The Fallen Heroes
The Fallen Heroes
Entry Requirements: Under 16s are not permitted in the venue. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
The Fallen Heroes:
Brothers Ben Martyn (singer/bass) and Emile Martyn (drums) spent their formative years living in New Orleans surrounded by world-class musicians from the New Orleans music world.
They've played all over the place in all kinds of venues, tv, radio shows for the BBC, festivals, parties, clubs, everywhere you can name. Emile even played the Royal Albert Hall on a Friday night and Wembley Stadium the following day!... A great way to make a living.
The band, collectively or with other projects, play such events as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival, BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, London’s Camden Roundhouse, private functions for the queen, the list goes on. The band are now based in London but play all over the world.
Line Up
The Fallen Heroes
Hot on the heels of the success of their recent CD, 'A Brief Period Of Rejoicing', The Fallen Heroes will be showcasing songs from the album as well as playing some old favourites. Expect to hear an interesting mix of originals plus some hot rhythm & blues, swinging jazz & a dash of ska, including numbers from Ray Charles, Fats Domino and Chuck Berry, all influenced by the music of New Orleans where band leaders Emile & Ben Martyn grew albeit infused with their own current, more contemporary sound. Brothers Ben (Vocals & Double Bass) and Emile Martyn, (Drums and backing vocals) started their musical career in New Orleans, leading to extensive contact with local legends such as George Lewis, John Handy and Harold Dejan of the world-famous Olympia Brass Band. Returning to Europe they formed their own band playing New Orleans music but with a twist, writing original compositions in a funky New Orleans manner but playing in a more up to date, modern London style.
