Artist description soulful folk-pop-rock with hooky songs

Music Style Pop-folk-rock

Musical Influences David Gallop, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Elvis Costello, Ron Sexsmith, Counting Crows

Artist History This is a new solo project from co-founder of Subgo, Martin Gallop. Born and raised in Canada, Gallop has been playing music in Germany for the past ten years. He has now resettled in Peterborough Ontario, Canada. The tender hooks and endearing wit of his folk/pop blend have already caught the attention of several major record labels and publishers as well as won him first place in this years Canadian National Songwriting contest. He recently climbed to first place at Garageband.com and will be appearing on a forthcoming compilation cd from them.His first "hard copy" solo album is due for release in Canada by late March of 2001. His songs can also be heard free of charge at http://www.mp3.com/martingallop.

Group Members Martin Gallop: Guitars, Bass, Organ, Acordeon, Vocals. Nils Olejniczak: Drums. Tim Hollingsworth: Drums.

Instruments Guitars, Drums, Voices, etc...

Albums Whisper Through A Megaphone

Press Reviews "Gallop's songs marry the sensitivity of a Daniel Lanois with the 'Kinky' humor of a Ray Davies . His ballads are like a tenderizer to the heart." Berliner Zeitung . "Witty lyrics combined with a stylish delivery. This artist has all the tools and talent. Highly Recommended!!" David Hayden

Location Peterborough, On - Canada

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