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Marty Falle
marty@faceforwardmedia.com 


330.410.3374

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"Marty Falle. An endless fountain of creativity that speaks to the heart. Marty's musical messaging is universal, and needs to be heard by everyone." - Deano Graham "The Bluegrass Jamboree" January 16, 2024

"Marty is the kind of bluegrass artist that maintains and extends the publics’ interest in the genre. His passion for creating great music is his hallmark. When one adds his carefully chosen and very talented musicians who perform with him, the genre has an artist who is truly a credit to himself and a valuable contributor to Bluegrass as an art form." - Keith Barncastle "The Bluegrass Standard" January 24, 2024

Marty Falle - My Farm, My Bluegrass
Release Date: August 25, 2023

My Farm, My Bluegrass reached Number One on the APD Global Radio Indicator Chart for All Genres on the day of its release. In fact, an astounding eight out of the Top 10 singles for APD Bluegrass Global Radio Indicator Chart were borne from My Farm, My Bluegrass. The album itself reached Number One on the APD Global Radio Indicator Chart for all genres for the week of 8/20 – 8/27 and entered the Top 20 Album Roots Music Chart at Number 19. My Farm, My Bluegrass" continued its reign at Number One on the APD Global chart for well over a month, clearing the way for Falle’s last two albums to enter the Top Five. At one point, Falle had three records in the APD Top Five.

The music itself reminds us that the present would not exist without the past. Although all the songs are originals, they pull from the stylistic strands of the Irish, Scottish and English folk music which found its way into American country and mountain music, courtesy of the early settlers who made their way to Appalachia and originated the music we know as Americana today.

The new album boasts several examples of Falle’s ability to bring past to present, and then forward towards the future. “Kentucky Sons of Ireland” and “Appalachia Irish Dance” form a bond to bluegrass’s early beginnings, sharing a spirited sentiment through an upbeat and exuberant approach. The archival sounds of “Kentucky Proud” share the pride of those who still live in those storied environs and helped make them what they are today. The lively “Big Barn Breakdown” evokes the sound of the gatherings that took place after the farm work was done and joy and jubilation gave cause for celebration.

Spirituality plays its role as well. “Praise the Lord and Pass the Gravy” and “Bluegrass Holy Land Breakdown” convey a sense of dedication and devotion that’s also found on the moving and memorable track “The Calling.” Falle quotes scripture, specifically Philippians 3:14, which inspires the faithful to press on towards finding the fulfillment that comes with worshiping the Lord. “It’s the core of my spiritual beliefs and what I am trying to achieve,” Falle says.”

9/25/23 - "My Farm, My Bluegrass" #1 for 30 straight days on APD Global Top Bluegrass/Folk albums.

9/29/23 – Marty Falle has THREE albums in the TOP 50 (“My Farm, My Bluegrass #2, “Kentucky Bluestar” #18 and Virgin on the Bluegrass” # 25) APD Bluegrass / Folk Albums for September 2023.

11/1/23 – Bluegrass Today charts Marty Falle #20 for entire month of October 2023 for “Ode to Ale 8”

11/5/23 – Marty Falle’s single “Ode to Ale 8” hits #1 for entire month of October 2023 on Bluegrass Jamboree Top 100.

11/6/23 – Marty Falle ‘Praise the Lord and Pass the Gravy “ reaches #1 on Mountain Bluegrass Gospel Chart.

Players -

Marty Falle – Songwriter, Lead and Background Vocals, Guitar
Jonathan Yudkin– Producer, Fiddle, Mandolin
Carl Miner - Guitar
Michael Bub - Acoustic Bass
Rob Ikes - Dobro
Josh Matheny - Dobro
Matt Menefee – Banjo
Tim Carter – Banjo
Marty Slayton - Background Vocals
Kim Parent - Background Vocals
Marcia Ramirez - Background Vocals
The Album Cover was created by award-winning Disney artist - TJ Matousek. Graphics and Marketing – Ashley Lewis

Recorded in Nashville County Q, Westwood, Onmi and South Light Studios.

Live Tracking:
June 13, 2023 - "Long Long Road", "Fades","Big Barn Breakdown, "Lost Creek Revival"
June 28, 2023 - "Ode to Ale 8", "Kentucky Sons of Ireland", "Bluegrass Boogeyman", "Avalon", "Appalachia Irish Dance"
August 11, 2023 - "Chimney Letters", "Praise the Lord and Pass the Gravy", "Kentucky Proud", "Fades", "Hillbilly Stomp" and "Bluegrass on the Bayou"

SONGS - Listed in order of release:

1. Ode to Ale 8 (2:56)

Songwriter, Publishing & PRO: Words and Music by Marty Falle/ Country Cool Music Nashville and ASCAP/ ISRC Code - TCAHJ2371336/ Single Release Date: August 25, 2023

Falle’s favorite soft drink is 100% Eastern Kentucky – Ale 8. Falle currently owns a farm in Eastern Kentucky and Ale 8 was worth writing about. Dale Ann Bradley, Eastern Kentucky Bluegrass Legend, was happy to join in. Simple and silly. “Ode to Ale 8” became an immediate Top 10 hit on Bluegrass Radio.

