Artist description Here's just some of my acoustic/folk music.

Music Style instrumental folk, acoustic, Celtic, world

Musical Influences Toad the Wet Sproket, The Samples, Counting Crows, Indigo Girls, Jewel, Rusted Root, Dave Matthews Band, Nickle Creek, John Mayer

Similar Artists Martin Ball, Toad the Wet Sproket, The Samples, Counting Crows, Indigo Girls, Jewel, Rusted Root, Dave Matthews Band, Nickle Creek, John Mayer

Artist History I put up my main mp3 page in spring of 2000 and haven't found room on this page to put up all the acoustic/folk/celtic music that I would like so I put up a new page over here. And as it's a different page, why not give it it's own name? Thus -- Runestone. Stop by mp3.com/martinball to hear my alternative, world beat, reggae, folk, blues, Native American, and didjeridu music.

Group Members Just me -- Martin Ball

Instruments acoustic guitar, bass, keyborads, mandolin, percussion, harmonica, various flutes

Press Reviews Martin Ball creates masterpieces of song without even trying, or at least seems effortless on his part, he has mastered his talents so well. I checked out his mp3.com/runestone page and fell in love right away with his celtic creations. I particularly loved his song "Rising Sun", an appropriate name for a song that, upon listening, fills you with such an incredible warmth. Truly beautiful music. I was so intrigued by Martin's talent, I continued on to discover (to my immense delight!) even more of his wonderous works of art at his mp3.com/Martin-TMS (The Mescalero Sessions) page. The song "Rainbow Mountain" is simply wonderful! And to realize, while you're listening, that the song was created on just a 4 track while he was living in a hotel room, is amazing! You'd certainly never know it. Martin's next page, mp3.com/MysticMountain, offers even more mystical creations like "Oceans Between". Hypnotic and relaxing music that allows you to experience new worlds without ever physically having to visit them. Absolutely unforgettable music. And last, but certainly not least, on his mp3.com/MartinBall page, when I didn't think it was possible, I was impressed even further by this man's many styles. The song "Joy" is a mesmerizing song with beautiful flutes throughout, yet offers just enough pep to keep your toes tappin'. I now long to own every one of his 6 amazing CDs. If you haven't experienced the intoxicating sounds of Martin Ball, you are certainly in for a very moving experience that will keep you forever longing to hear more. ~ Lolly Fleming, Digital Artist Music Network NMA Rep. From Foxtunes: Genuine celtic music in Santa Barbara, California?...Yeah right!....You'd have a better chance of finding a pork chop in a synagogue! Well that's what I thought, until I listened to the Runestone composition "Jig of life".....Martin Ball's arrangements are so authentic you could be striding down the sunny streets of Dublin, a pint of Irish stout in one hand and the other gripping the pert bottom of a shapely irish lass.....If you yearn for the lush green fields of the Emerald Isle, Runestone's music will take you there.....Business class!

Location Santa Barbara, California - USA

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