The fall is here, and that means lots of things going on for me.  I’m off for Montana, a week and a half in the woods with some great friends!  Years of memories made, and continue year after year.  This year there will be special in the fact that we have two of the next generation to guide and mold into responsible outdoorsman.  Maybe there’s a song in it, I can assure you that my guitar will be with me.  Go out and enjoy your fall, and hopefully see y’all soon!

I read the music news a lot these days, and I see much attention being drawn to music genre and which styles fit under which genre.  I have always considered my music to fall under the country music genre, but I grew up with a different view of what embodies country music.  Now, a younger person will have a totally different idea of what country music sounds like, and might say I have a sound like Chris Stapleton, which falls under alt. country.  Then you got Tyler Childers, he's writing some great country music, and he keeps getting recognition as americana.  Maybe I'm over thinking this whole genre mess, and should use the energy wasted on finding time to write more coun, I mean alt., uh americana, well whatever.  

So many great artists lined up for the King County Fair in Enumclaw this coming week!  I hope to see you all there!  I have a show scheduled at the Urban Timber in Sumner on August 3, from 7-9pm.  Come on down for some wine, and beer, and tunes!  

Come on out to the Mill in Milton on June 1st, I'll be starting at 7pm.  Hope to see y'all there!

Hey Y'all, I have some upcoming shows scheduled!  Show dates and times are posted on my website, so you can always check in for updates.  I am working with Brennon at OOAK print and design on some "Bret Martin Music" merch.  So be on the lookout for hats and T's coming soon.  I have been invited to play at the King County Fair in Enumclaw!  In fact, there is a lot of great talent booked for the fair this year, so make sure to put it on your calendar and support all of these hard working folks!  See you all soon!

King County Fair Music Link

I'd like to thank all my friends, family, and all others who came to last Wednesdays show!  I had a great time picking with Gary Ballard, and he complimented my songs with his great lead work.  Be on the lookout for more shows to come, and I'll keep y'all posted.

I had a great jam last week with Gary Ballard.  He's been playing music since he was in single digits, and the man can pick!  He will be joining me for the show Wednesday night at the Mill, 7pm.  Looking forward to breaking up the work week with some good tunes, good food, and great friends.  See you there!

Hey everybody, just a reminder that next Wednesday, March 20th from 7-10pm I will be playing at the Mill in Milton.  Hope to see y'all there!!!

Good day all of my music loving friends!  This morning I was reading a very interesting article about the Music Streaming providers (Particularly Spotify), and what they considered "their product".  I actually use Pandora to stream music, and I used to make most of my purchases through iTunes.  The important thing to remember about any of the streaming platforms, is that they are just that.  They are not the ones who are creating the music that you love, and the artists are not making much money (through streaming) from the songs that you are enjoying.  I believe we artists need these streaming services to reach an audience that would otherwise not even know about our music.  However, knowing what I do now after trying to promote my own music, when I find something I like and want to add it to my music library, I go directly to the artists website to buy (iTunes takes a 30% on each song).  I guess I just wanted to make everyone aware of the importance to support their favorite artists the best way they can, so the artists can continue to put out the music that we love.  Have a great day, and I'm sure some time through your day music will be a part of it!

TrackRecord Article

I have another date set for the Mill in Milton, March 20th, 7-10!  Be sure to put it on your calendar, and I hope to see you there!  At the moment it is just me, doing a solo acoustic set.  I am looking to put together a band to work on originals and some cover tunes, so if any of my pick'n friends out there are interested send me a message.  Keep on pick'n and grin'n!