Me & Martha + Band in Swoope, VA

SEEKING

ABOUT

Martha and Don are married to each other and live locally in Swoope, VA. Martha Hills and Don DePoy enthusiastically bring Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley Music to the world. You’ll be quick to notice they embrace life and love to make music. Me & Martha plays Americana Rural Roots Mountain Music, which includes American fiddle/banjo traditions, blues, old-time string band, sea shanties, work songs, hillbilly, traditional and classic country, bluegrass, rural swing, and contemporary folk ballads.
Using mountain dulcimer, 5-string banjo, autoharp, guitar, Dobro, mandolin and bass fiddle, the duo continues the centuries old music making tradition of taking a little of this and that creating a fusion of whatever musical genres seem to fit effectively to create a fresh approach to the music.
Steeped in the tradition of improvised performing art, Me & Martha creates a space where everyone can experience musical art as unfolding stories. Many of Me & Martha’s signature songs explore the universal themes of everyday life. On stage, Martha and Don captivate audiences with spontaneous and often amusing banter and backed up by amazing vocal and instrument virtuosity.

Screen name:

Me and Martha

Member since:

Jun 12 2009

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years together:

20

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Age:

68 years

Influences

(to many to list)

Members Of Band

Martha Hills
Don DePoy
(pick-up) Dobro
(pick-up) Fiddle

EQUIPMENT

Acoustic only or
Full sound system
Video Production

MUSIC