Artist description Wonderful melodies mixed with aggressive guitars.Dynamic.Joey Santiago co-founder and guitarist of The Pixies strikes up his own musical adventures in The Martinis along with Linda Ann Mallari.Bookmark this artists' page for future reference.

Music Style Rock/Pop

Musical Influences Beatles,Joy Division, Hendrix, Donavan,Elvis Costello,Esquivel,Elastica,Bettie Serveert,Liz Phair

Similar Artists Belly, Pixies,Elastica,Liz Phair,Sheryl Crow, R.E.M., Mazzy Star

Artist History Joey Santiago, formerly of the Pixies , and Linda Mallari formed The Martinis in 1995. Releasing their first song entitled "Free" on the Empire Records Soundtrack. They have also appeared on the "Casual Tonalities" compilation entitled "Nothing" in Common with their song "Sunshine". The Martinis have played with a variety of musicians on both live shows and recordings.The Martinis were recently signed onto GUAPO RECORDS . They're presently in the studio recording their album.

Group Members Joey Santiago and Linda Mallari

Instruments Vocals, Rhythm and lead guitars,Bass, Drums and Percussion

Albums Self Titled CD and

Press Reviews http://www.hob.com/cdreviews/march1999/990326martinis. House of Blues CD reviews (4 out of 5 hearts)

Additional Info photo credit: John Rees - Salt Lake City ,Utah

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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