New York singer/songwriter and published poet Terence Martin was born in London and grew up in Los Angeles. He moved East in 1997 to become part of the flourishing NY acoustic music scene. His musical background includes performing as a double bassist in the Burbank Symphony and in several touring rock bands. His poetry  is included in the anthology, “Four Valley Poets.”

Terence’s new CD, The Last Black and White TV, features 10 new original songs written by Terence and his long time collaborator, Gregory Hicks, in  the Santa Monica Mountains and the Eastern Sierras in California during 4 creative weeks in the summer of 2009. This is Terence’s 6th release, his most honest and musically accessible to date. The spirit of spontaneity and naturalness was taken into the studio, with tracks recorded live, highlighting the honesty and simplicity of the songs.

Produced by Terence and Dennis Hrbek, the CD features performances by Dan Bonis on archtop guitar, lap steel & dobro, Gordon Roehrer on bass and Clifford Carter on piano (“A Little Mercy”)

Of Terence's previous CD, Even Trade, Sing Out Magazine says: "If you're a connoisseur of exceptional songwriters, this CD is essential to your collection." His debut CD, Division Street and the follow ups Waterproof, Sleeper and Lost Hills have all received national radio airplay and excellent reviews. "Familiar Mysteries”, a song from Waterproof, was selected for the title track on the second CD from the Garland Appeal, the charity for breast cancer research started in memory of Linda McCartney and sanctioned by her husband Paul McCartney.

Terence has shared the stage with an impressive line-up of national acts, including Rosanne Cash, Roger McGuinn, Christine Lavin, Dar Williams, and Richie Havens. He’s performed on the Most Wanted Stage at the  Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, been a New Folk winner at the NJ Folk Festival, a finalist in the  Mountain Stage New Song Contest, received honorable mention in the Mid Atlantic Song Contest for “East of the River” and performed at the Boston Folk Festival. His song, “Go Ask the Rain” from Even Trade, was selected for Best Song in the male singer songwriter category, in the 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Awards.