The music of Peter Barnes Martin is born from a love of Indie-Folk, Jazz & Bluegrass. His act is characterized by its down-to-earth sense of storytelling and vocals, paired with high energy instrumentals and creative improvisation. The evening will open with poet/songwriter-storyteller Rags Rosenberg.
The performance will be held Saturday, April 18th, at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased at Eventbrite.com. (Wine and light fare included in ticket price.)
About the Musicians:
Peter Barnes Martin is a full-time musician from Rochester, New York, based out of Monterey, California. His composition and performance is influenced by indie folk, americana and jazz and can be compared to artists such as Nick Drake, Iron and Wine, John Mayer and Chet Baker. In addition to his work on the Central Coast, he has toured throughout Michigan and the Carolinas and was a professional jazz musician in New York City from 2019-2020.
In March 2023, Peter self-released his debut album, “Anywhere is Home,” followed by a 10-date tour spanning from San Diego, California to Seattle, Washington. In September 2024, Peter started working on his second project, “The Lake,” with a full release expected Fall 2026. Additionally, he continues to perform frequently, building a presence and following throughout the Central Coast. He looks forward to working with new festivals and venues interested in emerging artists.
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Rags Rosenberg has been playing guitar since he was nine years old and writing songs since Bob Dylan proved that songs could change the world. He spent 14 years in Nashville honing his craft, but having grown up listening to the likes of Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits and Kris Kristofferson, he wasn’t a good fit for country music. In 2008 he moved to a small cabin in Joshua Tree and returned to the poetic style of songwriting he loved. With a weathered voice and a watchful eye, he channels the witness, the poet, and the man with a go-bag by the door. His new album, Song of the Bricoleur debuted at #6 on the Folk Music charts in September and his song “John Doe” was a finalist in the 2026 International Acoustic Music Awards.
