Lunchtime Live Music on Market Lane with Matthew Martin

After playing in a metal band in high school, studying classical guitar at Western University and flamenco guitar in Spain, London singer-songwriter and guitarist Matthew Martin finally discovered his own artistic voice writing indie folk and Americana songs. His songs are story driven, inspired by the people and places around him and liberally peppered with a rich imagination cultivated as a lifelong bookworm. In May 2022, Matthew won second place out of 162 entries in the inaugural Aeolian Hall songwriting competition for his song Maple & Pine as judged by songwriting luminaries Valdy, Tony Dekker and Andrea Wasse. He currently maintains a busy guitar teaching schedule and is working on releasing a full album with his band Trusty Fox before turning his attention to recording his debut EP as a solo artist.