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Martin Rivas
12+ albums
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Martin Rivas' official bio from his Reverb Nation page: All great art has a sense of duality, and Martin Rivas’ music is a perfect portrayal of that. Within a sad song, there is a glimmer of optimism and trancendence; hidden beneath joyful, carefree notes, lies a sense of struggle and triumph. On the surface, the songs are uplifting and sweet to one’s ears, but if one digs deeper, they will find many more layers to each story. Martin Rivas’ music takes the listener on a journey that feels new and familiar, a most enjoyable ride. Charisma and undeniable warmth are just two of the many qualities that Brooklyn-born Martin Rivas brings to the stage with his infectiously melodic songs and beaming smile. This West Village and Lower East Side mainstay has made a name for himself in New York City as one of the hardest working musicians around, playing gigs nearly every night that feature both original work and longtime favorites. Along with establishing the beloved Campfire series with drummer Craig Meyer which holds long-running weekly residencies at several top city venues, Rivas has also taken the stage at spots such as the legendary Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, the NYC River to River Festival, Joe's Pub, and The Living Room. He was a finalist in the prestigious New York Songwriters Circle 2009 contest for his song, “North,” in addition to releasing his fourth full-length CD, Sea of Clouds, this past August, an album that takes us on an intimate journey down the winding
top songs
albums
Sea of Clouds
Pride of the Valley
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A Rock By The Sea Christmas :: Volume Three
Reliquary
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A Week in the Wood
Glorious
Bottleneck
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The Convalescence EP
The Agreeable Passage of Time
The Convalescence - EP
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Ends and Odds, Vol. One
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After the Flood: A Compilation to Benefit Upstate New York Victims of Hurricane Irene