Martin Gilmore grew up in a musical family His dad played in bluegrass bands, so he grew up going to festivals and gigs with his dad. He started playing the piano when he was six years old, and when he was fourteen, he fell in love with artists like The Beatles and Led Zeppelin and decided he wanted to pick up the guitar. He learned some basic chords and from there he was able to play a wide selection of folk songs he grew up listening to.

Over the years, Gilmore played in various bluegrass bands, and at one point, he felt he needed a group to allow him to perform the acoustic songs that he had written on his own. Thus, The Martin Gilmore Trio was born. In 2015, the group toured around Ireland, and they’ve since toured all over the United States. The trio consists of Gilmore on guitar and vocals (and occasionally octave mandolin), Nick Amodeo on mandolin, telecaster, and electric guitar, and Ian Haegele on bass and vocals.

Gilmore also cites Tim O’Brien, Hank Williams Sr., and Jimmy Rodgers as influences on his overall music taste. Roots and folk are big influences on the band, and Gilmore says that he likes writing songs with historical themes. He likes the Americana label because it encompasses a blending of many different styles of roots music.

He loves being able to perform on stage with people that he gets along with and he loves being able to bring an audience together to appreciate these older styles of music that still have relevance today.

If you want to see the Martin Gilmore Trio performing live, be sure to check them out at United Center Inc., 440 Colorado Boulevard in Idaho Springs, on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at 7 p.m.

Canyon Tavern

Saturday, August 19 at 6 p.m. - Derek Hall

Friday, August 25 at 7 p.m. - Karaoke

Saturday, August 26 at 6 p.m. - Chris Koltak

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Coalcreekcanyontavern

Location: 32138 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon.

Phone: 303-642-3180

Caribou Room

Saturday, August 26 at 8 p.m. - Fruition

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaribouroom/

Website: https://www.thecaribouroom.com/

Location: 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-3637

NedFest at Caribou Room

Saturday, August 26 at 1:30 p.m. - “Tweener” Act: TBA

Saturday, August 26 at 2 p.m. - Flash Mountain Flood

Saturday, August 26 at 3:30 p.m. - “Tweener” Act: Kylie Brock

Saturday, August 26 at 4 p.m. - Smooth Money Gesture

Saturday, August 26 at 5:30 p.m.- “Tweener” Act: TBA

Saturday, August 26 at 6 p.m. - Rocket Parade

Saturday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m. - “Tweener” Act: Blackdog Jazz Trio

Saturday, August 26 at 8 p.m. - Very Special Super Group

Saturday, August 26 at 10 p.m. - Fruition

Sunday, August 27 at 12 p.m. - Local Kid’s Music Showcase

Sunday, August 27 at 1 p.m. - “Tweener” Act: TBD

Sunday, August 27 at 1:30 p.m. - No Go Gilbillies

Sunday, August 27 at 3 p.m. - “Tweener” Act: Eric Stone

Sunday, August 27 at 3:30 p.m. - Dango Rose and Friends featuring Dave Johnston

Sunday, August 27 at 5 p.m. - “Tweener” Act: John McKay

Sunday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m. - The Hillbenders Tweeners to be announced

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaribouroom/

Website: https://www.thecaribouroom.com/

Location: 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-3637

Gold Hill General Store

Sunday, August 20 at 3 p.m. - Sun V Set

Website: https://www.goldhillstore.com/

Location: 531 Main Street, Gold Hill

Phone: 303-443-7724

Gold Hill Inn

Friday, August 18 at 8 p.m. - The Dirty Grass Players

Sunday, August 20 at 5:30 p.m. - Covenhoven

Wednesday, August 23 at 5:30 p.m. - Many Mountains

Friday, August 25 at 8 p.m. - Stomp Street Heist

Sunday, August 27 at 7 p.m. - Session Americana

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldHillInn/

Website: goldhillinn.com

Location: 401 Main Street, Gold Hill.

