Mike Martin's status as a songwriter, and producer has recently been solidified with recent collaborations with Graham Sharp of the Grammy winning Steep Canyon Rangers. Sharp lent his talent on the banjo to Martin's 2021 release ‘Home’, and now on ‘Old Home Place’ solidifying Martin as a serious songwriter in the country, roots rock, americana, and bluegrass scenes. 

Martin will release his new tracks ‘Take Your Pills’ and ‘This Song’s for You Rosa Parks' this labor day weekend. We're sharing some of his recent successes and collaborations hoping to find a place on your playlists for some of his fan favorites, and local classics before the big push for his new releases! 

Mike Martin & The Beautiful Mess won Country Americana Band of the year in The Charleston City Paper in 2024, 2023, and 2018. The Beautiful Mess won ‘Song of The Year’ in 2023 with Barefoot Child, and 'Music Video of the Year' with Red Stripes and Rum in 2024. Please put these classics to be in your rotations! Martin is available for phoners, and podcasts; just reach out to us at michaelmartinband@gmail.com 

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Martin recently released his Beautiful Mess bluegrass debut of the classic 'Old Home Place' collaborating with his long time collaborator Graham Sharp from Steep Canyon Rangers. Please add us to your Bluegrass, Country, Folk playlists and rotations!

Martin's  record "Home" features Grammy Award-winning banjo player Graham Sharp from Steep Canyon Rangers and Steve Martin's band, cementing his position as a serious songwriter. May 31st, 2025 The Beautiful Mess opened for Grammy-winning bluegrass legends Steep Canyon Rangers at the Three Trails Music Series, and had a recent interview on WMUN discussing their music and connection to Muncie.

An interesting fact about Red Stripes & Rum is that it won Music Video of the Year AND Country/Americana Band of the Year for the 2024 Charleston City Paper Music Awards.  One of their most popular songs, an island favorite for fans of trop rock. Please consider putting us in your roation or playlist. This is an instant classic in the flavor of Jimmy Buffet, Zack Brown, and Kenny Chesney.