Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Soloists, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians

Founders: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians, Places to Hear Acoustic Music, Locations, Venues, Clubs, Festivals, Business and Services Supporting Acoustic Music, Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Music Teachers Ernie Martinez

Variety: Bluegrass, Country, Cowboy, Folk, Instrumental, Rock'n'Roll

Instrumentalists, Songwriters / Composers,

Ernie Martinez: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians

Contact Ernie Martinez

303-946-8069 or 303-986-0842

An extremely versatile musician, Ernie plays just about every instrument that has strings, and more. He started out in the late 1960's playing guitar and drums. Then, when Foggy Mountain Breakdown and The Dueling Banjos came out, he was inspired to learn 5-string banjo. Soon afterwards, he took up the mandolin, resophonic guitar, and pedal steel. He also plays fiddle, piano, and bass.

Ernie is a brilliant musician, inspiring teacher, recording artist, songwriter, and producer. He teaches at Swallow Hill Music Association and Olde Town Pickin' Parlor, where his specialties are bluegrass and country, beginning through advanced levels.

Ernie Martinez

The Loose Cannon CD release concert at Swallow Hill

January 30, 2010

photos by Bill Patterson

1. Ernie Martinez & Loose Cannon
2. Ernie Martinez & Loose Cannon
3. Ernie Martinez & Loose Cannon
4. Ernie Martinez & Loose Cannon
5. Ernie Martinez & Loose Cannon
6. Ernie Martinez & Loose Cannon
7. Ernie Martinez & Loose Cannon
   
   

The Music to Benefit Haitians concert at Founders: Bands, Singers, Songwriters, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians, Places to Hear Acoustic Music, Locations, Venues, Clubs, Festivals, Business and Services Supporting Acoustic Music, Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Music Teachers Acoustic Music Revival Acoustic Music Revival: Business and Services Supporting Acoustic Music, Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Music Teachers with Jim & Salli Ratts, Timothy P. and Scott Bennett

January 30, 2010

photos by Bill Patterson

Jim & Salli Ratts, Timothy P, Ernie Martinez
Timothy P and Ernie
Scott Bennett, Jim & Salli Ratts, Timothy P and Ernie Martinez

 

Ernie's alter ego:

"Elvis" with Jim Ratts (left) and Timothy P (right)
at the Runaway Express "Howlin' at the Moon" CD release concert
Swallow Hill, January 8, 2010.
 
photos by Bill Patterson

 

Southern Exposure with Ernie Martinez at MidWinter
with Southern Exposure at MidWinter

High Wide and Handsome with Ernie Martinez on pedal steel
High, Wide and Handsome with Ernie Martinez on Banjo
with High Wide and Handsome at Rocky Grass
   
Patty Clayton, Liz Masterson, Sean Blackburn, Ernie Martinez at MidWinter
with Patty Clayton, Liz Masterson, Sean Blackburn at MidWinter

 

Steve Pierce, Terry Dalton, Ernie Martinez
Founders: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians, Places to Hear Acoustic Music, Locations, Venues, Clubs, Festivals, Business and Services Supporting Acoustic Music, Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Music Teachers Steve Pierce, Terry Dalton & Ernie

Sandy Reay, Ernie Martinez, Annie Phillips
with Founders: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians, Places to Hear Acoustic Music, Locations, Venues, Clubs, Festivals, Business and Services Supporting Acoustic Music, Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Music Teachers Sandy Reay and Annie Phillips

Ernie Martinez, the Canyon Rats, others: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians
Mark Mortensen, Founders: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians, Places to Hear Acoustic Music, Locations, Venues, Clubs, Festivals, Business and Services Supporting Acoustic Music, Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Music Teachers Michi Regier, Founders: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians, Places to Hear Acoustic Music, Locations, Venues, Clubs, Festivals, Business and Services Supporting Acoustic Music, Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Music Teachers Mark Merryman, Kurt Hunsinger, Founders: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians, Places to Hear Acoustic Music, Locations, Venues, Clubs, Festivals, Business and Services Supporting Acoustic Music, Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Music Teachers Sandy Reay, and Ernie: Djypsy Grass meets the Canyon Ratz and Quickdraw Homegrown Music at Las Hadas
(photo by Kim Davison)

Ernie Martinez, Djypsy Grass: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians
with Djypsy Grass , October 9, 2005
(photo by Kim Davison)

He plays regularly with Runaway Express, Dakota Blonde, Jon Chandler & the Wichitones, Timothy P. (Rural Route Three and the Stocking Stuffers), Reckless Abandon. The Ouzo Project and Loose Cannon.

with Founders: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians, Places to Hear Acoustic Music, Locations, Venues, Clubs, Festivals, Business and Services Supporting Acoustic Music, Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Music Teachers Sandy Reay, Founders: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians, Places to Hear Acoustic Music, Locations, Venues, Clubs, Festivals, Business and Services Supporting Acoustic Music, Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Music Teachers Steve Pierce, Terry Dalton
March 17, 2007, at Sheabeen Irish Pub Sheabeen Irish Pub. (Photo by Andy Schmidt)

 

