Emotionally charged acoustic folk rock is Lisa Martin's hallmark sound. Drawing on diverse influences spanning the last three decades, Martin's music bridges the elements of folk and rock, with her pop sensibilities always highly evident in the mix. Whether performing solo or with a full band, she is always well received and captivates the audience with her powerful vocals, guitar prowess, heartfelt delivery and quick wit. Her live performances, which run the gamut from heartfelt songs of love and loss to her rollicking takes on life's lessons are steadily earning her a following of passionately loyal fans throughout the northeast.

A Western MA native, Martin has performed regionally in the northeast and in parts of the mid-west. She has opened for many nationally touring artists including Vonda Shephard, Patty Larkin, Steve Forbert, Livingston Taylor, Aztec Two-Step, Ellis Paul, Vance Gilbert, Toshi Reagon and others and has headlined at the legendary Iron Horse Music Hall in her home territory of Northampton, MA. Highlights of her regional performances include the Newport Sunset Festival, the Hear in Rhode Island Stage at the Newport Folk Festival, the Midwest Music Summit and the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance conference, and other local festivals and events.

Her debut CD, "Set Me On Fire", garnered 2 nominations in the Just Plain Folks Music Awards in 2001 and was also recognized in 2003, earning a Live Wire Award from the Springfield Republican, which recognized 10 local artists/bands for that year. Positive reviews from fans and critics continue to trickle in as Martin's exposure grows. The CD features some outstanding players including Duke Levine (Mary Chapin-Carpenter) on electric guitars, Richard Gates (Paula Cole) on bass, Lorne Entress (Mark Erelli Band) on drums and Leah Kunkel on backing vocals, is the perfect vehicle for Martin's passion filled originals.

Press Quotes:

"Lisa Martin writes songs that are so melodic and catchy, that it's impossible to get them out of your head. Fortunately, you'd never want them to leave anyway!" - Mark Erelli, Signature Sounds Recording Artist

"Few of her acoustic cohorts can rock out like she does…" - B. Goslow, Worcester Phoenix

"…this 10-song disc highlights Martin's songwriting ability and her knack for wringing out all the passion that could possibly fit into a three-minute song." -Donnie Moorhouse, Springfield Republican

"Lisa Martin's songs are a rare combination of crushed velvet and corduroy overalls - silky, sexy and you never want to take them off!" - Justina Golden, Profound Sound Voice Studio

"….she says what she means in a way that sounds as if she means what she says." - S. McClennan, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

"A wonderful listen that evokes the kind of feelings that make you want to simultaneously smile, dance, laugh, cry, and reflect on life's many lessons all the while being totally blown away by the wave of strong rhythms and subtle nuances. I can't stop listening to this disc. I just love it!"
- Wes Cooley, fan review from CD Baby www.cdbaby.com

"Beautifully written, performed and produced, "Set Me on Fire" showcases Lisa's immense talents as a singer, songwriter and guitarist. Few artists match her ability to create such meaningful, moving music centered on matters of the heart. A dazzling breakthrough set from one of my favorites!"
- Guy-Michael Grande, singer-songwriter