrie’s music on Bandcamp or YouTube

Tickets

£12 from the bookshop counter or online from the Pickering Festival: Rooted Ticket Source page

 
Direct link to the event booking page here