Tom Martin - Sunday 12 July 2026 at Joe Joe Jims, Birmingham

Tom Martin
"Irish singer songwriter Tom Martin has carved out a musical niche perhaps best described as "Celtic Fusion" in that he seems to effortlessly infuse whatever genre he tackles with the elusive but unmistakable muse that is found only among the musicians, mystics and poets of Ireland."

A consummate performer who has honed his craft for more than forty years, in venues ranging from bars to concert halls and festival stages, Tom's songwriting and musical arrangements have been compared to Paul Simon, John Prine, Bob Dylan, and Ry Cooder. He counts all of these luminaries among his musical influences, along with the Rolling Stones, Bert Jansch, Chuck Berry, Hank Williams, Robert Johnson, Doc Watson, and the traditional music of his native Ireland. But the songs, the style and the delivery are very much his own.

In Tom's own words: "I draw from the traditional canon as well as from roots and rock'n'roll, using them like colours to paint pictures of life experiences and my own internal landscapes."

Tom performs both solo and with a full band. He has many CDs to his credit and he is the founder of the Tower of Song, a dedicated venue for quality acoustic music located in Birmingham.

Joe Joe Jims
Joe Joe Jims is a live entertainment venue, bar & retro games arcade at the Lickey Hills, Birmingham.

Most gigs are ticketed - please check the website

"Visited Joe Joe Jim yesterday for the first time with my husband. What a great place. The owner who was checking entry tickets was really friendly and welcoming. Had a great afternoon dancing to Skabucks. Will definitely be back. thank you"

"An amazing local venue for fabulous live music;
Love the decor and the history of the venue too.
The staff are all friendly and can’t do enough for everyone. One of the best bars in Birmingham for sure!"

Friendly bartenders
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Stylish interior
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Great value