Phone: 303-443-6461

Howlin Wind Brewing

Saturday, August 19 at 5 p.m. - Gratefully Acoustic

Saturday, August 26 at 4 p.m. - New Family Dog Duo

Every Monday at 5 p.m. - Open Bluegrass Jam

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howlinwindbrewing

Website: https://www.howlinwindbrewing.com/

Location: 51 A Main Street, Rollinsville.

Phone: 309-825-5245

Jamestown Mercantile

Thursday, August 17 at 7 p.m. - Bob Barrick

Friday, August 18 at 7 p.m. - Blue Krewe

Sunday, August 20 at 12:15 p.m. - Matthew McDaniel

Thursday, August 24 at 7 p.m. - Good Music Medicine

Friday, August 25 at 7 p.m. - Cody Sisters

Sunday, August 27 at 7 p.m. - David Tiller

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamestown.mercantile/

Website: https://www.jamestownmercantile.com/

Location: 108 Main Street, Jamestown.

Phone: 303-442-5847

JKQ BBQ

Friday, August 18 at 6 p.m. - Boys of the Town

Saturday, August 19 at 6 p.m. - Boys of the Town

Friday, August 25 at 6 p.m. - Lougheed

Saturday, August 26 at 6 p.m. - Lougheed

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JkqBbq/

Location: 200 Gregory Street, Black Hawk

Phone: 720-316-1361

Knotted Root Brewing

Friday, August 18 at 6 p.m. - Flash and Ace

Friday, August 25 at 6 p.m. - Black Dog and Friends

Saturday, August 26 at 5 p.m. - Randy Dulude and Lonnie Howell

Every Sunday at 5 p.m. - Jazz Sundays with Black Dog & Friends

Website: https://www.knottedrootbrewing.com/home

Location: 250 N. Caribou Street, Nederland.

Phone: 720-248-7129

Millsite Inn

Sunday, August 18 at 6 p.m. - Foggy Tops Bluegrass Band

Most Sundays at 4 p.m. - Open Jam

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/millsiteinn.moyer

Website: https://millsiteinn.wixsite.com/millsiteinn

Location: 44365 Highway 72, Ward

Phone: 720-547-9438

Nederland Farmers Market

Sunday, August 20 at 10:30 a.m. - Kylie Brock

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NederlandFarmersMarket/

Website: https://www.nederlandfarmersmarket.org/

Location: 85 E. 1st Street, Nederland.

The Old Gallery

Friday, August 25 at 6:15 p.m. - Open Mic Night

Saturday, August 26 at 5 p.m. - 8/26 Hogabluesa, Blues, BBQ, & Brews

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPOldGallery/

Website: www.theoldgallery.org

Location: 14863 Highway 7, Allenspark

Phone: 303-747-2906

Train Cars Coffee & Kava

Thursday, August 17 at 8 p.m. - Kava Karaoke with Phil the Jukebox

Friday, August 18 at 7 p.m. - Rhythms on the Rails Open Drum Circle

Saturday, August 19 at 9 p.m. - Bulas and Beats Electronic Music Party feat. Dr. Bent, Jelli, Tristan Walter, Iris and B. Random

Sunday, August 20 at 11 a.m. - Black Dog

Thursday, August 24 at 8 p.m. - Kava Karaoke with Phil the Jukebox

Friday, August 25 at 5 p.m. - Dub Daze with DJ £.Z€R°

Saturday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m. - Otis Lande (Classical Piano)

Thursday, August 31 at 8 p.m. - Kava Karaoke with Phil the Jukebox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thetraincars

Location: 101 Peak to Peak

Highway, Nederland

Phone: 303-258-0440

Very Nice Brewing Co.

Thursday, August 17 at 6 p.m. - The Gael

Friday, August 18 at 6 p.m. - Zizania Music

Saturday, August 19 at 5 p.m. - Windy Pines

Friday, August 25 at 6 p.m. - Dan Williams

Saturday, August 26 at 5 p.m. - Stone-Hall

Facebook: www.facebook.com/verynicebeer

Website: www.verynicebrewing.com/

Location: 20 E. Lakeview Drive, #112, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-3770

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