2. Big Barn Breakdown (2:02)

Songwriter, Publishing & PRO: Bluegrass Instrumental Written by Marty Falle/ Country Cool Music Nashville/ASCAP/ISRC Code - TCAHJ2371332/ Release Date - August 25, 2023

“Big Barn Breakdown” captures the joy and jubilation that made life so special and precious. It evokes the sound of the gatherings that took place after the work was done and those who plowed the fields would gather with friends and neighbors to celebrate that rural Kentucky culture with all its down-home designs.

3. Kentucky Proud (3:03)

Songwriter, Publishing & PRO: Words and Music by Marty Falle/ Country Cool Music Nashville and ASCAP/ ISRC Code: TCAHJ2371342 Release Date: August 25, 2023

“Kentucky Proud” offers an affirmative nod to home and hearth, and the pride of those who freely share a timeless heritage with purpose and pride. It’s the sound of old-school country music imbued with a sense of drive and determination.

4. Kentucky Unbridled Breakdown (2:20)

Songwriter, Publishing & PRO: Written by Marty Falle/ Country Cool Music Nashville/ ASCAP ISRC Code - TCAHJ2371350 /Release Date - August 25, 2023

5. Chimney Letters (4:12)

Songwriter, Publishing & PRO: Words and Music by Marty Falle/ Country Cool Music Nashville/ ASCAP/ ISRC Code - TCAHJ2371353/ Release Date - August 25, 2023

6. Back Forty Bluegrass (2:31)

Songwriter, Publishing & PRO: Words and Music by Marty Falle/ Country Cool Music Nashville and ASCAP/ ISRC Code - TCAHJ2371357/ Release Date - August 25, 2023

7. Kentucky Sons of Ireland (2:31)

Songwriter, Publishing & PRO: Words and Music by Marty Falle/ Country Cool Music Nashville and ASCAP/ISRC Code: TCAHJ2377625/ Release Date - August 25, 2023

"Kentucky Sons of Ireland” and “Appalachia Irish Dance” take the listener back to bluegrass’s early beginnings, each an effusive, upbeat and evocative example of spirited sentiment applied to the traditional tapestry of the British Isles. The use of penny whistle underscores the authenticity."

8. Appalachia Irish Dance (1:30)

Songwriter, Publishing & PRO: Bluegrass Instrumental Written by Marty Falle/ Country Cool Music Nashville/ ASCAP/ ISRC Code - TCAHJ2371376/ Release Date - August 25, 2023

9. Praise the Lord and Pass the Gravy (3:15)

Songwriter, Publishing & PRO: Words and Music by Marty Falle/ Country Cool Music Nashville and ASCAP/ ISRC Code - TCAHJ2371359/ Release Date - August 25, 2023

"Spirituality plays a big part in “Praise the Lord and Pass the Gravy” and “Bluegrass Holy Land Breakdown”, each flush with dedication and devotion."

10. Bluegrass Holy Land Breakdown (2:26)

Songwriter, Publishing & PRO: Bluegrass Instrumental Written by Marty Falle/ Country Cool Music Nashville/ASCAP/ ISRC Code - TCAHJ2371370/ Release Date - August 25, 2023

11. The Calling (7:21)

Songwriter, Publishing & PRO: Words and Music written by Marty Falle/ Country Cool Music Nashville and ASCAP/ ISRC Code: TCAHJ2371380/ Release Date - August 25, 2023

“The Calling” is specifically about Philippians 3:14, which inspires the faithful to press on towards finding the fulfillment that comes with worshiping the Lord. It’s the core of my spiritual beliefs and what I am trying to achieve,” Falle says.”

Players on "The Calling"
Marty Falle - Songwriter, Lead Vocal and BGV, guitar
Jonathan Yudkin - Producer, Orchestration, Fiddle, Cello
Sam Hunter - Synthesizer, Electric Guitar, Bass
Paul Scholton - Drums and Percussion
Marty Slayton - Background Vocals

About Marty Falle:

History and heritage naturally go hand in hand, and the desire to preserve the former is generally maintained by preserving the latter. Singer, songwriter and musician Marty Falle knows that all too well. His connection to the traditional music of Appalachia was spawned from spending much of his time after graduating from college living in Kentucky, the place where bluegrass was born. Now living on a farm in Eastern Kentucky, he’s thoroughly absorbed the music, culture and influences of that storied region, and in the process, made them his own.

Falle’s producer, Grammy winner Jonathan Yudkin, sums it up succinctly. “Marty seeks stories, history, legends, and paths in creativity… His fresh sound comes from the fact that he is not trying to emulate bluegrass bands of the past or present. Instead, he is creating his songs out of his love of music, unfettered by the influence of other artists. That’s what I enjoy the most about working with him. His songs are always unpredictable and surprising…”

That, then, is the essence of an artist who’s not only impacted by history and heritage, but one who effectively moves those foundations forward as well. He’s an Appalachian original and a dedicated contributor to Americana music in general.