Derrick “D’MAR” Martin’s is simply a force of nature. D'MAR is a musician, producer, songwriter, singer, educator, entertainer and motivational speaker. He traveled the world for 17 years as the lead drummer for the legendary Little Richard. D'MAR has also worked with a number of other artists such as: Dorothy Moore, Bobby Rush, Vastie Jackson, Ali Woodson (The Temptations), Big Jack Johnson, Carla Thomas, Billy Preston, Roy Gaines, Mitch Woods, Jackie Payne, Syl Johnson, Bob Margolin and Tutu Jones just to name a few. As a producer, D’MAR has produced and played on quite a few records over the last 20 years and has released over sixty songs as a solo recording artist. He is also passionate about music education which is displayed in his own Music Lecture Series entitled Drums & More. This is an informative and energetic program that covers the history of the drum set and helps inspire students to embrace arts & education. D’MAR is currently a member of Rick Estrin & The Nightcats.
Receive valuable feedback for development AND have the possibility of your song being one of 2 selected to compete in our FINALS this July. 3 songs from our FINALS have the opportunity to play at our Sunset Concert during the Annual Conference in September.
$10 PURCHASE YOUR SPOT BELOW THE EVENT ON OUR CALENDAR
15 SPOTS AVAILABLE
SUBMIT YOUR SONG to poppy@westcoastsongwriters.org
HOW TO SUBMIT:
WCS Members only, one song only, attach your MP3/song file and paste your lyric into the body of your email. In subject line put: D'Mar Evaluation. Deadline to submit is May 20th. Please do not send links as we have to upload the songs.
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