Dakota Blonde and Ernie Martinez: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians
at Olde Town Pickin' Parlor: Ernie Martinez: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians
with Jon Chandler at Olde Town Pickin' Parlor: Ernie Martinez: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians
America's Soul Live at Olde Town Pickin' Parlor: Ernie Martinez: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians
playing mandolin at Olde Town Pickin' Parlor: Ernie Martinez: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians
playing mandolin: Ernie Martinez: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians
moody shot: Ernie Martinez: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians
cowboy playing banjo: Ernie Martinez: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians
cowboy playing mando: Ernie Martinez: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians
another mando: Ernie Martinez: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians
another banjo: Ernie Martinez: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians
cowboy playing dobro: Ernie Martinez: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians
(photos by Bill and Linda Patterson)
   
Ernie Martinez, Sandry Reay, Rick McGregor at Swallow HIll Folk Festival
with Founders: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians, Places to Hear Acoustic Music, Locations, Venues, Clubs, Festivals, Business and Services Supporting Acoustic Music, Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Music Teachers Sandy Reay and Rick McGregor
at the Swallow Hill Folk Festival, September, 2007
(photos by Marge McGregor)
 
Ernie Martinez, Sandy Reay, Swallow Hill Folk Festival
 
(photo by Reggie Barrett)
Terry Dalton Tribute Band:  Sandy Reay, Steve Pierce, Bob Turner, Ernie Martinez, Swallow Hill Folk Festival
at the Swallow Hill Folk Festival, September, 2007
(photos by Reggie Barrett)
 
Ernie's CD Release Party at Swallow Hill ~ June 14, 2008
Ernie with Founders: Bands, Singers, Songwriters / Composers, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians, Places to Hear Acoustic Music, Locations, Venues, Clubs, Festivals, Business and Services Supporting Acoustic Music, Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Music Teachers Steve Pierce, Founders: Bands, Singers, Songwriters, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians, Places to Hear Acoustic Music, Locations, Venues, Clubs, Festivals, Business and Services Supporting Acoustic Music, Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Music Teachers Sandy Reay,
Lisa Astrella, Gary Barker, Martin Gilmore, Eric Grace, Jeff Graves, Butch Hause,
Tim Irvin, Johnny Neill, Annie Phillips, Turner Wyatt
(Photos by Bill Patterson)

Ernie with his mother, Lena Martinez

Ernie with Anny Byrne
Annie Phillips, Ernie Martinez, Steve Pierce
Annie, Ernie, Steve
Sandy Reay
Sandy, Ernie
Ernie Martinez, Lena Martinez
Ernie, Ernie's Mother Lena
Lisa Astrella, Jeff Graves, Gary Barker, Ernie Martinez, Eric Grace, Martin Gilmore
Lisa, Jeff (back), Gary, Ernie, Eric, Martin
Ernie Martinez, Martin Gilmore
Ernie, Martin
Annie Phillips, Ernie Martinez, Tim Irvin
Annie, Ernie, Tim
Gary Barker, Ernie Martinez, Lisa Astrells
Gary, Ernie, Lisa
Gary Barker, Ernie Martinez, Lisa Astrella, Eric Grace
Gary, Ernie, Lisa, Eric
Gary Barker, Ernie Martinez, Martin Gilmore
Gary, Ernie, Martin
Annie Phillips, Ernie Martinez, Lisa Astrella
Annie, Ernie, Lisa
Ernie Martinez
Ernie
Ernie Martinez, Steve Pierce, Johnny Neill
Ernie, Steve, Johnny
Sandy Reay, Ernie Martinez, Martin Gilmore
Sandy, Ernie, Martin
Annie Phillips, Steve Pierce, Turner Wyatt, Gary Barker, Butch Hause, Tim Irvin, Sandy Reay, Ernie Martinez, Jeff Graves, Lisa Astrella, Johnny Neill, Eric Grace, Martin Gilmore
Ernie's Swallow Hill Band
 
Mack Bailey, Ernie Martinez

America's Soul Live! June 17, 2008
with Mack Bailey

More photos: America's Soul Live!

Jon Chandler, Sandy Reay, Mack Bailey, Ernie Martinez, Johnny Neill

with Jon Chandler, Founders: Bands, Singers, Songwriters, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians, Places to Hear Acoustic Music, Locations, Venues, Clubs, Festivals, Business and Services Supporting Acoustic Music, Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Music Teachers Sandy Reay, Mack Bailey, and Johnny Neill

 

(photos by Bill Patterson)

   

America's Soul Live! July 15, 2008

(photos by Bill Patterson)

More photos of America's Soul Live! by Bill Patterson:

 

America's Soul Live! July 15, 2008
America's Soul Live! May 2009
with Dana Vernon  
Dana Vernon, Ernie Martinez
America's Soul Live! November 17, 2009
Benefit for Founders: Bands, Singers, Songwriters, Solo Performers, Sidemen, Instrumentalists, Performers, Entertainers, Musicians, Places to Hear Acoustic Music, Locations, Venues, Clubs, Festivals, Business and Services Supporting Acoustic Music, Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Music Teachers Bob Turner, April 5, 2009, Moe's Original Bar B Que & Bowl
Ernie at Bob Turner's benefit concert
   
with Dakota Blonde, April 2009 (photos by Bill Patterson)
Dakota Blonde, Ernie Martinez
Dakota Blonde with Ernie Martinez
magnet:  Ernie Martinez
refrigerator magnet by Bill Patterson

 

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