About Dan Martier
Who Is Dan Martier?
Dan Martier is a drummer, percussionist, vocalist, composer and teacher based out of coastal Carolina who is sought after for his adept handling of a wide range of musical styles. For 17 years Martier has toured extensively with Tim Reynolds and TR3. Dan is also the founder of Martier Sound Meditation .
A drummer for so many including Birddog, Keller Williams, The Litmus Trio, Karl Werne, Stanley Jordan, Joe Mapp and many more. When Dan Martier is not playing and teaching he is a creator of ambient music.
TR3 Featuring Tim Reynolds
TR3 featuring TIm Reynolds explores the eccentricities of contemporary life with playfulness and candor on their latest full length studio release, Watch It, available NOW on CD and all digital streaming
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Martier Sound Meditation
A Sound Journey experience with Laura and Dan Martier is unlike any other of its kind. The Martiers have been collaborating artistically for 35 years and combine a wealth of experience and passion. This, along with a deep love for each other and a need to serve, is communicated through their musical and spiritual offerings.
www.martiersoundmeditation.com
birddog
In 1983 an elevator door opened in a Memphis, Tennessee hotel. Inside, weary from travel and nervous about embarking on a tour with the Spiral Staircase band was Laura, a singer and dancer from rural Wisconsin. Outside waiting to get in and feeling excited about the upcoming tour was the bands drummer, Dan from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The rest is history so they say. After decades of sharing music and love and raising a family of musicians, Dan and Laura Martier have finally come together musically to create a unique hybrid of sounds and songs all on their own. As the duo Birddog, the Martier’s blend years of collaborative experience to create music infused with passion and personal stories. On Open Air, the couples debut recording, you will hear sounds as versatile as the Martier’s themselves ranging from Latin, rock, and soul, to country, Cajun and beyond. What ties this labor of love together from song to song is Laura’s consistently gorgeous voice, Dan’s versatile drumming and their beautiful harmonies. When not playing with Birddog, the Martier’s are busy lending their talents to a variety of projects. Dan is the drummer for Tim Reynolds and TR3 and has been recording and touring with Reynolds for almost 17 years. He is also a sought after session player and is featured on many recording projects and live shows. Laura is also a much wanted session singer and a jazz recording artist with VSOJAZZ Records. Between travel and tours, the Martier’s can be found on the beach in Southern Shores, North Carolina, their home-base.
Paiste Artist Since 2008
Karl Werne and Friends
Dan Martier in Concert: A Night to Remember
