Even Nine was formed in late 2002 when brothers Jody and Rick Martin met up with Brett Stepto.
Realising they all shared the same musical loves and ambitions the band, completed by Greg Godding, set about writing and recording songs that include heartfelt, inspired vocals underpinned by a modern rock sound tinged with elements of pop, jazz and blues.
In early 2004 Even Nine released their self titled EP, receiving rave reviews. The EP has sold
in excess of a thousand copies. The band spent the remainder of 2004 playing gigs throughout
Cornwall, Devon, Wales and London, generating more great reviews for their captivating live shows. Regular airplay, interviews and acoustic sessions on local radio (BBC Radio Cornwall, Pirate FM, Armada FM) has helped feed a growing interest in the band. 2004 also saw the band appear on the Animal Beach Ball Tour and perform shows with the likes of ‘Fun Lovin’ Criminals’ and ‘Reef’.
Their second EP’ feed’ was released in August 2005, reinforced with yet more positive reviews and sales.
A combination of radio support and constant playing, including shows with the likes of ‘Rooster’ and
‘Lucie Silvas’ and an open air performance in London’s Covent Garden, has seen the band’s profile and fan base grow rapidly.
Even Nine were recently featured in the music industry’s trade magazine ‘Music Week’, tipped as one of the ‘hottest unsigned bands’.
Jody
Jody was born in January 1979 in Colchester, Essex. Having started his musical endeavours at an early age (2) by singing and rocking in his cot, he then moved to Cornwall when he was 4.
Given his first guitar at the age of 11 he began to learn and sing his favourite songs, leading to forming his first band with his brother Rick at age 13. He has played in bands ever since – Legacy, Loco and Even Nine.
Whilst in Loco, he played over 150 gigs in two years in nearly every venue in Cornwall.
First and foremost a singer/ songwriter, Jody also plays guitar and drums.
Being influenced by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Shawn Mullins and Counting Crows Jody is a very keen songwriter and spends most his time writing with Rick.
He is also an extremely passionate and energetic live performer.
Rick
Rick was born in Colchester in June 1977 and moved to Cornwall 6 years later with his parents and Jody.
He began playing guitar at the age of 12 to try and impress the girls and hasn’t stopped since (playing guitar!)
Rick has played guitar in various bands with and without Jody since he was 14. He can also play classical guitar, bass, piano and mandolin. After graduating form the London Music School in 2000, he returned back to Cornwall and has been writing, recording and performing with Jody and Brett ever since.
His musical influences range from Rock to Classical, Blues to Jazz and everything in between.
Greg
Greg was born in Truro in 1986. His love of music began at a young age listening to Fleetwood Mac in the car going to nursery. He started playing piano at the age of 7, he then went on to play drums and guitar. He finally found his love for the bass when he was 15. Since then Greg has been in several cover bands notching up over 100 gigs. His influences include Pearl Jam, Motley Crue, The Doors, Duran Duran and Echo and the Bunnymen. Greg is thrilled to be a part of Even Nine.
Brett
Brett was born in Cornwall on March 20th 1975. He first discovered his passion for music at the age of 11 and started playing drums at 12. His previous bands include: Scarlet Rage, Pint n’ Half, Bounce The Poodle and Himjamma. His influences include Vinnie Colaiuta, Tico Torres and any drummer who knows when not to play a drum fill!!
His favourite artists include Ani DiFranco , David Gray, Alanis Morissette, Coldplay and Sheryl Crow. His ambition is to enjoy a good career with Even Nine and to see the world.
