Artist description "Aggressive, honest, beautiful and passionate music." Featuring Gabriel Martinez on guitar and harmonica and all lead vocals, Dan Hatfield on guitar, Tim Martinez on bass, and Fred Mandujano on drums. Other guest artists include Brent Milligan on bass, harmonium, cello, percussion, guitar, Minister Timothy Johnson on the Hammond B-3, Chris Mahone on bass, Phil Menchaca on guitar, and Adolph Baez on percussion. Gabriel's CD, "Through These Thorns" is both intimate and prophetic, and is becoming a favorite of many listeners!

Music Style Folk Rock

Musical Influences Folk, Blues, Rock, Punk and Gospel

Similar Artists U2, Bob Dylan, Springsteen, Coldplay, Rich Mullins, Ryan Adams, The Alarm, Neil Young, Larry Norman

Artist History Gabriel is originally from San Antonio, Texas. He released his first CD,"Through These Thorns" in October of 1999 and has been touring the US with his band. Gabriel and his wife,Debbie,live in the Midwest..

Group Members Gabriel Martinez, Tim Martinez, Fred Mandujano,Dave Blackburn

Instruments guitars, bass, drums, percussion, organ, cello, harmonica

Albums MiRth, Through These Thorns, 10

Press Reviews "Gabriel has a haunting, smokey voice that matches his poetic lyrics perfectly."-Pamela Zero"Excellent...I must recommend all Folk Artists and songwriters to listen to this work." -David Hayden

Additional Info Summer 2003: We will be touring in San Antonio in May. Then heading to North and South Carolina in June. Then Missouri, Nashville, TN, and Colorado in July.

Location Jackson, MO - USA

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