Profile: Martin

Martin Noakes

Martin Noakes

 

The British guy that crossed the ocean and crash landed in central Pennsylvania (to quote Greg Keelor, “And I wonder what am I doing here?”). As the youngest of four siblings, exposure to music from a very early age nurtured my passion and appreciation for many musical genres. Continuing to discover some amazingly diverse and talented musicians based in Canada, I gravitate to live music experiences and remain devoted to spreading the word about such a vibrant music scene.

 

Blue Rodeo: Live at The First Ontario Concert Hall, Hamilton
(26 February 2020)

Review: Rose Cousins, “Bravado”
(21 February 2020)

The Blue Stones: Live at The Lizard Lounge, Lancaster, PA
(19 February 2020)

Snappy Singles: Fabulous February Finds
(10 February 2020)

Review: Tami Neilson, “CHICKABOOM!”
(7 February 2020)

Video Release: Jerry Leger, “Read Between The Lines”
(31 January 2020)

Joel Plaskett Announces Upcoming New Album
(27 January 2020)

“Sins We Made” – New Single & Video From Harrow Fair
(22 January 2020)

Snappy Singles: January Jams That Everybody Needs to Hear
(20 January 2020)

Album Release: Will Moor, “Will Moor”
(10 January 2020)

Martin’s Top Four Canadian Albums of 2019
(30 December 2019)

Review: The Pairs, “Noise”
(24 December 2019)

2019 Top Twenty Album List
(23 December 2019)

Single Release: Northern Quarter Band, “Fighting For You”
(16 December 2019)

2019 Year-End Roundup: 10 Memorable Live Moments
(6 December 2019)

Emily Burgess & The Emburys, “Never-Ending Fling”
(5 December 2019)

Snappy Snippets: Dwayne Gretzky, The Marrieds, Noah Derksen
(27 November 2019)

Elliott BROOD: Live at The Sanctuary
(25 November 2019)

Review: The Good Lovelies, “Evergreen”
(15 November 2019)

New Release: Black Suit Devil, “A Matter Of Time”
(11 November 2019)

Snappy Single: Elephant Stone, “Hollow World”
(6 November 2019)

Ian Foster & Nancy Hynes Announce Holiday Tour
(4 November 2019)

Review: Leeroy Stagger, “Strange Path”
(30 October 2019)

Review: The East Pointers, “Yours to Break”
(25 October 2019)

Take A Chance On Me: Grady Kelneck, “Take My Hand”
(23 October 2019)

Single Release: Lynne Hanson, “True Blue Moon”
(21 October 2019)

Canadian Duos Return to Jim Thorpe, PA
(18 October 2019)

Snappy Singles: No Tricks, All Treats
(11 October 2019)

Coig’s Return to the Celtic Classic in Pennsylvania
(7 October 2019)

Amanda Rheaume: Matinee Show in Philadelphia
(4 October 2019)

Skydiggers: “Let’s Get Friendship Right”
(2 October 2019)

Video Premiere: Dana Sipos, “Fine Line”
(29 September 2019)

The Slocan Ramblers: House Concert in Lancaster, PA
(27 September 2019)

Jay Gilday: “The Choice and the Chase”
(23 September 2019)

Rob Moir: Debut Performance in Washington, DC
(16 September 2019)

Timothy Scott Bignell, “Still In Love…”
(13 September 2019)

Snappy Single: Hudsy, “My Love”
(11 September 2019)

Steel City Rovers Make Their Virginia Debut … and We Were There
(9 September 2019)

Doris Folkens and Maggie May Davis Share Two Stunning Music Videos
(6 September 2019)

Kellie Loder: Impromptu Gig in Team GDW’s Hometown
(2 September 2019)

An Evening With Matt Mays at Jackson-Triggs Winery
(28 August 2019)

Jackson-Triggs Winery Welcomes Ron Hawkins to Their Stage
(23 August 2019)

Snappy Singles: Delightful Ditties for the Dog Days of Summer
(19 August 2019)

Find A New Favorite: The Rough & Tumble
(16 August 2019)

Sawdust City Music Festival: Catching Up With Four of Our Favorite Artists
(14 August 2019)

Sawdust City Music Festival 2019: Bill & Joel Plaskett (With Harrow Fair) Live at the Opera House
(9 August 2019)

Kennedy Road: New Single and Video Release
(6 August 2019)

Highlights From Home County Music & Art Festival (Part 3)
(2 August 2019)

Single Release: Black Suit Devil, “Firefly”
(1 August 2019)

Highlights From The Home County Music & Art Festival (Part 2)
(29 July 2019)

Highlights From Home County Music & Art Festival (Part 1 of 3)
(26 July 2019)

Melanie Brulée: Intimate House Concert in Mansfield, PA
(23 July 2019)

Retro Rockers The Sheepdogs Return Once Again to Niagara-on-the-Lake
(19 July 2019)

Snappy Single: In The City, “Every Single Day”
(15 July 2019)

Review: The Glorious Sons, “An Unplugged Evening With (Live At Longboat Hall)”
(12 July 2019)

Review: VK, “Charm”
(5 July 2019)

Snappy Singles: Sizzling Summer Treats for Your Listening Pleasures
(1 July 2019)

Sunday at The Sound of Music Festival – TD Main Stage
(27 June 2019)

Single Release: Hearts & Knives, “The Rising Son”
(27 June 2019)

The Julian Taylor Band: Live at Sound of Music Festival
(24 June 2019)

