Joe Martin is a modern day troubadour, a seasoned songwriter and performer having played to tens of thousands of people across the UK and Europe over the past decade. His musical journey has seen him collaborate with some of Nashvilles top songwriters including Johnny Garcia of Garth Brooks band, hit writer Jill Collucci and Aaron Raitiere at RCA studios on Music Row. His sound is deeply rooted in the classic American style, with storytelling and lyric a main focus of Joes songwriting. Honing his sound over the years on the road, Joes personal stories have culminated in his debut album Empty Passenger Seat which has been released to much acclaim. The night I was at the Bluebird Cafe a young Englishman with a rich, resonant voice named Joe Martin seemed primed for bigger things. -New York Times "A cut above the plethora of acoustic singer-songwriters. Joe Martin shows an abundance of promise - Americana UK