Martin Zellar has fashioned a music career firmly grounded in the quality craftsmanship of his songwriting. The magic of his songs is a combination of lyrical sincerity, inspired yet simple arrangements, and unmistakable raspy vocals. His lyrics turn the spotlight on what is remarkable in the ordinary, as noted by Robert Hilburn of the Los Angeles Times: “Writers, from Dylan to Springsteen, often tell us far more about the human condition by concentrating on life’s everyday moments. That’s the strength of Martin Zellar.” With his solo career and independent record label flourishing, Martin Zellar continues to charm fans with his songwriting, live performances with his band The Hardways, and solo acoustic shows. His two most recent releases (2003) are “Live from the Mercury Lounge”, a live recording of a show early in Martin’s solo career, and “…they even use the hooves”, a compilation of new and previously released studio recordings from throughout his distinguished career.