New Oxford Arts Commissioner Wants Open Mic Night

Press Release

The Oxford Cultural Arts Commission announces the addition of Martin C. Earley as a commission member and chairman of its music program. 

Martin has been a Guitarist for many years, being taught guitar by the late Johnny Napp a Jazz and Swing Guitarist of Waterbury.  Like most kids starting out he wanted to play the music of the times, which was Hendrix, Cream, The Beatles, etc.   He left the technical end of guitaring behind, discontinued lessons and set out in search of his own style, working with various bands in New England honing his skills as a player, but not satisfying his need for more creative outlets until the 80's, when the DIY attitude really blossomed.  Writing more and more songs for groups such as Editors, Space Heater Cops, Bad Beauty Kings, and others, culminated in his 1st Solo CD, Timber Shivers in 2000.   It presents songs he had kicking around since the early 80’s.    This effort and opened a brand new Songwriting direction.

In mid-2000 Martin began immersing himself in the field of Improvisation and Ambient Soundscaping music.  Playing with his trio Exit Terra, they managed to chart songs in Australia, Serbia, The UK and the US.  We played at various Art Openings, Festivals, and Radio Stations throughout the area. Then he advanced to Solo Soundscaping performances and have worked with Wesleyan University, The Martha Graham Dance Co., Arts & Ideas Festivals, Iona College, New Haven and Hartford Open Studios, various Art Galleries and Shows as well as Concert performances and also worked with other musicians, poets, artists, and dancers in a number of different Improvisational Collaboratives.

Martin is currently involved with a trio from Newtown called The Hadron Big Bangers a Jazz Rock Experimental group working on their first release, while also working on a show called The Sharp Flats, doing all Acoustic originals and select covers usually solo, but with sometimes guests.  He has also independently recorded and produced 3 CD's of Ambient Soundscaping works.  Tinnitus, The Beginners Guide to Transcendence, and RenaisSeance.

Martin did some Soundscaping work for Oxford's 1st Annual OCAC Art Gallery Showcase exhibit and became acquainted with the Oxford Cultural Arts Commissioners; The OCAC was delighted when Martin was recently appointed on as a Commissioner.  

Martin performed at the Haynes and OCAC Business After Hours event and the 2nd Annual OCAC Gallery of Art Showcase exhibit.  With the addition of this talented musician to their Commission, OCAC announced the start of their planned music program which Martin will Chair with the co chair Commissioner Cynthia Soucy’s support. With Martin involved the OCAC plans to in bringing new and exciting musical events into Oxford. 

The first OCAC music program event will be an Open Mic where Musicians, poets, and other talented people are invited to perform in front of an appreciative audience. Nov. 11^th, PA and mixer will be provided. No drum kits, but percussion is welcome. Sign up starts at 5:30 pm for 10-15 minute slots. The show starts at 6:30 pm at the Oxford Grange (Rt. 67) The public is invited join us in celebrating the wealth of talent in our area.  For more information contact Martin C. Earley at Mar10.Ear@gmail.com

The Oxford Cultural Arts Commission is looking forward to working with Martin to bring many exciting music events to Oxford.

Oxford Cultural Arts Commission encourages within the Town of Oxford, CT participation in, and promotion, development, acceptance and appreciation of artistic and cultural activities. For more information on Oxford Cultural Arts Commission visit www.oxfordculturalarts.org or find them on Facebook.

This press release came from the Oxford Cultural Arts Commission.