Honky Tonkin' in Boston

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Somerville, MA
Sally O'Briens

* Stan Martin - guitar, lead vocals
* Ducky
* Amber Casares - harmony, lead vocals
* Mike Dinallo - guitar, backup vocals

Stan Martin is first and foremost a great guitar player; he is a self-taught maestro from South Boston. Obsessed with the raw, spankin tone of his Telecaster, no pedals or distortion were used. In country and western music, drop D tuning creates a mood and it is a staple of the Honky Tonk heroes' tunes. Stan Martin uses this to his full advantage. One moment it was a jubilation celebration; the next it was a sad ballad to break your heart.
During "never gonna stop, party ain't over yet" the crowd was as engaging as the band.

Who ever heard of Honky Tonk without hearbreak?; "Love ain't that tough" is the title of their new album.

Stan and Amber's chemistry reflects harmonious ballads in a way that only couples can, remniscient of Johnny Cash and June Carter. They have had a lotta livin with a little regret.


The band gave their all and brought rip roarin'good times that night~ it was impossible to sit still.

No Doubt about it, Sally O' Brien's neighborhood irish bar was transformed into a Nashville Honky Tonk that night.

Amber Casares promised holy deliverance with "One drink closer to Heaven" written by Boston singer/songwriter John Lincoln Wright.

With lyrics of "Lord, take me out of this hell", she sang like a chorus of angels bringing me to eternal damnation - or redemption. She is truly Stan Martin's secret weapon. Her renditions of "I fall to pieces" and "Stand by Your Man" would make the country legends proud.

They've dropped a few pennies in the singer/songwriter wishing well, and it has paid off.

Sally O' Brien's is having a CD release party featuring several bands that play this eclectic venue, and Stan Martin's Honky Tonk heroes will be on it. Mike Dinallo and his band, the Radio Kings, will also be a hit.strong>