Martin Simpson
Folk & acoustic band from Scunthorpe · formed 1953
- Shows on record
- 16
- Rooms played
- 15
- Cities
- 14
- Releases
- 34
- Last show
- Jul 7, 2025Full Moon Resort
About
Martin Simpson is a band from Scunthorpe, formed in 1953, tagged acoustic, acoustic guitar, british folk by its sources. Shows on record run from 2005 to 2025, across 15 rooms in 14 cities.
- Martin Simpson formed in 1953 — MusicBrainz
- Martin Simpson is based in Scunthorpe — MusicBrainz
- The Full English: guitar — MusicBrainz
- The Magpie Arc: member — MusicBrainz
- Martin Simpson has 25 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1976–2015 — MusicBrainz
- Martin Simpson plays Folk — Wikipedia
- Martin Simpson has 56531 listeners on Last.fm — Martin Simpson on Last.fm
- Martin Simpson has released 10 recordings between 2015 and 2024 — Martin Simpson on Discogs
- Twitter/X handle (per Genius): @msimpsonian — Martin Simpson on Genius
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
16 on record · SongkickShows per year
- 20051 show
- 20084 shows
- 20121 show
- 20135 shows
- 20181 show
- 20211 show
- 20231 show
- 20241 show
- 20251 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | Full Moon Resort · Big IndianSupportwith Richard Thompson, Laura Veirs, Adam Traum, +3 | Support | Richard Thompson, Laura Veirs, Adam Traum, +3 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Cadogan Hall · LondonSupportwith John Grant, Teddy Thompson, Ren Harvieu, +2 | Support | John Grant, Teddy Thompson, Ren Harvieu, +2 |
| Nov 4, 2023 | Royal Festival Hall · LondonSupportwith Bernard Butler, Brigid Mae Power, Steve Gunn, +9 | Support | Bernard Butler, Brigid Mae Power, Steve Gunn, +9 |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Gosforth Civic Theatre · Newcastle Upon TyneHeadlinerwith Martin Taylor | Headliner | Martin Taylor |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Crookes Social Club · SheffieldSupportwith Martin Taylor | Support | Martin Taylor |
| Oct 9, 2013 | Swindon Arts Centre · SwindonSupportwith Martin Taylor | Support | Martin Taylor |
| Oct 6, 2013 | The Portland · AshingtonSupportwith Martin Taylor | Support | Martin Taylor |
| Oct 4, 2013 | St Mary's Church · SandwichSupportwith Martin Taylor | Support | Martin Taylor |
| Oct 4, 2013 | Astor Community Theatre · DealSupportwith Geno Washington, Martin Taylor | Support | Geno Washington, Martin Taylor |
| Oct 3, 2013 | Astor Community Theatre · DealSupportwith Martin Taylor | Support | Martin Taylor |
| May 22, 2012 | Perth Theatre · PerthSupportwith Martin Taylor | Support | Martin Taylor |
| Nov 9, 2008 | Old Town School of Folk Music · ChicagoSupportwith Martin Taylor | Support | Martin Taylor |
| Nov 8, 2008 | Cedar Cultural Center · MinneapolisHeadlinerwith Martin Taylor | Headliner | Martin Taylor |
| Oct 31, 2008 | Aladdin Theater · PortlandHeadlinerwith Martin Taylor | Headliner | Martin Taylor |
| Jul 27, 2008 | Hatfield House · HatfieldSupportwith Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon, Julie Fowlis, +5 | Support | Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon, Julie Fowlis, +5 |
| Mar 30, 2005 | The Anvil · BasingstokeSupportwith Martin Carthy, Martin Taylor, Juan Martin | Support | Martin Carthy, Martin Taylor, Juan Martin |
Where they play
15 rooms in 14 citiesRooms played most
- Astor Community Theatre · Deal2 shows
- Aladdin Theater · Portland1 show
- Cadogan Hall · London1 show
- Cedar Cultural Center · Minneapolis1 show
- Crookes Social Club · Sheffield1 show
Cities played
- Deal2 shows
- London2 shows
- Ashington1 show
- Basingstoke1 show
- Big Indian1 show
and 9 other cities
Releases
34 releases, 1976–2024Skydancers
2024
Nothing But Green Willow (The Songs Of Mary Sands And Jane Gentry)
2023
Home Recordings
2020
Rooted
2019
An Introduction To Martin Simpson
2018
Trails & Tribulations
2017
Willie Taylor / Green Onions
2016
Mr Martin Simpson And Mr Dom Flemons Present A Selection Of Ever Popular Favourites
2016
The Long Dance of Summer
2015 · Album
Dark Honey / Ruben
2015
Vagrant Stanzas
2013 · Album
Purpose + Grace
2011 · Album
True Stories
2009 · Album
Prodigal Son
2007 · Album
Kind Letters
2005 · Album
Sit Down & Sing
2005 · Album
Righteousness & Humidity
2003 · Album
The Bramble Briar
2001 · Album
True Dare or Promise
2000 · Album
Kambara Music in Native Tongues
1998 · Album
Cool & Unusual
1997 · Album
Music for the Motherless Child
1997 · Album
Band of Angels
1996 · Album
Smoke & Mirrors
1995 · Album
A Closer Walk With Thee
1994 · Album
Red Roses
1994 · Album
When I Was on Horseback
1991 · Album
Leaves of Life
1989 · Album
Nobody's Fault but Mine
1986 · Album
Sad or High Kicking
1985 · Album
Grinning in Your Face
1983 · Album
Special Agent
1981 · Album
A Cut Above
1980 · Album
Golden Vanity
1976 · Album
Lineup
- The Full English · guitar
- The Magpie Arc
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| Martin Simpson on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Martin Simpson on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Martin Simpson on Genius | Artist facts |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.