Snappy Singles: Two Tracks Perfectly Timed for the Weekend
(21 June 2019)

The Devin Cuddy Band: Live at The Dakota Tavern
(20 June 2019)

Matt Andersen & Erin Costelo Bring the Music of the Maritimes to Virginia
(14 June 2019)

Single & Video Premiere: VK, “What Tomorrow Will Bring”
(7 June 2019)

Snappy Single: Opeongo, “hopeless”
(6 June 2019)

Snappy Single: Titus Calderbank, “Mistakes”
(4 June 2019)

David Picco: Brand New Album and Music Video Launched Today
(31 May 2019)

The East Pointers Return to Charlottesville, VA
(22 May 2019)

Rose Cousins: Live at Jammin’ Java
(18 May 2019)

An Evening of Music With The Small Glories in Central PA
(15 May 2019)

Colter Wall: Live at the Ardmore Music Hall
(13 May 2019)

Jadea Kelly: Live at Hamilton’s Mills Hardware
(8 May 2019)

Review: Leanne Hoffman, “What Remains”
(7 May 2019)

Review: Saint Lo, “We Could Be”
(3 May 2019)

Jim Clayton Quartet: Live at The Sanderson Centre
(24 April 2019)

Black Suit Devil: Live at Collective Arts Brewery
(19 April 2019)

Single Release: Black Suit Devil, “A Matter Of Time”
(17 April 2019)

Snappy Singles: New Releases for Your Listening Pleasure
(8 April 2019)

Review: Tim Moxam, “Marlborough Hall”
(25 March 2019)

The Julian Taylor Band, “Avalanche”
(20 March 2019)

Snappy Singles: More Fresh Releases You Can’t Afford To Miss
(11 March 2019)

Review: Madison Violet, “Everything’s Shifting”
(8 March 2019)

Alt-Country Artist Melanie Brulée Returns to Philadelphia
(26 February 2019)

Ron Hawkins Returns to Hamilton’s Mule Spinner
(23 February 2019)

Stephen Fearing, “The Secret Of Climbing”
(20 February 2019)

Lee Harvey Osmond: Live at The Mule Spinner
(15 February 2019)

Single Release: Hearts & Knives, “Florence Nightingale”
(14 February 2019)

Amanda Rheaume, “The Skin I’m In”
(8 February 2019)

Quinn Bachand’s Brishen: Live in Lancaster, PA
(4 February 2019)

Interview: Mike Boguski, “Blues For The Penitent”
(23 January 2019)

Random Record Revival: The Dyadics
(16 January 2019)

Suzanne Jarvie: “In The Clear”
(11 January 2019)

Find A New Favorite: Marie Mai
(8 January 2019)

New Music for the New Year
(2 January 2019)

2018 Year-End Roundup: Martin and Lesley Choose Their Final Four
(31 December 2018)

Snappy Snippets: Lofi Uppercut, Alex Mason, The Hope State, Madeleine Roger
(26 December 2018)

2018 Year-End Roundup: 10 Memorable Live Moments
(21 December 2018)

Random Record Revival: Neko Case, “The Tigers Have Spoken”
(20 December 2018)

Erin Costelo Makes Her Philadelphia Debut
(17 December 2018)

Take A Chance On Me: Katie Harbour
(12 December 2018)

Doug Paisley: Debut Performance at Jammin’ Java
(10 December 2018)

Blue Rodeo: Live at The Sanderson Centre
(5 December 2018)

Jeremie Albino: Live at The Dakota Tavern
(3 December 2018)

Thanksgiving Flight of Fancy with Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop
(29 November 2018)

Royal Wood Returns to the Burlington PAC
(23 November 2018)

Jory Nash: Intimate Live Event in Guelph, Ontario
(22 November 2018)

Snappy Singles: New Releases You Can’t Afford to Miss
(21 November 2018)

Interview: Rob Moir, “Solo Record”
(19 November 2018)

Commonwealth Connections: Billy Liar Live, Local, and (just a little) Loud in PA
(10 November 2018)

Kaia Kater: Live at the Weinberg Center for the Arts
(8 November 2018)

Jill Barber: “Metaphora” Album Tour at the Aeolian Hall
(4 November 2018)

Interview: Kyp Harness, “Kyp Harness”
(2 November 2018)

Snappy Snippets: The Heartaches Stringband, Chris Velan, Marlon Chaplin, Doris Folkens
(1 November 2018)

Erin Costelo: Album Launch at The Dakota Tavern
(30 October 2018)

Melanie Brulée: Album Launch at the Cadillac Lounge
(25 October 2018)

Great Lake Swimmers Make a Much Anticipated Return to Pittsburgh
(22 October 2018)

Review: Jimmy Rankin, “Moving East”
(19 October 2018)

Matthew Byrne & The Fretless: Live in Westminster, MD
(16 October 2018)

Erin Costelo, “Sweet Marie”
(15 October 2018)

Melanie Brulée, “Fires, Floods & Things We Leave Behind”
(11 October 2018)

The Slocan Ramblers: Live in Frederick, MD
(10 October 2018)

Canadians Return to Pennsylvania’s Celtic Classic
(8 October 2018)

Review: Matt Mays, “Twice Upon A Hell Of A Time”
(4 October 2018)

Single: Nicole Rayy, “Bad Habit”
(2 October 2018)

Matt Mays: Live in Vienna, VA
(24 September 2018)

Find a New Favorite: Terence Jack
(5 September 2018)